Six Reportedly Feared Dead In New York Plane Crash
Authorities said Sunday that a small plane carrying six people had crashed in New York state, and US media reported that no survivors were found. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating a “fatal crash” in Copake, eastern New York, official Todd Inman told reporters on Sunday, without specifying the number of deaths. The Mitsubishi MU2B40 aircraft crashed into a...
Zelensky Calls For Increased Pressure On Russia To End War
Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, called for "pressure" on Russia to end the three-year war on Thursday while his top aides travelled to Paris to discuss the issue with US and EU officials. At least 10 people were reported killed and dozens wounded Thursday as Russia pounded Ukraine with drone strikes and shells. “Russia uses every day and every night...
Trump Administration Proposes Closure Of U.S. Embassies In Africa — Report
The Trump administration is considering closing nearly 30 U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, including several in Africa, as part of a broad strategy to scale back the nation's diplomatic footprint overseas. A CNN report on Wednesday, citing an internal US State Department document, states that the embassies in the Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Lesotho, and South Sudan are...
TotalEnergies Shows Resilience Amid Price Volatility, Increases Dividend, Buybacks
Wednesday – TotalEnergies demonstrated resilience in the face of a challenging market environment, posting a solid first-quarter performance and reaffirming its commitment to rewarding shareholders and advancing strategic investments. The energy giant reported a first-quarter net profit of $3.9 billion—down from the same period last year, largely due to a global drop in crude oil prices. However, the result remained...
US Announces Withdrawal From UNESCO
The United States on Tuesday announced its withdrawal from UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural and education agency, accusing it of being biased against Israel and promoting “divisive” causes. “Continued involvement in UNESCO is not in the national interest of the United States,” said a State Department spokeswoman. The move had been anticipated under the administration of former President Donald Trump, who...
China Slams US Over Decision To Withdraw From UNESCO
China on Wednesday expressed regret over the United States’ decision to withdraw once again from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), calling the move inconsistent with the responsibilities of a global power. “This is not the action that a responsible major country should take,” said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun during a press briefing. “China has always firmly...
Hamas Confirms Response To Latest Gaza Ceasefire Proposal
Hamas announced on Thursday that it has submitted its response to an Israeli proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, following more than two weeks of indirect negotiations in Qatar that have yet to produce a truce. In a statement posted on Telegram, the Palestinian militant group said it just submitted its response and that of the Palestinian factions to...
“Timing Just Didn’t Work Out”: Trump Calls Off Potential Summit With North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
Former President Donald Trump has officially ended intense speculation surrounding a possible meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, revealing that "timing" was the main hurdle preventing a summit during his current visit to South Korea. Trump had previously expressed his desire to meet Kim during his Asia trip, which would have marked their first encounter since Trump’s time...
Peru Breaks Ties With Mexico Over Asylum For Ex-PM Linked To Castillo Coup Plot
Peru has officially severed diplomatic relations with Mexico after the Mexican government granted asylum to former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez, who is under investigation for her alleged role in the 2022 coup attempt led by ex-president Pedro Castillo. Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela announced the decision on Monday, describing Mexico’s move as an “unfriendly act.” He said the Peruvian government...
“NATO Boosts Ukraine Arms Funding As Allies Urge Putin To Drop ‘Bluster’ And Engage In Real Peace Talks”
NATO member states on Wednesday pledged hundreds of millions of dollars in additional U.S.-made weapons for Ukraine, as alliance leaders warned Russian President Vladimir Putin to abandon “bluster” and engage seriously in peace negotiations. Foreign ministers from the 32-nation bloc met in Brussels to discuss Washington’s renewed push to end the conflict, though U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was...
