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Taiwan’s president defended U.S. arms purchases after Donald Trump raised doubts about future sales following a visit to China. The episode adds to uncertainty in one of the most sensitive flashpoints in U.S.-China relations.
Eight Palestinians, including three community kitchen workers, were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza, adding to the territory’s mounting civilian toll. The killings underscore the fragility of humanitarian operations in the enclave.
Israel’s killing of Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad has put new strain on the Gaza ceasefire. Hamas says it will adapt, but the strike raises the risk of escalation.
Israeli forces evacuated schools in the West Bank village of Burqa, sending Palestinian children fleeing through the streets during a raid. The incident highlights the impact of ongoing military operations on civilian life and schooling.
The WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. The rare Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccines or treatments.
WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a global health emergency after the rare Bundibugyo strain killed dozens. The move aims to speed up containment and prevent regional spread.
Israeli strikes on Doha and Tehran have heightened fears that the Middle East conflict is spreading beyond its usual boundaries. The attacks could have wider economic and diplomatic ripple effects, including for Panama through energy and trade exposure.
Iran is moving to manage shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy chokepoint with global implications for oil flows, freight costs, and maritime security.
Iran says it will soon unveil a plan involving the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. warnings intensify and Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon. The standoff could affect global oil markets and shipping costs.
The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a global health emergency, citing the risk of cross-border spread in central Africa.
Iran is preparing to unveil a plan for the Strait of Hormuz as fighting intensifies in Lebanon and Gaza, raising fears of a wider regional crisis. The standoff could affect global energy prices and shipping costs, with knock-on effects for Panama and Latin America.
Bolivia deployed about 3,500 soldiers and police in an early-morning push to clear roadblocks near La Paz as protesters demand President Rodrigo Paz resign. The confrontation raises concerns about wider unrest and economic disruption.
Félicien Kabuga, accused of financing Rwanda’s genocide, died in custody in The Hague before his trial could conclude. The case was one of the last major international prosecutions tied to the 1994 mass killings.
Two campaign staffers were killed in Colombia as the country moves toward May elections, sharpening fears that violence could disrupt political participation. The attacks highlight persistent security risks in a nation where armed groups still influence parts of the countryside.
Bolivia’s military police have moved to clear road blockades after 11 days of protests, arresting demonstrators and using tear gas in a sharp escalation. The standoff threatens transport, commerce and regional supply routes.
Spain’s foreign minister has defended Madrid’s commitment to international law amid lingering tensions with the Trump administration. The dispute reflects broader transatlantic strains with implications for Europe, Latin America and multilateral diplomacy.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing a deadly Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, with the toll rising to 80 and officials warning of rapid spread. Africa CDC says population movement is a major concern as containment efforts intensify.
The USS Gerald R. Ford has returned to Virginia after an 11-month deployment tied to U.S. responses to Iran and Venezuela. The mission highlights how Washington is balancing crises in the Middle East and the Western Hemisphere.
Heavy traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is underscoring renewed concern over one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. Any disruption could reverberate through oil markets, shipping costs and inflation worldwide.
Sudan’s army says it has retaken a strategic town in Blue Nile state near the Ethiopian border, a fresh shift in the country’s civil war. The move matters because border areas can affect military logistics, trade and regional security.