Lebanon arrests alleged drug kingpin sanctioned by US State Department
Noah Zaitar allegedly ran a drug empire, producing and exporting narcotics, including the synthetic stimulant captagon.
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US judge orders end to Trump’s deployment of troops in Washington, DC
US president's controversial deployment of soldiers to US cities has raised alarm and a series of legal challenges.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,366
Here are the key events from day 1,366 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
What’s in the files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein?
US Congress votes to release more Department of Justice files on the Epstein case.
‘Chaotic’ culture in UK government led to more COVID deaths, inquiry finds
An inquiry commissioned in 2021 has found ex-PM Boris Johnson failed to act decisively to combat the global pandemic.
‘Punishable by DEATH’: Trump threatens Democrats with sedition charges
The US president forcefully denounced Democratic lawmakers for calling on the military to reject any 'illegal orders'.
US economy adds 119,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate rises
The unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent as the labour market cools.
Israel’s emptying of West Bank refugee camps amounts to war crimes: HRW
Human Rights Watch calls for Israeli leaders, including PM Netanyahu, to be investigated on war crimes accusations.
Nigeria jails separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu for life on ‘terrorism’ charges
Prosecutors had sought the death penalty against Kanu, but Judge James Omotosho said he chose to show mercy.
Police raid Kashmir Times media office in Jammu: Reports
Kashmir Times says raid in Indian-administered Kashmir marks 'yet another attempt to silence' its reporting.
The Netherlands suspends takeover of Nexperia, easing tensions with China
Dutch government's decision to relinquish control of chipmaker comes after major disruption to automotive supply chains.
IAEA passes resolution demanding nuclear access from Iran; Tehran rejects
'The resolution will have its own consequences', Iran's ambassador to the UN nuclear watchdog says.
Sudan has vast oil, gold and agricultural resources. Who controls them?
Sudan's conflict continues to reshape the nation of 50 million amid widespread displacement and a fight for resources.
Pakistani forces kill 23 fighters in wave of Afghan border raids
The border raids are the latest in a series amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Did Trump spend 2017 Thanksgiving with Epstein?
Emails that have emerged recently have led to speculation over a meeting. But there's no evidence to back that.
Trump’s new 28-point plan: What does it want Ukraine to concede to Putin?
Reports of a US and Russian-brokered peace plan for Ukraine suggest huge disadvantage for Kyiv, experts say.
Climbers at Indonesia’s Mount Semeru safe after sudden volcanic eruption
At least 178 people, including climbers, porters, guides and tourism officials, were stranded on the 3,676m mountain.
Meta sets date to remove Australians under 16 from Instagram, Facebook
'Soon, you'll no longer be able to use Facebook', Meta said in messages it sent to young people ahead of the ban.
UK accuses Russian spy ship of pointing lasers at pilots watching vessel
Defence Secretary John Healey condemns the Yantar's actions as 'deeply dangerous' and says Britain is poised to react.
Turkiye to host COP31 climate summit after Australia concedes bid
Australia's PM says it reaches agreement to host pre-meetings with Pacific nations while Turkiye will host main summit.