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商船三井LNG運搬船 ホルムズ海峡通過 軍事作戦後 日本関係で初

イラン情勢によってホルムズ海峡の事実上の封鎖が続く中、ペルシャ湾内にとどまっていた商船三井の船舶が3日までにホルムズ海峡を通過してペルシャ湾外に出たことが分かりました。今回の軍事作戦のあと日本関係の船…

渋谷スクランブル交差点「何者か液体まきライターで火つけた」

警視庁などによりますと、3日午後9時ごろ、東京・渋谷区のJR渋谷駅前にあるスクランブル交差点で「何者かがペットボトルから液体をまいてライターで火をつけた」などという通報が寄せられました。その後、駆けつ…

“ホルムズ海峡 イラン側が一部の船舶から通航料徴収”米報道

ホルムズ海峡では事実上の封鎖が続いていますが、一部の船舶については海峡を通過できたケースもあります。アメリカのメディア、ブルームバーグは1日、複数の関係者の話として、イラン側が通航料を徴収して船舶の通…

京都 南丹 男児不明 ため池捜索も新たな手がかり見つからず

京都府南丹市で先月から行方が分からなくなっている男子児童について、警察は3日、通学用のリュックサックが見つかった場所の近くにあるため池を捜索しました。新たな手がかりは見つからず、警察は、引き続き市内全…

中国共産党「政治局委員が重大な規律違反などの疑い」国営通信

中国共産党の最高指導部に次ぐ地位の政治局委員の1人で、新疆ウイグル自治区のトップを務めた幹部が「重大な規律違反などの疑いがある」として調査を受けていることが明らかになりました。中国では汚職などで共産党…

渋谷のスクランブル交差点で火災　「男が液体をまき火つけた」と通報

東大収賄事件「総長の危機意識不足」、第三者委が報告　初動も問題視

伊勢湾岸道で車2台の事故、5人が搬送　愛知・飛島村

ハラスメント第三者委設置、女性検察官の要望に地検側「回答差し控え」

京都の「背割堤」で桜が満開、1.4キロに220本のソメイヨシノ

東京・渋谷のスクランブル交差点で「出火」通報　液体まき着火か

米雇用統計、3月は就業者数17万人増　市場予想を大幅に上回る

米陸軍の制服組トップ「解任」　昇進候補の除外指示に反対か

武器輸出、国会関与は「事後通知」に　政府案まとまる

プロ野球・DeNA　快挙の巨人新人左腕に、プロの洗礼浴びせる

Palestinians clash with Israeli soldiers after protest against Pence visit

Palestinian protesters hurl stones at Israeli soldiers during clashes after a protest against the visit of U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in Jerusalem, in the West Bank city of Hebron, on Jan. 23, 201...

U.S. failure to appoint Australian ambassador "diplomatic insult": former deputy PM

Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer has accused the U.S. of hitting Australia with a "diplomatic insult."

Speaker of Hungarian Parliament addresses in Budapest

Laszlo Kover (1st L), Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, speaks at a conference of the parliament speakers of the Western Balkans in Budapest, Hungary on Oct. 27, 2017.

Typhoon Lan lashes central Japan, killing 2 and disrupting transport systems

Two people were killed and transportation systems and businesses severely disrupted as Typhoon Lan lashed central Japan's Pacific coast after making landfall early Monday.

Spotlight: U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO triggers calls for multilateralism

The U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO, the UN cultural agency, has triggered worldwide calls for supporting multilateralism amid world challenges.

How the world reacts to Trump's Iran address, possible NATO withdrawal

While saying the United States is "nearing completion" of its core objectives in Iran, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday night threatened to hit Iran "extremely hard over the next two to three we...

Russia: US regime change in Venezula and Iran were about oil

Russia: US regime change in Venezula and Iran were about oil

South Africa's fruit exports struggle amid Middle East conflict

Approximately 167 containers of South African stone fruit are stuck at sea after conflict in the Middle East forced ships to reroute.

China, Pakistan put forward 5 proposals on restoring peace in Mideast

China and Pakistan put forward five proposals on restoring peace and stability in the Gulf region and the Middle East during talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime M...

