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Chile has declared a state of catastrophe in central regions as massive wildfires continue to spread after nearly two weeks, killing at least 46 people so far. Over 9,500 people…
The United States military conducted retaliatory airstrikes on Thursday against Iran-backed militia groups in eastern Syria and western Iraq in response to an attack on a base in southern Syria…
Senegalese President Macky Sall has postponed the country's presidential election indefinitely, just over two weeks before the scheduled February 25th vote. The dramatic move comes amidst controveries over the candidate…
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is facing an unprecedented funding crisis that threatens its ability to provide critical services to millions of Palestinian refugees.…
President Joe Biden ordered a series of strikes on facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in eastern Syria on Thursday night, in response to an attack in Jordan earlier this…
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Saturday that the House will vote next week on a standalone bill to provide $17.6 billion in emergency military aid to Israel, separating the…
Over the past week, central Chile has been battling widespread catastrophic wildfires that continue to rage out of control. Fueled by high temperatures and strong winds, the fast-moving infernos have…
Northern Ireland is set to have a Sinn Féin First Minister for the first time, following a historic deal to restore power-sharing in Stormont after a two-year stalemate. Michelle O'Neill…
Devastating wildfires have been spreading through central Chile, leaving at least 10 dead and thousands displaced. Fueled by extreme heat and high winds, the fast-moving fires have consumed over 800…
Overview Scarlett Jenkinson, 16, and Eddie Ratcliffe, also 16, were sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 20 years for the “sadistic” and premeditated murder of 15-year-old…
Talks in Paris See Progress Towards Truce and Hostage Swap Representatives from Israel, Hamas, Egypt, Qatar and the United States met in Paris this week for indirect negotiations aimed at…
Russian oil infrastructure and refineries have come under increasing drone attack over the past week, with Ukraine suspected of launching long-range strikes deep into Russian territory. The attacks mark an…
Paris was plunged into chaos on Saturday after a knife-wielding assailant attacked three people at the Gare de Lyon railway station. The suspect, believed to be suffering from mental health…
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 14 years in prison in multiple corruption and criminal cases over the past week. The verdicts come just months before…
The United States military conducted a series of airstrikes in eastern Syria and western Iraq early Friday morning, targeting facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups believed responsible for recent attacks…
Introduction Nayib Bukele is on track to easily win re-election as president of El Salvador, with exit polls showing the controversial leader garnering over 80% of votes in the country's…
Argentina's Chamber of Deputies passed an ambitious and controversial reform package backed by President Javier Milei early Friday morning, after an extensive debate that sparked protests and exposed deep divisions.…
The conflict in Yemen has entered a dangerous new phase as the U.S. military has conducted several strikes against Houthi rebel targets in response to attacks on international shipping vessels.…
India and Maldives have reached an agreement to gradually phase out the presence of Indian military personnel from the island nation after tensions arose over remarks made by Maldivian President…
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) is facing an unprecedented funding crisis that threatens its ability to continue providing critical aid and services to over…
Scarlett Jenkinson, 16, and Eddie Ratcliffe, also 16, lured Brianna to a park in Warrington, northwest England on February 1st 2023 and stabbed her to death in a pre-meditated attack.…
Background Tensions between Israel and Hamas have been high in recent weeks, with violence flaring up periodically in the Gaza Strip. On January 29th, a strike by Israel Defense Forces…
Israel has launched a large-scale ground offensive on the Gazan city of Rafah, threatening the displacement of tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians in what the UN describes as a…
A massive gas explosion erupted in a densely populated neighborhood in Kenya's capital city Nairobi on Friday evening, triggering infernos that engulfed nearby homes and businesses and killed at least…
Tensions between the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and the US military continue to escalate, with a US destroyer nearly struck by a Houthi missile earlier this week. This latest…
Overview The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is facing a funding crisis that threatens the collapse of its operations. Several donor countries, led by Israel,…
Ukraine scored a major victory against Russia's Black Sea fleet on February 1st, 2024 by sinking the missile corvette Ivanovets. The successful attack demonstrates Ukraine's growing naval capabilities and deals…
The Biden administration on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on Iranian individuals and companies that it said supported Tehran's development of armed drones, ballistic missiles and cyber capabilities.…
Introduction Tensions between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the country's top military commander, General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, have reached a boiling point in recent days. Reports emerged earlier this week that…
Background on the Attack On January 31st, 2024, a man threw a corrosive substance at a woman and two young children on Lessar Avenue in Clapham, South London. The victims,…
ICJ Rejects Ukraine's Terrorism Financing and Racial Discrimination Claims The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on January 31st that it does not have jurisdiction over key parts of a…
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been acquitted of charges related to her protest outside an oil conference in London last year. The verdict is seen as a victory for climate…
Judge says killing was driven by transphobia; murderers revealed to public for first time Two 16-year-old teenagers convicted of murdering transgender schoolgirl Brianna Ghey have been sentenced to life imprisonment,…
