Modi’s BJP romps to Delhi power after 27 years, in big blow to opposition
Narendra Modi’s BJP finally takes Delhi, India’s political heart, which until now has remained out of its reach.
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Do Elon Musk and DOGE have power to close US government agencies?
Legal experts doubt that DOGE has power to cut spending already approved by Congress.
US courts halt DOGE access to Treasury records, USAID furlough
The judgements are the latest in the growing series blocking Trump and Musk's disruption of the government.
Baltic states cut last Russian energy link
Ex-Soviet nations warn of sabotage and cyberattack threat as they cut power links with Moscow to hook up to EU network.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,080
Here are the key developments on the 1,080th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Hamas and Israel carry out fifth prisoner swap under Gaza ceasefire deal
Exchange of three Israelis and 183 Palestinians comes as Trump casts uncertainty over second ceasefire phase.
Missing Alaska plane found with all 10 people on board presumed dead
Deadly crash is the third aviation disaster in the US in little over a week.
Trump, Japan’s Ishiba play nice despite tariff threat
Leaders pledge to stand against Chinese 'aggression', announce compromise on Nippon Steel-US Steel deal.
Trump freezes aid to South Africa amid spat over land expropriation law
Trump's executive order comes after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said his country would not be 'bullied.'
Seeking re-election, President Daniel Noboa targets Ecuador’s crime wave
From prison riots to power outages, Daniel Noboa's first term has set the stage for tough battles ahead.
What does Trump’s ethnic cleansing proposal mean for ceasefire deal?
US president's call for mass displacement in Gaza risks renewing the fighting in the devastated enclave, analysts say.
Trump revokes Biden’s access to intelligence briefings
US president says 'no need' for predecessor to have access to classified information.
Protests continue in Slovakia against PM Fico’s pro-Russia stance
Large crowds call for Fico to resign after visit to Moscow.
As Trump’s anti-migrant push gains steam, advocates urge Canada to act
Rights advocates say Canada, by upholding deal curbing asylum at US border, is 'complicit' in Trump's migrant crackdown.
Why has Trump hit the world criminal court with sanctions?
Asset freezes, travel bans against International Criminal Court officials ordered in protest against Netanyahu warrant.
‘Denying our truth’: Fighting residential school denialism in Canada
Rejecting the full history of the institutions and the harms Indigenous children faced is a form of hate, survivors say.
World leaders react to Trump sanctions on International Criminal Court
Countries condemn US sanctions on the ICC alleging impunity for serious crimes and weakening international law.
Israeli army demolishes homes in Jenin, continues raids across West Bank
Israeli forces demolish houses in Jenin refugee camp, local sources report, as assault continues for third week.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,079
Here are the key developments on the 1,079th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Hungary to ban pro-democracy groups, media outlets receiving US aid
Under Orban, Hungary has for years enacted crackdowns on NGOs and the country’s independent media.