Gas is over $4 a gallon in some parts of US

Gas prices in the U.S. are back above $4 a gallon as tensions with Iran push oil prices higher. WTI crude is over $100 a barrel, raising inflation concerns.

(5th LD) S. Korea, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz

SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Friday he and French Pre...

Defense chiefs of S. Korea, France discuss security, arms cooperation

SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The defense chiefs of South Korea and France held tal...

(LEAD) Court rejects PPP lawmaker's injunction request against party decision in mayoral race

SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Friday dismissed an injunction reque...

Court rejects PPP lawmaker's injunction request against party decision in mayoral race

SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Friday dismissed an injunction reque...

(LEAD) Mark leaves SM Entertainment after 10 years with NCT

SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Mark of K-pop boy band NCT will terminate his contrac...

Gov't Activates Task Force Early to Prevent Summer Disaster Casualties

[Domestic] : The Ministry of the Interior and Safety has launched its disaster preparedness system earlier than usual, aiming to prevent any casualties from natural disasters this summer. The minis...

Nationwide Rain Forecast Friday Night, Strong Winds in Jeju

[Science] : Rain is forecast to begin nationwide on Friday night, with very strong winds expected to hit Jeju and southern coastal areas through Saturday. According to the Korea Meteorological Admi...

Gov't to Offer Off-Peak Commuting Incentives to Ease Congestion

[Domestic] : The presidential office said the government would offer additional incentives to encourage commuters to use public transportation outside peak hours to ease congestion. Presidential sp...

S. Korea-UAE CEPA to Take Effect May 1

[International] : South Korea and the United Arab Emirates(UAE) have agreed to implement their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement(CEPA) on May 1. The agreement was reached on Friday durin...

Gov't Vows to Find Truth behind 1948 Jeju Massacre

[Politics] : The government has pledged to uncover the truth behind the 1948 Jeju massacre. Prime Minister Kim Min-seok made the vow in a speech at a commemorative event in Jeju marking the April 3...

Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil

Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.

Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.

Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone

This is it.

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing ac...

Iran War Live Updates: Drone Hits Kuwaiti Oil Refinery in New Attack on Gulf Energy Sites

The strike set several refinery units ablaze, its operator said. There was no sign of a deal to end the war after President Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s infrastructure.

At War With Iran Again, Some Israelis Fear Conflict Is Becoming Routine

A majority of Israelis support the war with Iran, but many doubt that it will solve Israel’s long-term security problems. Some also question their prime minister’s assurances and motives.

In Syria, Kidnappings of Women and Girls Fuel a Minority Group’s Fears

A Times investigation found that abductions of women and girls from Syria’s Alawite minority were more common, and more brutal, than the government has acknowledged.

Could There Be a Popular Uprising in Cuba?

There is no organized opposition on the island because many critics of the regime have fled. But anti-government protests have been growing.

Cosmopolitan Shanghai Is an Uneasy Fit in China’s Narrative of Western Sins

Shanghai’s many layers of architecture, culture and politics have made it a difficult fit for the Communist Party’s preferred narrative of Chinese victimhood and Western sins.

With Mideast in conflict, Pope Leo criticizes those who invoke God for war

Some Trump aides and supporters cloak the war on Iran in religious terms, but the Chicago-born pope said that God “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war.”

Trump heralds regime change, but Iran’s leaders remain hard-liners

The president says Iran’s remaining leaders are more reasonable. But assassinations have left in place an emboldened government driving a hard bargain, officials say.

Cuba says it will release over 2,000 prisoners, as U.S. keeps up pressure

The move, described by the communist government as a “humanitarian and sovereign gesture,” comes as the U.S. enforces a crippling oil blockade on the island.

As Trump doubles down on Iran war, markets shudder and oil prices climb

Britain’s Keir Starmer hosts a meeting of world leaders for talks on the waterway amid mounting pressure from the Trump administration to join the Iran war.

Sudanese rebels used rape as a weapon, aid group says

Sexual violence is a widespread weapon of war in Sudan. “Survivors frequently and clearly identified the perpetrators as RSF fighters,” Doctors Without Borders says.

Iran's tallest bridge collapses after reported US airstrikes; Iran threatens American allies in retaliation

Iran's biggest bridge near Tehran crashes down after reported U.S. airstrikes as Trump presses the regime to make a deal before escalation.