The Biden administration has vowed to retaliate against Iranian-backed militias after a deadly drone strike killed 3 US soldiers and wounded several others at a military base in Jordan last…
Father of Three Perishes After Consuming Deadly Dish A 46-year-old man in Brazil tragically died last week after eating a toxic pufferfish that was gifted to him by a friend,…
Khan Younis offensive declared successful as IDF sets sights on Gaza's south The Israeli military has declared its offensive in Khan Younis a success after nearly two weeks of intense…
Chaotic Scene Unfolds in Family's Backyard A chaotic scene unfolded in the backyard of a family home on Australia's Sunshine Coast when a large carpet python attacked the family's pet…
India has deployed an unprecedented level of naval power near the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden in response to a rise in piracy and instability in the region. As…
Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas appear to be moving closer to a ceasefire deal after over a week of intense fighting and negotiations, though significant gaps remain. Background of…
A pigeon that was detained by Indian authorities over suspicions it was spying for China has finally been released after 8 months in custody. The pigeon was originally discovered in…
Israel's military said it carried out air strikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets near Damascus on Friday, after a rocket was fired from Syria towards Israel the day before. The…
Agreement Ends Unionist Boycott, Paves Way For Power Sharing After an impasse that left Northern Ireland without a functioning government for nearly two years, the region's largest unionist party has…
A massive gas explosion in the Embakasi area of Nairobi, Kenya has left at least 7 people dead and over 300 injured. The blast occurred at a gas plant located…
Incumbent President Running on Vow to Battle Gangs, Though Critics Decry Authoritarian Tendencies Incumbent Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele appears headed for a landslide reelection victory this Sunday, according to polls…
North Korea has conducted a series of cruise missile tests over the past week, sparking renewed concerns over the country's advancing weapons capabilities and further escalating tensions on the Korean…
Boy Crawls Inside Toy Dispenser Looking For Prizes A 3-year-old boy had to be rescued by police officers after he climbed inside a claw machine full of stuffed toys at…
Israel has declared victory over Hamas forces in the Gaza city of Khan Younis after weeks of intense fighting, and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has now vowed that troops will…
Jharkhand's political instability ended on Friday after Champai Soren, younger brother of former Chief Minister Hemant Soren, took oath as the 11th Chief Minister of the state. The development comes…
The recent war between Israel and Hamas has left Gaza facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis and economic catastrophe that could take decades to recover from. Over 50% of All Buildings…
India has deployed an unprecedented number of naval warships and aircraft in the Red Sea area in response to a surge of piracy attacks that have impacted global shipping routes.…
Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas appear to be moving closer to a ceasefire agreement that would halt over two weeks of deadly fighting in Gaza, according to multiple reports…
The Biden administration has reportedly approved plans for strikes against Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria in response to a drone attack that killed 3 US troops at a base…
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron has indicated that the UK would consider formally recognizing a Palestinian state, in a break with long-standing British policy. His comments come amid an escalating…
Over 27,000 Killed in Israel's Months-Long Offensive as Both Sides Agree to Ceasefire After over 4 months of conflict that has left over 27,000 Palestinians in Gaza dead and thousands…
Overview After over a week of disruptive nationwide protests and blockades, French farmers' unions have agreed to suspend their actions after reaching an agreement with the government on emergency aid…
Tensions in the Red Sea have dramatically escalated after the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a series of attacks on international shipping, including narrowly missing an American destroyer with…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has withdrawn his plan to dismiss the country's top military commander, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, after facing intense pushback both domestically and from Ukraine's Western allies. Background…
Ukraine has claimed another victory against Russian forces by apparently sinking the Russian missile corvette Ivanovets near the coast of Russian-annexed Crimea. This latest attack demonstrates Ukraine's increasing capabilities with…
After a two-year political deadlock, Northern Ireland's largest unionist party has agreed to restore the region's mothballed power-sharing government. The breakthrough deal aims to end the impasse that left 1.9…
President Joe Biden on Thursday signed an executive order authorizing sanctions and travel restrictions against four Israeli settlers accused of violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The move…
A Varanasi court has allowed Hindu petitioners to offer daily prayers at the disputed Gyanvapi mosque complex, a hugely significant move in a prolonged legal battle. This sensitive dispute threatens…
Thousands of Tractors Jam Streets as Farmers Demand Change Brussels awoke Thursday morning to an invasion of tractors as thousands of protesting farmers descended on the city to bring their…
The conflict in Yemen continues to escalate as the US carries out new strikes against Houthi rebels. On February 1st, US forces destroyed 10 Houthi drones and a drone control…
President Joe Biden on Thursday signed an executive order targeting Israeli settlers who commit violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, the White House announced. The move represents the…
A British judge has thrown out a lawsuit brought by former US President Donald Trump against ex-spy Christopher Steele over his infamous dossier alleging Russian interference in the 2016 election.…
Police have named Abdul Ezedi as the prime suspect in a "horrific" acid attack in south London that left a woman and her two young daughters hospitalized. Eight others were…
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) is facing an unprecedented financial crisis after its largest donors suspended funding pending investigations into alleged misconduct. The loss…
