Forecasters estimate a 61% chance El Niño will develop between May and July, with a 25% probability it could become "very strong," raising global temperature concerns.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a temporary halt to hostilities from Saturday 4 p.m. Moscow time through Sunday, following an earlier Ukrainian proposal.
President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran over reported plans to charge shipping firms cryptocurrency fees for passage through the strategic waterway.
The Knesset voted 62-48 to authorize capital punishment by hanging for those convicted of fatal terrorist murders, marking a significant shift in Israeli law.
The 35-year-old, Nepal's youngest PM in decades, took office Friday after his party won a landslide election victory in March.
Italy beat Northern Ireland in the European playoff semifinal Thursday, moving one win away from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after missing the last two tournaments.
FIFA and IFAB unveiled five rule changes for the 2026 tournament, including 10-second substitution limits and penalties for time-wasting tactics.
Ghana-led resolution passed with 123 votes in favor; US, Israel and Argentina voted against while UK and EU members abstained.
A New York Times investigation challenges U.S. and Ecuadorian claims that a March airstrike destroyed a narcotrafficker training site in rural Ecuador.
North Korea's leader reaffirmed the country's nuclear arsenal as permanent while labeling South Korea the "most hostile" state.
Cuba's power grid collapsed Saturday, the third nationwide outage this month, affecting millions as authorities work to restore electricity to vital centers.
Mojtaba Khamenei issued a defiant message on Persian New Year, asserting Iran has struck a decisive blow against adversaries while threatening attacks on tourist destinations worldwide.
Cuban president demands defense of the island amid U.S. pressure; singer Silvio Rodríguez receives rifle after pledging to fight if attacked.
The V-Dem Institute downgraded the United States to "electoral democracy" in its 2025 report, citing rapid decline under Donald Trump.
Delcy Rodríguez dismissed Vladimir Padrino after 12 years as defense minister, replacing him with Gustavo González López.