Jewish communities on high alert as Passover begins amid rising security threats nationwide

Jewish communities face a heightened security threat this Passover, with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch warning of an elevated alert as antisemitic attacks rise across the U.S.

Nepal probe exposes $20M fraudulent rescue scheme involving lacing Mt Everest hikers' food: report

Insurance companies are being scammed out of money by fraudulent rescue schemes in the nation of Nepal, according to a report by The Kathmandu Post.

Iran regime uses war to mask 'brutal' execution surge against political opponents

A State Department spokesperson called Iran's executions "barbaric" as the United Nations and activists group report the regime is using the death penalty to crush dissent.

Israeli paramedic delivers baby, rushes it to bomb shelter during Iran attack

Israeli paramedic Dr. Gal Rosen delivered a baby in Tel Aviv, then raced to a bomb shelter with the newborn as Iron Dome missile sirens blared overhead.

Pam Bondi's loyalty to Trump wasn't enough to keep her job. Here's why

Gaza family says toddler released from Israeli custody found with cigarette burn marks

On March 19, the day before Eid al-Fitr, Osama Abu Nassar took his 18-month-old son, Jawad, to a supermarket east of al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza when eyewitnesses say he approached a restr...

Hegseth tells U.S. Army chief of staff to retire 'effective immediately' amid war in Iran

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the army's top uniformed officer to step down, the Pentagon said Thursday without giving a reason for the departure as the United States wages a war against I...

Is Ukraine about to enter the war in the Middle East? | About That

As Iran strikes countries across the Persian Gulf, Ukraine is making defence agreements in the Middle East. Andrew Chang explains how Ukraine’s expertise in fighting Iranian-designed Shahed drones in ...

What Trump's prime-time TV pitch means for war on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump is telling Americans that while his objectives for the war against Iran are nearly achieved, he intends to escalate military operations for at least another two weeks.

Trump’s budget proposes $500-billion increase in defence spending

A 10-per-cent cut to discretionary spending will require ‘eliminating woke, weaponized, and wasteful programs,’ White House says

Ottawa unveils $51-million in additional aid for Ukraine

More than half will go toward humanitarian aid through outside organizations, and $5-million will go toward programming for veterans

For sale: Entire Spanish villages, great selection, definitely fixer-uppers

Foreigners are snapping up ghost towns across Spain, Portugal and Italy and turning them into everything from communes to retreats for digital nomads

Canadian man charged with terrorism after machete attack at Kenya mosque

Man pleads not guilty to nine terrorism charges after an attack that injured almost half a dozen people in Nairobi

Iran strikes Middle East while Israel and U.S. hit Tehran

Iranian attacks damage desalination plant and refinery in Kuwait as war nears end of fifth week

Artemis II leaves Earth's orbit on track for far side of the Moon

The mission's last, big push on its lunar journey takes humans out of the Earth's orbit for the first time since 1972.

Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi

Bondi's time as top US law enforcement officer was overshadowed by her handling of the Epstein files.

France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts

The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.

Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts

US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.

Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in Justin Baldoni harassment suit

The judge left in place three allegations against Baldoni, meaning the civil trial will go ahead next month.

People of Burkina Faso should forget about democracy, says military ruler

Ibrahim Traoré, who took power in 2022 coup, tells state broadcaster ‘we must tell the truth, democracy isn’t for us’ People in Burkina Faso should forget about democracy as it is “not for us”, the mi...

Uganda receives first US deportation flight under third-country agreement

Dozen people arrive under new deal but legal challenges expected with scheme criticised as ‘dehumanising process’ A flight carrying people being deported from the US has landed in Uganda, as Donald Tr...

News outlets falsely report Somaliland called for extradition of Ilhan Omar

Reports, based on X post from unofficial account, follow JD Vance’s accusations and threats of finding ‘legal remedies’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox ...

Interpol arrest warrant requested in Congo-Brazzaville for Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas

Football federation president on the run with wife and son Conviction in absentia of wide-ranging corruption charges Authorities in Congo-Brazzaville have applied to Interpol for an international ar...

Weather tracker: Thunderstorms drench UAE and Saudi Arabia

Abnormally strong jet stream triggers deluge in Middle East, while north Africa braces for 60-80mph gusts An unusual weather pattern unleashed severe thunderstorms across parts of the Middle East last...

