World
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US Airstrikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa Port Kill 74, Injure 171
US airstrikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel port killed 74 and injured 171, marking the deadliest attack in the ongoing campaign against the Houthis.
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UK Envoy, EUMA Discuss Syunik Security in Goris
During a recent visit to Armenia’s Syunik region, UK Ambassador John Gallagher met with representatives of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMA) in Goris to discuss their insights into the regional security situation. The Ambassador highlighted the importance of EUMA’s…
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Trump Criticizes Powell Amid Fed Policy Disputes
President Trump escalates criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over interest rate policies, raising questions about Fed independence.
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Puerto Rico Faces Island-Wide Blackout Amid Calls for Energy Reforms
A major blackout in Puerto Rico left 1.4 million without power and 400,000 without water, sparking calls for energy reforms and contract cancellations.
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Israeli Troops to Maintain Presence in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria Indefinitely
Israel’s defense minister announced troops will remain indefinitely in security zones in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, complicating ceasefire talks with Hamas.
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China Halts Boeing Jet Deliveries Amid Escalating Tariff Dispute
China has ordered airlines to stop taking deliveries of Boeing jets, citing U.S. tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese goods, escalating trade tensions.
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Hungary Amends Constitution to Ban LGBTQ+ Public Events
Hungary’s parliament passed a constitutional amendment banning LGBTQ+ public events, sparking criticism over human rights and democratic backsliding.
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Uncertainty Looms Over Location of Next Iran-US Nuclear Talks
Iran and the US remain at odds over the venue for the next round of nuclear talks, with Rome and Oman both suggested as possible locations.
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Lithuanian Interior Minister Pays Respects at Armenian Genocide Memorial
On April 15, 2025, a delegation from Lithuania, headed by Interior Minister Vladislav Kondratovich, visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex in Yerevan. The delegation paid tribute to the victims of the Armenian Genocide by laying wreaths and flowers and observing…
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Xi Jinping Urges Vietnam to Resist Trade ‘Bullying’ Amid US Tariff Tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for Vietnam’s cooperation to counter unilateral trade pressures as he begins a diplomatic tour in Southeast Asia.
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Republican Pressure Mounts on Trump After Russian Missile Strikes in Ukraine
Republican lawmakers urge Trump to take a tougher stance on Russia after deadly missile strikes in Ukraine during Palm Sunday celebrations.
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US Investigates Tariffs on Computer Chips and Pharmaceuticals
The US has launched investigations into computer chip and pharmaceutical imports, aiming to assess their impact on national security and domestic production.
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Russia’s Palm Sunday Attack on Ukraine Sparks Global Outrage
A Russian missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine, killed 34 people on Palm Sunday, triggering global condemnation and calls for increased pressure on Moscow.
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Israel Proposes New Gaza Ceasefire Amid Slim Prospects
Israel has proposed a new Gaza ceasefire through Egypt and Qatar, but significant gaps remain as Hamas rejects key terms.
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South Korea’s Ousted President Faces Trial Over Martial Law Declaration
Ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces trial for insurrection charges stemming from his brief martial law declaration in December 2024.