Protests erupt in Cuba as US restrictions spark food, energy shortages
Protests erupt in Cuba as US restrictions spark food, energy shortages Authorities say a local communist party office was lit on fire during rare antigovernment demonstration on the island. A…
UN chief Guterres says ‘no military solution, only diplomacy’ for Lebanon
UN chief Guterres says ‘no military solution, only diplomacy’ for Lebanon Sources report Lebanon preparing delegation for talks with Israel, while Guterres drums up humanitarian support. The aftermath of an…
Trump says ‘many countries’ will send warships to Hormuz amid Iran blockade
Trump says ‘many countries’ will send warships to Hormuz amid Iran blockade US president urges naval coalition as Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed to ‘tankers and ships of enemies’…
Why is Iran’s Kharg Island important?
US President Donald Trump shared a video of strikes on Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub.
Hunger is looming over Yemen, urgent action is needed
Hunger is looming over Yemen, urgent action is needed We can still avert starvation even as the country faces the worst outlook in years. A nutrition specialist attends to a…
Vatican envoy visits Lebanese church after priest killed in shelling
The Vatican envoy to Lebanon visited Qlayaa, after a priest was killed in an Israeli attack.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened to US ships
A member of Iran’s Expediency Council says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to US ships.
How Carney’s ‘build fast’ push divides Canada’s Indigenous peoples
How Carney’s ‘build fast’ push divides Canada’s Indigenous peoples Some First Nations are challenging Carney’s resource-extraction plans to strengthen Canadian economy from US threats. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney was…
Israel bombs Basij checkpoints in Tehran as US, Iran trade fire and jabs
Israel bombs Basij checkpoints in Tehran as US, Iran trade fire and jabs Deadly drone strikes have hit the paramilitary’s heavily armed checkpoints this week, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…
Two Indian ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran says it allowed passage
Two Indian ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran says it allowed passage Iran’s envoy to New Delhi says Tehran allowed some Indian vessels to pass the Strait in a…