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Qatar LNG Plant Blast: 54 Hurt, 18 Missing After 'Technical Malfunction'
An explosion at Qatar's largest LNG facility has left 54 injured and 18 missing, raising questions about safety at the world's key energy hub.
Colombian Outsider De la Espriella Stuns Polls with Preliminary Lead
Political outsider Abelardo de la Espriella leads Colombia's presidential race with 34% of votes, threatening to shatter a two-party system built over centuries.
The Talks That Matter: US and Iran Inch Toward a Deal That Could Reshape the Middle East
US and Iran just finished their first round of face-to-face talks in years. Both sides call it 'encouraging progress.' I've seen this movie before. Here's why this time might be different — or not.
Why Kostyantynivka Is the Key to Putin's Donbas Dream
Kostyantynivka is the linchpin of Ukraine's Donbas defense. If it falls, the entire eastern front collapses. But the West is watching from the sidelines.
Colombia's Outsider Surge Is a Warning for the Entire Hemisphere
A Trump-backed outsider is on the verge of winning Colombia's presidency. It's not just a story about one country—it's a warning for democracies everywhere.
China Slaps Trade Curbs on 40 U.S. Firms After Pentagon Blacklist — Tit for Tat Escalates
China fires back at the Pentagon's tech blacklist by restricting 40 U.S. firms. The trade war just got personal, and your wallet will feel the sting.
Colombia Tilts Right: De La Espriella Declares Win in Bitter Runoff
Colombia's right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella claims victory in a brutal runoff, promising security crackdowns and a sharp break from the peace process.
Crimea Runs Dry: Kyiv's Drone Strikes Cut Off Russian Fuel Lifeline
Gas stations across Crimea are dry after Ukrainian drones cut the peninsula's supply lines. Moscow scrambles to keep its occupation fueled.
Inside the Secret Talks That Just Rewrote the Iran-Lebanon Endgame
Inside the secret Geneva talks that produced a roadmap to end military operations in Lebanon and a fragile U.S.-Iran deal — but can it hold?
Strait of Hormuz stalls: Tankers idle as Iran-US talks hang in the balance
Ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz dropped 80% after Iran declared the waterway shut. US and Iranian officials hold crisis talks in Muscat as oil prices spike.
Behind Closed Doors in Geneva: US-Iran Talks Were More War Council Than Peace Summit
Diplomats described near-collapse, shouting matches, and a napkin that saved the deal. But the ceasefire is a band-aid on a bullet wound.
Trump's 'Very Hard' Threat Unravels Iran Talks Before Second Round Begins
Trump's 'very hard' threat on day one of Iran talks has Ghalibaf firing back — Lebanon, Hormuz, and frozen assets hang in the balance as diplomacy teeters.