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Cubans queue for fuel as Trump issues energy ultimatum
AFP, Published on 31/01/2026
» HAVANA - Cubans queued around the block for fuel Friday, as the island's Communist government decried US efforts to "suffocate" the already‑stricken economy with a virtual oil blockade.
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, CEO Dimon, claims 'debanked' for politics
AFP, Published on 23/01/2026
» NEW YORK - US President Donald Trump sued JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon on Thursday, alleging he was wrongly "debanked" for political reasons, according to a civil complaint.
Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30
AFP, Published on 07/01/2026
» TOKYO - Japan's Tamagotchi toys were a 90s playground craze and the virtual pets that demand food and attention are still a hit among retro-loving Gen Z and nostalgic parents.
Trump confirms call with Maduro, Caracas slams US maneuvers
AFP, Published on 01/12/2025
» CARACAS - US President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday he had recently spoken with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro amid soaring tensions between the two countries, while Caracas slammed what it called US preparations for an attack.
In Somalia, a shaky front line barely holds back the 'dogs of war'
AFP, Published on 18/11/2025
» AW DHEEGLE — The helicopter pilot is worried. Any more than 20 minutes in this shattered frontline village and Somalia's Al-Shabaab militants could start lobbing mortars at their position.
Major League Soccer to align calendar with world's top football leagues
AFP, Published on 14/11/2025
» NEW YORK - Major League Soccer will change its competition schedule in 2027 to align with the world's top football leagues in a decision commissioner Don Garber Thursday called one of the most important in the history of the 30-year-old league.
Norris extends title lead in Sao Paulo, Verstappen third from pit-lane
AFP, Published on 10/11/2025
» SAO PAULO - Lando Norris extended his lead in the drivers’ world championship to 24 points ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri with a well-judged victory in Sunday's dramatic Sao Paulo Grand Prix – but Red Bull’s Max Verstappen stole the show by racing from a pit-lane start to finish third.
Afghanistan quake kills 20, injures over 300: health ministry
AFP, Published on 03/11/2025
» MAZAR-I-SHARIF (AFGHANISTAN) - A strong earthquake killed at least 20 people in northern Afghanistan, authorities said Monday, just months after another deadly tremor that left the country reeling.
Egypt opens grand museum in lavish, pharaonic ceremony
AFP, Published on 02/11/2025
» CAIRO - Egypt at last opened the $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday as performers dressed in white tunics embroidered with designs inspired by ancient frescoes, greeted guests.
Trump, Xi to meet seeking truce in damaging trade war
AFP, Published on 30/10/2025
» GYEONGJU (SOUTH KOREA) - Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will seek a truce in their tit-for-tat trade war on Thursday, with the US president predicting a "great meeting" but Beijing being more circumspect.