US expands sanctions targeting International Criminal Court
United States expands attacks on International Criminal Court amid growing scrutiny over Israeli abuses in Gaza.
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Big box retailer Target names new CEO as business struggles
The promotion of the former CFO was not received well customers have shifted to competitors like Walmart.
Why did Trump deploy the National Guard in Washington, DC?
Trump deployed National Guard troops in Washington, DC, citing crime, even as city data shows rates have been falling.
Confrontation between Tunisia’s General Union, President Saied escalates
While the confrontation was inevitable, the union's power has been weakened, analysts say.
China FM in Afghanistan, offers to deepen cooperation with Taliban rulers
Mining, Belt and Road participation feature in trilateral meetings between China, Afghanistan and Pakistan in Kabul.
Iran says moment for ‘effective’ nuclear talks with US not yet reached
Iran's FM sceptical about resuming talks with the US, says Iran cannot break ties with UN nuclear watchdog.
How will Trump’s semiconductor tariffs affect the global chip industry?
The US president has threatened to impose a tariff of up to 300 percent on imports of semiconductors.
Trump’s White House takes to TikTok as deadline looms to ban platform
The new account comes as Trump has three times delayed implementing a 'sell or ban' law for the Chinese-owned app.
China to unveil advanced weapons at huge military parade to mark WWII end
Chinese military to showcase advanced fighter planes, missile systems on 80th anniversary of end of World War II.
Mali’s Choguel Maiga charged with embezzlement, remanded in custody
Charges against Choguel Maiga comes as the military intensifies a crackdown on dissent in the West African country.
Australia hits back at Netanyahu amid escalating diplomatic row over Gaza
Australia's Home Affairs minister says 'strength is not measured by how many people you can blow up'.
Trump says Smithsonian museums only cover ‘how bad Slavery was’ in US
US President says a review of the national museums will be similar to those he has ordered for universities.
Israel’s Netanyahu lashes out at France’s Macron, Australian PM Albanese
Israeli PM accuses French president of stirring anti-Semitism, and claims Australian PM has abandoned Australian Jews.
No US troops in Ukraine, Trump says
US president suggests security guarantees for Ukraine could see Washington provide air support.
North Korea slams South Korea’s peace overtures as US drills continue
North Korean leader's sister says South Korea cannot be a diplomatic partner, denounces ongoing army drills with the US.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,273
Here are the key events on day 1,273 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Don’t Worry Village: The young S Koreans who left Seoul, seeking community
Disillusioned with Seoul's work-to-survive lifestyle, a group of Koreans find refuge in the rural 'Don't Worry Village'.
How was an alleged Israeli ‘child sex predator’ allowed to leave the US?
Release of senior Israeli official facing serious child sex charges in Nevada stirs controversy and raises questions.
At least 71 die in bus crash involving Afghans deported from Iran
Police in western Afghanistan's Herat province say the accident was due to the bus's 'excessive speed and negligence'.
Security clearance revoked for dozens of current and former US officials
Some had been critical of Trump, while others were involved in investigating Russian meddling in 2020 US elections.