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Slovenian Students Soar to Victory at Prestigious U.S. Aviation Competition

A multidisciplinary team of more than 30 students from the University of Ljubljana has claimed first place at the 30th annual AIAA Design/Build/Fly competition, outperforming 98 university teams from around the world

April 23, 2026

Slovenia

US Intercepts Vessel Carrying Iranian Oil as Tensions Around Hormuz Continue

The United States has reported the interception of a vessel accused of transporting Iranian oil, marking another development in the growing maritime standoff linked to the Strait of Hormuz. According to a

April 23, 2026

Whats New

Lebanon Pushes for Ceasefire Extension Ahead of New US-Mediated Talks with Israel

Lebanon is preparing to seek an extension of the current ceasefire with Israel during a new round of talks in Washington, as concerns grow over renewed violence along the southern border. The

April 23, 2026

Politics

D.C. Region Sees Sharpest Employment Drop in the United States

The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area recorded the largest employment decline in the United States over the past year, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Between January 2025 and

April 23, 2026

Whats New

Washington Turns to Ukrainian Technology to Counter Drone Threats Near Iran

The United States has reportedly introduced Ukrainian counter-drone technology at a major air base in Saudi Arabia as part of efforts to strengthen defenses against the growing threat of unmanned serial attacks

April 23, 2026

Whats New

Tehran Refuses Further Negotiations Until US Lifts Maritime Blockade

Iran has hardened its stance toward the United States, signaling that any further diplomatic engagement will depend on the lifting of the American naval blockade targeting its ports. The dispute, which has

April 23, 2026

Politics

Russia Invited to Attend G20 Summit in the United States This December

Russia has received an invitation to take part in the G20 summit scheduled to be held in the United States in December, according to remarks from Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin,

April 23, 2026

Whats New

Oil Prices Climb Again as US-Iran Tensions Add Fresh Pressure to Global Energy Markets

Global oil prices moved higher again as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran injected fresh uncertainty into international energy markets. On global exchanges, Brent crude rose above $103 per barrel,

April 23, 2026

Whats New

New Croatian law aims to reverse population decline and spark diaspora return

Croatia is moving forward with a major legislative initiative aimed at tackling long standing population decline and encouraging the return of its diaspora. The government has established a Scientific Council to help

April 23, 2026

Croatia

Senate Republicans Move Ahead With $70 Billion Immigration Plan to Bypass Democratic Opposition

Senate Republicans have opened a new phase in the fight over homeland security funding, unveiling a plan to secure up to $70 billion for immigration enforcement without relying on Democratic support. The

April 23, 2026

Politics

Same Sender, Same Threat: Mass Evacuations Rock Pula and Šibenik Schools

Dozens of schools in the Istrian region and the city of Šibenik were evacuated Wednesday morning after identical bomb threats were sent via email to educational institutions and local police, forcing students

April 23, 2026

Croatia

Former FFM President Detained in Major Corruption Investigation

Former Football Federation president Muamed Sejdini has been arrested as part of an investigation into suspected financial wrongdoing involving funds allocated for sports infrastructure. Authorities say the case centers on the alleged

April 23, 2026

Macedonia