At least three people have lost their lives in a deadly Israeli air strike near the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). This attack marks the latest in a series of Israeli violations of the 2024 ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, escalating tensions in the region once again. Details of

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German prosecutors have charged a former Syrian security official, identified as Fahad A, with crimes against humanity, accusing him of torturing dozens of prisoners in a Damascus jail during the rule of ex-President Bashar al-Assad. The Federal Public Prosecutor General’s office announced the indictment on Monday, alleging that Fahad A participated in over 100 interrogations

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A court in Ecuador has sentenced 11 soldiers to 34 years in prison for their role in the abuse and disappearance of four children in Guayaquil, capping a yearlong investigation into one of the country’s most shocking cases of enforced disappearances. The children—Steven Medina, Nehemias Arboleda, and brothers Ismael and Josue Arroyo—were last seen on

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Displaced families in Sudan’s war-torn Darfur region are grappling with a rapidly spreading measles outbreak, amid ongoing violence that has devastated healthcare infrastructure and forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has warned that hospitals are overwhelmed, with new cases arriving daily. Dr. Ali Almohammed, MSF’s emergency health manager, told

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the suspension of five major offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast, citing national security concerns. The move marks the latest intervention in the offshore wind sector under Trump and comes as the administration simultaneously accelerates offshore oil and gas production. Details of the Suspension The

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Canada has officially named former BlackRock executive Mark Wiseman as the new ambassador to the United States, placing him at the center of increasingly complex trade and tariff discussions. His appointment comes as both nations prepare to renegotiate key elements of the North American Free Trade Agreement under the Trump administration’s ongoing protectionist policies. Ambassador

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Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to hold a meeting of defence officials this week as cross-border clashes intensify along their shared frontier. Regional leaders, including ASEAN representatives, are urging both countries to exercise “maximum restraint” and return to dialogue to prevent further civilian casualties. Renewed Violence Along the Border The announcement comes after a series

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Israeli forces have killed at least two Palestinians in Gaza City as violations of the ceasefire continue to escalate, leaving humanitarian aid blocked and the densely populated enclave struggling with worsening living conditions. According to the Palestinian news agency Wafa, the latest fatalities occurred in the Shujayea neighborhood of eastern Gaza City, bringing the total

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United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, urging him to step down amid escalating tensions over Venezuela’s critical oil reserves. The announcement comes as the US Coast Guard continues its pursuit of a third oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, part of Washington’s ongoing effort to enforce

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United States President Donald Trump has escalated his campaign to bring Greenland under American influence, calling the Danish self-governing territory “essential” to US national security. On Monday, Trump appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy tasked with advancing Washington’s interests in the Arctic island, sparking sharp protests from both Danish and Greenlandic officials.

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