The war in the Middle East is upending the lives and livelihoods of people in the region and beyond. This was emphasized in a statement following a meeting on April 8 between the leaders of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group (WBG), and the World Food Program (WFP). The meeting discussed the effects of the Middle East conflict on the global economy and food security. “This has already caused one of the largest shocks in global energy markets in modern

An unexpected development has shaken the media in Turkey, putting some of the most well-known figures of television and music at the center of attention. In the early hours of the morning, authorities carried out a large-scale police operation, which resulted in the detention of several famous personalities, triggering immediate reactions in public opinion and becoming the top news of the day. According to official sources, the operation is part of an in-depth investigation b

According to a statement by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Tehran considers this development a “major victory,” claiming it has forced the United States to accept a 10-point Iranian plan. This plan includes, among other things, regulating passage through the strait in direct coordination with the Iranian military. Iranian authorities state that over the next two weeks, the passage of ships through this strategic route will be temporarily allowed, but only if they c

Iran continues to remain one of the countries with the lowest fuel prices in the world, thanks to strong government subsidy policies. According to the latest data, the price of diesel in the country ranges from around 300 to 600 rials per liter, which translates to only 0.005 to 0.01 euros per liter, reports Gazeta Minuti. These levels are much lower compared to European countries, where fuel prices usually range from 1.5 to 2 euros per liter. The large difference has made Ir

A tragic event has shaken Russia, where a teacher lost her life after being stabbed by a 17-year-old student in the Perm region, in the Urals area. The victim, Olesya Baguta, a Russian language and literature teacher at a school in Dobryanka, was seriously injured near the entrance of the school where she taught. She was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. According to regional governor Dmitry Makhonin, the teacher was attacked by a 17-year-old teenager, who was imm

A serious incident occurred in the Piraeus area, where a two-year-old child was injured after being attacked by a dog. According to reports, the little girl momentarily slipped from her grandmother’s supervision and approached a dog, which then attacked her, biting her on the head. Immediately after the incident, the child was transported under police escort to the Children’s Hospital to receive the necessary medical care. Meanwhile, authorities have arrested her grandmother,

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s historic qualification for the World Cup against Italy has brought to light a decisive episode during the penalty shootout. The protagonist is Afan Cizmic, a 14-year-old member of the youth teams of NK Celik, who was working as a ball boy during the play-off match. The youngster told local media that he stole Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma’s note containing instructions on Bosnian penalty takers, which the keeper had placed near his towel. Ac

The escalation of military operations in the Middle East is rapid, with the United States, Israel, and Iran exchanging strikes and harsh threats, while diplomacy appears to be stalled. Israel and the United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran, with reports of more than 25 নিহত. Among the targets were energy facilities, while the Israeli Minister of Defense confirmed a strike on the South Pars petrochemical complex in the Asaluyeh region. At the same time, power

US President Donald Trump has renewed threats against Iran, warning of attacks on its infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. His statements came just hours after US forces rescued a crew member who had been ejected from an F-15 Eagle fighter jet. On his Truth Social account, Trump wrote: “Tuesday, April 7, will be a day never seen before in Iran. Open that strait, or face severe consequences.” The deadlines he has set have shifted several times in rece

Iran has issued a strong warning to Donald Trump after the U.S. president threatened strikes on bridges and power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, addressed Trump directly, stating that his actions are “dragging the United States into a living HELL for every family.” He called on Trump to stop, warning that otherwise the entire region could be engulfed in conflict. “Your reckless moves are dragging the

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was recorded in the early hours of the morning in Ioannina. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 2 km southwest of Asprangeloi, in Ioannina. The depth was recorded at 5 kilometers. The tremors were also felt in southern Albania, while Ioannina has been experiencing frequent seismic activity for some time. “KORÇA BOOM”

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 on the Richter scale occurred at midday on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 12:12 Greek time, with its epicenter 28.1 kilometers west of Ioannina The tremor was also felt in the city of Ioannina, causing concern among residents, but so far there have been no reports of damage The earthquake’s shakes were also felt in the border area near Gjirokastër “KORÇA BOOM”

On Friday morning, an earthquake was recorded in Thesprotia, according to data from the Institute of Geodynamics. The earthquake had a magnitude of 3.9 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter located 5 kilometers northeast of Leptokaria. Authorities reported no material damage or injuries from the seismic tremor. “KORÇA BOOM”

Egg prices in the United States have dropped by 60 percent from last year’s record levels, making it easier for consumers to fill Easter baskets and Passover Seder plates. Avian flu was responsible for the high retail prices during the first five months of 2025, and the decline of the highly contagious disease is a major reason why prices are now much lower. An outbreak forced farmers and commercial producers to cull entire flocks of egg-laying hens, but falling case numbers

A girl who disappeared without a trace 32 years ago in a small town in Arizona has been found alive, solving one of the oldest unsolved cases. Christina Marie Plante, now 44 years old, was identified this week by authorities, bringing closure to a case that had remained open for decades. She was last seen at the age of 13 on May 15, 1994, as she left her home in Star Valley heading toward a horse stable. From that moment, she “vanished without a trace,” writes The Sun. Her di

An unusual incident occurred in Italy when a 13-year-old, after being escorted to school by his parents, decided not to attend class and instead carry out a robbery at a post office. According to reports, the post office branch had just opened when the minor entered and threatened an employee with a toy gun, demanding money from the cash register. He managed to take around 500 euros and then left on foot. However, his escape was short-lived. The employees immediately alerted

A 7.4-magnitude undersea earthquake on the Richter scale toppled buildings in several parts of northern Indonesia, forced people to flee their homes, killed at least one person, and triggered a small tsunami on Thursday. A strong tremor lasting 10 to 20 seconds was felt in Bitung in North Sulawesi province, as well as in the city of Ternate in the neighboring North Maluku province, according to the Disaster Management Agency. The provinces border the Molucca Sea, where the ea

A 15-year-old student shot and injured a teacher at a high school in Texas before taking his own life, local authorities have reported. According to the Comal County Sheriff’s Office, the injured teacher was rushed to a hospital in San Antonio, and her current condition remains unclear. “A teacher was shot by a student and taken to the hospital. We currently have no information on her condition,” the authorities said in an official statement. The suspected perpetrator, a 15-y

A new development has emerged in the investigation into the murder of 29-year-old Pamela Genini in Milan, after her grave was desecrated and her skull is missing from the body. Cemetery workers discovered on Monday, March 30, that the coffin had been forcibly opened and part of the body had been taken. Authorities suspect the involvement of three to four individuals, while the motive has not yet been determined. The prosecution has launched an investigation for desecration of

A 91-year-old woman and her 56-year-old daughter were found dead in a “sealed” room in the Zografou neighborhood of Athens. According to authorities, their bodies were in an advanced state of decomposition. The police were alerted by relatives of the two women, who feared that the family’s 54-year-old son might have caused them harm. When the police visited the apartment, the son initially did not allow them entry, but later told them that the two women lived in a house on an