US forces have disabled two Iranian oil tankers accused of attempting to violate the American blockade, according to reports from the CBS Evening News. President Trump warned that if a peace deal is n

US President Donald Trump revealed in a surprise social media post that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire starting today, Saturday, May 9, 2026, along with a prisoner exchange. T

The ongoing Middle East conflict has driven global oil prices up by more than 50 percent as of late March, severely impacting African economies. Spikes in energy, food, and fertilizer prices are worse

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President Donald Trump announced a temporary three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine starting May 9th through May 11th, coinciding with Russia's Victory Day celebrations. The ceasefire will inc

The European Commission has preliminarily ruled that Meta's Instagram and Facebook violate the Digital Services Act. The platforms failed to adequately reduce risks for minors under 13 accessing their

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Congress faces gridlock as the executive branch dominates policymaking through surging executive orders, tariffs, and agency restructurings under the Trump administration, following limited legislativ

Health officials have evacuated three passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship off Cape Verde to the Netherlands amid a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has already turned deadly. CBS Evening News

The European Union has failed to reach an agreement on a trade deal with the United States, heightening risks of backlash from President Trump including tariff threats. EU Commission President Von der

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President Trump announced a pause to the Project Freedom operation in the Strait of Hormuz, citing great progress toward a potential U.S.-Iran deal. The move followed intense fighting where Iran launc