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Volcanic haze and air pollution linger in Iceland after eruption

Volcanic haze and elevated air pollution levels continue to blanket parts of Iceland following the recent eruption of a volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula, authorities confirmed on Monday. The eruption, which began on Wednesday, is still active, with emissions coming from two craters. According to Hlynur......

“Enough is enough”: French unions launch petition opposing Bayrou’s budget plan

French trade unions have united to push back against the government’s latest budget directions, unveiled on July 15. In a rare show of unity, leading union federations — including the CGT, CFDT, FO, CFE-CGC, CFTC, Unsa, FSU, and Solidaires — launched a petition this Tuesday on Change.org,......

Salam discusses ongoing financial reforms with French official Jacques de Lajugie

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met on Tuesday with Jacques de Lajugie, the international representative of the French Ministry of Economy and Finance, to discuss key financial reforms currently underway in Lebanon. During the meeting, held at the Grand Serail in Beirut, Prime Minister Salam and......

Bessent: No reason for fed chair powell to resign amid political pressure

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that there is currently no reason for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to resign, despite growing political pressure and criticism from President Donald Trump. “There is nothing at this time that suggests he should step down,” Bessent......

Anti-jihadist propaganda raids carried out in Berlin

Berlin authorities conducted a series of raids on Monday as part of an investigation targeting individuals suspected of spreading jihadist propaganda online, the capital’s criminal police office (LKA) and public prosecutor's office announced. The coordinated effort, named “Naschid Action......

Bolsonaro faces potential jail time over defiant public remarks

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro may face immediate imprisonment after allegedly violating a court order banning him from using social media. The warning was issued Monday by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who accused Bolsonaro of breaching restrictions imposed in the context of......

Ukraine and Russia to hold new peace talks in Turkey Amid ongoing attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Monday that representatives from Kyiv and Moscow will meet again on Wednesday in Turkey in a renewed attempt to end over three years of war. The dialogue continues despite the "diametrically opposed" positions of both sides. This development......

Houthis claim missile strike on Israeli airport near Tel-Aviv

The Yemeni Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, claimed Tuesday responsibility for an attack targeting Ben Gurion Airport near Tel-Aviv in Israel. According to the Israeli military, an incoming missile—launched from Yemen—was intercepted before it could reach its target. The Houthi forces, which......

Pakistan monsoon rains leave 221 dead amid unusual season

Torrential monsoon rains have killed 221 people in Pakistan since the start of an “unusual” rainy season in late June, according to government officials. Among the victims are 104 children and 40 women, most of whom died due to house collapses, flash floods, or electrocution. The National......

Morocco, oldest ally of the United States, celebrates historic ties ahead of America’s 250th anniversary

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Morocco proudly maintains its place as America's oldest diplomatic partner. In a recent feature by ShareAmerica, the U.S. State Department’s official platform, this enduring alliance was highlighted as a model of long-standing international......

Over 67,000 Power Stick deodorants recalled in the United States

 More than 67,000 deodorants from the Power Stick brand are being recalled across the United States due to non-compliance with manufacturing standards, raising concerns over a broader trend in product safety issues in the country. The voluntary recall, initiated by A.P. Deauville, targets three......

Baabda commercial registry building still at risk of collapse

The building housing the Mount Lebanon Commercial Registry in Baabda remains under serious risk of collapse, prompting Lebanese Justice Minister Adel Nassar to cut short his vacation abroad and return urgently to the country, according to the National News Agency (ANI). The minister cited “ongoing......

The White house continues its retaliation against the wall street journal

The White House has removed the Wall Street Journal from the list of journalists set to travel with President Donald Trump to Scotland this weekend, following the publication of an article discussing the relationship between the American president and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The......