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The Netherlands is entering one of its most colorful times of year, with tulip season drawing visitors to gardens, bulb fields, and flower parades across the country. For travelers hoping to see the best blooms, local advice points first to timing: Keukenhof, the country’s most famous spring garden, is open from March 19 to May 10 in 2026, and its latest flower report says early tulips are blooming well while mid season tulips are already beginning to show. Keukenhof in Lisse remains the easiest and most reliable place to see a wide variety of flowers in one visit. The park’s…

A 10 day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has officially taken effect, as President Donald Trump said the United States is “very close” to reaching a deal with Iran in talks aimed at ending the wider regional war. The truce began at 5 p.m. EST on Thursday and was brokered with US backing. According to Reuters, the ceasefire is designed to create space for negotiations on a longer term peace and security arrangement between Israel and Lebanon. Under the deal, Lebanon’s government is to prevent armed groups such as Hezbollah from attacking Israel, while Lebanon’s security forces are affirmed as…

South Korea is stepping up efforts to secure oil from outside the Middle East, including from African producers, as disruption at the Strait of Hormuz continues to threaten one of Asia’s most important energy supply routes. President Lee Jae Myung said this month that the country must balance risk carefully while expanding alternative supply options. Reuters reported that South Korea has been consulting countries including Algeria as part of its search for new crude routes, while the foreign ministry has also been pursuing alternative energy diplomacy in Congo, Algeria and Libya alongside Kazakhstan. Those moves reflect growing concern in Seoul…

According to a report by Visual Capitalist, the shift shows how perceptions of Washington are changing rapidly across both traditional allies and emerging markets. Analysts say the trend points to weakening confidence in long-standing partnerships and a more fragmented global order. Relations between South Africa and the United States have deteriorated sharply since Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025. The U.S. administration has accused South Africa of land seizures targeting white farmers, claims widely dismissed by analysts and government officials. Tensions have also been fuelled by trade measures, with Washington imposing some of the highest tariffs in sub-Saharan Africa…

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) says the shilling will hold steady against the U.S. dollar, pointing to a USD619 million, approximately Ksh80 billion balance of payments surplus and strong reserves as proof the country can weather current global shocks. CBK Governor Dr Kamau Thugge made the assurance while addressing concerns about external economic pressure, particularly uncertainty stemming from U.S. trade policies that have unsettled currencies across emerging markets worldwide. Thugge stated categorically that the surplus figure remained solid even after the bank applied conservative assumptions, including slower export growth, reduced remittance inflows, and lower tourism earnings across the projection period. “We…

NASA’s Artemis II mission has ended as a clear success, with four astronauts safely returning to Earth after a historic 10 day journey around the moon. The Orion capsule splashed down in the Pacific on April 10, concluding the first crewed lunar flyby since the Apollo era and a mission that carried humans farther from Earth than ever before. The flight proved that key systems worked under real deep space conditions. Reuters reported that Orion’s heat shield performed successfully during high speed reentry, while recovery teams completed what NASA described as a near perfect splashdown and retrieval. That gives the…

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she is considering another run for the White House in 2028, signaling that she remains open to returning to the top of the Democratic ticket after her loss to Donald Trump in 2024. Speaking at the National Action Network convention in New York, Harris said she was “thinking about it” when asked directly about another presidential campaign. Harris framed her thinking around experience and public service, telling the audience that she understands what the presidency demands. Associated Press reported that she emphasized her knowledge of the office and presented the question as one of…

Prince Harry is being sued for libel by Sentebale, the African charity he co-founded in 2006 in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana. The case was filed in London’s High Court and also names Mark Dyer, Harry’s close friend and a former trustee of the organization. Sentebale, which supports young people living with HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana, alleges that Harry and Dyer were involved in an adverse media campaign that began in March 2025 and harmed the charity’s operations, reputation, and leadership. The lawsuit follows a long and bitter leadership dispute inside the organization. Harry, Prince…

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has officially become an honorary citizen of Albania, adding a new chapter to his long running image as a global traveler and self described international figure. The citizenship was granted by Albanian President Bajram Begaj through a special decree issued at Adams’s request. According to Associated Press reporting, the move reflects Adams’s longstanding relationship with the Albanian American community and his broader interest in international ties. A spokesperson for Adams said the symbolic honor further strengthens the connection between New York and Albania. Adams had visited Albania in 2025, where he promoted stronger…

Fresh tensions have emerged ahead of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan, highlighting how fragile the path to peace remains after six weeks of war. Reuters reported that major gaps still separate the two sides, with Washington and Tehran entering the talks with low expectations. One of the main sticking points is sanctions relief. Iran is demanding meaningful economic concessions, while the United States remains skeptical about how much ground it should give before broader security issues are resolved. Another major dispute centers on whether any deal should also include a ceasefire linked to Lebanon, an…