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World

Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo announces candidacy for second term amid political tensions and opposition protests

Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has declared his intention to seek a second term in the upcoming November elections, a decision that has...

World

Greek Parliament Passes Law Suspending Asylum Applications for North African Migrants

Greece’s parliament enacted a three-month suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, particularly Libya. This decision, passed with...

World

Los Angeles Fire Department rescues 31 workers from collapsed tunnel

A section of a large industrial tunnel collapsed beneath the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles, trapping 31 construction workers approximately 400 feet underground...

World

China’s Belt and Road Initiative boosts Cuba’s energy sector with 55 solar parks in 2025, aiming to meet two-thirds of island’s daytime power needs

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has significantly bolstered Cuba’s energy sector by supporting the installation of 55 solar parks across the island....

World

China Criticizes Manufacturers Over Price Wars Amid Deflation Concerns

China’s government has intensified its criticism of manufacturers and local authorities for promoting overproduction and excessive price competition, attributing these practices to ongoing...

World

Bahrain Reopens Embassy in Beirut, Appoints Resident Ambassador After Four-Year Diplomatic Strain

Bahrain has announced plans to reopen its embassy in Beirut and appoint a resident ambassador, signaling a significant step toward restoring diplomatic relations...

World

Barbados Deputy PM and Home Minister warn of escalating crime wave driven by synthetic drugs and call for community action.

Barbados is confronting a significant surge in violent crime, attributed largely to the proliferation of synthetic drugs and firearms. Deputy Prime Minister Santia...

Metro

Wildfires Rage Across Southern California, Prompting Mass Evacuations and State of Emergency Declarations

Southern California is grappling with a series of devastating wildfires that have intensified over the past week, leading to widespread evacuations and the...

Metro

Global Leaders Gather for Climate Summit: Urgent Calls for Action as Wildfires and Floods Highlight Growing Environmental Crisis

A significant summit in Seville, Spain, convened over 50 global leaders to address escalating challenges in poverty reduction, climate change mitigation, and the...

Crime & conflict

Israeli forces have intensified airstrikes on eastern Gaza City, following threats of forced displacement

Israeli forces have intensified airstrikes on eastern Gaza City, particularly targeting the Shuja’iyya neighborhood, following threats of forced displacement. The attacks have resulted...