Eight ‌Muslim-majority countries 'strongly condemn' Israel's new death penalty law

Eight ‌Muslim-majority countries have "strongly condemned" a new Israeli law that makes death by hanging ​a default ‌sentence for Palestinians convicted ​in military courts of deadly attacks.

Military coup leader who overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi elected president

The head of Myanmar's ruling military junta, who overthrew the previous government five years ago, has been elected president after winning a parliamentary vote.

ICC prosecutor who issued arrest warrant for Netanyahu facing disciplinary proceedings

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will face disciplinary proceedings over accusations of sexual misconduct, it has been reported.

Clear market uncertainty despite latest Trump attempt to soothe concerns

The latest attempt by Donald Trump to ease uncertainty over the US and Israel's war on Iran has only heightened investor concerns.

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman loses bid to suppress identities of family

A terror suspect accused of killing 15 people in a shooting spree on Bondi Beach has lost a bid to protect the identities of family members.

Italy's head coach quits after team fails to qualify for World Cup

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso resigned on Friday, three days after failing to qualify the national team for the 2026 World Cup and one day after the announcement that Italian Football Federation (FIGC) ...

Artemis II: Astronauts send first pictures of Earth as rocket leaves orbit

The #ArtemisII astronauts have left #Earth's orbit, becoming the first humans to do so since 1972. They are now headed for the #Moon, which they will fly around in the coming days.

Strikes hit Lebanon as Israel vows to occupy swathe of south after war

Lebanon said Israeli strikes hit near Beirut's main airport road on Tuesday, as the UN Security Council held an urgent meeting after three peacekeepers were killed in the south. Israeli Defence Minist...

8 killed, 95 wounded in US-Israeli attacks on Iran bridge

At least eight civilians were killed and 95 others wounded in US and Israeli attacks on a bridge in Iran's northern Alborz province on Thursday, the official news agency IRNA reported. According to th...

Iran`s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it struck US F-35 jet

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed Thursday that it struck a US F-35 stealth fighter jet over central Iran. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports from Tehran, Iran.

Paris Mayor Grégoire unveils plan to tackle sexual violence in after-school programs: 'I want to guarantee complete transparency for families'

Paris's new mayor outlines his measures, including transparency, enhanced training and stricter oversight. Starting in April, a citizens' convention will debate the organization of the school week and...

Mysterious 'knocker' continues haunting elderly women in Brittany town

For the past three years in the village of Goudelin, someone has taken pleasure in harassing women living alone, often elderly, by pounding on their doors in the middle of the night. Around 30 victims...

US attorney general Pam Bondi dismissed despite zealous service to Trump

Bondi pays the price for her mishandling of the Epstein case. She is replaced on an interim basis by her deputy, Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Donald Trump.

10 years of the Panama Papers: The investigation that brought in €275 million for France

The vast majority of funds recovered by French tax authorities after the massive 2016 data leak, revealed by Le Monde and more than other 100 media outlets working with the International Consortium of...

French and South Korean presidents say will work together on Strait of Hormuz

On a visit to South Korea, French President Emmanuel Macron told his counterpart Lee Jae Myung that the two countries can play a role in helping to stabilize the situation in the Middle East, includin...

Inside India's courts, AI's growing role sparks concern

The increasing use of artificial intelligence in courtrooms raises worries that the technology may aggravate bias and structural distortions in the legal system.

Are Iran-allied paramilitaries dragging Iraq into the war?

After a large convoy of Iraqis crossed into Iran this week, observers worried they would join Iran's war effort against the US and Israel. But, experts say, Iraq's situation is way more complicated th...

Artemis II astronauts leave Earth's orbit, rocket towards Moon

Artemis II astronauts have officially begun their journey to the Moon after conducting a successful thruster firing. Humans are set to fly around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years.

Trump removes Attorney General Pam Bondi

Bondi has faced criticism in Washington over her handling of investigative files related to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Burkina Faso: Army behind most civilian deaths — report

Human Rights Watch says Burkina Faso's security forces and allied militias "appear to be more brutal and violent" than militant groups. The Fulani ethnic group has reportedly been one of the targets.

