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Massive Power Outage Paralyzes Spain and Portugal: Recovery Underway

A massive and unprecedented power outage struck Spain and Portugal on Monday, disrupting daily life across both nations and leaving millions without electricity. Spanish grid operator Red Eléctrica warned that full restoration could take between six to ten hours,...

India, UK Accelerate Trade Talks Amid Global Pressure from U.S. Tariffs

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and British Trade Minister Jonathan Reynolds have launched an intense two-day effort in London to finalize a long-anticipated UK-India trade agreement, amid rising global pressure from Donald Trump’s tariff policies on exports to the...

Trump Urges Putin to Halt Strikes After Deadly Attack on Kyiv Amid Peace Talks

Former U.S. President Donald Trump made a rare public plea to Russian President Vladimir Putin following a devastating missile and drone assault on Kyiv, Ukraine, that left at least nine dead and more than 70 injured. “I am not happy...

Spain Commits €10.5B to Hit NATO Defense Target Amid Growing European Security Threats

Spain has unveiled a €10.5 billion defense initiative to meet NATO’s 2% GDP military spending goal by 2025—four years ahead of its previous timeline. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the “industrial and technological plan for security and defense,” emphasizing...

Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over $2.2B Funding Freeze Amid Free Speech Clash

Harvard University has filed a federal lawsuit to challenge the Trump administration’s freeze on over $2.2 billion in research funding, escalating a legal and ideological battle over free speech, academic independence, and campus activism. The lawsuit, filed in Boston federal...

Putin Signals Willingness for Direct Peace Talks with Ukraine Amid Renewed Ceasefire Efforts

 In a significant shift, Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly expressed openness to direct peace negotiations with Ukraine for the first time in years. This comes on the heels of a brief 30-hour Easter ceasefire, which saw limited adherence...

Boeing 737 MAX Returns from China Amid Soaring Tariffs, Aviation Deliveries Face Uncertainty

A brand-new Boeing 737 MAX jet, originally destined for China’s Xiamen Airlines, has returned to the United States, highlighting the growing impact of the US-China trade conflict on global aviation. The aircraft landed at Boeing Field in Seattle, still...

World Mourns Pope Francis: Trump and Biden Lead Tributes to ‘The People’s Pope’

 Global tributes poured in following the death of Pope Francis, a spiritual leader celebrated for his compassion, humility, and dedication to justice. Among those paying respects were two U.S. presidents—Donald Trump and Joe Biden—who offered deeply contrasting but heartfelt...

Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Using Easter Ceasefire as Cover for Continued Attacks

 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of staging a deceptive Easter ceasefire while continuing to launch attacks across the front line, undermining hopes for a temporary pause in the war. On Easter Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a...

Bukele Proposes Prisoner Swap with Venezuela, Sparking Diplomatic Clash

 El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has ignited a diplomatic storm after proposing a controversial prisoner exchange with Venezuela — offering to return 252 Venezuelans deported from the U.S. and held in El Salvador in exchange for political prisoners jailed...

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Iran’s Pezeshkian Issues a Warning That Gulf Nations Cannot Afford to Ignore

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a warning to Gulf nations that analysts describe as one they cannot afford...