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Iran says negotiations with Oman over Strait of Hormuz in final stages
Iran’s foreign minister stated negotiations with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are reaching final stages, with both nations working toward a new maritime route agreement through the strategic waterway.
Most Americans say Trump has gone too far on US immigration: Poll
A new poll shows 39% of Americans approve of Trump’s immigration policies, down from 49% at the start of his second term, though about half say he has overstepped on enforcement measures.
Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say
A homemade explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, killing at least three people and injuring 21 others, Russian state media reported citing security officials.
New York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story
The New York Times revealed that freelance reporter Matthew Cole was subpoenaed by the Trump administration regarding his reporting on a secret 2019 U.S. Navy SEAL mission in North Korea.
How Spain’s migrant crisis created a political storm – whipped up by social media
Tens of thousands of migrants surged into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta this week, resulting in at least 67 deaths and triggering fierce political debate across Europe over migration policies and social media’s role.
Israel kills eight in Gaza despite Trump’s Hamas disarmament plan
Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians across Gaza on Sunday, continuing military operations despite a U.S. diplomatic roadmap aimed at implementing a ceasefire agreement.
How Virunga Park protects people and gorillas from Ebola in eastern DRC
Virunga National Park in eastern DRC is implementing health checkpoints and deploying medical personnel to combat Ebola spread while protecting endangered mountain gorillas from infection.
A quiet day in Harare after Zimbabwe’s shutdown call
Harare experienced lighter traffic and increased police presence following a shutdown call protesting constitutional amendments that critics say could extend President Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028.
Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday, killing at least 34 people. The disaster triggered a mall explosion, destroyed thousands of homes, and left over 79,000 without water.
Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits UK naval base with new Prime Minister Burnham, marking Burnham’s first overseas visitor and underscoring Britain’s continued military support for Ukraine.
Three dead after shooting at Bite of Seattle food festival
Three people were killed and several others injured in a shooting Sunday at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle, with police searching for a second suspect.
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
Oil prices plunged over 9% as the US and Iran agreed to pause military attacks, offering hope for de-escalation after weeks of conflict threatened global energy supplies.
Bali bans Dutch expats whose run club allegedly excluded Indonesians
Indonesia’s immigration authorities have banned two Dutch nationals who organized a running club in Bali that allegedly discriminated against Indonesian applicants while accepting foreigners.
Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
Andrea Pirlo withdrew from consideration as Italy’s national football coach following backlash over his role as ambassador for a Russian betting firm with controversial ties.
‘Dr Death’, Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81
Gunther von Hagens, creator of the controversial ‘Body Worlds’ exhibitions featuring plastinated human remains, has died at 81 following a brain haemorrhage in Germany.
Anger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier
A 21-year-old suspected of attacking Berlin Pride, killing one person and injuring 29 others, had been released from custody weeks earlier despite prior terrorism-related convictions, prompting widespread scrutiny.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
Carly Simon, the 83-year-old singer-songwriter, has revealed she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and described learning to live with the unpredictable neurological condition.
Mayo beat 75-year-old ‘curse’ to become Gaelic football champions
Mayo’s Gaelic football team ended a 75-year championship drought by winning the all-Ireland senior football championship, defeating Kerry and breaking a supposed curse that had haunted the county since 1951.
What is happening in the Occupied West Bank?
Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in the occupied West Bank early this week, spray-painting racist graffiti as part of escalating violence against Palestinians in the region.
Pinochet-era soldier jailed for killing folk singer Víctor Jara 53 years ago
A retired Chilean colonel has been arrested more than 50 years after being convicted of murdering folk singer Víctor Jara during the Pinochet dictatorship in 1973.
What drove Venezuela’s decision to leave the ICC?
Venezuela formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court on Friday, citing geographical bias against Global South nations and marking a significant shift in its foreign policy alignment.
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South Korean Women Lose Case To Resolve ‘comfort women’ issue lingering from World War II
A South Korean court has upheld a bilateral agreement between South Korea and Japan which settled once and for all the painful issue of “comfort women” that arose out of World War II. The agreement was challenged recently by 12 women who were suing for $100 million...
How and Where to Start an Offshore Company
An offshore company typically refers to a type of business that is incorporated outside the country (or countries) in which its investors reside or outside the country where a parent company has set its headquarters of its main business operations in a specific...
Countries With The Highest Divorce Cases
Marriages do not always end up forever. Unfortunately, some unions fail due to various factors including incompatibility and irreconcilable differences. The reasons vary by culture, race and religion and surprisingly, the U.S. is not the country with the highest...
Asian Countries and Their Fight Against Domestic Violence
Domestic violence takes place everywhere and can victimize all kinds of people regardless of race, class, religion, age, gender and educational attainment. But most often, it is the women who suffer more particularly from their partners. Women in the Asian region are...