Afghanistan: 400 Reported Dead in Alleged Pakistan Airstrike
Residents and Taliban police gather the remains of a projectile at the site of a strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, on March 13.
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Europe's Iran dilemma: from mediator to marginal player
A debate this week in the European Parliament this week made one thing clear: When it comes to Iran, Europe is struggling to turn concern into influence.
Supreme Court Expedites Review of TPS for Syrians and Haitians
The U.S. Supreme Court Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from going ahead with plans to deport some 6,000 Syrians and 350,000 Haitians who were granted Temporary Protected Status by Presidents Obama, Biden, and Trump himself in his first administration.
Hormuz shutdown risks global fertilizer shortfalls and food crisis
The world is naturally fixated on the oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers missing from the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war. After all, the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman carries around a fifth of global crude and LNG exports from the Gulf to the rest of the world.
Iran conflict risks long-term toxic harm to people and nature
Strikes on oil facilities and missile bases in the US-Israeli war with Iran are raising concerns among experts about a toxic legacy for human health and the environment that could linger long after the fighting ends.
Tight Race Between CDU and Greens in Baden-Württemberg
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Spain Uses Technology to Confront Gender-Based Violence
Warning: This article contains descriptions of violence that may be disturbing some readers. "Suddenly, while she was watching television, he attacked her using two large knives," reads the vivid and disturbing description of a recent murder in the Spanish capital Madrid. "One was serrated and the other was a ham knife.
Blast Near U.S. Embassy in Oslo Causes Minor Damage, No Injuries
An explosion near the US Embassy in Oslo on Sunday caused minor damage but did not injure anyone, police in the Norwegian capital said. A loud blast was heard near the embassy, located in western Oslo, at around 1 a.m. (0000 UTC), the Oslo police department said.
Israel Strikes Iranian Fuel Depots Near Tehran
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Deadly Russian Strikes Kill at Least 10 in Kharkiv
Russia launched overnight drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, leaving many people dead and injured. A ballistic missile strike hit a five-story residential building in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, killing at least 10, including two children, and injuring 16 more. What do we know about Russia strikse on Kharkiv?
Merz, Trump and Germany's wavering on the rules‑based order
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not want to lecture Donald Trump about international law. So, he didn't, at least not during the public part of his visit to the White House. This was despite most experts agreeing that the US-Israeli attack on Iran breached international law.
Ukraine Offers Drone-Defense Aid to Gulf States
Ukraine has declared its willingness to support Middle Eastern countries to protect themselves from Iranian drones, which are often used to strike infrastructure and military targets. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country has a great deal of drone defense experience and is willing to share these insights.