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Iran Destroys US AWACS Plane in Saudi Strike

An Iranian strike on a Saudi Arabian airbase destroyed a US E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft, raising concerns over Iran’s capabilities and US force protection. The attack occurred at Prince Sultan Air Base near Riyadh on March 27th, injuring up to 12 US soldiers , wit

Mar 31, 10:39 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Israeli Airstrikes Kill Five in Gaza Amid Escalating Conflicts

Israeli airstrikes killed at least five people in two separate attacks in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to health officials cited by Reuters . The strikes occurred in Jabalia and Khan Younis, marking the latest violence overshadowing a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal that has held for fi

Mar 31, 8:25 AM ET Est. Read: 4 Mins

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G7 Pledges Measures to Stabilize Energy Markets Amid Iran War

The Group of Seven (G7) economic powers have pledged to take all necessary measures to stabilize energy markets disrupted by the ongoing war in Iran. Finance leaders from the G7—comprising the US, Canada, Japan, Britain, France, Germany, and Italy—held a teleconference on Monday to coordinate action

Mar 30, 3:34 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Diplomacy

US Reopens Embassy in Venezuela After Maduro's Capture

The United States has reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, nearly three months after former president Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces and taken to New York to face drug trafficking charges. The State Department announced that it had resumed normal operations at the embassy, marking a

Mar 30, 1:41 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Spain Closes Airspace to US Iran War Planes

Spain has closed its airspace to US military aircraft involved in operations against Iran, according to Defense Minister Margarita Robles. This decision extends Spain's earlier refusal to allow the use of Spanish military bases for war-related activities, marking a significant escalation in tensions

Mar 30, 9:38 AM ET·2 min read

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

UK Urged to Aid Britons Detained in UAE for Filming Attacks

The UK government is facing calls to provide more support to British nationals detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for filming Iranian missile strikes. According to Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai, up to 70 Britons have been arrested under the UAE's cybercrime laws, which prohibit ph

Mar 30, 9:38 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Russia Expels British Diplomat Over Spying Allegations

Russia has ordered a British diplomat to leave the country within two weeks following allegations of economic espionage. The Federal Security Service (FSB) accused second secretary Albertus Gerhardus Janse van Rensburg of providing false information when applying for entry into Russia and attempting

Mar 30, 7:27 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Trump Agrees to Iran Ceasefire; Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

The ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has significantly disrupted global energy markets, primarily due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This critical chokepoint handles about one-fifth of the world's oil and gas flows, making its blockade a major concern for global energy se

Mar 30, 7:27 AM ET·4 min read

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Diplomacy

Sanctioned Russian Tanker Delivers Oil to Cuba

The Russian oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin , carrying approximately 730,000 barrels of crude oil , docked at the Cuban port of Matanzas on Tuesday. The vessel's arrival marks the first significant oil delivery to Cuba in three months, providing much-needed relief amid a severe energy crisis exacerbated

Mar 30, 2:48 AM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

Sudan War Escalates with Drone Strikes and Sexual Violence

Sudan is experiencing escalating violence as the war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) approaches its fourth year. Recent drone strikes have targeted civilian areas, resulting in significant casualties. According to The Guardian , a drone strike hit a market in Saraf O

Mar 29, 7:43 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

EU Expands Deportation Powers Amid Trump-Like Tactics

The European Union is expanding its powers to track, raid, and deport migrants to 'return hubs' in third countries in Africa and elsewhere. According to Los Angeles Times and PBS , these measures are similar to those adopted by the Trump administration, drawing public criticism across the 27-nation

Mar 29, 7:43 PM ET·2 min read

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Religion

Israel Blocks Cardinal from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

Israeli police blocked Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, and Reverend Francesco Ielpo from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass. The decision was made due to security concerns amid ongoing attacks by Iran on holy sites in Israel's

Mar 29, 1:56 PM ET·2 min read

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Religion

Pope Condemns War in Palm Sunday Sermon

Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong condemnation of war during his Palm Sunday sermon at St. Peter’s Square, stating that God rejects prayers from leaders who wage conflict and have 'hands full of blood.' The remarks were seen by many as an indirect rebuke to the Trump administration amid rising tension

Mar 29, 12:16 PM ET·4 min read

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Conflict

Iran Strikes Gulf Plants; Trump Threatens More Attacks

Iran launched attacks on major aluminum plants in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the weekend, injuring employees and causing significant damage to the facilities. According to Al Jazeera and The Guardian , these strikes were part of Iran's retaliation against U.S.-Israeli attacks on

Mar 29, 5:07 AM ET·2 min read

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Military

North Korea Tests Solid-Fuel Engine for ICBMs

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the ground test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland, state media reported Sunday. The official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) stated that the engine's maximum thrust is 2,500 kilonewtons , up from about 1,970

Mar 29, 5:07 AM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

22 Migrants Die After Six Days Adrift Off Greek Coast

Twenty-two migrants died after spending six days adrift in a rubber dinghy off the Greek coast while attempting to reach Europe, according to reports from BBC , The Guardian , and Al Jazeera . The Greek coastguard confirmed that 26 survivors, including a woman and a child, were rescued by a European

Mar 28, 4:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Zelensky Secures Defense Deals with UAE, Qatar

