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As hostilities in the Middle East stretch into their third week, a critical development has sent shockwaves through international markets: the strategic Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed. This maritime chokepoint is vital for global energy supplies, and its blockade threatens to disrupt …

Canada is spearheading a diplomatic initiative aimed at forging a unified international response to de-escalate the ongoing conflict with Iran. Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced the effort, which seeks to bring together G7 nations and key Middle Eastern partners to establish principles for ending …

A modestly produced Hungarian psychological thriller is drawing significant attention in cinemas, with many viewers drawing connections between its narrative and the country’s current political climate ahead of crucial parliamentary elections. The film, titled Feels Like Home, tells the story of a woman who …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a stark warning to European nations, stating they must urgently prepare for the threat of drone strikes launched by terrorist organizations, criminal networks, and lone attackers. Speaking to British lawmakers, Zelenskyy argued that the proliferation of drone technology …

A series of coordinated explosions tore through the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Monday evening, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others. The attacks, which authorities are attributing to suspected suicide bombers, targeted densely populated civilian areas as residents …

A group of reform-minded politicians in Mongolia, comprising many younger and female legislators, now confronts the possibility of lengthy prison sentences. Their alleged crime stems from a parliamentary vote held last fall that sought the resignation of the nation’s prime minister. The accused lawmakers …

A stark historical record reveals that British commercial interests remained deeply entangled with the institution of slavery in Brazil long after the United Kingdom had formally abolished the practice. While the 1833 Abolition Act is often presented as a moral watershed, evidence indicates that …

In a move to safeguard its national heritage, Nigeria has become the first African nation to deposit a trove of historical and cultural records in a secure, long-term archive located deep within an Arctic mountain. The facility, situated in the remote Svalbard archipelago, is …

The once-glittering facade of a casino in a coastal resort city now lies shrouded. Its iconic golden clam shell, a symbol of opulent excess, is dark, and a sign proclaiming “under renovation” blocks the entrance. This shuttered venue, previously linked to a company named …

A devastating airstrike on a medical facility in the Afghan capital has resulted in catastrophic loss of life, with initial reports indicating hundreds of casualties. The attack, which occurred late Monday, targeted a compound widely known for providing addiction treatment and vocational rehabilitation. Rescue …