FOREIGN

Portugal’s Catholic Church Approves €1.6 Million Compensation for Abuse Victims 0
- FOREIGN
- March 27, 2026
The Catholic Church in Portugal has announced a €1.6 million compensation package for 57 victims of sexual abuse by clergy, marking a significant step in addressing decades of misconduct. The decision follows findings from a 2023 independent inquiry which revealed that at least 4,815 children and vulnerable individuals were abused over a 70-year period, largely
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Trump Says Iran ‘Desperate’ For Deal As Tehran Denies Negotiations Amid Escalating War 0
- FOREIGN
- March 26, 2026
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is eager to reach an agreement to end nearly four weeks of intense conflict, contradicting statements from Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who insists no negotiations are taking place. Speaking in Washington, Trump said Iranian leaders are quietly seeking a resolution but fear backlash from their
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UN Moves to Classify Transatlantic Slave Trade as ‘Gravest Crime Against Humanity’0
- FOREIGN
- March 25, 2026
The United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on a landmark resolution seeking to officially recognise the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” a move supporters say is crucial for justice and historical accountability. The initiative has been strongly backed by John Dramani Mahama, who described the proposal as a significant
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Cuba Vows Readiness Amid Rising Tensions With United States 0
- FOREIGN
- March 23, 2026
Cuba has declared its readiness to defend itself against any potential military action from the United States, as tensions between both countries continue to rise. Speaking over the weekend, Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio said the country remains prepared for any form of aggression, even though it does not consider an armed conflict
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Fresh Attacks Hit Gulf Nations as Middle East Tensions Escalate 0
- FOREIGN
- March 23, 2026
Renewed attacks have struck parts of the Gulf region, with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates reporting missile and drone threats early Monday, further deepening tensions in the ongoing Middle East conflict. Saudi authorities confirmed that two ballistic missiles were detected heading toward the capital. According to the country’s defence ministry, one of the
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Indonesia Plans $4.7bn Savings to Cushion Impact of Middle East Crisis 0
- FOREIGN
- March 23, 2026
The government of Indonesia is targeting savings of up to 80 trillion rupiah (approximately $4.7 billion) to protect its economy from the ripple effects of the ongoing Middle East conflict. Officials say the country is also weighing energy-saving measures, including introducing a one-day-per-week remote work policy for government employees and some public-sector workers. The move
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