Reuters

A forest fire has broken out in Larissa, Greece, and 70 fires have been registered across the country, 57 have been localized and 13 are ongoing, the causes of which are being investigated.

Iraq is planning to repair the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline to Turkey, which will allow it to export up to 350,000 barrels per day by the end of the month, which could cause tensions with the Kurdish authorities over control of oil revenues.

Iran opens a new consulate in Damascus to replace the one destroyed by an Israeli air strike that killed Iranian soldiers.

Canada unveiled a new defense strategy until 2030, increasing military spending to 1. 76% of GDP by 2030, but still falling short of NATO's 2% target.

The EU has temporarily agreed to duty-free trade for Ukraine until June 2025, but with the possibility of imposing restrictions on sensitive agricultural products such as poultry, eggs, sugar, oats, cereals, corn, and honey if imports exceed the average level from July 2021 to December 2023.

moscow has asked Kazakhstan to create a reserve of 100,000 tons of gasoline for delivery to Russia in case of a fuel shortage due to Ukrainian drone attacks on russian refineries.

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 lost its engine cover during takeoff from Denver International Airport, hitting a flap, but returned and landed safely, none of the 135 passengers en route to Houston were injured.

According to exit polls, Poland's conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party won the local elections with 33. 7% of support, ahead of the Civic Coalition (KO) with 31.9%.

Russia's use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine gives North Korea a rare chance to test its weapons in combat and learn lessons to improve their effectiveness.

Tesla cancels plans to create an affordable electric car due to competition from Chinese electric cars, instead focusing on developing self-driving robotaxis.

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron will visit the United States next week to urge lawmakers to approve a $60 billion military and financial aid package for Ukraine that has been stalled in Congress for months.

Oil prices continued to rise for the second week in a row due to a decline in supply, geopolitical tensions, and expectations of increased demand as the economy recovers.

According to the German Ministry of Defense, Russia is likely responsible for persistent disruptions to global navigation satellite systems in the Baltic region, including electromagnetic interference originating in Kaliningrad.

The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a landmark resolution aimed at protecting the rights of intersex people, calling on states to combat discrimination and harmful practices against them and ensure their right to health.

New Zealand plans to strengthen cooperation with NATO, contribute to Ukraine's self-defense, and finalize a new partnership with NATO in the coming months.

The United States demands an immediate ceasefire from Israel and threatens to change its support policy if the humanitarian crisis in Gaza does not improve.

Trump called illegal immigrants in the United States "animals" during a campaign speech, accusing Biden's lenient immigration policy of causing an "invasion" of criminals from other countries.

The Czech government will allocate tens of millions of euros to purchase hundreds of thousands of artillery rounds for Ukraine.

NATO is planning long-term military support for Ukraine through a proposed €100 billion fund, but the proposal has received mixed reactions from allies.

An explosion at a chemical plant in Telengana, India, killed at least 5 people and injured 16, some of whom are still trapped in the rubble.

Stoltenberg discussed with Prime Minister Orban Hungary's concerns about NATO's role in Ukraine, expressing confidence that a consensus would be reached on providing support to Ukraine from beyond its borders.

Greece has approved the purchase of 35 UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters from Lockheed Martin Corp. for 1.15 billion euros as part of a plan to modernize its armed forces.

China's central bank promises to implement a prudent and effective monetary policy, as well as actively work to stimulate domestic demand and build confidence to drive economic recovery in the country.

One of the oldest Christian books, the Crosby-Schoen Codex, dated to around 250-350 AD, containing the First Epistle of Peter and the Book of Jonah, is estimated at $2. 6-3.8 million at Christie's in London this June.

Georgia's ruling party plans to return to a draft law requiring organizations that receive foreign funds to register as "foreign agents," despite protests and criticism from opponents and Western countries last year.

Intel reported a $7 billion increase in operating losses for its foundry business in 2023.

At least 29 people were killed in a fire at the Masquerade underground nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey.

The United States has lifted sanctions on the former European unit of VTB Bank.

The White House has instructed NASA to establish a single time standard called Coordinated Lunar Time (CLT) for the Moon and other celestial bodies by 2026 to provide an accurate time reference for lunar missions amid growing activity in lunar exploration.

The U. S. administration is ready to lift the ban on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export contracts in order to get Congressional approval for a new aid package for Ukraine.