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Cuba Struggles to Revive Obsolete Power Grid After...

Residents endure long electricity outages as the island’s economy grinds to a halt, fueling unrest.

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America Gave Up Some of Its Last Minesweepers. Then...

The Strait of Hormuz could prove to be a testing ground for unmanned technology and AI in mine clearance.

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Dubai Turns to Glossy Marketing and Social-Media Crackdown...

As missiles and drones strike the city, police are issuing warnings about posting rumors or anything that contradicts authorities.

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Pakistan Airstrikes on Kabul Hit Drug Rehab Clinic,...

Afghanistan’s Taliban government said hundreds were killed at the treatment clinic; Pakistan denies that it hit a civilian target.

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German Financial Sentiment Plummets on Iran War

Confidence among investors fell sharply this month as the conflict in the Middle East continued and energy prices surged.

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EU Approves Leonardo’s Nearly $2 Billion Iveco Group...

The European Commission said the deal wouldn’t raise competition concerns due to its limited impact on competition in the markets...

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Asia Equities Gain Ahead of Fed, Oil Retreats But...

Asian equity markets advanced broadly on Wednesday after a positive lead from Wall Street overnight, while oil retreated but stayed...

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Escalating Attacks on Gulf Energy Assets Plunge Iran...

Strikes targeting infrastructure in Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have put strategic oil-and-gas facilities at the center of the conflict.

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China Hoped Trump Summit Would Cement Its Superpower...

President Trump’s postponement of the planned meeting signaled that the U.S. still sets the global agenda, and not Beijing.

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The Land-Based Missiles That Are Crucial to America’s...

The weapons add a new dimension to the U.S. attack and raise the possibility that Gulf allies are launch points.

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A U.S. Citizen Now Runs Mexico’s Top Drug Cartel—and...

The California-born stepson of the late kingpin Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera, known for his brutality, enjoys constitutional protections.

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What U.S. Marines Can Do to Help Reopen the Strait...

The Marine Corps unit expected to arrive in the Middle East next week could help seize one of more of the strategic islands off Iran’s...

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Trump’s Greenland Pursuit Gives Danish Leader New...

Mette Frederiksen is seeking a third term leading the nation of six million people, after getting a polling boost from the president’s...

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Opinion | Brendan Carr and the TikTok Dodge

The FCC chief aims at networks few watch, while Trump gives the Chinese site a break.

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Opinion | Tulsi Gabbard’s Resistance Shop

The Director of National Intelligence hires another Iran policy opponent.

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Venezuelan Leader Ditches Defense Minister for Another...

The successor to Vladimir Padrino, whose forces failed to protect Nicolás Maduro from U.S. commandos, signals a lack of urgency on...

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Opinion | Orbán and the ‘Green Deal’ Pollute This...

Debrecen pays the price for the EU’s fixation on EVs.

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How Lego Became a Go-To Meme of the Propaganda Wars

Throwback messaging using toys and videogames—with a dash of AI—is lowering defenses and opening new avenues for the information wars...

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Opinion | Iran’s Ayatollahs Attack the Idea of the...

They hate seeing an open, resilient economy flourish in one of the world’s most contested regions.

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Iran War: Five Things to Know

The U.S.-Israeli campaign has threatened the global oil supply and has no clear end date.

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Opinion | America Bombs Iran, and Zelensky Suddenly...

‘You don’t have the cards,’ Trump said a year ago. Today U.S. allies implore Ukraine for drone help.

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What a Frozen, Abandoned Military Base Reveals About...

Our correspondent traveled 450 miles across Greenland to see what it would take for the U.S. to reopen military bases on the island.

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Opinion | The Iran War Demands Cooperation, Here and...

Divisions shouldn’t blind us to who the real enemy is.

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How China Is Quietly Helping an Isolated Iran Survive

From buying oil to selling rocket parts, these are some of the ways China is giving Iran critical support.

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Israel Is Hunting Down Iranian Regime Members in Their...

The killings of top officials mark milestones in a fierce campaign to bring down the Tehran government.

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Oil Rises After Attacks on Middle East Energy Sites;...

Oil rose Thursday after fresh attacks on critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East, while Asian equity markets fell amid fading...

