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SOFIA – Bulgaria formally adopted the euro on January 1, entering the currency’s “waiting room” and taking a landmark step toward deeper EU integration. Yet the moment was met not with celebration, but with…

CARACAS—Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro stated he is open to dialogue with the United States on key issues including drug trafficking, oil, and migration, even as he stopped short of confirming a recent U.S. military action on…

The U.S. dollar got off to a subdued start in 2026 on Friday, extending weakness after its sharpest annual decline in eight years, as currency markets turned their attention to U.S. interest-rate expectations and the looming change in…

KABUL – At least 17 people have been killed and 11 others injured as a wave of intense rainfall and snowfall, while ending a prolonged dry spell, triggered destructive flash floods across multiple Afghan provinces this week. The severe…

At least six people have been killed in widespread protests across Iran, according to reports from Iranian media and international human rights groups on Thursday. The unrest, now entering its fifth day, represents the most significant…

An unidentified unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crashed early Thursday morning in the central Afghan province of Maidan Wardak, according to multiple sources linked to the Taliban. The incident has sparked speculation about ongoing foreign…

For many, a steaming cup of tea or coffee is a cherished ritual—a comforting warmth that soothes the soul and energizes the body. Yet, this common habit harbors a hidden risk that often goes unnoticed: the danger of drinking beverages that…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a strong condemnation on Wednesday following a move by Israeli authorities to prohibit the provision of water and electricity to facilities owned by the UN Relief and Works Agency for…

Pakistan’s internal security situation has continued to deteriorate despite the closure of crossing points along the Durand Line nearly three months ago and the use of air power against targets inside Afghanistan. These measures have not…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Wednesday that diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia are approximately "90 percent" complete but warned that the final, decisive issues remain unresolved. In a sober New Year's Eve…