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IDF strikes Hezbollah command center after drone attack targets troops
President Donald Trump says he has spoken directly with Tehran and believes the war, which started February 28, is hopefully neari
topicFerocious fight among Brazil’s supreme court erupts on eve of presidential election
Brazil's Supreme Court has delayed a decision on whether to open an unprecedented probe into sitting Justice Moraes. This internal
topicIsrael prepares for renewed Gaza ground offensive as Hamas shows no sign of disarming
Israel is preparing for a renewed ground offensive in Gaza because Hamas shows no sign of disarming. The Israeli Defense Minister
topicAt least 47 killed and dozens kidnapped in gang attack near Haiti capital
A Haitian human rights group published a report attributing a recent massacre to police forces. The report exposes security gaps a
topicCarney heads to Europe for high-stakes speech and deeper EU ties as Canada clashes with Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney is strengthening ties with the European Union to create an "Alliance for the Future" amid trade dispute
topicZelensky imposes sanctions on former press secretary Mendel who echoed Russian propaganda
Former presidential press secretary Iulia Mendel addressed the European Parliament via social media network X after facing entry r
topicTrump says he has secured a vast U.S. stake in Venezuelan oil industry
Continental Resources has signed an agreement to develop a Venezuelan oil block in the Orinoco Belt, according to USA Today. The d
topicVance warns US exit could trigger ‘worldwide energy crisis’ as Iran vows to resist
Vance warns that a United States military exit could trigger a worldwide energy crisis as Iran and the Houthis escalate threats ag
King Charles clarifies status of Prince Harry and Meghan in a letter after their return to the UK
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a surprise return to the United Kingdom, leading to upcoming public events and renewed sc
topicMichelin-starred Seoul restaurant fined for serving dessert topped with ants
A high-end Seoul restaurant holding two Michelin stars received a fine of £8,000 for serving a sorbet dessert garnished with ants.
topicJapan PM retains economy minister in cabinet reshuffle, vows to speed up spending plans
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi has executed a cabinet reshuffle aimed at prioritizing policy continuity and reviving sagging pub
topicDeath toll rises in Nepal-China border disaster as lake poses new flood threat
Nepal failed to follow through on data regarding the massive high-altitude glacier collapse and flood along the Nepal-China border
topic14 Newborns Die in Hospital Fire in Pakistan’s Capital
An official inquiry report concludes that institutional failures and a lack of safety measures caused the maternity ward fire at a
topicGulf oil threatened anew as Houthis reach key island and pipeline is shut down
Iran-backed Houthi rebels threaten Gulf oil supplies by capturing a strategic island at the mouth of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and
topicNepal's flood disaster and the impact of climate change loom large in the icy shadow of Mont Blanc
Human-caused global warming thinned glaciers and thawed mountain permafrost, increasing the likelihood of a deadly glacier and roc
topicAttack that closed key Saudi pipeline is blamed on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
Global energy markets face mounting pressure as oil prices hover near a four-month high following postponed talks between Iran and
topic'Bodies in Barrels' Serial Killer Is About to Be Freed
James Vlassakis will leave custody on parole after serving a 26-year sentence for his role in the Snowtown murders. The convict wa
topicTrump’s planned sale of controversial bombs to Israel is largest in years
The Trump administration approved a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel featuring 40,000 one-ton bombs. This transaction represents t
topicHouthis Say They Downed a Saudi Fighter Jet and Deny Targeting Mecca
Saudi Arabia reports that debris from an intercepted Houthi drone killed one person. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Malki stated the
topicSweden general election: close race as far right eyes role in government
The Swedish general election remains undecided while the election authority completes the final tally. A preliminary count indicat
topicEl Niño-fuelled wildfires destroy precious Indonesian forests
Severe El Niño conditions are fueling wildfires across Indonesia, creating a new threat for the Tapanuli orangutan, the world's ra
topicIndonesia and US launch annual military exercises
The US Army 4th Infantry Division and 4,700 personnel from 15 nations are conducting Super Garuda Shield exercises in Indonesia. T
topicRussian frigate fires flares towards Danish military helicopter, Denmark says
Russia awarded the commander of the corvette Soobrazitelny the Medal for Distinction in Combat after the crew fired two signal fla
topicCarney eyes ‘unique alliance’ with EU as Trump trade war strains Canada’s ties with US
Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing an "Alliance for the Future" with the European Union to secure associate membership. Addres