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International news, diplomacy and conflict coverage.
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Russia’s top oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, over the Ukraine war. Oil prices rose 3%, India reconsidered Russian imports, and Moscow vowed a “painful response.”
Mexico’s powerful CJNG cartel built a billion-dollar empire smuggling fuel using tankers disguised as lubricant shipments — with help from U.S. companies. BN:
A Slovak court sentenced Juraj Cintula to 21 years for attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Robert Fico in a politically motivated attack.
Thousands of bodies were secretly moved from a mass grave in Qutayfah to a hidden burial site in Syria’s Dhumair desert between 2019 and 2021.
Democrats are pushing “affordability” plans ahead of key elections, but many voters credit Trump’s economic policies for strong job growth, rising wages, and market stability. While candidates like Zohran Mamdani, Mikie…
A Ukrainian drone strike hit Russia’s massive Orenburg gas processing plant, forcing it to halt gas intake from Kazakhstan. The attack caused a fire but no casualties, marking a major escalation in Ukraine’s campaign…
Israeli airstrikes and artillery fire in Gaza threaten the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, with both Israel and Hamas accusing each other of violations. Rafah crossing remains closed, and humanitarian aid continues to…
Israel has decided to keep the Rafah crossing closed, accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire by delaying the return of hostage bodies. Hamas denies the charge, saying Israel is using false claims to tighten its…
Afghanistan and Pakistan will hold high-level peace talks in Doha after extending a ceasefire following deadly border clashes. Afghan forces have been told not to retaliate despite reported Pakistani airstrikes.
President Trump takes firm steps toward lasting peace in Gaza, urging Hamas to disarm and focus on rebuilding instead of war. His bold leadership and “peace through strength” approach mark a new path for stability in…
Nicaraguan exiles in Costa Rica say they are being hunted by agents loyal to President Daniel Ortega, forcing many to flee again — this time to Europe and North America — as killings and threats rise.
This report, written by Monicah Mwangi, George Obulutsa, and Vincent Mumo, with edits by Andrew Cawthorne and David Gregorio, explores President Trump’s escalating military actions in Venezuela — a campaign blurring the…
