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Why Iran’s top diplomat is in Russia
Middle East
April 27, 2026
Why Iran’s top diplomat is in Russia
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia on Monday ahead of planned talks with Russian President Vladimir…
King Charles set to meet Trump for the toughest mission of his reign
World
April 27, 2026
King Charles set to meet Trump for the toughest mission of his reign
Washington, DC — “The word ‘special’ does not begin to do it justice,” said Donald Trump of the relationship between the…
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
Features/Interviews
April 27, 2026
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
The war in Iran has sent oil-starved countries scrambling for fuel. Many are opting for energy alternatives — and turning…
Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says
World
April 27, 2026
Military spending surges in Europe and Asia, pushing world to levels not seen in 16 years, report says
Global military spending surged by almost three percent in 2025, fueled largely by ballooning defense expenditures in Europe and Asia,…
Mali insurgents hit military bases in ‘complex attacks’ claimed by al Qaeda-linked militants
World
April 26, 2026
Mali insurgents hit military bases in ‘complex attacks’ claimed by al Qaeda-linked militants
BamakoReuters — An al Qaeda affiliate and Tuareg rebels claimed responsibility on Saturday for coordinated attacks across Mali, in one of…
Fragile ceasefire in Lebanon under pressure as Israel, Hezbollah increase attacks
Middle East
April 26, 2026
Fragile ceasefire in Lebanon under pressure as Israel, Hezbollah increase attacks
The fragile ceasefire in Lebanon is under growing pressure as Israel and Hezbollah have increased attacks on each other despite…
Gaza holds first elections in 20 years amid stalled ceasefire process – but only in one city
Middle East
April 26, 2026
Gaza holds first elections in 20 years amid stalled ceasefire process – but only in one city
Deir al-Balah, Gaza/Jerusalem — Gaza held its first elections in more than 20 years on Saturday – but only in one…
Russia is facing a spring of discontent – and Putin is responding the only way he knows how
World
April 26, 2026
Russia is facing a spring of discontent – and Putin is responding the only way he knows how
Four years after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is facing a spring of discontent. Rolling digital blackouts in Russian…
‘Nothing feels normal anymore’: How everyday Iranians are coping with war
Features/Interviews
April 26, 2026
‘Nothing feels normal anymore’: How everyday Iranians are coping with war
When bombs started falling on Tehran in February, we heard much about the political ramifications, including the death of Ayatollah…
Iran is suffering in a standoff with the US – but may be betting Trump will blink first
Features/Interviews
April 26, 2026
Iran is suffering in a standoff with the US – but may be betting Trump will blink first
A United States naval blockade on Iran is strangling the Islamic Republic’s main economic corridors – leaving Tehran facing a…
How Washington’s biggest annual dinner transformed into chaos — and a crime scene
World
April 26, 2026
How Washington’s biggest annual dinner transformed into chaos — and a crime scene
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were seated on the stage of the cavernous Washington Hilton ballroom just…
Donald Trump’s ire and Russian criticism are helping Giorgia Meloni at home
World
April 26, 2026
Donald Trump’s ire and Russian criticism are helping Giorgia Meloni at home
Dual insults — one from the US president and another from a Russian commentator — flung at Italian prime minister…
OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologizes to Canadian community after failing to flag mass shooter’s conversations with its AI chatbot
Technology
April 25, 2026
OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologizes to Canadian community after failing to flag mass shooter’s conversations with its AI chatbot
Ottawa — Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI, has formally apologized to the community of Tumbler Ridge, BC, after a mass…
Venezuela was promised an economic revival. But three months of minimum wage doesn’t add up to a single US dollar
World
April 25, 2026
Venezuela was promised an economic revival. But three months of minimum wage doesn’t add up to a single US dollar
Caracas — It is payday Friday, and a popular shopping mall located in eastern Caracas is packed. But while the hallways…
The Gaza playbook: Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli destruction in Lebanon
Middle East
April 25, 2026
The Gaza playbook: Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli destruction in Lebanon
When Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel on March 2, two days after Israel and the United States launched a war…
Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer
Middle East
April 25, 2026
Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly underwent treatment for prostate cancer, he said Friday, as he publicized the results of…
In this World Cup host city in Mexico, residents are feeling increasingly unsafe
World
April 25, 2026
In this World Cup host city in Mexico, residents are feeling increasingly unsafe
With just under two months to go before the 2026 World Cup, one of the tournament’s host cities in Mexico…
EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
World
April 25, 2026
EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
AP — The European Union on Thursday approved a massive loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs…
Who will blink first as the Iran war hits the world economy?
Features/Interviews
April 25, 2026
Who will blink first as the Iran war hits the world economy?
Islamabad, Pakistan — With peace talks stalled and US President Donald Trump offering no timeline for ending the war with Iran,…
Police in Israel detain Jewish man for kippah showing Israeli, Palestinian flags
Middle East
April 25, 2026
Police in Israel detain Jewish man for kippah showing Israeli, Palestinian flags
Tel Aviv, Israel — Israeli police detained a Jewish man on Monday for wearing a kippah embroidered with an Israeli and…