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Iran war ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire and Kuwait and UAE repel drone attacks
The shaky ceasefire in the Iran war faces new challenges as drone attacks occur in the Gulf region More »
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Plane carrying Spanish passengers from hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship leaves for Madrid
The first plane carrying passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship has departed from Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands More »
Iran war could make Trump's trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit
President Donald Trump's trip to China may not come with the same fanfare that accompanied his first-term visit More »
Moscow marks Victory Day with a scaled down Red Square parade under tight security
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence in a victory in Ukraine during a military parade in Moscow marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II More »
Hungary’s Péter Magyar sworn in as prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule
Hungary's Péter Magyar has taken his oath of office to become the country's new prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s autocratic 16-year rule More »
Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh
Tariqul Islam, a ride-share driver in Bangladesh, faces long fuel lines due to supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran More »
UCLA online textbook gives voice to Asian American, Pacific Islander history and cultures
A new digital textbook from UCLA aims to change stereotypes about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders by teaching their history More »
Israeli drone strikes near Beirut kill 4 and southern airstrikes kill at least 13
Three Israeli drone strikes on vehicles south of Beirut have killed four people More »
What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine
A three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, has eased tensions over a potential Ukrainian attack on a Red Square parade in Moscow More »
Vatican sending new signals of openness but limitations in outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics
The Vatican is sending new signals about how it intends to minister to LGBTQ+ Catholics in the Pope Leo XIV era More »