Tensions between the United States and Iran have dramatically escalated this week following a drone strike on a U.S. outpost in Jordan that killed 3 American soldiers. The U.S. has…
Overview Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget for 2024-25 in Parliament today, the last budget before the general elections expected in May this year. With GDP growth estimated…
Russian rock band BI-2 has been at the center of an international controversy after Thai authorities detained them last week. The band's vocal criticism of Russia's war in Ukraine likely…
Boris Nadezhdin, a former liberal politician turned prominent critic of Putin's war in Ukraine, has officially submitted his bid to run in Russia's 2024 presidential election. Nadezhdin announced he gathered…
Several countries have halted funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) following Israeli allegations that UNRWA employees were involved in a deadly attack in Israel…
Escalating Tensions Along Northern Border Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have reached a boiling point in recent days, with both sides preparing for the possibility of another war. According to…
Three years after the military coup overthrew Myanmar's democratic government, the country remains mired in conflict and crisis. As the junta clings to power through force and fear, a diverse…
US Military Intercepts 10 Houthi Drones Headed for Attacks The US military intercepted and destroyed 10 Houthi drones that were preparing to launch attacks in Yemen, the US Central Command…
Introduction A High Court judge in London has dismissed a lawsuit brought by former US President Donald Trump seeking damages over alleged misuse of private information in the controversial Steele…
Israel's bombardment of Gaza has brought the territory's already fragile healthcare system to the verge of complete collapse, with hospitals struggling to operate amid dire shortages of fuel, medicine and…
The Biden administration is reportedly weighing options to recognize Palestinian statehood in the wake of the recent war between Israel and Gaza militants. This potential policy shift would upend decades…
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim budget for 2023-24 on Wednesday, striking a balance between stimulating growth in the run up to general elections next year while maintaining…
Four Current and Former NHL Players Among Those Charged Canadian law enforcement has filed sexual assault charges against five hockey players in connection with an alleged incident that occurred in…
Background: Plans for New Private Ticketing System Trigger Backlash Machu Picchu, the iconic 15th century Incan citadel high in the Andes mountains of Peru, has long been one of South…
Several countries have halted funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) following accusations that some agency staffers were involved in a deadly attack in…
After a two-year political deadlock that left Northern Ireland without a functioning government, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has agreed to a deal that will see power sharing restored at…
Siege Of Paris Enters Second Day As Farmers Vow To Maintain Blockades Despite Concessions Tensions between the French government and protesting farmers reached new heights Tuesday as a massive convoy…
Russia and Ukraine conducted their first prisoner exchange since a contentious plane crash last week, swapping a total of 207 Ukrainian POWs held by Russia for an equal number of…
Protests and social unrest in Peru surrounding access to Machu Picchu and tourism practices have continued this week, with new developments emerging daily. Here's an overview of the key events,…
The European Union is facing a major standoff with Hungary this week as leaders meet to decide on providing billions in financial aid to Ukraine. Hungary is the lone holdout,…
Israel has accused multiple employees of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) of having links to the militant group Hamas and facilitating a deadly attack…
A US Navy destroyer shot down a Houthi rebel missile in the Red Sea this week, marking a serious escalation in attacks targeting international shipping lanes. The incident comes amidst…
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reportedly asked the country's top military commander, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, to resign amid rumors of growing rifts between the two leaders. However, Zaluzhnyi has refused…
Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, the billionaire ruler of Malaysia's southern Johor state, was sworn in Wednesday as the country's 17th king under a unique rotating monarchy system. Sultan Brings Colorful Personality…
Orbán Signals Willingness to Compromise Ahead of Key Summit Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has indicated he is ready to soften his stance blocking €18 billion in financial support for…
Israel and Hamas appear close to finalizing a phased ceasefire agreement that would halt fighting in Gaza and lead to the release of two Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The…
The U.S. State Department on January 30th issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Jamaica, urging Americans to reconsider travel to the Caribbean nation due to an uptick in violent…
A collision between a passenger bus and a tractor-trailer in Mexico's Sinaloa state on Monday left at least 19 people dead and 18 others injured. The accident occurred around 5:15…
Background General Valerii Zaluzhnyi has served as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine since 2021. Under his leadership, Ukraine has put up a fierce resistance against Russia's invasion, which…
Northern Ireland's largest unionist party, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has agreed to restore power-sharing in Stormont after a two-year standoff that left Northern Ireland without a functioning government. The…
Missile attacks target international shipping Tensions between the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and the US and its allies have escalated dramatically in recent days, with a series of audacious…
Several current and former NHL players have been directed to surrender to police in London, Ontario regarding sexual assault charges from an alleged incident in 2018, according to multiple reports.…
Nearly three years after the military seized power in a coup on February 1, 2021, Myanmar remains mired in conflict and chaos. As the country marks the somber anniversary this…
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