Donald Trump Has Run Out of Options in Iran

Trump has started a war he can no longer end. None of the options for exiting the current morass are palatable. And with Iran now attacking the global economy, the United States is on the defensive.

Ukrainians Soldiers Who Have Abandoned the Fight: All Quiet on the Eastern Front

When the Russians launched their attack, Taras, Maksym and Lew fought hard to repel the invaders. Now, they have had enough of killing and suffering - and have gone underground as deserters.

U.S. Military Expert on Oil Tanker Convoys in the Strait of Hormuz: "Iran Must Only Succeed Once to Trigger a Catastrophe"

How can Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz be broken? Retired General S. Clinton Hinote has addressed precisely that question as the former Air Force chief strategist. His conclusion? Difficult.

Indigenous Activist Nick Tilsen: "Trump Wants to Hear Nothing about the Genocide against Indigenous Nations"

The United States this year is celebrating its 250th anniversary, and President Donald Trump is turning 80. The site of the party may be a sacred site in the Black Hills - and Indigenous activist Nick...

Donald Trump's U.S. Abandons Role as Global Leader

America's once-cherished role as a force of stability and order has gone up in smoke in the Middle East. After just two weeks of war in Iran, it is clear that the world has changed for good.

Unifil, tre caschi blu feriti nel sud del Libano

Dopo un'esplosione nella loro postazione, due sono gravi

Macron, 'una coalizione di indipendenti per l'autonomia da Cina e Usa'

'Tra europei, Tokyo, Seul, Canada e grandi emergenti come Brasile e India'

Media: 'Guide avvelenavano alpinisti sull'Everest per truffare le assicurazioni'

In 3 anni coinvolti 4.800 alpinisti, almeno 300 falsi salvataggi per 20 milioni di euro

Nave attraversa Hormuz dichiarando di avere un 'proprietario francese'

Appartiene al gruppo armatoriale Cma Cgm. La Kribi batte bandiera maltese

Kiev, 'pioggia di droni e missili russi, quasi 500 solo oggi'

Sybiha: 'Terroristi russi colpiscono in pieno giorno per massimizzare le vittime civili'

Trump says US can open Hormuz with 'a little more time' and asks Congress for $1.5tr for defence

Lying between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategic and vital corridors for the transport of energy and has been effectively closed by Iran since the...

Finnish conscripts train for all-out war with Russia

Finnish preparedness and deterrence against Russian aggression - whether in the form of hybrid attacks, or full-scale invasion, is long-established state practice. Conscripts are trained to be expert ...

Israel's PM says 70% of Iran's steel production capacity destroyed, hindering weapons production

Friday began with Israel saying it was under attack by a new barrage of missiles from Iran, as President Donald Trump warned the United States had yet to begin "destroying what's left" of the Islamic ...

UK deploys Rapid Sentry anti-drone system to Kuwait to fend off attacks, air force says

Gulf countries including Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have been pulled into the Iran war, targeted by Iranian strikes in retaliation to attacks launched by the United States and Israel...

Ukrainian children taken at gunpoint by Russian forces in Kherson, documents show

Euronews obtained a copy of one of the documented episodes of Russia's systemic abduction and forceful deportation of Ukrainian children from temporarily occupied territories.

Ex-US Soldier Earned $1.5 Million A Month For UAE Kill Jobs: Report

According to Anssaf Ali Mayo, a Yemeni lawmaker, Abraham Golan was hired as a mercenary to kill him back in 2015. He said it was part of a larger effort by the UAE to eliminate people who opposed them...

"Iran Is Where Invaders Are Buried": Tehran Warns US Amid Ground War Buzz

The statement, posted on X by PressTV, was accompanied by a two-minute video that opened with the words "Come close."

'Five Straits' Trap: How Hormuz Blockade Exposes Global Oil's Fatal Flaw

Iran's Hormuz blockade affecting 20-25% of global crude exposes the 'five straits' crisis: volatile chokepoints (Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab, Malacca, Suez, Turkish) shipping 60M barrels/day affected by Hou...

Opinion: Opinion | Iran's Biggest Victim Is Also Its 2nd-Largest Trade Partner. What Gives?

The UAE is Iran's second-largest trading partner. But it is also the one Iran has attacked the most heavily since February 28. The reason goes beyond just today's conflict.

