Guatemala denies agreeing to US strikes against drug traffickers
President Bernardo Arevalo's government says it requested security cooperation but did not approve US attacks.
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US judge rejects immediate block on Trump’s mail-in voting executive order
Judge Carl Nichols says Democrats’ legal challenge is premature as the administration moves to implement the measure.
EU sanctions ‘extremist’ Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
European Union says sanctioned individuals and groups have violated the rights of Palestinians.
Trump administration sues states for denying ICE agents undercover plates
The Department of Justice has argued that states are obliged to give ICE vehicles confidential licence plates.
Three wounded in Swiss train station stabbing labelled ‘act of terror’
Swiss authorities arrest suspect who had come to authorities' attention in 2015 for distributing ISIL propaganda.
Israel’s Netanyahu directs army to seize 70 percent of Gaza Strip
Israeli army has already expanded its control of Gaza by 11 percent over the 'Yellow Line', beyond terms of 'ceasefire'.
Rebuilding US weapons stockpile may ‘take years’ post-Iran war
Restoring pre-war stockpiles of critical US munitions will take at least two years, according to CSIS report.
US and Iran reach tentative deal for 60-day truce extension, officials say
The memorandum of understanding, which would enable further negotiations, still requires Donald Trump's final approval.
CNN sues Perplexity, alleging unlawful distribution of copyrighted content
Perplexity unlawfully copied thousands of CNN stories, videos and images to power its products, CNN said in its lawsuit.
UN ‘adds Israel to blacklist’ for conflict-related sexual violence
Israeli ambassador to the UN says Tel Aviv will cut ties with UN chief Antonio Guterres over the upcoming report.
Latvia parliament approves new gov’t after drone dispute toppled coalition
Latvia's government reform ensures a pro-Western path as regional drone incidents heighten security concerns.
US inflation surges to three-year high amid tensions with Iran
Heightened petrol prices led the inflationary pressures, with prices that jumped 5.5 percent in April.
WHO chief heads to ‘hardest hit’ Ituri as DRC’s 17th Ebola outbreak spreads
DRC battles Bundibugyo strain as confirmed cases rise to 121, with 17 deaths and 246 suspected fatalities reported.
US Treasury threatens Oman with sanctions over Hormuz Strait
US official says Oman should know that Washington 'will aggressively target' actors that facilitate tolls in waterway.
Iran and US trade attacks after Trump rejects report of Hormuz agreement
IRGC says it targeted a base used by US forces after US attacks on site near Bandar Abbas.
What’s happening on Iran war day 90 as US launches new strikes
The US strikes near Bandar Abbas as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran reports no casualties or damage.
Morocco tops Africa’s industrialisation index for first time
North Africa leads Africa’s industrialisation, but continent-wide gains remain slow and uneven.
Palestinian graduates in the West Bank enter a collapsed job market
Youth joblessness among West Bank graduates has nearly hit 40 percent. Many wonder what the degrees are worth.
Ebola outbreak: What travel restrictions have countries imposed?
Some countries ban arrivals from affected countries while others step up screening in bid to contain rare strain.
Google employee charged with insider trading over Polymarket bets
Michele Spagnuolo allegedly used insider information to profit from bets on people on Google's most-searched list.