US buys Argentinian pesos, finalises $20bn currency swap, says US Treasury
Argentina's right-wing President Milei, a close ally of President Trump, faces a critical midterm election this month.
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NY Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charges: Reports
James had been a target of US President Trump since successfully suing him for overstating his wealth to dupe lenders.
Trump pressure key for Gaza deal to be more than ‘another one-phase’ truce
Analysts stress Trump pressure essential to prevent Netanyahu from disrupting the Gaza ceasefire for political survival.
Will Hamas agree to hand over its weapons as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal?
Negotiations over Hamas's disarmament may emerge as a key obstacle to securing a permanent end to Israel's war on Gaza.
Police fire tear gas, rubber bullets as Madagascar protesters rally
March comes after 'Gen Z' anti-government protesters reject President Andry Rajoelina's attempts to defuse tensions.
US court grants stay of execution for Robert Roberson in ‘shaken baby’ case
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals agreed to reopen Roberson's habeas petition but did not approve a new trial.
French court extends sentence of man convicted of Gisele Pelicot rape
French appeals court increases Husamettin Dogan's sentence to 10 years for sexually abusing Pelicot.
AI investments are pulling the US economy forward. Will it continue?
In the absence of tech-related spending, the US would be close to, or in, recession this year, experts say.
Relief and disbelief greet Gaza ceasefire announcement in Israel
After two years of war on Gaza, Israelis struggle to believe that the conflict may have finally ended.
Modi, Starmer hail UK-India trade deal as new investment revealed
Indian foreign ministry says the two sides agreed to set up a connectivity and innovation centre and a joint AI centre.
Starmer meets Modi: What the UK can learn from India’s digital IDs
The UK is eyeing India's controversial digital ID system for inspiration. Critics say it is fraught with problems.
Gaza ceasefire deal brings hope after years of death and devastation
Gaza ceasefire deal fuels hope amid devastation, setting the stage for prisoner exchanges and humanitarian aid entry.
Death from above: Drones take aim at gangs in Haiti
The use of ‘kamikaze’ drones to target gang members in crowded Haitian slums being called ‘ineffective’.
Taliban FM begins first visit by senior Afghan leader to India since 2021
Amir Khan Muttaqi’s trip has been made possible after a UN committee temporarily lifted a travel ban on him.
US Senate fails to curb Trump’s power to strike drug cartels
Democrats say President Donald Trump does not have the power to use force without the approval of Congress.
Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza celebrate ceasefire news, joy in Tel Aviv
Relative calm returns to Gaza for the first time in months, as Palestinians hope first phase of deal will end the war.
World reacts to Gaza ceasefire deal announced by Trump
Leaders and groups around the world celebrate negotiators signing off on first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
No to Trump: Why Afghanistan’s neighbours have opposed US Bagram plan
Regional powers gather in Moscow to discuss Afghanistan’s future, signalling a new phase of post-US diplomacy.
Trump announces Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal: What we know and what’s next
This is the first phase of a 20-point plan announced by Trump last week.
Germany repeals little-used fast track citizenship scheme
A survey by German media found that fewer than 1,000 people had applied to the programme.