Two Arrested in Alleged Plot to Set Fire to Jewish Community Site
Latest detentions bring total suspects to at least three in investigation into planned arson attack targeting Jewish facilities.
By Nina Petrova
Nina Petrova
Global Health & Development Reporter
Nina Petrova covers global health, infectious disease, and health equity. She reports on health systems worldwide with a focus on access, equity, and the politics of who gets care.
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Iran Seizes Two Ships in Strait of Hormuz as Fragile Peace Talks Teeter
Revolutionary Guards' latest maritime action threatens to derail diplomatic efforts to end months of escalating regional tensions.
By Nina Petrova
Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun Sues Trump Family Venture, Alleging $45 Million Extortion Scheme
Legal filing claims World Liberty Financial pressured investor into massive token purchase through threats and manipulation
By Nina Petrova
Iran Seizes Two Cargo Ships in Strait of Hormuz Hours After Trump Extends Fragile Ceasefire
Revolutionary Guards board vessels in strategic waterway as both Washington and Tehran test the boundaries of renewed truce agreement.
By Nina Petrova
Europe Moves Closer to $106 Billion Ukraine Loan After Months of Hungarian Blockade
EU ambassadors advance critical financial package as Hungary's Orban ends opposition to wartime aid mechanism.
By Nina Petrova
Minnesota Twins Seek to Break Four-Game Skid Against New York Mets
After a commanding shutout against Boston, the Twins have dropped four straight as they head to Queens looking to right the ship.
By Nina Petrova
Penticton Vees Advance to WHL Western Conference Finals Behind Islanders Prospect's Leadership
Junior hockey team's resilience carries them through playoff series as NHL draft pick Jacob Kvasnicka delivers on and off the ice
By Nina Petrova
Foo Fighters on Grief, Anger, and Moving Forward After Taylor Hawkins
The rock band opens up about creating music in the shadow of loss and finding unexpected ways to cope with tragedy.
By Nina Petrova
Abhishek Sharma Matches Kohli's IPL Record with Explosive Century Against Delhi Capitals
The Sunrisers Hyderabad opener's 47-ball hundred equals one of cricket's most celebrated benchmarks in Twenty20's premier league.
By Nina Petrova
Ukraine's Agricultural Selloff: How War and Debt Are Reshaping the Breadbasket of Europe
As corporate giants acquire vast tracts of Ukrainian farmland, small-scale farmers face displacement and the country's food sovereignty hangs in the balance.
By Nina Petrova
'I Thought I Was Invincible': Canadian Lawmaker's Cancer Warning for Young Adults
Victoria MLA Grace Lore ignored symptoms for months before Stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis — a pattern doctors say is dangerously common among millennials.
By Nina Petrova
From Tragedy to Innovation: How the USS Cole Attack Reshaped Naval Defense in the Gulf
The 2000 bombing that nearly sank an American destroyer spawned weapons systems now protecting ships enforcing the Iranian blockade.
By Nina Petrova
Iran Cease-Fire Expires as U.S. Pushes for Talks Amid Uncertain Diplomatic Path
Vice President Vance heads to Pakistan for potential negotiations, but Tehran remains silent on whether its delegation will show up.
By Nina Petrova
Court Blocks Serial Sperm Donor From Birth Certificate After Mother's Legal Challenge
A British man claiming to have fathered 180 children through private donations has been denied parental rights in a landmark family court ruling.
By Nina Petrova
Zelensky Condemns US Envoys for Moscow Visits While Bypassing Kyiv
Ukrainian president calls repeated trips to Russia without stopping in the capital "disrespectful" as diplomatic imbalance raises questions about Washington's priorities.
By Nina Petrova
Baroness Karren Brady Departs West Ham After 16-Year Tenure as Vice-Chair
One of English football's most prominent executives leaves the Premier League club amid questions about women's representation in top-level sports management.
By Nina Petrova
Vance to Lead High-Stakes Pakistan Talks as Iran Cease-Fire Nears Expiration
With days left before the U.S.-Iran truce ends, the Vice President returns to Islamabad for critical negotiations amid Tehran's silence on participation.
By Nina Petrova
London Underground Grinds to Halt as Drivers Launch 48-Hour Strike Action
RMT union members walk out over pay dispute, leaving millions of commuters scrambling for alternatives across the capital.
By Nina Petrova
Kuwait Halts Oil Shipments as Hormuz Strait Disruptions Trigger Supply Concerns
Force majeure declaration follows vessel access restrictions in critical waterway amid rising regional tensions.
By Nina Petrova
Vance to Lead Pakistan Talks as U.S. and Iran Edge Toward Fragile Diplomacy
Vice President's mission comes amid cautious signals from Tehran that could mark first direct negotiations since Strait of Hormuz crisis escalated.
By Nina Petrova
Faith Communities Seek New Approaches to Sacred Text Engagement Amid Declining Religious Literacy
Religious educators and practitioners are promoting methods to deepen scriptural understanding as surveys show growing unfamiliarity with foundational texts.
By Nina Petrova
Wolverhampton Wanderers Relegated from Premier League After Years of Steady Decline
Once a model of stability in English football's top tier, Wolves' fall from grace reflects deeper structural problems that went unaddressed for too long.
By Nina Petrova
Mexico Opens Sovereignty Probe After Death of Two U.S. Officials in Drug Operation Crash
Investigation will examine whether American involvement in anti-narcotics mission violated Mexican law, testing fragile bilateral security cooperation.
By Nina Petrova
British Toddler's Death Exposes Gaps in Child Protection Systems
Trial of adoptive father accused of murdering 13-month-old raises urgent questions about safeguarding failures in the UK's adoption process.
By Nina Petrova
Israeli Soldier Faces Consequences After Vandalizing Jesus Statue in Southern Lebanon
Military leadership and U.S. diplomats demand accountability following incident that has inflamed religious tensions across the region.
By Nina Petrova
Hotel Chain Apologizes After Security Breach Leaves Guest Vulnerable in Locked Room
A stranger was given a key to an occupied hotel room in the UK, raising urgent questions about hospitality industry safety protocols.
By Nina Petrova
Afghan Cricket Star Rashid Khan Reveals He Rejected Indian Citizenship Offer
The Gujarat Titans spinner says a senior cricket official approached him in 2023, but his loyalty to Afghanistan's struggling team never wavered.
By Nina Petrova
Japan Issues Tsunami Warning After 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeast Coast
Undersea quake off Iwate Prefecture triggers evacuation orders as waves up to 10 feet threaten coastal communities still recovering from 2011 disaster.
By Nina Petrova
Three Sentenced in Elaborate "Bear Attack" Insurance Scheme Targeting Luxury Vehicles
California fraudsters staged fake wildlife damage using bear costume, seeking nearly $142,000 from insurers before investigation exposed the deception.
By Nina Petrova
Nissan's Naturally Aspirated Frontier Undercuts Rivals by Thousands — And Holds Its Own Off-Road
As competitors embrace turbocharged engines, the 2026 Frontier Pro-4X sticks with proven V6 power and a price tag that challenges the midsize truck hierarchy.
By Nina Petrova