Video: Iranian Girl Swings As Smoke Rises In Background After US-Israel Strike

Bandar Abbas connects Iran’s inland regions to the Gulf and oversees key maritime routes near islands such as Qeshm and Hormuz.

Five Indians among 12 injured by Iranian missile debris in Abu Dhabi

Debris from an intercepted Iranian missile injured at least 12 people in Abu Dhabi. Five Indian nationals were among those hurt. The incident occurred in the Ajban area. This follows rising tensions i...

Who is Amit Mehta? Indian-origin US judge at the centre of Trump immunity case linked to January 6 attack

Boy claims he was a woman who died in a fire, details later match real case from decades ago

A young boy in Ohio claimed memories of a past life as a woman who died in a Chicago fire, later identifying details that appeared to match a real victim. The case, featured on television, drew attent...

France no longer hostile nation? After Macron snubs Trump, Iran allows ship to pass Hormuz

A French-owned container ship, the Kribi, crossed the Strait of Hormuz, potentially signaling a shift in Iran's view of France following President Macron's criticism of US policy. Macron rejected mili...

Japan-led mission uncovers asteroid with all 5 ‘letters’ of DNA, breakthrough for understanding life’s origins

Analysis of samples from the asteroid Ryugu has revealed all five nucleobases essential to DNA and RNA, strengthening evidence that life’s chemical building blocks are widespread in space. While not p...

MPR calls on varsities to support Prabowo's energy transition program

Deputy Chairman of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), Eddy Soeparno, called on universities to support ...

Jakarta sees job-seeking as main driver of post-Eid migration

The Jakarta Population and Civil Registry Office (Dukcapil) recorded that around 34.97 percent of Jakarta ...

Indonesia sends 200 migrant workers to Japan under SSW scheme

The Indonesian government sent 200 migrant workers under the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) scheme in the manufacturing ...

BPBD responds swiftly as floods hit 3,176 households in Grobogan

The Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) of Grobogan District, Central Java, has taken swift measures to address ...

Sulawesi leads Indonesia in endemic bird species

Sulawesi has the highest number of endemic bird species in Indonesia, with 159 species recorded as of January ...

El-Sisi says Egypt in ‘state of near-emergency’ as war threatens economy

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said Thursday his country was in an economic “state of near-emergency” as a result of the Middle East war, warning of runaway inflation. The Arab world’...

How Israel’s ‘buffer zone’ plan could redraw the map of southern Lebanon

BEIRUT: Lebanon faces what officials described as “one of the most dangerous moments in recent memory” after Hezbollah launched attacks on Israeli forces from areas both south and north of the Litani ...

Europol warns Iran crisis raises threat of terror, extremism and cyberattacks

MADRID: The Middle East conflict will have “immediate repercussions” for European Union security with an increased threat of terrorism, serious and organized crime as well as violent extremism and cyb...

Trump fires homeland security chief Kristi Noem

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday fired Kristi Noem as head of the Department of Homeland Security, the agency responsible for carrying out his sweeping immigration crackdown. Accordi...

Israel decided to kill Khamenei in November, defense minister says

JERUSALEM: Israel took the decision to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in November and was planning to carry out the operation around six months later, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Thu...

AU backs China-Pakistan peace push on Middle East, urges urgent de-escalation

African bloc says 5-point plan offers ‘timely’ path to diplomacy amid escalating conflict

China rejects US accusations on Panama Canal, says will 'firmly defend' its rights

Beijing's reaction comes after US secretary of state accused China of targeting vessels flying Panama flag

Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashes in Crimea

Crew ejects safely, no threat to pilots’ lives

UN food agency says global food prices rise 2.4% in March on higher energy costs

All major commodity groups post gains amid Middle East conflict

24 injured as train derails in Russia’s Ulyanovsk region

Official says 7 cars of Chelyabinsk-Moscow train went off track near Bryandino Station

Displaced Palestinian family faces daily rocket threats in West Bank

The Ghanem family, driven from a refugee camp by the Israeli military, now live under a flimsy metal roof that offers little protection, while the sight and sound of Iranian rocket...