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky secured defense cooperation agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar during his visit to both countries. These deals focus on countering missile and drone threats, leveraging Ukraine's expertise in air defense. The UAE and Ukraine agreed to coop

Mar 28, 4:10 PM ET·3 min read

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

Trump Announces Two-Week Ceasefire with Iran

President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, following diplomatic efforts by Pakistan and other third-party mediators. The ceasefire is subject to Iran agreeing to the 'COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz,' a critical maritime corridor through

Mar 28, 1:11 PM ET·4 min read

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Conflict

US-Iran Conflict Escalates with Ground Operation Preparations

The U.S.-Iran conflict has intensified significantly over the past month, with both sides escalating military actions and deploying additional forces to the Middle East. According to multiple reports, the United States has launched more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles since hostilities began on Fe

Mar 28, 1:11 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Pope Leo XIV Urges Monaco to Use Wealth for Good

Pope Leo XIV made his first official visit to Monaco on Saturday, urging residents of the wealthy Mediterranean principality to use their prosperity and influence for good. He met with Prince Albert and Princess Charlene at the Monaco heliport, where a ceremonial cannon salute marked his arrival. In

Mar 28, 9:09 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

UK Authorizes Seizure of Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Wednesday that Britain's armed forces have been authorized to board and detain vessels from Russia's so-called shadow fleet. This move targets a key revenue source funding the Kremlin's war against Ukraine, according to multiple reports. The shadow fleet consist

Mar 28, 4:00 AM ET·2 min read

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DiplomacyMIXED REPORTS

France Excludes South Africa from G7 Summit

France has excluded South Africa from its upcoming G7 summit scheduled for June in Évian-les-Bains, a decision that comes amid geopolitical tensions and reported pressure from the United States. According to multiple reports, France initially invited South African President Cyril Ramaphosa but later

Mar 27, 8:21 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Kim Jong Un, Lukashenko Sign Friendship Treaty

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a friendship treaty during Lukashenko's first official visit to Pyongyang, state media reported. The agreement marks a new stage in relations between the two Russia-aligned countries. The summit followed talks on

Mar 27, 4:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Disaster

Africa Faces Fuel Crisis Amid Iran War

Several African countries have begun implementing measures to cope with the fuel crisis triggered by the ongoing war in Iran. According to BBC , South Sudan has started rationing electricity in its capital, Juba, while Mauritius has imposed restrictions on non-essential power usage due to a delayed

Mar 27, 4:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Iran Destroys US AWACS Plane in Saudi Strike

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Five in Gaza Amid Escalating Conflicts

G7 Pledges Measures to Stabilize Energy Markets Amid Iran War

US Reopens Embassy in Venezuela After Maduro's Capture

Spain Closes Airspace to US Iran War Planes

UK Urged to Aid Britons Detained in UAE for Filming Attacks

Russia Expels British Diplomat Over Spying Allegations

Trump Agrees to Iran Ceasefire; Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

Sanctioned Russian Tanker Delivers Oil to Cuba

Sudan War Escalates with Drone Strikes and Sexual Violence

EU Expands Deportation Powers Amid Trump-Like Tactics

Israel Blocks Cardinal from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

Pope Condemns War in Palm Sunday Sermon

Iran Strikes Gulf Plants; Trump Threatens More Attacks

North Korea Tests Solid-Fuel Engine for ICBMs

22 Migrants Die After Six Days Adrift Off Greek Coast

Zelensky Secures Defense Deals with UAE, Qatar

Trump Announces Two-Week Ceasefire with Iran

US-Iran Conflict Escalates with Ground Operation Preparations

Pope Leo XIV Urges Monaco to Use Wealth for Good

UK Authorizes Seizure of Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels

France Excludes South Africa from G7 Summit

Kim Jong Un, Lukashenko Sign Friendship Treaty

Africa Faces Fuel Crisis Amid Iran War

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Iran Destroys US AWACS Plane in Saudi Strike

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Five in Gaza Amid Escalating Conflicts

G7 Pledges Measures to Stabilize Energy Markets Amid Iran War

US Reopens Embassy in Venezuela After Maduro's Capture

Spain Closes Airspace to US Iran War Planes

UK Urged to Aid Britons Detained in UAE for Filming Attacks

Russia Expels British Diplomat Over Spying Allegations

Trump Agrees to Iran Ceasefire; Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

Sanctioned Russian Tanker Delivers Oil to Cuba

Sudan War Escalates with Drone Strikes and Sexual Violence

EU Expands Deportation Powers Amid Trump-Like Tactics

Israel Blocks Cardinal from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

Pope Condemns War in Palm Sunday Sermon

Iran Strikes Gulf Plants; Trump Threatens More Attacks

North Korea Tests Solid-Fuel Engine for ICBMs

22 Migrants Die After Six Days Adrift Off Greek Coast

Zelensky Secures Defense Deals with UAE, Qatar

Trump Announces Two-Week Ceasefire with Iran

US-Iran Conflict Escalates with Ground Operation Preparations

Pope Leo XIV Urges Monaco to Use Wealth for Good

UK Authorizes Seizure of Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels

France Excludes South Africa from G7 Summit

Kim Jong Un, Lukashenko Sign Friendship Treaty

Africa Faces Fuel Crisis Amid Iran War

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