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US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sale to Saudi Arabia
The sale intends to bolster Saudi air defence systems as the kingdom risks escalation with the Iran-backed Houthis.
Ex-CEO of Italian motorway sentenced to 12 years for Genoa bridge collapse
In all, 32 convicted and 25 acquitted or cleared by statute of limitations over 2018 Morandi bridge disaster.
US to impose new 25 percent tariffs on some Brazilian imports
Beef, coffee, and rare-earth materials escaped US tariffs amid trade tensions with Brazil over alleged unfair practices.
Trump limits length of visas for students, exchange visitors, journalists
New rule ends open-ended stays and requires extensions after fixed visa periods for students and foreign media.
Vance says Israeli campaign tried to sway US opinion against Iran diplomacy
The US vice-president also said he faced 'vicious' personal attacks over his diplomatic outreach to end war.
Israeli attacks kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’
Attacks continue in violation of the October agreement with more than 1,100 Palestinians killed since then.
Hamas leadership run-off expected between Meshaal and al-Hayya
Israeli assassinations of several key leaders force Hamas to find new head, a process expected to be completed next week
What happens if Mitch McConnell is unable to finish his US Senate term?
The longtime party leader's absence from the Senate is likely to have repercussions for the Republican agenda.
Data breach reportedly targets India’s Kudankulam nuclear power plant
Purported blueprints of parts of India's largest plant exposed by World Leaks ransomware group, Reuters reports.
Epstein linked to Israeli ‘deep state’, US intel, says Vance: What we know
In podcast interview, Vance also acknowledges Trump administration 'screwed up' on communications around Epstein files.
US or Iran — Who needs a new truce deal more?
Both sides face pressure points that could make a protracted war painful.
Sudanese minister says war has ‘profoundly reshaped’ nation’s demographics
Sudan faces a population shift as conflict empties areas, burdens cities, and disrupts economic and social stability.
Key moments from JD Vance sit down with Joe Rogan
Key moments from JD Vance sit down with Joe Rogan
Powerful storm floods hundreds of homes in Russia’s urals
Powerful storm floods hundreds of homes in Russia's urals
US hosts global meet on ‘far-left terror’: Who’s attending, why it matters
More than 65 countries expected to address 'renewed threats' from 'far-left political violence and terrorism'.
UK proposes voluntary overnight social media curfew for older teens
Latest government measure aimed at curbing digital harm comes after under-16 social media ban announced last month.
Argentina’s Falklands banner sparks controversy at World Cup
Argentina players held up a banner declaring ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’ after beating England.
Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks
China's fourth-highest-ranked official, Wang Huning, held talks with a top official of North Korea's governing party.
South Korea’s international adoptees seek justice, not homecoming
South Korea's government has acknowledged wrongs, but advocates say accountability is still lacking.