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As the world observes World Population Day 2026, global attention has turned to the aspirations of young people and the challenges they face. While a growing youth population offers significant economic potential, limited jobs, education, and public investment continue to hinder progress across many developing nations.
The US has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes targeting 90 Iranian military sites along the southern coastline to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
US President Trump and NATO leaders meet in Ankara to address defence spending, the Ukraine war, and regional security amid rising Europe-Middle East tensions
During a symbolic visit to Lampedusa, Pope Leo XIV challenged European and US leaders to replace emergency border reactions with humane, long-term migration integration plans
Iran has begun six days of public funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with thousands of mourners and foreign dignitaries attending amid heightened security
Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stated all state facilities are prepared not just for the ceremonies, but to host critical bilateral meetings
Two powerful earthquakes (mag 7.2 and 7.5) hit Venezuela's coast, killing at least 32 people, injuring 700, and collapsing buildings. A state of emergency is declared
The US Senate has joined the House in passing a historic, bipartisan war powers resolution directing President Trump to halt military actions against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized outgoing British PM Keir Starmer following his resignation announcement, citing critical failures in immigration, energy, and military cooperation
US President Donald Trump put his signature to the memorandum of understanding during a candlelit dinner at the Palace of Versailles following a G7 summit, as host French President Emmanuel Macron and other guests applauded, a video posted by a Trump aide showed.
From Afrobeat and Amapiano to Reggaeton and K-Pop, discover how artists from Africa, Latin America, and Asia are breaking boundaries and redefining the global music industry on World Music Day 2026
Senior US and Iranian officials meet in Switzerland for crucial negotiations on regional security and nuclear issues as ongoing violence in Lebanon threatens a fragile ceasefire and broader peace efforts
Germany’s Boris Pistorius calls the US withdrawal of 5,000 troops "foreseeable" as President Trump signals further cuts following a public rift with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran negotiations
Millions marked May Day 2026 across the world with rallies, marches, and protests demanding fair wages, better working conditions, economic justice, and stronger labor protections
Federal authorities have charged 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump following a shooting at the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Iran’s foreign minister says the Strait of Hormuz will remain completely open for commercial vessels during the ceasefire, easing global oil supply concerns as markets react
Speaking to Reuters, De Croo said the ongoing conflict has already reversed decades of development progress in just six weeks. However, he emphasized that timely and focused financial interventions could shield millions from economic hardship.
President Trump labels NATO a "failure" after a closed-door meeting with Mark Rutte, citing a lack of support during the Iran conflict and "Operation Epic Fury."
Tehran Stands Firm as Trump Dismisses 10-Point Framework Amid Hormuz Crisis Shoulder: Middle East Escalation
Finance ministers from Germany, Italy, and Spain urge a bloc-wide tax on energy profits to provide household relief as the Iran war drives gas prices up 70%
