Alan Osmond, oldest brother of The Osmonds, dies at 76
Alan Osmond, the oldest member of The Osmonds, died at age 76 on Monday, surrounded by his wife and eight sons. He had been living with Multiple Sclerosis for over four decades.
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Mexico officials say Teotihuacán gunman carried material related to US mass shooting
Mexico officials said the gunman who opened fire at Teotihuacán carried material related to the 1999 US Columbine High School massacre. President Claudia Sheinbaum shared the details during a Tuesday media conference.
EU decides on key €90bn Ukraine loan after pipeline deadlock ends
The European Union is expected to approve a €90bn loan to Ukraine after months of deadlock, according to the BBC.
Oil Spills in the Iran War: Environmental Toll from Airstrikes
Satellite images reveal oil spills spanning over five miles in the Persian Gulf following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian oil infrastructure, according to CNN and Greenpeace Germany.
Taiwan President Cancels Trip Amid China’s Alleged Pressure on Africa
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has cancelled a planned trip to Eswatini after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked flight permits, citing 'intense pressure' from China, according to a Taiwan official.
Trump Officials Consider Sending 1,100 Afghans to Congo
The Trump administration is in discussions to potentially send up to 1,100 Afghans who aided US forces to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a non-profit confirmed on Tuesday.
Alan Osmond, Eldest of the Osmonds, Dies at 76
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds family band, has died at age 76. A spokesperson confirmed he passed away at 8.30pm local time in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and eight children by his side.
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Until Negotiations Conclude
US President Donald Trump said he has extended the ceasefire with Iran until Tehran submits a proposal to end the conflict permanently. According to CNN, the truce was initially set to expire on Wednesday evening ET.
Two US Officials Died in Mexico Drug Raid as CIA Involvement Investigated
Mexico has launched an investigation into a possible constitutional breach after reports that two U.S. embassy officials who died in a car accident following a drug lab raid were CIA agents, according to The Guardian.
Taiwan President Blames China for Eswatini Trip Cancellation
Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, has canceled his planned trip to Eswatini, the island’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, due to revoked overflight permits linked to Chinese pressure, according to a statement from his office.
Duke Lands Top Transfer John Blackwell
Duke has secured a commitment from John Blackwell, one of the top transfers in the portal, according to ESPN and Zagsblog.
Two CIA agents reportedly killed in Mexico crash
Two U.S. government staffers killed in a car crash in Chihuahua, Mexico, were reportedly CIA officers working in antidrug operations, according to news reports.
Mexico Demands Answers After CIA Officials Killed in Car Crash
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is demanding answers from U.S. officials after two American personnel, allegedly with the Central Intelligence Agency, were killed in a car crash in northern Mexico alongside two Mexican investigators. The incident occurred Sunday in the state of Chihuahua during a counternarcotics operation.
Ecuadorian Fishers Describe Terror After US Drone Strike
Ecuadorian fishers who survived a US drone strike and subsequent detention have spoken out, describing how they were terrified they were going to be killed, according to a report by The Guardian.
Carney Names Broad Team as US-Canada Trade Talks Loom
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has named a 24-member advisory committee to guide the country through what he described as tense trade negotiations with the United States, according to The Guardian.