Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s President, Struggles to Uphold Trump’s Narrative of Success

President Trump says Venezuela, under U.S. oversight, has “never made the money” it is making now. But new oil revenue isn’t helping ordinary Venezuelans, and anger seems to be mounting.

At World Cup Soccer Game, Palestinian Emblems Abound

Jordan’s first qualification for the World Cup also means a World Cup berth for Palestinians, millions of whom live in the country.

Those British Strawberries Are Being Picked by Central Asian Workers

Ten years after Brexit, most seasonal workers in Britain are from countries such as Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Without them, agricultural chiefs say, many farms would fail.

Police Officer Killed in Shootout in Montreal

On Monday, a police officer was killed during a shootout. A civilian was killed and another police officer was wounded, the police said.

Iran Team Leaves Locker Room Note: The ‘Spirit of Iran Remains Alive and Steadfast’

After fighting Belgium to a draw for one of Iran’s best World Cup results, the Iranians had a note for their fans and the world.

Britons React to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Resignation Announcement

After Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he is resigning from his position, Britons shared their thoughts about a change of leadership.

School Year Cut Short and Aid Delivery Slowed Amid Fuel Crisis in Cuba

A U.S. oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration has set off an increasingly agonizing energy crisis that has brought transportation largely to a standstill. In an effort to save energy resources, the government ended the school year early.

Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, Cuba’s Feared Head of Surveillance, Dies at 94

Considered the country’s most powerful leader after the Castro brothers, he was the first director of the Interior Ministry, keeping a close eye on dissent.

U.S. Temporarily Lifts Oil Sanctions Against Iran, Citing ‘Productive’ Talks

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance pointed to progress on Iran’s nuclear program, but officials in Tehran said “no new commitments” had been made.

South Korean Starbucks Shops Close for History Lesson After Ad Backlash

Starbucks temporarily closed more than 2,000 locations in South Korea early on Monday to hold employee training on historical awareness and cultural sensitivity after a disastrous marketing campaign.