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Syria’s capital Damascus was hit by two explosions on Tuesday while French President Emmanuel Macron was visiting the country, marking a sharp escalation in security threats facing the Syrian government. The blasts occurred in different parts of the city, killing at least 18 people and wounding dozens more. Syrian state media blamed the attacks on […]

The United States has revoked a 60-day waiver that allowed countries to legally import Iranian crude oil without triggering American sanctions. The decision has created immediate uncertainty for millions of barrels of oil that were purchased during the grace period but have not yet reached their final destination. The waiver was designed as a transition

The United States launched strikes on more than 80 Iranian military targets early Wednesday after three commercial vessels were reportedly attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. According to US Central Command, the operation targeted Iranian air defence systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, anti ship

What began as a disputed red card has evolved into the biggest governance controversy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The debate centres on American striker Folarin Balogun, who received a straight red card during the United States’ Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The dismissal carried an automatic one-match suspension. However, FIFA

Hamas has announced the dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza, ending nearly two decades of direct administrative control over the territory. The organization, which took control of Gaza in 2007, established civilian governance structures to manage public services, education, healthcare, and government employment. The decision to dissolve these structures marks a significant change

The race between the United States and China to return astronauts to the Moon may be much closer than official timelines suggest. While Nasa is targeting a crewed lunar landing in 2028 under its Artemis programme and China aims to send astronauts to the lunar surface before 2030, Nasa Administrator Jared Isaacman believes the practical

Vietnam’s counterfeit luxury goods industry is under intensifying pressure from the Trump administration to shut down operations and eliminate a black market that has become a major source of income for local manufacturers and workers. The fake goods trade in Vietnam is substantial. Factories across the country produce counterfeit versions of high-end brands including Louis

Russia has carried out what Kyiv’s mayor is calling the most massive attack on the Ukrainian capital in recent months, killing at least 13 people and striking multiple districts across the city. Emergency services worked through the day to reach affected areas as residents sheltered in place. The scale of the assault prompted city officials

The US FDA has authorized Zyn nicotine pouches to make health claims that they lower the risk of six diseases compared to cigarettes. The approval arrived seven weeks after the Trump administration removed the previous FDA commissioner, who had opposed approving flavored nicotine products due to concerns about their appeal to young users. Zyn pouches

US and Iran held indirect talks in Doha, Qatar this week, with both sides using Qatari officials as intermediaries since the two countries have no direct diplomatic channels. The talks centered on nuclear negotiations and regional tensions, according to Al Jazeera. Qatar announced that the next round of discussions will happen after funeral processions for