Russian strike destroys Kryvyi Rih’s Epicentr hypermarket
KRYVYI RIH, Ukraine — A Russian strike has destroyed the only Epicentr construction hypermarket in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, triggering a massive fire and marking the loss of…
Trump pauses escalation against Iran as U.S. weighs military readiness and diplomatic options
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly paused plans to significantly escalate the conflict with Iran after senior military and national security advisers warned that the United States is…
EU fines Google $1 billion for violating digital antitrust rules
BRUSSELS — The European Union has fined Google €890 million (approximately $1 billion) for violating the bloc’s landmark digital competition rules, accusing the technology giant of using its dominant position…
AU condemns Houthi attacks on oil tankers in Red Sea
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has strongly condemned attacks claimed by Yemen’s Houthi movement against commercial oil tankers in the Red Sea, warning that…
Race to lead the UN intensifies as Secretary-General selection begins; Senegal backs former president Sall
UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK — The race to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations is gaining momentum as the organization prepares to choose a successor to António Guterres,…
Ukraine expands strikes on Russia’s Wildberries, disrupting e-commerce giant serving millions
MOSCOW — Ukraine has launched a new wave of drone strikes targeting warehouses operated by Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, in an escalation that is increasingly affecting the daily lives…
Liberia records largest-ever cocaine seizure in major anti-drug operation
MONROVIA, Liberia — Liberian authorities have announced what they describe as the largest drug seizure in the country’s history after security forces uncovered a massive quantity of cocaine during a…
Ukrainian general who led daring Mariupol breakthrough appointed new army chief
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, placing one of the country’s most respected battlefield commanders…
Zelensky replaces Ukraine’s top army commander following days of wartime protests
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has moved to replace the country’s top military commander following several days of public protests and mounting criticism of Ukraine’s wartime leadership. Zelensky…
Trump welcomes Lebanese President Aoun to White House amid regional tensions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to the White House on Tuesday as Lebanon seeks increased American support while confronting ongoing tensions and conflict…