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Putin Faces Intensifying Economic Crisis as Central Bank Holds Interest Rates High
The current rate is at its highest level in 20 years and is imposing immense financial strains on companies across the country. ...
Gerard Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault, Receives Suspended Sentence
The French actor, who has appeared in more than 200 movies, is convicted by a court in Paris of groping the women during the filming of the 2021 film Les Volets ...
Czech Republic Faces Alarming Rise in Hepatitis A Infections
The Central European country has reported six deaths caused by the virus so far this year, up from two in all of 2024. ...
Gaza Faces Dire Humanitarian Crisis as Aid Systems Collapse
The Gaza Strip is at high risk of falling into “outright famine” if Israel doesn’t lift its blockade, food security experts warn. ...
Xi Jinping Addresses Bullying in Trade Following US-China Tariff Truce
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has taken aim at “bullying” and “hegemonism,” in his first public remarks since a temporary truce over tariffs was agreed in t ...
Trump Considers Trip to Turkey for Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks
It still isn't clear whether Vladimir Putin will respond to Volodymyr Zelenskyy's invitation to meet in person in Istanbul on Thursday, despite growing pressure ...
Soldier Edan Alexander Released from Hamas Captivity After 19 Months
The Israeli military confirmed that Alexander was turned over to the Red Cross on Monday evening and was being brought to Israeli forces. ...
Taiwan Successfully Test-Fires New US-Supplied Rocket System Amid Rising Tensions with China
Taiwan on Monday test-fired for the first time a new US-supplied rocket system that has been widely used by Ukraine against Russia and could be deployed to hit ...
UN Aviation Council Holds Russia Accountable for MH17 Tragedy, Calls for Reparations
Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will work with Australia and the Netherlands to consider reparations ...
Forgotten Nazi Documents Discovered in Argentina's Supreme Court Basement
Inside boxes found in the basement were documents "intended to consolidate and propagate Adolf Hitler's ideology in Argentina," the court said. Supreme Court pr ...
International Civil Aviation Organization Holds Russia Accountable for MH17 Tragedy
It ruled that Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine that killed all 298 people on board, including 38 Australians. ...
Surge in Measles Cases in Australia Sparks Health Concerns
Measles cases have reached the highest number of infections nationwide in six years. Health professionals are urging vaccination to prevent further spread. ...
UN Aviation Authority Holds Russia Accountable for Downing of Flight MH17
The decision marks a landmark ruling in a case brought by Australia and the Netherlands against Russia over the downing of the Malaysia Airlines flight that kil ...
Zelenskyy and Trump Open Doors for Peace Talks with Putin in Türkiye
The meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian presidents was first proposed by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but has still not drawn a response from the Kremlin. ...
Edan Alexander, Last American Hostage in Gaza, Released by Hamas After 18 Months
Edan Alexander, the last known living American hostage in Gaza, was released by Hamas on Monday, ending an 18-month ordeal that began with the militant group’ ...
Edan Alexander's Release: A Surprising Turn in U.S.-Hamas Diplomacy
The release of the last American held captive in Gaza, brokered directly between the US and Hamas, comes amid swirling rumours that relations between Benjamin N ...
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Prime minister claims victory after ceasefire but warns New Delhi has ‘only paused’ military operation ...
The Environmental Impact of the New Space Rush: A Growing Concern
Nonprofit sounds the alarm on research cuts as the space industry continues to expand. ...
US and China Strike Temporary Truce to Reduce Trade Tariffs
The United States and China have announced a deal to cut tariffs on each other for a period of 90 days as they seek to de-escalate their ongoing trade war. ...
Israel Pauses Gaza Operations for Release of Hostage Edan Alexander
American-Israel hostage Edan Alexander -- held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023 -- was set to be released Monday. ...
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Engages Allies in Peace Efforts Amid Ongoing Conflict
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Ukraine and its allies discussed tougher sanctions against Russia's banking sector, central bank, and energy industry. ...
U.S. and China Reach Significant Tariff Agreement Amid Ongoing Trade Tensions
U.S. and Chinese officials said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war for more tal ...
Intense Conflict Ends Between India and Pakistan: A Closer Look at the Ceasefire
India and Pakistan engaged in the most intense fighting in decades with four days of escalating conflict that included fighter jets, missiles and drones packed ...
Israel's Blockade Leads to a Health Crisis in Gaza, Threatening Newborns
Warnings are mounting over disease outbreaks that could spread beyond the Strip, as Israel continues to block crucial vaccines from entering Gaza ...
Key Issues on the Table in US-China Trade Talks
It is a major de-escalation in the tariff war and comes after talks between both countries in Geneva. ...
Israeli Airstrike on School Shelter Results in Tragedy Amid Hostage Negotiations
At least five children and four women killed in attack on school-turned-shelter; last living American hostage in Gaza due to be released ...
US and China Announce Major Tariff Rollback: A New Era in Trade Relations?
