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Armed rebels take control of Heineken facilities in DR Congo’s war-hit east
June 21, 2025
Armed rebels take control of Heineken facilities in DR Congo’s war-hit east
Reuters — Heineken has lost operational control and withdrawn its staff from its facilities in conflict-affected areas of eastern Democratic…
Why Trump’s two-week pause on Iran makes sense — and why it may not work
June 20, 2025
Why Trump’s two-week pause on Iran makes sense — and why it may not work
It would be easy to mock Donald Trump for blinking. Again. After all, the president just decided not to decide…
Israel has pushed the US to use its ‘bunker buster’ bomb on Iran. Here’s what the weapon can do
June 19, 2025
Israel has pushed the US to use its ‘bunker buster’ bomb on Iran. Here’s what the weapon can do
As President Donald Trump is warming to the idea of using US military assets to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, officials…
Indonesia volcano spews ash more than 6 miles into sky, dozens of Bali flights canceled
June 18, 2025
Indonesia volcano spews ash more than 6 miles into sky, dozens of Bali flights canceled
CNN — A volcanic eruption in Indonesia sent an enormous ash cloud more than six miles into the sky, disrupting…
28 killed in deadliest Russian strikes on Kyiv in almost a year
June 18, 2025
28 killed in deadliest Russian strikes on Kyiv in almost a year
CNN — Russia launched a barrage of hundreds of drones and missiles on Kyiv overnight, killing more than 20 people…
India and Canada signal a reset of relations nearly two years after assassination of Sikh separatist
June 18, 2025
India and Canada signal a reset of relations nearly two years after assassination of Sikh separatist
CNN — India and Canada signaled a reset of relations on Tuesday, agreeing to reestablish high commissions in each other’s…
Europe takes a big step toward banning Russian oil and gas as Ukraine war drags on
June 18, 2025
Europe takes a big step toward banning Russian oil and gas as Ukraine war drags on
London CNN — The European Union is moving closer to banning all imports of Russian oil and natural gas more…
Who possesses the world’s most powerful nuclear weapons?
June 18, 2025
Who possesses the world’s most powerful nuclear weapons?
Nine countries currently state they possess nuclear weapons or are widely believed to, according to the Associated Press. The first…
As Trump shatters ethics norms with a Qatari jet and a $499 smartphone, experts lament Biden’s ‘failure’ to pass reforms
June 17, 2025
As Trump shatters ethics norms with a Qatari jet and a $499 smartphone, experts lament Biden’s ‘failure’ to pass reforms
CNN — Ethics watchdogs rarely mince words about President Donald Trump. They’ve called him the most corrupt and conflicted president…
G7 leaders agree on strategy to protect critical mineral supply, draft document says
June 17, 2025
G7 leaders agree on strategy to protect critical mineral supply, draft document says
Reuters — Group of Seven leaders provisionally agreed Monday on a strategy to help protect the supply of critical minerals…