The temporary agreement announced by the Trump administration over the weekend with Iran is neither a peace nor a nuclear or missile deal. This development emerged without a specific timeline for nuclear discussions. Historically, negotiations with Iran can extend significantly, and a senior U.S. official emphasized there is no set time limit for these talks....
The team arrived with lists of individuals ready to evacuate from Kostiantynivka, a city devastated by Russian attacks. The region suffers from the absence of power, gas, heat, running water, and faces a severe shortage of food and habitable shelter. Rescuers called out to residents from windows and balconies, urging them to evacuate due to...
Cuban authorities have shown strong support for Raúl Castro, their former president, following his indictment on murder charges. These charges stem from the downing of two civilian planes 30 years ago. The indictment was announced a day prior in Miami, where Mr. Castro faces charges for his alleged involvement in the 1996 incident. Despite these...
Months into President Trump’s oil blockade against Cuba, many Cubans depend heavily on relatives in the U.S. for essential support. South Floridians are shipping boxes filled with canned meats, rice, beans, and other staples to help feed their hungry families. The situation in Cuba has become dire, with food shortages, frequent blackouts, and stifling heat....
The U.S. oil blockade has severely impacted daily life in Cuba, leaving millions without access to cooking gas. In Santiago de Cuba, known as the birthplace of the Cuban revolution, residents face harsh realities as they adapt to this energy crisis. Life Without Cooking Gas In Santiago de Cuba, residents of five 18-story apartment towers...
In May 2025, François Bayrou, who was the French Prime Minister at the time, faced an unexpected query from a Parliament member. The question was about why France had not formally annulled the Code Noir. This notorious set of laws once enforced slavery in French colonies. Bayrou, visibly taken aback, assured Parliament that a bill...
Vessels are stationed off Sharjah’s coast in the United Arab Emirates on May 21, 2026. Discussions around ending the war in Iran are ongoing. President Trump and members of his administration are managing public expectations as key disagreements persist. President Trump announced that a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is underway....
Pope Leo XIV introduced his first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” during a presentation at the Vatican on May 25, 2026. This document addresses the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and warns against the widening inequality and weakening of democracy it may cause. The pope’s message calls for the ‘disarming’ of AI, suggesting a separation from military...
In the Burj al-Barajneh refugee camp in South Beirut, young Palestinian girls are learning Brazilian jiu jitsu in a makeshift gym. This martial arts training emphasizes more than self-defense; it challenges traditional perceptions of how girls and women should behave. The class concludes a two-month course, echoing with yells and the movement of students mastering...
The ongoing Ebola outbreak has resulted in at least 220 suspected deaths, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). Delays in detecting cases have caused health workers to struggle to contain the virus. Ugandan health authorities recently reported two new Ebola cases, totaling seven infections in the country. These cases are connected to the...