Lebanon Eyes Permanent Peace After US-Brokered Ceasefire with Israel

BEIRUT – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called Friday for turning a freshly inked ceasefire into lasting…

Allies Offer Hormuz Naval Mission, Spurning Trump

PARIS – More than a dozen countries have signalled willingness to join an international naval mission…

Lula Warns of ‘Hitler’ Risk as Left-Wing Leaders Rally for Democracy in Barcelona

STOCKHOLM – Leaders of Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark on Friday welcomed Iran’s announcement on opening…

Lula Warns of ‘Hitler’ Risk as Left-Wing Leaders Rally for Democracy in Barcelona

BARCELONA – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned on April 17 that any “setbacks”…

Wikipedia Faces Indonesian Blockade Over Data Rules Clashing with Free Speech

JAKARTA – The Wikimedia Foundation has announced it will hold talks with the Indonesian government after…

Anwar Open to Ministers’ Pay Cuts Amid Middle East Crisis

CYBERJAYA – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said the federal government is ready to consider…

Modi’s Women’s Bill Fails: Opposition’s Shortsightedness Blocks Progress

NEW DELHI – A high‑stakes Indian government bill that sought to expand the Lok Sabha and…

Singapore PM Warns Against Weaponizing Key Waterways at Hormuz Summit

SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lawrence Wong cautioned world leaders on Friday that permitting any nation to…

Federico Chiesa: The Winger Who Turned Pressure into Power

Federico Chiesa’s journey is a story of expectation, resilience and explosive talent. Born into football legacy…

U.S. Announces Naval Blockade of Iran After Talks Collapse

WASHINGTON — The United States has announced a sweeping naval blockade targeting Iran’s ports after high-stakes…

Hungary Holds Landmark Election as Orban Era Ends in Historic Political Shift

BUDAPEST — Hungary’s 2026 parliamentary election, closely watched by the European Union, the United States and…

Turkey Warns Against New U.S.–Iran Rules Over Strait of Hormuz

ANKARA — Turkey has voiced concern over possible new rules or restrictions being considered by the…