The United States and China have agreed to drastically roll back tariffs on each other’s goods for an initial 90-day period, according to a joint statement re ...
Understanding the Key Differences Between Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes
NASA astrophysics, which gave us Hubble, JWST, and so much more, faces its greatest budget cut in history. All future missions are at risk. ...
Karachi Stock Exchange Experiences Trading Halt Amid Surge and Diplomatic Developments
Monday's move comes after India and Pakistan agreed to halt all military action from 5 PM on the evening of Saturday, May 10, and the International Monetary Fun ...
Measles Cases Surge Worldwide: A Deep Dive into the Resurgence of an Eliminated Disease
Globally, measles is on the rise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and parts of Europe. ...
Poland Accuses Russia of Orchestrating Arson Attack on Shopping Centre
Donald Tusk says the massive Warsaw blaze was "for sure" ordered by the Russian special services. ...
Zelenskyy Demands Ceasefire Ahead of Proposed Peace Talks with Putin
Ukrainian president’s challenge comes after Donald Trump tells him to take up Moscow’s offer of direct negotiations in Istanbul. What we know on day 1,173 ...
US and China Reach Trade Deal in Geneva Following Productive Talks
US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer also said it was important to recognise how quickly both nations were able to come to an agreement ...
China's Alleged Influence on Solomon Islands Minister Sparks Diplomatic Tensions
China's embassy in the Solomon Islands becomes embroiled in a foreign interference controversy after allegedly forcing a newly appointed minister in the Pacific ...
Hamas Announces Potential Release of Last American Hostage Amid Ongoing Conflict
Hamas says Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the Isr ...
Progress Made in US-China Trade Negotiations, Officials Announce
No details given on reducing huge tariffs between two superpowers ...
Concerns Mount for Apple and Google as AI Search Gains Traction
Google’s shares fell 8% when an Apple exe said searches originating from Google’s search engine in Apple’s Safari browser fell. ...
Hamas Announces Potential Release of American-Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander Amid Ceasefire Negotiations
The militant group's leader makes the announcement on social media, but it's not clear when the release will occur. ...
Zelenskyy Welcomes Putin to Talks in Türkiye Amid Ongoing Conflict
The Ukrainian president says he will travel to Türkiye this week to meet his Russian counterpart, hours after Donald Trump said he was beginning to doubt Ukrai ...
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Putin Faces Intensifying Economic Crisis as Central Bank Holds Interest Rates High
The current rate is at its highest level in 20 years and is imposing immense financial strains on companies across the country. ...
U.S. and China Reach Significant Tariff Agreement Amid Ongoing Trade Tensions
U.S. and Chinese officials said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war for more tal ...
Key Issues on the Table in US-China Trade Talks
It is a major de-escalation in the tariff war and comes after talks between both countries in Geneva. ...
Gerard Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault, Receives Suspended Sentence
The French actor, who has appeared in more than 200 movies, is convicted by a court in Paris of groping the women during the filming of the 2021 film Les Volets ...
Czech Republic Faces Alarming Rise in Hepatitis A Infections
The Central European country has reported six deaths caused by the virus so far this year, up from two in all of 2024. ...
Surge in Measles Cases in Australia Sparks Health Concerns
Measles cases have reached the highest number of infections nationwide in six years. Health professionals are urging vaccination to prevent further spread. ...
Israel's Blockade Leads to a Health Crisis in Gaza, Threatening Newborns
Warnings are mounting over disease outbreaks that could spread beyond the Strip, as Israel continues to block crucial vaccines from entering Gaza ...
Zelenskyy Demands Ceasefire Ahead of Proposed Peace Talks with Putin
Ukrainian president’s challenge comes after Donald Trump tells him to take up Moscow’s offer of direct negotiations in Istanbul. What we know on day 1,173 ...
Scientists Achieve Real-Life Transmutation of Lead into Gold at the Large Hadron Collider
Researchers at the Large Hadron Collider — the world's largest and highest-energy particle accelerator — have observed a real-life transmutation of lead int ...
The Environmental Impact of the New Space Rush: A Growing Concern
Nonprofit sounds the alarm on research cuts as the space industry continues to expand. ...
Understanding the Key Differences Between Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes
NASA astrophysics, which gave us Hubble, JWST, and so much more, faces its greatest budget cut in history. All future missions are at risk. ...
Gaza Faces Dire Humanitarian Crisis as Aid Systems Collapse
The Gaza Strip is at high risk of falling into “outright famine” if Israel doesn’t lift its blockade, food security experts warn. ...
Xi Jinping Addresses Bullying in Trade Following US-China Tariff Truce
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has taken aim at “bullying” and “hegemonism,” in his first public remarks since a temporary truce over tariffs was agreed in t ...
Trump Considers Trip to Turkey for Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks
It still isn't clear whether Vladimir Putin will respond to Volodymyr Zelenskyy's invitation to meet in person in Istanbul on Thursday, despite growing pressure ...