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Swiss authorities said on Feb. 1 that an 18-year-old who had been hospitalized after the New Year fire at a bar in Crans-Montana has died, raising the confirmed fatalities to 41. Most victims were teenagers; dozens remain injured and some are being treated for severe burns. The tragedy has sparked public demonstrations and strained relations with I…
Pope Leo expressed deep concern about escalating tensions between the United States and Cuba and urged "sincere and effective dialogue" to prevent violence and suffering. His comments followed U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of potential tariffs on imports from nations that supply oil to Cuba, and Cuba's foreign minister declared an "int…
Costa Ricans vote in a general election with Laura Fernandez, a protege of President Rodrigo Chaves, leading polls at just over 40%—a level that would let her win outright and avoid an April 5 runoff. Fernandez is campaigning as a continuation of Chaves’ hardline security and anti-establishment platform and is seeking 40 of the 57 legislative seats…
Pakistani authorities say security forces killed 145 militants over a 40-hour period following coordinated attacks across the southwestern province of Balochistan. The province, rich in natural resources and bordering Iran and Afghanistan, saw violence in multiple districts as militants targeted security forces, civilians and infrastructure. The ba…
Iran’s Supreme Leader warned that a U.S. attack would turn into a wider regional conflict, reiterating Tehran’s stance that it does not seek to initiate hostilities but will respond strongly to any aggression. The statement comes amid a U.S. naval buildup in the Middle East and after months of domestic unrest that saw thousands killed, according to…
Israeli and Palestinian officials say preparatory steps are under way to reopen Gaza's Rafah border crossing for pedestrian traffic in both directions, coordinated with Egypt and the European Union. The initial operation will be limited, focused on patients and escorts, and subject to strict security checks and capacity constraints. Uncertainty rem…
Mark Savaya, who was named by U.S. President Donald Trump in October as special envoy for Iraq, is no longer in that post, according to sources familiar with the decision. The departure unfolds against rising friction between Washington and Baghdad over efforts to curb Iran-linked influence in Iraqi politics and follows the nomination of former pri…
Laura Dogu, the United States' senior envoy for Venezuela, landed in Caracas as Caracas and Washington take steps to restore relations severed in 2019. Venezuelan officials say the visit is intended to establish a roadmap for bilateral issues and to address outstanding differences through diplomatic channels. The trip comes after a recent agreement…
A federal judge has ordered the release of Adrian Conejo Arias and his five-year-old son, Liam Conejo Ramos, who were detained by immigration officers during a recent enforcement action in a Minneapolis suburb. The boy, photographed outside his home wearing a blue bunny hat as federal agents stood nearby, was among four students taken into custody.…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for former Prince Andrew to appear before a U.S. congressional committee to explain his interactions with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein after newly published Justice Department files revealed sustained contact and redacted images raising further questions.
Several hundred people assembled outside the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen to show solidarity with Danish veterans who said they were insulted by President Donald Trump’s recent comments questioning European allies’ roles in the Afghanistan conflict. The crowd, including former service members wearing NATO medals, laid Danish flags embroidered with na…
A federal judge in Minnesota declined on Saturday to enjoin a large-scale Department of Homeland Security operation that sent thousands of immigration agents to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. The state had sought court intervention, alleging widespread civil rights violations including shootings and racial profiling. The judge acknowledged serious …
Drone strikes struck two Isuzu trucks in northern Tigray, killing one person and injuring another, according to a senior Tigrayan official and a humanitarian worker. The attacks, which sources said occurred near Enticho and Gendebta, come amid renewed clashes between regional forces and the Ethiopian National Defence Force and follow recent disrupt…
A blast that struck a building in southern Iran’s Bandar Abbas on Saturday is preliminarily attributed to a gas leak, the local fire chief said. State media reported at least two fatalities and 14 injuries. Officials and state outlets also reported a separate deadly gas explosion in Ahvaz. The incidents occur against a backdrop of heightened tensio…
Palestinian health officials say Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have left at least 12 people dead, including children. The incidents, reported in Gaza City and Khan Younis, come amid ongoing disputes over violations of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and fresh clashes in Rafah that Israeli forces say involved gunmen emerging from a tunnel.
Tens of thousands of residents of the Tirah Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have relocated to nearby towns in recent weeks after mosque broadcasts urged evacuation ahead of possible military operations. Despite severe winter weather and deep snow, families traveled to towns such as Bara, about 71 km east, to register for assistance, with local officia…
Affluent Indians are increasingly treating bottled mineral water as a luxury and wellness product, driving rapid growth in the premium segment. Domestic brands and imports are commanding substantially higher prices than basic bottled water as consumers seek mineral content and perceived health benefits. Industry participants report strong sales gai…
Students who joined the mass pro-democracy demonstrations that followed Myanmar's 2021 military takeover have faced arrests, harsh detention conditions and deaths in custody. Interviews with relatives and associates of jailed students, and data from two prison-monitor groups, document at least 74 political prisoners aged 18-35 who have died while d…
The Grammy Awards in Los Angeles will crown an album of the year winner from a closely contested field that includes Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga. Trevor Noah is returning to host for a sixth time, which he says will be his last Grammys engagement. The ceremony will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ at 5 p.m. Los Angeles time (010…
Moody's Ratings has revised Israel's sovereign outlook from negative to stable while keeping the Baa1 long-term rating intact. The shift reflects a material easing in geopolitical pressures following the end of specific regional conflicts, and Moody's highlights the country's economic resilience and improved fiscal trajectory even as risks persist.
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Bosnia and Herzegovina's long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings at 'B+/B' with a stable outlook. The agency projects widening budget deficits beginning in 2026 driven by preelection spending, and anticipates government debt, net of liquid assets, will rise to 25% of GDP by 2029 from an estimated 20% at the end…
The United States and Argentina are reported to be in advanced negotiations over an agreement that would permit the U.S. to deport immigrants from third countries to Argentina. Argentine officials are said to be moving to finalize the arrangement this month. U.S. and Argentine government spokespeople did not provide immediate comment. The proposed …
South Korea’s industry minister said additional discussions with U.S. officials are necessary after two days of talks in Washington. The meetings followed U.S. statements about raising tariffs and included agreement on moving forward with mutually beneficial investment projects and a pledge by Seoul to work with its parliament on a bill concerning …
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government will pursue diplomatic channels and other options to assist Cuba after the United States announced threatened tariffs on countries supplying oil to the island. Sheinbaum cautioned that imposing tariffs on those suppliers risks creating a humanitarian emergency in Cuba and has asked her foreig…
Transfers of Islamic State detainees from Kurdish-held facilities in northeast Syria to Iraq began in late January but have proceeded much more slowly than U.S. officials initially indicated. Iraqi authorities say fewer than 500 detainees have arrived so far amid Baghdad's demand for time to negotiate repatriations, prepare holding facilities and m…
