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Photo courtesy of Anadolu The US Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions Thursday on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and several members of his inner circle, including relatives of former leader Raul Castro. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added Diaz-Canel, his wife Lis Cuesta Peraza and her son Manuel Anido Cuesta to the Specially…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu The US House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a war powers resolution aimed at preventing US military involvement in Israeli attacks in Lebanon, where airstrikes by Tel Aviv have killed thousands since early March. The “Lebanon War Powers Resolution,” introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib, failed in a 92-324 vote, with two…
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will attend the G7 leaders’ summit in France. “I’ll be going to the G7, in France, immediately following what will be one of the Most Entertaining Nights in American History, the UFC World Championship Fights on the South Lawn of the White House,” Trump wrote on Truth…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday said that Canberra has an “ideological disagreement” with the US after Washington revealed a plan to impose a 12.5% tariff on Australian goods. The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled a proposal to impose additional tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on imported goods from at least 60 economies, including…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Nine Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded, including women and children, in simultaneous Israeli airstrikes early Thursday targeting four residential apartments across Gaza City, according to medical sources. The latest strikes come as Israel continues to violate the ceasefire agreement in force in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 10, 2025. Nine…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Poland on Wednesday extended a restricted-access zone along part of its border with Belarus for another 90 days, saying migration pressure on the EU’s eastern frontier remains a security concern despite a sharp decline in illegal crossing attempts. The Polish Interior Ministry said the exclusion zone, covering about 78 kilometers (48…
Pope Leo XIV. Photo courtesy of Anadolu. As envisioned in Pope Francis’ 2024 Motu Proprio ‘Fratello Sole’ that leans toward a sustainable development model for energy sourcing and consumption, the Vatican is reportedly looking into an agrivoltaic project to power up several of its vital installations. According the Vatican News, Pope Leo XIV has established the…
US President Donald Trump. Photo courtesy of Anadolu. US President Donald Trump said Wednesday negotiations with Iran are proceeding “very well.” Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump was asked whether a ceasefire involving Iran remains in effect following recent developments. “They did something, not a big deal. We got it. We nipped it…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada will not respond to every social media post by US President Donald Trump while stressing the need to continue working with his administration despite renewed remarks about Canada becoming America’s “51st state.” Asked about Trump’s latest comments and a social media repost…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu The UN on Tuesday urged “maximum restraint” as peacekeepers in Lebanon continued to observe intense military activity by Israel in southern Lebanon despite efforts to de-escalate tensions. “Despite ongoing de-escalation efforts, our UNIFIL colleagues in the south continue to observe intense air activity and exchange of fire across the Blue Line…