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Zelenskyy Returns Poland's Highest Honor Amid WWII Dispute

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned Poland's highest state honor, the Order of the White Eagle, after Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked it due to a dispute over World War II history. The conflict began when Zelenskyy named an elite military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army

Jun 20, 12:18 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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WorldHumanRights

26 Migrant Bodies Recovered Off Libya Coast After Capsize

At least twenty-six migrant bodies have washed ashore along Libya’s eastern Mediterranean coast over the past week after their boat capsized. Security, navy, and medical sources reported that the vessel carried around 61 people, with only ten survivors confirmed by a navy source. The bodies were rec

Jun 20, 8:52 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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U.S.-Iran Talks Postponed After Tense Start

Scheduled talks between the United States and Iran on implementing their memorandum of understanding (MOU) were abruptly postponed, according to multiple reports. The discussions were set to take place at the Bürgenstock lakeside resort in Switzerland but were called off just hours before they were

Jun 19, 4:00 AM ET Est. Read: 4 Mins

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Diplomacy

Saar Cuts Ties with Kallas Over Apartheid Comments

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced Thursday that he is cutting all contact with Kaja Kallas , the European Union’s foreign policy chief, after she reportedly compared Israel to South Africa under apartheid. The dispute stems from a May report where Kallas allegedly made these comments d

Jun 18, 4:25 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Vance Warns Israel: Back U.S.-Iran Deal or Lose Key Ally

U.S. Vice President JD Vance issued a stark warning to Israel, urging the country to support the U.S.-Iran peace deal or risk losing its last major ally. During a White House press briefing, Vance accused Israeli officials of alienating their only powerful supporter by criticizing both Donald Trump

Jun 18, 4:25 PM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

Jihadists Attack Niger Airport

An armed assault on Diori Hamani International Airport and an adjacent military airbase in Niger’s capital, Niamey, early Thursday morning killed at least 13 people. The attack began around 6:00 AM local time , with explosions and sustained gunfire lasting over an hour. The government confirmed that

Jun 18, 2:09 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Iran's Hormuz Blockade Disrupts Global Energy Supplies

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies, has been blocked by Iran using drones and mines. This blockade stranded approximately one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, causing widespread economic turmoil. Countries lost significant export

Jun 18, 12:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Taiwan President Urges US Arms Sale Approval

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te stated on Thursday that safeguarding Taiwan's security and refusing rule by China's Communist Party should not be seen as provocation, according to multiple reports. Speaking at the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents' Club in Taipei , Lai emphasized his desire for talks with

Jun 18, 10:12 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Ukraine Drone Strikes Moscow Oil Refinery

Ukrainian drones struck Moscow's major oil refinery in the Kapotnya district for the second time in three days on Thursday morning, causing significant damage and disrupting operations. The attack came amid ongoing diplomatic efforts by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to secure support from

Jun 18, 4:41 AM ET·2 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

US-Iran Sign Deal to End War, Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have signed an interim peace deal aimed at ending their months-long war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on June 16, extends a cea

Jun 17, 7:43 PM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

UK-EU Summit Set for July to Reset Post-Brexit Ties

The United Kingdom and European Union have scheduled their next summit for July 22 in Brussels to address post-Brexit relations. The meeting aims to reduce trade barriers and implement a youth mobility scheme allowing individuals under the age of 30 to work, travel, or study across territories. Prim

Jun 17, 2:33 AM ET·4 min read

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Diplomacy

Prince George to Attend Eton College

Britain's Prince George , the eldest son of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, will attend Eton College starting in September 2024. Kensington Palace confirmed this decision on Tuesday. The prestigious boarding school has a long history of educating British royalty and elite figures. A

Jun 16, 6:58 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Russian Frigate Fires Warning Shots at British Yacht

A Russian frigate, Admiral Grigorovich, fired warning shots near a British yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 11:40 am approximately 500 yards from the UK-registered yacht Bright Future , about 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight. The Russian defen

Jun 16, 2:40 PM ET·1 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

US-Iran Ceasefire Signed; Details Unclear

The United States and Iran have signed an interim ceasefire agreement to end their three-month war. President Donald Trump announced the deal on Monday, with a formal signing ceremony scheduled for Friday in Switzerland. The agreement extends a tenuous ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days

Jun 15, 2:26 PM ET·3 min read

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

Russia Attacks Kyiv Monastery

Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine on Monday killed at least nine people, including five emergency service rescuers who were targeted while responding to an earlier strike in Kharkiv. The assault also caused significant damage to residential buildings and ignited a major fire at the Do

Jun 15, 1:43 AM ET·2 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

UK Intercepts Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in Channel

British armed forces intercepted a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, Smyrtos , in the English Channel on Sunday. The vessel, sailing under a Cameroon flag, was boarded by Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency (NCA) officials with support from Chinook helicopters, other aircraft,

Jun 14, 7:09 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

G7 Summit Focuses on Economic Imbalances and Iran Deal

The upcoming G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France will focus heavily on addressing global economic imbalances and ongoing international conflicts. French President Emmanuel Macron has taken the lead in organizing these discussions, inviting Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing to participate in pre-su

Jun 12, 4:37 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Israeli Strikes Kill Six in Gaza Amid Ceasefire

Israeli strikes in Gaza on Saturday killed at least six people, including two children and Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah. The deaths occurred despite a fragile ceasefire that began in October 2023. The first strike hit an apartment in Gaza City around 2 a.m., killing sisters Zina (4) and Lana (1

Jun 12, 2:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Military

Pentagon Releases New UFO Sightings Files

The Pentagon released its third batch of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings on Friday. The latest release includes accounts of glowing orbs seen in the northeastern United States and a disc-like object over Harare International Airport in Zimbabwe. Among the new revelations is a de

Jun 12, 2:10 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

China Arrests U.S. Scholar Min Zin on Espionage Suspicion

Chinese authorities have arrested Min Zin , a U.S. scholar who writes about Myanmar policy, on suspicion of espionage after attending a conference in Kunming, Yunnan province, near the Myanmar border. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Lin Jian, stated that Min Zin is accused of '

Jun 12, 7:53 AM ET·1 min read

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HumanRights

Thailand Mourns Princess Bha After Four Years in Coma

Thailand is mourning the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, affectionately known as Princess Bha, who passed away on Thursday evening at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok after nearly four years in a coma due to heart problems and other health complications. She was 47. Mourners

Jun 12, 5:50 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

India Protests US Strikes Killing Three Indian Sailors

India strongly protested after three US strikes this week on Indian-crewed tankers killed three sailors and injured others. The most recent attack targeted the Settebello tanker off Oman's coast, killing three Indian crew members. The US Central Command claimed that all ships violated its naval bloc

Jun 12, 5:50 AM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Gordie Howe Bridge Opening Delayed Indefinitely

The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit has been delayed indefinitely due to unresolved issues between Canada and the United States. The bridge was set to open this month, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for Friday. According to statements fro

Jun 11, 5:08 PM ET·2 min read

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

Trump Cancels Iran Strikes as Talks Progress

President Donald Trump canceled planned U.S. military strikes against Iran on June 11, 2023, citing progress in negotiations that had been elevated to the highest levels of Iranian leadership and approved by all parties involved. The announcement came amid escalating tensions following retaliatory s

Jun 11, 10:38 AM ET·3 min read

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