What are Africa's options during the Hormuz crisis?
The ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is affecting African nations particularly badly. But there are potential solutions for …
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Does the Estonian city of Narva really want to join Russia?
The Estonian city of Narva is on Europe's eastern border, right next to Russia. Recently there have been online rumors …
How real is a coup threat against Russia's president?
Increased security around Vladimir Putin and a scaling back of public appearances have given rise to suspicions of a coup …
India reach T20 final in shootout with England
India's 253 runs in Mumbai proved just enough to best England and reach the cricket T20 World Cup final. Meanwhile, …
Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo at the Vatican
The visit by the US secretary of state to the Vatican comes as President Donald Trump continues to disparage the …
Zimbabwe split as public weighs electoral reforms bill
Zimbabwe has begun nationwide public hearings on a proposed bill that could extend President Mnangagwa's term and overhaul the electoral …
Bodies of 50 babies, 6 adults found in Trinidad and Tobago
Police made the grim discovery at a cemetery in Cumuto on the island of Trinidad. Initial probes suggest it was …
1 in 4 residents has 'immigration history'
Every fourth person living in Germany has either moved there from abroad or been born to parents who are both …
Two arrested over London Jewish ambulance arson
London police have arrested two men over the arson attack on Jewish community ambulances. CCTV suggests more involved.
The head of the Myanmar's junta Min Aung Hlaing has swapped his
The head of the Myanmar's junta Min Aung Hlaing has swapped his uniform for the top civilian office, but the …
Iran war boosts strategic significance of South Caucasus
With war raging in Iran, the South Caucasus has become one of the few stable corridors between Asia and Europe. …
How Iran is wielding the Strait of Hormuz as leverage
While the US is signaling a desire to negotiate, Iranians are playing for time — counting on the world's dependence …
The 2024 presidential alternative many voters will want
Editor’s Note: Joe Lieberman, an independent, is a former US Senator who represented Connecticut from 1989 to 2013. He was …
US wants help to guard Strait of Hormuz, but EU isn't keen
As Trump dials up pressure on Europe to guard the Strait of Hormuz, Russia is taking advantage of the rise …
Why India walked away from its bid to host COP33
India has quietly abandoned its bid to host the UN's top-tier climate conference COP33, marking a shift from PM Narendra …
Ukraine, Russia trade attacks despite 'ceasefire'
Russia had declared a unilateral ceasefire for World War II commemorations, but Ukraine said Moscow has not held off. Both …
Fire in impoverished village destroys 1,000 homes
The fire ripped through makeshift homes in a "water village" in Malaysia's Sabah state on Borneo island. The area is …
Exports jump higher than expected
Exports from Germany had risen at a time when many feared they would be in retreat because of punishing US …
Jailed Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi hospitalized
Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi is in hospital after suffering a "cardiac crisis" in prison, her family says. Mohammadi won the …
Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China
During a visit to a memorial for Taiwan's founding father in Nanjing, KMT leader Cheng Li-wun called for "reconciliation and …