US health aid overhaul raises new fears for HIV, malaria lifelines

The United States is reshaping how it delivers life-saving medical supplies to poorer nations, a shift that officials and aid sources warn could disrupt treatment for millions batt...

Russia launches relentless drone, missile strikes on Ukraine

Russia has launched a continuous aerial assault on Ukraine since Thursday evening, Ukraine’s air force said Friday, reporting a heavy influx of enemy drones in Ukrainian airspace....

Heavy floods in Afghanistan kill 51, thousands displaced

At least 51 people have died and 89 more injured in widespread flooding across Afghanistan over the past eight days as relentless heavy rains continue to batter large swaths of the...

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president amid rigging claims

Myanmar’s ruling general Min Aung Hlaing has completed a long-anticipated transformation from military chief to civilian president, tightening his hold on a country still fractured...

Storm concedes 50 for first time since 2003 with Panthers 'shocked' by score line

Penrith has produced another supreme display to down Melbourne 50-10 at Western Sydney Stadium as Stephen Crichton faces lengthy sideline spell after the Bulldogs lose to the Rabbitohs.

Dockers claim thriller after Crow hits post inside final minute

Fremantle coughs up a five-goal lead before holding on in the final quarter after Adelaide's James Borlase hits the post with 30 seconds left on the clock.

FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to nearly $16,000

The top ticket price was $15,900, a sharp increase from the original $12,560 when FIFA sold tickets after the tournament draw in December.

Aussies sweep Windies in ODIs as King reigns supreme

Alana King stars with the ball, as the Australian women's team finish their white-ball tour of West Indies with a resounding nine-wicket win in St Kitts.

Green's IPL woes continue as Head fires for Sunrisers

Cameron Green is unable to arrest his shaky start to the Indian Premier League season, but Travis Head blasts back to his best.

Nations strategise over how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Dozens of countries, including Australia, have held urgent talks over how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says US ‘hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran’

The US president’s latest threats came as dozens of countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Italian PM’s cabinet rocked by affair scandal

A second minister has been caught up in a romance with a younger online influencer as Giorgia Meloni recovers from a bruising referendum defeat.

Trump deals massive blow to major Aussie export with 100 per cent tariff

Donald Trump has followed through on his threat to hit pharmaceuticals entering the US with tariffs.

Artemis II astronauts rocket towards the moon after spending a day around Earth

The so-called translunar injection came 25 hours after lift-off, putting the three Americans and a Canadian on course for a lunar fly-around early next week.

Conselho de Seguran�a da ONU avalia opera��o militar em Hormuz, e Ir� alerta contra 'a��o provocativa'

O Conselho de Seguran�a da ONU avalia votar uma resolu��o proposta pelo Bahrein para permitir o uso da for�a para proteger a navega��o comercial no estreito de Hormuz. A via mar�tima est� bloqueada pe...

Trump tem uma sa�da para a guerra

Se n�o estava claro antes, agora � ineg�vel. O presidente Donald Trump e o primeiro-ministro Binyamin Netanyahu, de Israel, iniciaram uma guerra com o Ir� presumindo que provocariam uma mudan�a de reg...

Venezuela precisa de nova Constitui��o, diz Guanipa, opositor agora livre da pris�o

Juan Pablo Guanipa, 61, � um dos maiores opositores contra o regime da Venezuela e, desde que Mar�a Corina Machado deixou o pa�s em uma fuga narrada como quase cinematogr�fica em dezembro, � o princip...

O culto � personalidade, segundo Donald Trump

Se a sabedoria popular ensina que "nem tudo o que reluz � ouro", Donald Trump assume que "tudo o que reluz � poder". Esta semana seu gosto por dourados apote�ticos foi mais uma vez testado. Um juiz fe...

Guerra no Ir� desloca milh�es e amea�a agravar crises humanit�rias al�m do Oriente M�dio; veja gr�ficos

Mais de 4,5 milh�es de pessoas deixaram suas casas no �ltimo m�s para tentar escapar de ataques da guerra no Oriente M�dio. Contando L�bano e Ir�, s�o ao menos 3.235 mortos e 28.735 feridos. O conflit...

Un problema de décadas: París suspende a unos 80 asistentes escolares en tres meses por abusos sexuales y violencia

El nuevo alcalde de París, Emmanuel Grégoire, anunció un millonario plan para responder a las denuncias de presuntos abusos sexuales en los colegios primarios. El problema se da con los "supervisores ...

