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Oil prices hit $117 as US prepares to extend Iran naval blockade
Brent crude rose to $117 a barrel following reports that President Donald Trump has instructed aides to extend the blockade of Iranian ports.
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Eighteen Peruvians recruited for Russian war effort to be repatriated
The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that 18 nationals, who were allegedly deceived into joining the war in Ukraine, will return to Peru in the coming days.
International
View all →Trump reviewing 14-point Iranian peace plan amid escalating rhetoric and maritime tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed skepticism over a new 14-point proposal from Tehran that calls for the lifting of a naval blockade and an end to the war.
Spain demands release of two activists detained by Israel during Mediterranean aid flotilla raid
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez accused Israel of 'abducting' foreign nationals after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.
Iran airspace reopens as US-Israel war truce faces Congressional deadline
Commercial flights have resumed at Tehran's main airport after a 58-day suspension, even as US lawmakers face a deadline to authorize continued military action in Iran.
Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military equipment for first time in two decades
The Russian Defense Ministry announced that Moscow's May 9 parade will lack tanks and missiles due to the current operational situation and ongoing Ukrainian drone strikes.
Business
View all →Industrial crisis threatens French and EU economic models, economist warns
Economist Rémi Bourgeot states that deindustrialization and technological decline are causing a systemic unraveling of the European economic model.
Latin American economies show resilience despite global energy shocks, says IDB head
Inter-American Development Bank President Ilan Goldfajn noted that while the Iran war has increased economic uncertainty, the region is seeking targeted support for energy and fertilizer.
Trump warns Iran to 'get smart' as US forces board ship in Arabian Sea
US President Donald Trump issued a threat to Tehran via Truth Social while US Marines boarded a commercial vessel suspected of violating the blockade of Iranian ports.
Chinese automakers showcase multi-energy and AI-driven models at Beijing Auto Show 2026
New electric and hybrid models from brands like Geely, GWM, and Omoda are set to enter the Chilean market by 2026.
AI
View all →AI-generated LEGO videos satirizing Trump's Iran war gain millions of views
Social media users are sharing viral AI-generated videos styled like LEGO animations that mock Donald Trump's military actions in Iran.
Antonelli secures Miami pole position ahead of weather-impacted race start
Mercedes' 19-year-old championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the Miami Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen by 0.166 seconds.
Trump tells Congress Iran hostilities have ended as 60-day war powers deadline passes
President Donald Trump informed US lawmakers on Friday that fighting with Iran has terminated following an April ceasefire, despite a looming congressional deadline to authorize military action.
Tech giants dominating AI market pose systemic economic risk, experts warn
The collapse of major AI players could trigger a large-scale economic disaster due to their market dominance, according to a France 24 debate.
