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ISIS leader killed in joint U.S.-Nigerian operation
U.S. and Nigerian forces killed Abu Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS’s second-in-command, during a joint helicopter-led raid on an island in Lake Chad. The operation not only…
U.S. and Israel’s failed plan to reinstall Ahmadinejad
The United States and Israel developed a plan to replace Iran’s current regime with former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, but the operation faltered after he was…
Trump in China: American ‘decline’ on display?
President Donald Trump completed a 43-hour visit to Beijing, offering extensive praise to President Xi Jinping but achieving only tentative commercial agreements and no breakthroughs…
German Chancellor warns against U.S. visit amid Trump climate
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned students against traveling to the United States due to its polarized social climate and challenging job market. Despite these concerns,…
Russian missile attack kills at least 24 in Kyiv
A Russian missile strike destroyed a nine-story apartment building in Kyiv, killing at least 24 people as part of a larger drone and missile offensive…
Iran war worsens hunger crisis in Somalia and beyond
The conflict involving Iran has caused a spike in fuel, food, and fertilizer prices by disrupting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, worsening hunger in…
Cuba: Barely Holding On as Trump Turns Out the Lights
Cuba is facing a severe economic and humanitarian crisis characterized by fuel shortages, widespread blackouts, and deteriorating infrastructure, exacerbated by U.S. sanctions and government mismanagement.…
No Refuge Here for Russians in Kazakhstan
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, about three million Russians have fled to Kazakhstan to avoid conscription and repression, but recent political shifts have led…
Indisputable Evidence of Hamas Rapes
An independent commission has confirmed that Hamas militants systematically used sexual violence as a deliberate tactic during the October 7 attack, based on extensive testimonies…
Contested Reports of Sexual Abuse Against Palestinians in Israeli Prisons
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof reported on alleged systematic sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli guards, including accounts of torture and sexual violence.…
Israeli Military Kills New Head of Hamas Armed Wing in Gaza
The Israeli military killed Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas’s armed wing in Gaza, in a targeted airstrike following months of intelligence gathering. Odeh…
Russia threatens to scrap trade agreements with Armenia over EU ties
Russia has threatened to withdraw preferential trade agreements with Armenia due to Yerevan’s efforts to deepen relations with the European Union ahead of its June…
Israel Declares Southern Lebanon a Combat Zone as Ceasefire Collapses
Israel has intensified airstrikes against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon and declared much of the area a combat zone following frequent cross-border attacks by the…
Quad foreign ministers announce joint port project and critical minerals pact
The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States agreed to jointly develop a port in Fiji and enhance cooperation on critical minerals…
OPCW Discovers Large Quantities of Undeclared Chemical Weapons in Syria
The OPCW discovered substantial undeclared chemical weapons stockpiles and related materials at multiple sites in Syria during inspections conducted in May. This finding raises fresh…
Spy Chief Warns of Russia’s Daily Attacks Targeting UK
Anne Keast-Butler, head of GCHQ, reported that Russia is conducting daily cyber-attacks, disinformation campaigns, and assassination attempts against the UK’s critical infrastructure and democratic institutions.…
White House Denies Iranian Reports of Draft Peace Deal
The White House denied Iranian reports that the US has offered a draft peace agreement involving shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and a US…
Mighty Convoy Delivers 100th Vehicle to Support Ukraine
British nonprofit Mighty Convoy has delivered its 100th vehicle, including ambulances and 4x4 trucks, to support Ukrainian communities affected by the ongoing conflict. This milestone…
BBC Two’s ‘Putin: In Ten Pictures’ Explores Leader’s Image
BBC Two broadcasted a documentary titled "Putin: In Ten Pictures," analyzing ten key photographs that have shaped Vladimir Putin's public image from his KGB days…
Ukraine General Calls Six-Month Window a Turning Point in War
Brig. Gen. Andriy Biletsky stated that Ukraine faces a crucial six to nine months to change momentum in the war against Russia, as Russian forces…
Austrian Court Sentences Syrian Refugee to Life for Terror Attack
An Austrian court sentenced a 24-year-old Kurdish Syrian refugee to life in prison for a February 2025 knife attack in Villach that killed a 14-year-old…
A New Wave of Violence in India’s Forgotten War Zone
Ethnic violence involving the Meitei, Kuki, and Naga communities has surged again in Manipur, resulting in multiple deaths, abductions, and widespread displacement. The conflict intensifies…
In Cuba, Cooking Over a Sooty Fire 18 Floors Up: Apartments’ Residents Growing Desperate in an Oil Blockade
Residents of a large apartment complex in Santiago de Cuba are increasingly using charcoal and firewood for cooking due to severe fuel shortages caused by…
Trump says Iran ‘negotiating on fumes’ amid U.S. strikes on military facility
U.S. military forces conducted strikes on an Iranian control station and intercepted four Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz. These actions intensify ongoing…
Rubio’s Visit to India Offers Little Substance
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited New Delhi to reaffirm the strategic partnership between the U.S. and India amid growing tensions caused by the Trump…
The Ghosts of France’s Slave Trade
The French National Assembly is set to consider a bill formally abolishing the Code Noir, a 17th-century decree that legally codified slavery in French colonies…
Himalayan Nation Sets Itself Apart With Its Time Zone
Nepal maintains its unique time zone set at UTC+5:45, established in 1986 to emphasize its national sovereignty distinct from neighboring India. This distinctive timekeeping, alongside…
Sounds of War Shake Residents in Southern Lebanon
Israeli warplanes conducted extensive airstrikes on over 150 Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon, including near the town of Baysarieh, as part of an intensified military…
United Nations Proposes New Alternatives to GDP Metric
The United Nations has launched a new dashboard featuring 31 indicators across peace, sustainability, quality of life, and inequality to provide a more comprehensive measure…
No feasts, no joy: Gazans mark a dark Eid
Gaza's Eid al-Adha celebrations were severely diminished due to soaring prices and shortages of sacrificial animals and basic goods amid ongoing conflict and restricted aid…