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A desperate call from the front lines: African student trapped in Russia’s Ukraine war
MALABO, April 13 — A desperate voice crackled down the phone—Mariano Nkogo Mba Nchama’s 22-year-old son pleaded for help to get home to Equatorial Guinea from Ukraine, where he is […]
Netanyahu backs Trump’s Iran blockade, says Israel in ‘constant coordination’ with US
JERUSALEM, April 13— Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today that Israel supports US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a naval blockade on Iran, adding that his government is […]
Pope Leo vows to keep speaking out against war after Trump calls him ‘terrible’
WASHINGTON, April 13 — Pope Leo told Reuters on Monday that he plans to continue speaking out against war after US President Donald Trump’s direct attack on the leader […]
Philippines alleges toxic sabotage in South China Sea as fishermen accused of dumping cyanide in Spratlys waters
MANILA, April 13 — The Philippines accused Chinese fishermen today of pouring cyanide in waters in the Spratly Islands, a flashpoint in the disputed South China Sea that has […]
As US naval blockade looms, Iran warns of wider Gulf escalation and regional instability
TEHRAN, April 13 — Iran’s military said a US naval blockade set to begin today would be illegal and amount to piracy, warning that no Gulf ports would be […]
Australia names first woman to command its army in 125-year history
SYDNEY, April 13 — A woman will command Australia’s army for the first time since its founding 125 years ago, Defence Minister Richard Marles said today as he unveiled […]
Trump says he is ‘not a big fan’ of Pope Leo XIV after peace appeal
WASHINGTON, April 13 — US President Donald Trump told reporters yesterday that he is “not a big fan” of Pope Leo XIV, after the global leader of Catholics made […]
Spain’s Sanchez seeks closer China ties amid strains with US
BEIJING, April 13 — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins a three-day visit to China today, aiming to strengthen trade ties with the world’s second-largest economy as relations with […]
Russia, Ukraine trade accusations as short Easter ceasefire ends after 32 hours
KHARKIV, April 13 — A truce between Russia and Ukraine to mark the Orthodox Easter formally expired today, both sides having accused each other of thousands of violations, despite […]
Hungary’s Orban concedes defeat after 16 years as opposition’s Magyar wins landslide
BUDAPEST, April 13 — Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years as a self-described “thorn” in the EU’s side and a defender of “illiberal democracy”, yesterday conceded defeat […]