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EU Faces Jet Fuel Shortages Amid Iran Conflict
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing concern in Europe, which relies heavily on imported jet fuel. The EU is exploring options to mitigate the shortage....
US-Iran Talks Deadlocked
Tehran rejects US conditions on nuclear arms; sanctions relief and strait control fuel diplomatic deadlock in Islamabad....
UN Report Estimates $71 Billion Needed to Rebuild Gaza
A UN-EU report estimates that $71 billion is needed over the next 10 years to rebuild Gaza. Al Jazeera notes this estimate while BBC says Y....
Zelenskyy Announces Druzhba Oil Pipeline Repair
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that the Druzhba oil pipeline has been repaired, allowing Russian oil to flow to Europe. DW reports this development....
Hikers Caught In Guatemala Volcano Eruption
A group of hikers were forced to flee as Guatemala's Santiaguito Volcano erupted, capturing dramatic footage. The incident highlights the dangers of volcano eruptions in the region....
Israeli Forces Uproot Hundreds of Olive Trees in Occupied West Bank
Israeli forces have uprooted hundreds of olive trees in the occupied West Bank, sparking anger among Palestinian farmers. France 24 reports this incident....
Pope slams corruption in Angola
Pope Leo XIV criticized exploitation and corruption by the rich and powerful during an open-air mass in Angola....
Iran Considers World Cup Participation Cancellation
Iran's team may not travel to the FIFA World Cup due to safety concerns. Sport Minister Donyamali says the decision depends on the team's safety in the US. Sources differ on the specific reasons for the concern....
US-Iran ceasefire teeters as Hormuz talks stall and shipping disrupted
The fragile US-Iran ceasefire is on the brink of collapse after Iran pulled out of a second round of Pakistan-hosted peace talks, with both Washington and Tehran signaling readiness to resume hostilities. Euronews also p...
New York celebrates 420 as crowds mark legal cannabis
Large crowds gathered at Washington Square Park and Tompkins Square Park in New York City to mark the annual 420 cannabis celebration. Festivities included music and shifting police controls amid the city's legal marijua...
Gunman opens fire on tourists at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids, killing one
A gunman standing atop one of the Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists on Monday, killing one Canadian national. NPR reports at least 13 people were wounded, while Euronews published video footage showing the arm...
Pope Leo XIV concludes Africa tour with visit to Equatorial Guinea
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Equatorial Guinea as the final stop on a four-nation Africa trip, during which he repeatedly called for an end to corruption. The Pope was expected to hold frank talks with President Teodoro Obian...
US Labour Secretary Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct allegations
Lori Chavez-DeRemer stepped down from her post as US Labour Secretary while facing misconduct probes, including allegations of an affair with a subordinate and misuse of government staff....
Cuba confirms US talks in Havana, demands end to energy blockade
Cuba's government confirmed that US officials recently held talks on the island, with delegations including US assistant secretaries and Cuba's deputy foreign minister. Both France 24 and NPR report Cuba is pressing Wash...
Amnesty International condemns US and Israel for 'predatory world order'
Amnesty International's Secretary General accused the US, Israel, and Russia of waging war on civilians with impunity, describing the current global situation as a 'predatory world order.' The report singles out these na...
Japan approves lifting ban on lethal weapons exports
Japan's government approved the removal of its longstanding postwar ban on lethal arms exports, clearing the final regulatory hurdles. The change is expected to facilitate future sales of advanced weapons systems, includ...
Virginia voters decide on 2026 redistricting ballot measure
Virginia held a special election on a redistricting ballot measure, with NPR tracking live results. The vote addresses how the state's electoral districts are drawn....
Algeria's former industry minister jailed in major corruption case
Algeria's ex-minister of industry was sentenced to prison along with several other individuals in a high-profile corruption case. Sentences handed down ranged from three to ten years....
Cuba confirms talks with US, seeks end to Trump's energy blockade
Cuba's Foreign Ministry confirmed that talks with US officials took place, describing the exchange as 'respectful and professional' and free of threats. Havana is pushing for an end to the Trump administration's energy b...
Canadian tourist killed in shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids
A gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacán archaeological site near Mexico City on Monday, killing a Canadian woman and injuring five others before taking his own life. The incident occurred at one of Mexico's most popular...