- Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel Defense News
- Italy will not renew defence agreement with Israel, Meloni says BBC
- Italy Suspends Defense Pact With Israel, Further Straining Ties The New York Times
- Italy's Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel Reuters
- Israel's envoy slams Italian magazine cover about West Bank settlers Haaretz
‘Bit of pain’ worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
‘Bit of pain’ worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
Exclusive: Congo to receive first group of deportees from US this week, sources say – Reuters
FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup
The Athletic reports FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is receptive to a proposal to ask Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids.
Why are global views of the US getting worse?
We discuss the global standing of the US after launching war against Iran and years of worsening views of the nation.
Pakistan PM headed to Riyadh and Ankara amid prospect of new US-Iran talks
Sharif pushing for further negotiations. Trump says talks could resume in Pakistan in next two days.
Israeli strike on Gaza police car kills child
An Israeli airstrike on a police vehicle in Gaza City killed at least four people, including a three-year-old child.
IMF cuts global growth forecast during Hormuz blockade
Higher global inflation forecast at 4.4 percent, up 0.6 points, driven by surging oil, gas and fertiliser costs.
The process of justice must be observed in ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan’s case
The Judicial Panel’s conclusion on Mr Khan’s case should not be discarded because some parties find it inconvenient.
Fed nominee Warsh’s financial disclosures point to assets well over $100m
Warsh's financial disclosures will almost certainly be a focus of his upcoming confirmation hearing next week.
Israeli ambassador: Lebanon wants to be liberated from Hezbollah
Israel's ambassador to the US said Lebanon revealed a mutual desire to be liberated from Hezbollah.
War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows – Reuters
Aid groups bidding to boost relief shipments into Iran
Supply of humanitarian aid for people displaced by the conflict has been complicated by air and sea route closures.
Over-sold and under-delivered: Israel’s Netanyahu faces ceasefire backlash
Polls show Israeli public frustration over a showdown that did not fully defeat Iran.
About 250 missing after boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsizes in Andaman Sea
Trawler set off from Bangladesh and reportedly capsized due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding
About 250 people are missing after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea, according to the UN’s refugee and migration agencies.
The agencies said the trawler carrying more than 250 men, women and children reportedly sank due to harsh weather and overcrowding. It had departed from Teknaf in southern Bangladesh and was bound for Malaysia.
Continue reading...Drones, Iran war escalating horror as Sudan war enters fourth year
UN says hundreds killed by drone strikes over past three months, as medical charity reports two more deaths in Darfur.
Video: UN chief Antonio Guterres says talks on Iran war likely to restart
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says it’s “highly probable” talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran will resume.
US, Iran Pursue New Talks as Tehran Weighs Pause in Hormuz Shipments – Yahoo Finance
New accuser says Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her in 2018
Lonna Drewes alleges Democratic congressman drugged and raped her at Beverly Hills hotel
Another woman has come forward to accuse Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, claiming the California Democrat drugged and raped her in 2018.
At a press conference in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, Lonna Drewes said she was working as a model in Beverly Hills, was interested in local politics, and owned a fashion software company when she met the now 45-year-old congressman.
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