Guerra en el Golfo: Trump amenaza con destruir puentes y centrales eléctricas iraníes y Teherán promete "ataques más devastadores que nunca"

Viernes Santo: el papa León XIV cargará la cruz durante todo el Vía Crucis en el Coliseo

El último pontífice en cargar la cruz fue Juan Pablo II durante varias estaciones, recorriendo el camino junto a los fieles. En la noche del jueves, el Papa lavó los pies a doce sacerdotes.

Guerra entre Estados Unidos, Israel e Irán, EN VIVO: fuerzas israelíes mataron a 15 terroristas de Hezbollah y el papa León XIV pidió reabrir el diálogo

El Ejército israelí bombardeó infraestructura del grupo terrorista en el sur del Líbano, donde abatió al grupo de extremistas. Por su parte, el Sumo Pontífice habló con el presidente de Israel, Isaac ...

Panorama Internacional: La guerra contra Irán, un Frankenstein en Oriente Medio

En el mensaje al país del miércoles se vio a un Trump desorientado, manoteando argumentos dudosos para justificar que necesita escapar del conflicto, pero no sabe o no puede hacerlo hasta contar con u...

A road trip through the oldest coffee route in Mexico

In the highlands of eastern Veracruz lies Mexico's oldest coffee route, home to historic fincas and memorable cafes. The post A road trip through the oldest coffee route in Mexico appeared first on M...

Sea turtle egg poachers caught on video at Oaxaca sanctuary, prompting federal investigation

The sacking of the sanctuary, as caught on video, was so blatant that Profepa rushed out a press release assuring angry internet users that their personnel has already been out to the beach and were i...

102 arrested, 67 properties seized in bust of fraud network disguised as call centers

"Operation Disconnect" was an elaborate four-week sting collaboration involving three levels of government, aimed at shutting down an extortion network operating through fraudulent call centers. The p...

US accuses Mexico of shutting out US energy companies in new trade barriers report

The report revives a dispute that has simmered since 2022, when the U.S. and Canada formally accused Mexico of violating the USMCA free trade pact with its energy policies. The post US accuses Mexico ...

Los Cabos braces for more than 100,000 spring breakers

An unexpected new trend helping to boost Los Cabos tourism is the increasing number of spring breakers who bring their parents with them, turning a youthful escape into a family affair. The post Los C...

Europe facing long-term energy shock — European Commissioner

The situation with some more "critical" products may "be even worse in the weeks to come," the official warned

Gazprom expects heating season in Europe to be extended due to severe cold snap

According to Gas Infrastructure Europe data as of April 1, the level of reserves in European underground gas storage facilities fell to 27.9%, and in the Netherlands, to 4.6%

US president’s mockery of NATO alarms European allies — Euractiv

Leaders of European countries and the leadership of the North Atlantic Alliance are expressing deep concern over what they view as the destructive rhetoric of Donald Trump

Iran offers reward for capture of US pilot whose plane was shot down

Earlier, the NourNews agency reported that the pilot had already been detained by members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Israel likely culprit of attack on Pasteur Institute in Tehran — portal

According to the portal, one of the American military officials rejected the assumptions about the US involvement in the strike

Iran a victim of illegal war – Jeffrey Sachs to RT’s Rick Sanchez (VIDEO)

Iran is not a guilty party but a victim of illegal aggression by the US and Israel, Jeffrey Sachs has told RT’s Sanchez Effect Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran war is ‘the end of American empire’ – Tucker Carlson

Donald Trump has essentially acknowledged that the US is unable to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Tucker Carlson has said Read Full Article at RT.com

EU refuses to reverse Russian LNG ban despite looming energy crisis – FT

The EU is bracing for a prolonged energy crisis due to the Iran war, but will not reverse its decision to ban Russian LNG import Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine rocked by new multi-million-dollar corruption scandal

An alleged $17.7 million fraud scheme involving a state grain corporation and a foreign company has been exposed in Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump’s firing of Bondi not linked to Epstein fiasco – acting attorney general

Pam Bondi has been mired in controversy over her handling of the Epstein files Read Full Article at RT.com