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Canada’s Population Dips for Second Straight Quarter,...

Canada’s population fell last year for the for the first time on record going back to World War II, a stark shift from the growth...

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BASF Hikes Prices as Iran War Heaps Fresh Cost Pressure...

Prices of products in home-care, industrial and institutional cleaning and industrial formulators segments in Europe will rise immediately...

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War, and more war. Israelis support defeating Iran,...

After nearly 2 1/2 years of intermittent war, with sirens, dashes to shelters, and sleepless nights – “this madness that is our new...

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Ending the deceit that lures Africans into Russia’s...

Africa’s citizens and governments, in the name of upholding individual dignity, are resisting Russia’s use of social media and intimidation...

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Caught between unremitting attack and unyielding regime,...

Israel’s killing of Ali Larijani, a pivotal Iranian leader, served only to escalate the crisis atmosphere that Iranians are feeling:...

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War shakes the Middle East – and the US budget

The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran have had wide impacts on the Middle East and beyond. They've also burned through a chunk of U.S....

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Seeking a stronger connection to Africa, young Egyptians...

Interest in studying Swahili – the lingua franca of much of East Africa – is booming in Egypt.

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Tulsi Gabbard offers threat assessment – and walks...

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard deflected congressional questions about whether the intelligence community had warned...

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The big lift in intelligence from AI

As more companies use artificial intelligence, surveys show a vast upskilling of workers to use AI, expanding their capabilities to...

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Mullin faces sharp criticism as DHS nominee – and...

Sen. Markwayne Mullin fielded fierce questions about his conduct from a fellow Republican during his confirmation hearing for Homeland...

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Fed keeps interest rates on hold, cautious about the...

With an eye on the Iran war and rising oil prices, the Federal Reserve said it would not lower interest rates, continuing a “wait-and-see”...

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54 million cases, and counting. Why India's court...

Indians have the right to a speedy trial, yet it can take decades for cases to make it through the country’s overworked and understaffed...

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LASG warns against illegal parking operators in Computer...

The Lagos State government alerts motorists to scams by illegal parking operators in Computer Village, Ikeja, who extort drivers....

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Police smash kidnap syndicate, rescue victims, recover...

Delta State Police have smashed a kidnap syndicate in Issele-Uku, rescuing three victims after a gun battle and recovering an AK-47...

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Meet Eagles’ new boys for Jordan, Iran friendlies

Get to know the Super Eagles’ new players called up for friendlies against Jordan and Iran. Profiles on Emmanuel Fernandez, Philip...

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Lagos seals fake real estate office, hunts impersonators

Lagos State authorities seal a fake real estate office in Ikorodu and launch a clampdown on unlicensed agents to protect residents...

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IG disburses N2.4bn cheques to deceased officers’...

The Nigeria Police Force disburses N2.4bn in police insurance benefits to 1,075 families of deceased officers, honouring their service...

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33.5km Rivers road for inauguration May – Fubara

Rivers State Governor Fubara says the 33.5km Elele-Omoku Road is 90% complete and will be inaugurated in May, boosting economic activity...

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Judiciary under scrutiny: Why Tsoho must answer to...

Amidst allegations against Chief Judge John Tsoho, the Nigerian judiciary faces scrutiny. Explore the calls for transparency and accountability...

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Ogun lawmakers back Tinubu’s re-election

20 Ogun State lawmakers endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid for 2027, citing his economic reforms and infrastructural...

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Ayede Poly council justifies principal officers appointments

Federal Polytechnic Ayede’s council defends its recent principal officer appointments, stressing transparency, merit, and adherence...

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Agents shut shipping firms over increased port charges

Freight forwarders in Lagos protest against increased port charges by shipping companies, leading to a shutdown of operations. They...

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Rain, feeder faults plunge several Osun communities...

An Osun power outage has left several communities in darkness. IBEDC attributes the disruption to heavy rain and technical faults...

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2027: Coalition urges ADC to zone ticket to South

A coalition has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria to ensure fairness...

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FOI battle: Group insists N’Assembly disclose N344bn...

A civil society group takes the National Assembly to court, demanding full disclosure of its N344bn budget after an insufficient FOI...

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