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UAE Leaves Opec In Blow To Global Oil Producers' Group
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/uae-opec-oil_n_69f0bc51e4b02e917fa94da5
Published: April 28, 2026 13:58
It's a win for Trump, who once accused the organisation of "ripping off the rest of the world" by inflating oil prices.
Gulf Leaders Meet In Saudi Arabia To Discuss Response To Iranian Strikes
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gulf-leaders-meeting-iran-war_n_69f092ece4b06bfb7c464338
Published: April 28, 2026 11:08
Attacks have subsided since the U.S. and Iran entered a ceasefire on April 8, though Gulf capitals remain wary of resumed conflict.
Man Pleads Guilty To Plotting Attack On Taylor Swift Concert In Vienna, Austrian Media Report
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/austria-taylor-swift-plot-trial_n_69f081bce4b0983c970eaa6b
Published: April 28, 2026 10:00
The plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still canceled the artist's three planned performances in August 2024.
King Charles To Promote British-American Unity In Speech To Congress
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/king-charles-speech-congress_n_69f0715ee4b0983c970ea515
Published: April 28, 2026 08:49
The address is a central event of the state visit — the most high-profile of Charles' reign — and will be followed by a state dinner at the White House.
Despite A New Proposal From Iran, Ceasefire Negotiations With U.S. Are In Flux
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/iran-us-what-to-know-proposal_n_69f007d2e4b07987f65b98b8
Published: April 28, 2026 01:06
Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war stalled again over the weekend as both sides dug in on their demands.
FIFA Scrambles To Keep Teams Happy Amid World Cup Cash Complaints
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/fifa-world-cup-teams-fees_n_69ef014be4b0d1d8ce9503b5
Published: April 27, 2026 06:29
The governing body has had discussions with national associations to boost funding.
2 Former Israeli Prime Ministers Agree To Merge Parties Against Netanyahu
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bennett-lapid-effort-to-unseat-netanyahu_n_69ee3933e4b0f3a433cb770b
Published: April 26, 2026 16:16
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid served as prime ministers in a rotation agreement as part of a coalition government they formed in 2021.
Iran's Foreign Minister Returns To Pakistan As Islamabad Races To Save Negotiations With U.S.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-ml-iran-us-pakistan-negotiations-islamabad_n_69edf40ee4b0d1d8ce94a5e1
Published: April 26, 2026 11:40
Iran ’s foreign minister arrived in Islamabad again as Pakistan’s political and military leadership scrambled to reignite ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington.
Talks Stumble As Iran's Top Diplomat Leaves Pakistan And Trump Says He Told Envoys Not To Go
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-ml-iran-us_n_69ecd8dee4b0f3a433cb39b3
Published: April 25, 2026 15:13
President Donald Trump said he told Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner not to travel to Pakistan for more talks with Iran.
Journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin Leaves Kuwait After Release From Detention, U.S. Official Says
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/us-kuwaiti-journalist-leaves-kuwait-after-release-from-detention-us-official-says_n_69ec251ae4b0d1d8ce94774d
Published: April 25, 2026 02:29
Shihab-Eldin had been visiting family in Kuwait and was arrested on March 3, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists .
With Viktor Orban Gone, Hungary Lifts Veto For EU To Approve $106B Ukraine Loan
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/hungary-eu-ukraine-loan-russia_n_69ebdc0ee4b0d1d8ce94656a
Published: April 24, 2026 21:25
The European Union also signed off on a new sanctions package against Russia.
'Nobody's Spared From This Conflict': Lebanon's People Are In Survival Mode
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lebanon-humanitarian-crisis-survival-mode_n_69e8fef5e4b0bb584bc850fa
Published: April 24, 2026 11:00
Israel's bombing has killed thousands, displaced more than a million and rendered health care barely accessible for Lebanon's women and children.
Pentagon Email Floats Suspending Spain From NATO, Other Steps Over Iran Rift: Reuters
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pentagon-email-spain-nato_n_69eb4248e4b0fe81a52922bf
Published: April 24, 2026 10:22
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has raised serious questions about the future of the 76-year-old bloc.
