Shakira teases official 2026 FIFA World Cup song
Colombian pop superstar Shakira has shared a minute-long clip of a new song, writing on social media: “From Maracana Stadium,…
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Key themes of Pope Leo’s first year in office
He wears more festive, traditional vestments than his predecessor. And unlike Pope Francis, Pope Leo XIV is once again residing in the…
How Serbia’s government controls much of the media
“Backsliding,” “pressure,” “political influence over editorial policy” — this is how numerous international reports describe the state of the media…
North Korea women’s soccer club to make rare South visit
A North Korean women’s soccer club will visit South Korea for a face-off between the rival neighbors, making it the…
Can Iran withstand the US naval blockade?
The Trump administration is trying to force Iran into concessions by cutting off its oil exports. Will it prevail? A…
Trump threatens US troop cuts in Germany
US President Donald Trump has said the United States will shortly decide whether to cut its forces in Germany, where it maintains…
Ecuador starts fracking in Amazon rainforest
Ecuador has started fracking in the Amazon rainforest for the first time, state oil company Petroecuador said Wednesday. The new…
Putin pledges support for Iran in talks with FM Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, with the Russian president telling the Iranian…
China blocks Meta’s $2B acquisition of AI startup Manus
China blocked US tech giant Meta from acquiring the AI firm Manus on Monday. China’s National Development and Reform Commission…
Mali on edge as insurgency tests junta’s resolve
Five Maliangarrison towns — Kati, Bamako, Sevare, Gao and Kidal — were targeted simultaneously over the weekend. The Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists of the Group…