The UN Security Council turned its attention to Central Africa this morning, where the notorious Lord’s Resistance Army continues to terrorize communities decades after its formation. Despite international efforts, the militant group remains one of the region’s most persistent security threats.
Brussels has decided to maintain its current oil price cap on Russian crude rather than lower it further. The move comes as the EU unveils its 16th round of sanctions against Moscow since the invasion of Ukraine began.
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from World Cup duty after being denied U.S. entry. The case highlights growing tensions between hard-line immigration policies and hosting global events.
Iran fired missiles at Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain in a dramatic escalation following US strikes on Iranian defense sites. The attacks targeted nations hosting American forces without directly hitting US installations.
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score as Argentina completed their World Cup preparations with a commanding 3-0 win over Iceland in Alabama. The victory extended Argentina’s unbeaten run to 35 matches.
President Petr Pavel has thrust the Czech Republic’s euro adoption back into the spotlight, challenging two decades of resistance to joining the common currency. His intervention promises to spark renewed debate in a country where 70% of citizens remain opposed to ditching the koruna.
One person died Tuesday when Kenyan police clashed with protesters opposing a planned Ebola quarantine facility for US citizens near Nairobi. The violence in Limuru has sparked nationwide debate about consent and sovereignty.
Global investors are bracing for more turbulence as technology stocks extend their slide and geopolitical tensions send oil prices on a roller coaster. It’s a double blow that’s testing market resilience on multiple fronts.
Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game Wednesday night, but the historic moment was overshadowed by loud boos from the Madison Square Garden crowd. Enhanced security measures left thousands of fans waiting in airport-style lines for nearly an hour.
Taliban authorities in western Afghanistan have begun detaining women over alleged violations of strict dress codes, according to multiple eyewitnesses in Herat. The crackdown marks a significant escalation in the enforcement of rules requiring women to be fully covered in public.