EU To Prepare Blueprint For Mutual Assistance Pact, Amid NATO Doubts
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/eu-blueprint-mutual-assistance-pact-amid-nato-doubts_n_69eb2ec1e4b0bb584bca7193
Published: April 24, 2026 09:02
Worries about Donald Trump's criticism of NATO amid the Iran war, along with his earlier threats to seize Greenland, have prompted the bloc to act.
Iran Seizes Vessel In Strait Of Hormuz, Defying U.S. Naval Superiority
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/iran-strait-of-hormuz-control_n_69ea5446e4b0fe81a5285a91
Published: April 23, 2026 17:28
Iran flaunted its tightened grip over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday with video of its commandos storming a huge cargo ship, after the collapse of peace talks.
Journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin Acquitted After Arrest In Kuwait, Watchdog Group Says
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ahmed-shihab-eldin-acquitted-kuwait_n_69ea0c0de4b0bb584bc95ae9
Published: April 23, 2026 13:08
The former HuffPost reporter was arrested in Kuwait City last month and reportedly faced prosecution over social media posts about the Iran war.
Trump Says Lebanon And Israel Agree To Extend Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire By 3 Weeks
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lebanon-israel-talks_n_69e9ef0fe4b0bb584bc94ace
Published: April 23, 2026 10:17
The initial 10-day ceasefire, which took effect last Friday, had been due to expire Monday.
2 Trains Collide In Denmark, Injuring 17 People, Emergency Service Says
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/denmark-train-collision_n_69e9ca02e4b0cc34aae46e09
Published: April 23, 2026 07:32
Five people are in critical condition, emergency services said.
2 U.S. Officials Killed In Mexico Crash After Anti-Drug Operation Worked For CIA, AP Sources Say
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/us-officials-killed-mexico-cia-drug-operation_n_69e7bbade4b0dc1990b6abfc
Published: April 21, 2026 18:13
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she was unaware of the operation and demanded an explanation.
Gulf Worries U.S.-Iran Talks May Cement Tehran's 'Golden' Grip On Hormuz
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gulf-worries-us-iran-talks-cement-tehran-hormuz_n_69e6f548e4b0555d213dea5a
Published: April 21, 2026 04:07
Iran's threats to Gulf shipping during the war have broken long-standing taboos around the Strait.
Israeli Soldier Reportedly Desecrates Crucifix In Lebanon, Prompting Widespread Condemnation
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/israeli-soldier-desecrates-crucifix-lebanon_n_69e6f4b0e4b0fa6ffe8e9702
Published: April 21, 2026 04:06
The Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land said in a statement that the act "constitutes a grave affront to the Christian faith."
Mexico's President Demands Explanation After U.S., Mexican Officials Die
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/us-mexico-chihuahua_n_69e68acae4b09c81bf1a0742
Published: April 20, 2026 20:26
Sheinbaum’s comments come at a pivotal time in U.S.-Mexico relations.
Gunman Kills Canadian Tourist At Mexico's Teotihuacan Pyramids
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mexico-teotihuacan-shooting-tourist_n_69e683f0e4b0555d213db326
Published: April 20, 2026 20:01
Four others were also wounded in the shooting.
Baby Food Brand Recalled After Rat Poison Found In Some Jars In Central Europe
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-eu-austria-baby-food-rat-poison_n_69e6433de4b0b6f552bb1da7
Published: April 20, 2026 15:22
HiPP baby food has been pulled off shelves after poison was found in some jars over the weekend.
Trump Vows To 'Knock Out' Iranian Infrastructure In Another Threat Amid Doubts Over Peace Talks
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/iran-usa-trump_n_69e63899e4b0555d213d2e0a
Published: April 20, 2026 14:44
Iran is considering attending peace talks with the U.S. in Pakistan, a senior Iranian official told Reuters, following moves by Islamabad to end a U.S. blockade of Iran's ports, a major hurdle for Iran to rejoin peace efforts.
This Humans vs. Robots Half-Marathon Didn’t Go Well… For Humans
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/humanoid-half-marathon-china_n_69e5f683e4b0555d213cf6a8
Published: April 20, 2026 09:55
Dozens of humanoid robots whizzed past human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing, China.
Japan Eases Back Tsunami Warning After 7.7-Magnitude Quake
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/japan-earthquake_n_69e5e69ae4b0555d213ceed3
Published: April 20, 2026 08:50
There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage, Japan's top government spokesperson Minoru Kihara said.