Ongoing conflict in Iran is leading to a significant shortage of fertilizers worldwide, raising alarms about potential spikes in food prices and food security.
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau apologized after criticism from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and others for delivering an English‑only condolence message following a fatal crash, touching on bilingual sensitivities.
In a significant move, the European Parliament has voted to establish return hubs outside the EU for migrants, aiming to streamline repatriation processes and enhance border control measures.
The African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, prompting reflection on its legacy, challenges, and continued role in shaping rights across Africa.
COMESA has launched a digital platform to attract investment by centralizing project data and improving access for global investors across member states.
European authorities are investigating €17 million in truck exports to Russia and 43 sanctions-related cases in 2025, highlighting challenges in enforcing trade restrictions.
recent court ruling has revealed that a Palestinian teenager who died in custody suffered from severe malnutrition, highlighting concerns regarding treatment standards in prisons.
President Trump has cast doubt on the likelihood of an Iran peace deal, adding uncertainty to ongoing negotiations and contributing to volatility in global energy markets.
With the ongoing conflict in Ukraine demanding unprecedented military support, the Pentagon is reportedly exploring the possibility of reallocating some aid resources to address emerging crises in the Middle East.
G7 foreign ministers have warned that the war in Iran is a global “catastrophe” for economies and stability, but face limitations in stopping or resolving the conflict.
IDF soldiers on the front lines are confronting a shifting battlefield in their ongoing engagement with Hezbollah, facing relentless rocket fire that alters their strategic approach and challenges their combat readiness.
Tanzania has launched a nationwide polio vaccination campaign to protect children, aiming to prevent outbreaks and strengthen community immunity through widespread immunization.
Breast milk contains beneficial bacteria that help shape an infant’s gut and immune system, supporting early health and long-term development.
Health experts advise travelers to prevent mosquito bites to reduce risks of diseases like dengue and malaria, emphasizing simple precautions for safer global journeys.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has plunged as conflict rises, with only a small number of vessels using a controlled passage under Tehran’s oversight amid heightened risk and maritime disruption.
Lars Løkke Rasmussen — a veteran Danish politician and leader of the Moderates — is poised to shape coalition talks after a closely divided election, drawing attention with his personal style and political influence.
At Canterbury Cathedral, Kate, Princess of Wales, narrowly avoided a minor windy wardrobe moment while attending the historic installation of the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.
The UK has authorized its armed forces to board and detain Russian shadow fleet vessels in British waters to enforce sanctions and curb revenues linked to Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Pro‑Israel U.S. Democratic lawmakers have condemned recent Israeli settler violence in the West Bank, urging accountability and highlighting concerns over civilian protection and policy impacts.
Nepal’s new prime minister took the oath of office at an astrologically auspicious time, blending the secular and sacred to inspire hope and unity amid political challenges.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko met in Pyongyang and signed a friendship and cooperation treaty, deepening ties amid shared geopolitical pressures.
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil, faces rising tensions in 2026, with geopolitical struggles and military posturing threatening global trade and security. A crisis that transcends oil itself
Israel is intensifying airstrikes on Iran’s arms production facilities, revisiting key sites to weaken military industrial capacity as the prolonged war continues.
Iran rejected the U.S. peace proposal, demanding recognition of its authority over the Strait of Hormuz among other conditions, deepening diplomatic impasse.