A packed race for governor: What to know about Oregon’s primary elections
The primaries should winnow down the nearly two dozen candidates seeking to challenge incumbent Governor Tina Kotek.
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A redistricting re-do? What to know about Alabama’s primary elections
Voters may have to return to the polls in August as state seeks to implement a previously blocked redistricting push.
Clashes as Morales-allied protesters march on Bolivian capital
South American country suffers huge protests as economic crisis fuels unrest against President Paz's government.
Trump pauses possible Iran strike after Gulf intervention
US President Donald Trump has announced that he is delaying a planned attack on Iran.
‘Not for sale’: Greenland premier tells US envoy
Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says while the meeting was "constructive" nothing "had changed" on the US position
Iraq launches desert sweep after reports of secret Israeli bases
Iraqi security forces have launched sweeping operations in the country’s western desert.
Croatian president rejects new Israeli ambassador
President Zoran Milanovic says Israel broke an 'unwritten rule' by announcing its ambassador before approval.
US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $10bn investment
Adani was accused of bribing Indian officials and misleading US investors to secure a solar power plant project in India.
Kentucky primaries 2026: Poll times, key races and what to watch
Two Kentucky Republican races are drawing national attention: the Senate primary and the 4th District contest,
Pakistan’s mediation faces limits as Iran-US tensions deepen
Tehran and Washington exchange proposals via Pakistan as military escalation increasingly shadows diplomatic efforts.
Tata-ASML deal: How significant is it for India’s semiconductor push?
The agreement reflects India’s ambition to enter a sector dominated by a handful of global powers.
Renewed Israeli attacks kill 7 in Lebanon as death toll exceeds 3,000
Attacks come days after Lebanese and Israeli officials agreed to extend a ceasefire by 45 days.
What is the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, nearly hit by a drone?
The nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi has the capacity to meet one-quarter of the UAE's electricity needs.
Ebola, hantavirus: Is the world prepared for the next pandemic?
Funding cuts in health research, and the antivaccine movement make it challenging to respond to viruses.
Iran eyes challenging stock market reopening after lengthy war closure
The capital market is not Iranian economy's main financing engine, but it still matters politically and psychologically.
Iran sends response to US proposal to end war via mediator Pakistan
Iran demands the release of assets frozen abroad, the lifting of sanctions and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran plans to offer insurance for Hormuz transit: Will it work?
Iran proposes Bitcoin-based ship insurance for the Strait of Hormuz, a move likely to raise global maritime concerns.
Russian drone hits Chinese ship off Ukraine before Putin meets Xi Jinping
Ukraine says its territory is attacked overnight with 524 drones and 22 missiles.
Migrants ‘feared for their lives’ as Libyan gunmen fired on rescue ship
The Libyan coastguard threatened those on board Sea-Watch 5, but it's the NGO ship's captain who is under investigation.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship docks in the Netherlands
MV Hondius was carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel as it reached the Dutch port of Rotterdam.