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An oil spill from a grounded, sanctioned tanker off the coast of Oman has expanded rapidly to cover roughly 390 to 800 square kilometers, threatening protected … Read more
On July 24, 2026, the interim government of Venezuela formally notified the United Nations that the country would withdraw from the Rome Statute, marking a decisive … Read more
A wave of extensive Ukrainian drone attacks has struck deep inside Russian territory, targeting military air bases, e-commerce warehouses, and critical industrial infrastructure. According to nbcnews.com, … Read more
The extended closure of the Strait of Hormuz has left roughly 1,500 large commercial vessels immobilized in the Persian Gulf. International marine biologists warn that this … Read more
Speculation surrounds Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as officials release conflicting accounts of his health following a U.S.-Israeli strike, with the Iranian president noting increased interaction … Read more
Brent crude prices climbed more than 1 percent on Monday as Iran insisted the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen without major U.S. concessions, including war … Read more
A Ukrainian drone strike killed 13 people and injured 39 others in Nizhnekamsk, Russia, on Monday, marking the deadliest attack to hit the country in more … Read more
Prime Minister ABC is facing mounting political pressure to issue a personal apology following comments he made about two crown melons gifted to him by Japanese … Read more
Pope Leo XIV will embark on a state visit to France from September 25 to 28, 2026, making stops in Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz. Free … Read more
British populist leader Nigel Farage triggered a special election in Clacton-on-Sea amid parliamentary scrutiny over his finances, drawing a bizarre challenge from political satirist Jon Harvey, … Read more
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca, establishing a mutual defence arrangement where an armed attack on one signatory is considered … Read more
Financial agencies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo generated 3,798.6 billion CDF, equivalent to over 1.6 billion USD, by the end of July 2026, according … Read more