Two Powerful Earthquakes Strike Venezuela, Killing at Least 235
Twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on June 24, killing at least 188 people and prompting Acting…
US Treasury Issues 60-Day Sanctions Waiver for Iranian Oil Amid Swiss Talks
GENEVA — The United States Treasury Department announced Monday that it has issued a 60-day general license authorizing Iranian crude…
Iran, United States Hold Technical-Level Talks in Switzerland Amid Hormuz Strait Tensions
BERGEN — Iranian and American delegations have arrived in Switzerland for technical-level talks aimed at implementing the landmark memorandum of…
United States Secures Knockout Spot with Victory Over Australia
SEATTLE (VGMG) — The United States men’s national team clinched a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout round…
Bank of England Holds Rates Steady at 3.75% Amid Inflation Concerns
The Bank of England maintained its benchmark interest rate at 3.75 percent on Thursday, with policymakers balancing above-target inflation against…
G7 Summit Concludes Without Joint Communique for Second Consecutive Year
EVIAN, France (VGMG) — The Group of Seven summit in Evian, France concluded on Wednesday without issuing a traditional joint…
Iran Announces New Transit Rules for Hormuz Strait Vessels Amid 60-Day Grace Period
DUBAI (VGMG) — Iran’s Persian Gulf Straits Authority announced new navigation requirements on Friday for vessels transiting the Strait of…
Armed Attackers Strike Main Airport in Niger’s Capital, Killing 13
ABIDJAN — Armed attackers struck the main international airport in Niger’s capital Niamey on Thursday, marking the second major assault…
US-Iran Memorandum Signed, Hormuz Strait to ReopenUS and Iran Electronically Sign Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, 60-Day Negotiation Window OpensUS-Iran Memorandum Signed, Hormuz Strait to Reopen
ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN/WASHINGTON — The United States and Iran have electronically signed the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” a 14-point framework agreement that…
Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo Expands Rapidly, WHO Reports
GENEVA — The World Health Organization reported Monday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded…