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European parliament debate sparks backlash in Ireland
EU vice president criticized over remarks on Ireland's history

DUBLIN, Ireland: Following a recent debate in the European Parliament, a vice president of the European Commission has been criticized...

U.S. abandons inter-agency effort to pressure Moscow on Ukraine
Trump admin quietly shutters Russia pressure group, sources say

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A quiet shift inside the Trump administration has stalled a key diplomatic initiative aimed at pushing Russia toward...

Aircraft orders expected as Paris airshow opens, despite recent crises
Paris airshow opens amid global aviation uncertainty

PARIS, France: The Paris Airshow kicked off on June 16, attracting attention with expected aircraft orders, but overshadowed by the...

Crude spikes as Israel-Iran conflict reignites supply concerns
Oil surges over 7% after Israeli strikes on Iranian military sites

HOUSTON, Texas: Crude oil surged to multi-month highs this week, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East after Israel launched...

Airlines reroute planes after Israeli strikes spark airspace chaos
Flights canceled as Israel-Iran conflict shuts Middle East skies

SEOUL/LONDON: A wave of flight cancellations and diversions swept across the airline industry on June 13 after Israel launched strikes...

Ukraine sea drone success inspires Taiwan defense plans against China
Taiwan adopts Ukraine's sea drone tactics to counter China threat

WUSHI, Taiwan: Inspired by how Ukraine has used sea drones effectively against Russia in the Black Sea, Taiwan is learning how to use...

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New U.S. guidelines may cut daily alcohol limit from advice
U.S. to drop daily alcohol limit in revised dietary guidelines

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. government is preparing to revise its influential dietary advice, with a significant shift: dropping the...

UBS: Over 379,000 Americans became millionaires last year
US gained 1,000 new millionaires a day in 2024, says UBS

ZURICH, Switzerland: The U.S. saw an extraordinary rise in wealth last year, with more than 1,000 people crossing into millionaire...

The Hague faces lockdown for global leaders' meet
The Hague becomes fortress ahead of NATO summit

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: The city that prides itself on being a beacon of peace and justice—home to institutions like the International...

Drug shortages and layoffs spark health crisis in Argentina
Milei's austerity cuts cripple Argentina's public health system

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Since taking office in December 2023, Argentine President Javier Milei has implemented sweeping austerity...

Volcanic ash grounds flights to Indonesia, disrupts travel to Bali
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi erupts, forcing village evacuations

LEMBATA, Indonesia: Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted dramatically on June 18, generating substantial ash and smoke plumes....

REE misjudgment caused April blackout, says Spain's energy chief
Spain blames blackout on miscalculation by power grid operator

MADRID, Spain: A routine oversight by Spain's power grid operator, REE, has been identified as the trigger behind the large-scale blackout...