250 Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks in Indian Ocean
About 250 Rohingya and Bangladeshis, including children, are missing after their boat sank in the Andaman Sea, according to the United Nations' refugee and migration agencies.
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Three Years of Messages at Once – Sudan’s War Chronicle Surfaces
A journalist trapped in Sudan's war finally received three years of messages after reconnecting his phone, revealing the horrors he witnessed, according to BBC.
Pain Worth Long-Term Security from Iran, Bessent Says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the BBC that a 'small bit of economic pain' is worth the long-term security gained from eliminating the threat of Iranian nuclear strikes on Western capitals, according to the BBC.
Israel and Lebanon Hold First Direct Talks in 30 Years
Israel and Lebanon have held their first direct diplomatic talks in over 30 years, according to the BBC, as efforts to address the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah continue.
Carney Says Canada Time to Come Together After Liberal Majority
Mark Carney said it’s Canada’s time to come together after his Liberals secured a parliamentary majority, achieved through a combination of election wins and defections from rival parties, according to The Guardian.
Sudan War Enters Fourth Year as ‘Bloody Unacceptable’ Efforts Fail to End Crisis
Efforts to end Sudan’s catastrophic war have been criticized as ‘bloody unacceptable’ by the country’s top UN official, as new reports show the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis is worsening, according to The Guardian.
Nigeria Bombs Busy Market, Killing 200: Survivors Question Military’s Rationale
Survivors and observers have questioned the Nigerian military’s rationale for a devastating airstrike on a busy market that killed as many as 200 people, many of them civilians, according to The Guardian.
Harry and Meghan in Australia: What Are They Doing?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in Australia for a four-day tour that includes visits to charitable causes alongside private, money-making engagements, according to the BBC.
French Woman, 86, Held by ICE After Moving to US for Reunited Love
An 86-year-old French woman was detained by ICE in Louisiana after moving to the US to reunite with her long-lost love, according to the BBC.
Retrial Over Death of Argentina Legend Maradona to Begin
A retrial into the death of Diego Maradona, the football legend who died in 2020, is set to begin, according to the BBC. The case involves seven people accused of failing to provide proper medical care.
China Calls US Blockade of Iran Ports Irresponsible
China has called the US naval blockade of Iranian ports 'irresponsible and dangerous,' according to the BBC, as tensions in the region continue to escalate.
Vance Defends Backing Orbán After Landslide Defeat
US Vice-President JD Vance has defended his recent support for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, calling him a 'great guy' despite Orbán's landslide defeat in the election, according to BBC.
Hamas Rejects Gaza Disarmament Plan, Official Says
Hamas has rejected the disarmament plan proposed by a key figure in President Donald Trump's Gaza peace efforts, according to a senior Palestinian official familiar with the negotiations, as the conflict continues to stall.
Mark Carney Secures Majority in Canada After Special Election Win
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government following special elections, according to CBC News.
7 Arrested in Haiti Stampede; Police Officers Among Suspects
Seven people have been arrested in connection with a deadly stampede at a popular tourist destination in Haiti, according to the country's national police force.