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Three Iranian men appeared in court in London on Saturday accused of offenses under the National Security Act following a major counter-terrorism investigation by British police.
At least 146 Palestinians have been killed in the last 24 hours in Gaza, marking one of the deadliest escalations in the war since ceasefire talks collapsed in March. The intensified Israeli bombardment comes amid a near-total blockade on humanitarian aid, sparking international outrage and fears of a looming famine. According to Palestinian health officials, more than 300 people have died since Thursday due to Israeli airstrikes. The director of…
Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink resigned from her role in April, citing disagreement with President Donald Trump’s foreign policy.
Vatican City, May 17, 2025 — In his first major public statement since ascending to the papacy, Pope Leo XIV on Friday affirmed the Catholic Church’s longstanding teachings on the sanctity of life and the traditional structure of the family. Speaking during his inaugural meeting with the Vatican diplomatic corps, Pope Leo declared that the family is “founded on the stable union between a man and a woman,” reinforcing the…
The World Bank announced on Friday that Syria’s $15.5 million in outstanding debt has been cleared, thanks to payments from Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has said the country would be a poor country without migration. Steinmeier, while speaking at an event to mark the 50th anniversary of the Intercultural Week, a nationwide initiative against racism, called for debates on migration to be held with reason amid increased border controls under the country’s new government. “Immigration was never easy. It is also not just a problem story. It is…
André Ventura, the leader of Portugal’s far-right Chega party, has been hospitalised for the second time in two days after collapsing during a campaign rally.
At least 80 people have been killed in the latest wave of Israeli airstrikes and artillery shelling across Gaza, as ceasefire negotiations stall and U.S. President Donald Trump draws global condemnation for suggesting the U.S. “take” Gaza and transform it into a “freedom zone.” Speaking during his Middle East tour in Qatar, Trump reiterated a controversial proposal he first outlined in February, an American-led redevelopment of Gaza as a luxury…
Charles Strouse, the celebrated American composer behind Broadway classics such as Annie and Bye Bye Birdie, has died at the age of 96
The Mexican government is demanding compensation and a public apology from YouTube megastar MrBeast and his production company after he filmed and promoted a chocolate brand at the country’s ancient Maya ruins without proper authorization. The video, titled “I Explored 2,000 Year Old Ancient Temples,” was uploaded to MrBeast’s YouTube channel on May 10 and has already garnered more than 60 million views. In the video, the influencer, whose real…
Washington, D.C., May 16, 2025 — A federal judge in Pennsylvania has become the first in the United States to support former President Donald Trump’s controversial use of a centuries-old wartime law to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members, marking a rare legal victory in his ongoing immigration crackdown. Judge Stephanie L. Haines, a Trump appointee to the U.S. District Court, ruled that the 1798 Alien Enemies Act — a law…
The ancient Croatian town of Dubrovnik, famous for its stunning fortresses and cobbled streets, attracts numerous tourists eager to visit the iconic locations from the Game of Thrones television series and the Star Wars had been threatened. However, recent comments by President Donald Trump imposing a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States have sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and among locals in Dubrovnik. Many fear…
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