Wildfires rage across France and Spain as extreme heat fuels evacuations
Large wildfires continue to burn across parts of France and Spain, forcing thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate as firefighters battle rapidly spreading blazes during the height of the…
Diplomatic momentum builds as U.S.–Iran crisis shows signs of de-escalation
After nearly two weeks of heightened military tensions, the United States and Iran appear to be entering a period of cautious calm, with several days passing without reports of new…
SADC puts industrial growth, regional security, disaster preparedness, top of agenda
DURBAN, South Africa — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is entering a critical period of regional decision-making as leaders, policymakers, investors, and business executives gather in Durban for the…
Ukrainian strike on Iranian vessel raises fears of wider regional conflict
A Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea has heightened concerns that the war in Ukraine is increasingly intersecting with the broader conflict involving Iran and…
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…
German FA set to unveil Klopp as new national team head coach
FRANKFURT, Germany — The German Football Association (DFB) has scheduled a press conference for Friday, where Jürgen Klopp is widely expected to be officially introduced as the new head coach…
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,…