Disruptions in petrochemical flows through the Strait of Hormuz are tightening global supply chains, pushing up costs for plastics and polymers and increasing pressure on manufacturers and consumers worldwide.

France will host leaders from key emerging economies at June’s summit to address global imbalances, while China’s absence highlights tensions over trade and economic policy

The US president emphasized the deep historical roots of democracy, noting that the concept of self-government "first dawned in Greece," where citizens were given "a direct voice" in shaping their nation’s future

Germany's government is under growing pressure to strengthen laws against online abuse following allegations by German TV actress Collien Fernandes against her ex-husband, television personality Christian Ulmen.

Rising cancellations and weaker bookings linked to the conflict are weighing on Cyprus’s outlook and slowing early summer demand in Greece, with airlines and tourism operators reporting a shift toward western Mediterranean destinations

FIFA has reportedly canceled bookings for around 2,000 hotel rooms in Philadelphia—originally secured for the tournament—as well as an additional 800 rooms in Mexico City.

The final version of the law will now be negotiated between the European Parliament and EU member states, though major disagreements are not expected

"I want to stop suffering" — The tragic story of the 25-year-old who will undergo euthanasia in Spain

After April 3, searching for child abuse material will be prohibited across Europe

EU lawmakers vote to move forward on a trade pact with the U.S., adding protections amid concerns over Washington’s commitment to tariffs and import rules

The U.N. General Assembly votes to recognize transatlantic slavery as a grave crime against humanity, urging apologies, reparations, and dialogue, while the U.S. opposes and the EU abstains

According to a Pakistani source familiar with the matter, Israel removed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf from its hit list after Pakistan urged Washington to spare them.

A marine drone hit the Altura tanker carrying Russian crude near Istanbul, causing an explosion; all 27 crew members are safe as Turkey monitors Black Sea drone risks.

A Los Angeles jury rules that platform design on Instagram and YouTube caused mental health risks for minors, setting a potential precedent for thousands of similar U.S. lawsuits.

Ousted Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro returns to U.S. court facing rare narcoterrorism charges, with prosecutors relying on insider testimony amid a law’s limited trial success.

Tehran wants any agreement with the U.S. and Israel to include an end to fighting in Lebanon, while conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran cast doubt over prospects for negotiations.

New agreement covers pilot training and support as part of an £8 billion Typhoon jet program, strengthening NATO’s eastern flank and deepening defense ties between London and Ankara.

Moscow begins deploying low-orbit satellites as it seeks to develop a global broadband network rivaling Elon Musk’s Starlink, marking a step from experimentation to operational service

New IQAir data shows Pakistan recorded the highest PM2.5 levels last year, with India and China also dominating the world’s most polluted cities

Supply disruptions in the Gulf and rising energy costs spark urgent stockpiling by automakers, with concerns over potential shortages and price surges affecting Europe, the US, and Japan