The Vital de Oliveira was a civilian ship, built in 1910 and outfitted as an auxiliary naval craft when Brazil entered World War II on the side of the Allies. It was transporting supplies ...

A bitter and bloody war in Ukraine has devastated the country, further isolated Russia from the West and fueled economic insecurity around the world. The Kyiv Symphony’s players are building ...

After a 10 percent tariff on Chinese products took effect on Tuesday, China announced retaliatory measures, including tariffs and an investigation of Google. By Ana Swanson and Chris Buckley ...

A teacher at Drakensburg Secondary School in South Africa is under investigation for allegedly cutting off a Hindu student's religious thread. The South African Hindu Maha Sabha has condemned the ...

Wetlands are ecosystems, in which water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. A broad definition of wetlands includes both freshwater and ...

Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it would not establish ties with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state - a statement that comes after U.S. President Donald Trump said that the Saudis ...

The commander of Ukraine’s 414th Strike UAV Battalion posted a video showing how a mobile radar detected the incoming UAV and sent its own kamikaze drones to bring it down. Follow Kyiv Post to stay ...

Ukraine's parliament is expected to vote next week on a law needed to build and start up two new nuclear power units, an industry source told Reuters on Wednesday, in a step that would support the ...

Global growth is expected to hold steady at 2.7 percent in 2025-26. However, the global economy appears to be settling at a low growth rate that will be insufficient to foster sustained economic ...

ower in the global arena is multifaceted, encompassing political influence, economic resources, and military might. Each country’s power reflects its prowess in various aspects, including ...

At least five people were shot at Risbergska School in Örebro's Västhaga district, with the shooter believed to have committed suicide - though police are yet to confirm this. It is not yet ...

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