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A secret unit of Ukrainian forces attacked a Russian-flagged oil tanker, Arctic Metagaz, in western Libya, which was part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' and was transporting oil in violation of international sanctions over M...
The National Security Council reaffirmed its determination to achieve a “terror-free Türkiye” and region, warning that ongoing wars and provocations in neighboring areas will not be allowed to undermine its counterterror...
The latest strike to hit Germany's flagship carrier hails from the cabin crew union UFO. Meanwhile, Berlin is walking back a contentious plan about young men seeking permission to go abroad for long periods.
About 8 million people worldwide, mostly in Latin America, are estimated to be infected with Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease.
Top allies of President Claudia Sheinbaum are seeking stricter rules for Mexico’s judicial elections even as she stands by the reform approved under her predecessor, which opened up the courts to judges they consider unf...
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Global oil prices pulled back sharply after the announcement of a temporary ceasefire involving Iran and the United States, easing fears of immediate supply disruption in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors...
The two-week ceasefire announced after Pakistani mediation between Iran and the U.S. has reduced the risk of immediate escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, but disruptions to one of the key routes of global oil trade have...
A coalition of civil society organisations has warned that Nigeria is facing deepening challenges driven by insecurity, economic hardship and governance concerns, urging the federal government to take urgent action acros...
The Pernambuco Water and Climate Agency issued an alert related to heavy rainfall and flooding throughout the state today and tomorrow.
Benin Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is expected to make the leap from behind-the-scenes technocrat to head of state on Sunday when he runs as the strong favourite in a presidential election clouded by jihadist attack...
Brazil is stepping up efforts to attract new long-haul air service from Europe and Asia as it seeks to convert rising international demand into sustained inbound tourism growth, according to tourist board Embratur.
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea Wednesday in its second launch event in two days, South Korea’s military said, hours after a senior North Korean official released crude insults ag...
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to avoid any escalation in their armed conflict, during talks hosted by China in recent days, Beijing said on Wednesday (Apr 8).
Myanmar’s weak economy is being brutally exposed to the fuel crisis, with farmers unable to fill up tractors to work their fields and a fertiliser shortage caused by the throttling of the Strait of Hormuz threatening foo...
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be allowed over the next two weeks under the supervision of the Iranian army.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, on Wednesday, Israel supports US President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend attacks on Iran for two-weeks, adding that the ceasefire does not include Lebanon.
Several Gulf nations have reported missile and drone attacks on their territories, hours after Iran and the United States announced a two-week ceasefire.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will work with Iran to “dig up and remove” its enriched uranium that was buried under joint U.S-Israeli strikes last summer.
The Hungarian parliamentary elections on April 12 are being billed as the most important in the country’s modern history. With Hungary a key focus in the escalating confrontation between Russia and the West, this weekend...
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