World
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins as Trump says Iran deal is ‘very close’
A ten-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel has taken effect, while President Donald Trump said the next round of US-Iran talks could…
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Adams begins testifying at civil trial in London
Gerry Adams begins giving evidence in London civil case over IRA bombings Former Sinn Féin leader denies IRA membership as claimants seek…
Somalia
Iran reportedly starts deploying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran lays mines in Strait of Hormuz; U.S. says it struck Iranian minelayers as oil prices whipsaw Iran has begun laying naval…
World
Harvey Weinstein Rape Retrial Begins April 14, According to Publicist
Harvey Weinstein to be retried April 14 on rape charge after jury deadlock, publicist says Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein will face…
Central-Africa
Somalia Starts Issuing East African Community Passports to Advance Regional Integration
Somalia launches East African Community passport, signaling push for regional mobility MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia has officially begun issuing the East African…
North-Africa
Algeria Moves to Terminate Air Services Agreement with the UAE
ALGIERS — Algeria has begun the process of terminating its air services agreement with the United Arab Emirates, a bilateral aviation pact…
World
Voting opens in Portugal’s presidential runoff as second round begins
Portugal votes in presidential run-off as storms batter country; far right’s Ventura trails Socialist Seguro Portugal began voting Sunday in the second…
World
U.S. government shutdown begins as funding deadline expires
The U.S. government entered a partial shutdown after a budget deadline passed without House action on a 2026 spending plan, but disruption…
World
Venezuela Begins Democratic Transition, Opposition Leader Machado Claims
Machado says Venezuela entering ‘true transition to democracy’ as U.S. backs Rodriguez; Nobel medal gesture to Trump draws scrutiny Venezuelan opposition leader…
East-Africa
UAE Pulls Equipment from Mogadishu After Somalia Cancels Security Agreements
UAE airlifts equipment from Mogadishu after Somalia cancels security, defense pacts MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United Arab Emirates has begun flying out…
East-Africa
Ethiopia Begins $12.5 Billion Construction of Africa’s Largest Airport
Ethiopian Airlines breaks ground on $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport, billed as Africa’s largest by 2030 Ethiopian Airlines has launched construction on…
