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Ministers from NATO member states sought clarification from the United States over former president Donald Trumps reported troop movement plans, amid growing uncertainty among allies.
Fresh uncertainty has emerged over future U.S. military assistance to Taiwan after American officials suggested some foreign arms transfers could face temporary delays
An explosion at a petrochemical plant in Hungary killed one person and injured seven others, prompting an emergency response at the industrial facility
Police in the U.K. said they are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry involving former Prince Andrew, renewing appeals for witnesses over his links to Jeffrey Epstein
The warehouse containing emergency shelter materials, including sleeping mats, and hygiene kits was destroyed and two people were killed
Public transport operators in Kenya called off a planned strike after the president pledged measures to reduce fuel prices amid rising economic pressure
The new regulation announced by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto mandates that a recently set up state-owned enterprise will handle the country's exports
Beijing has said Xi Jinping is expected to pay a state visit to the U.S. in the fall
The U.S. is bound by law to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself. China has repeatedly called for the U.S. to stop arms sales
Danielle Smith said voters would be deciding whether it's time to hold a referendum, but it won't actually be a vote on whether to separate from Canada
Senior Pentagon officials are also expected to brief the 32-nation alliance on plans for the U.S. military's commitment to European defence at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels
Companies hope to earn billions by scraping the ocean floor for polymetallic nodules loaded with manganese, cobalt and nickel
The collapse was a significant setback for Mr. Trump and party leaders, who had hoped to pass roughly $70 billion in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Border Patrol and other agencies before lawmakers began a week-long recess.
Russia-appointed head of the parts of the Southern Kherson region held by Russian forces, Vladimir Saldo, said on Telegram that nine areas were cut off the power grid after drone attacks, says sources
The government rejected the accusations, saying the decree follows Islamic law and insisting the country has already banned the forced marriage of girls
A ceasefire on April 8 halted the war launched weeks earlier by the United States and Israel, but negotiation efforts, including historic face to face talks hosted in Islamabad have so far failed to yield a lasting agreement
The Trump administration has said it was reducing levels in Europe by about 5,000 troops, and U.S. officials confirmed about 4,000 service members were no longer deploying to Poland
The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that would rein in Mr. Trump's military campaign
The Trump administration has said it was reducing levels in Europe by about 5,000 troops, and U.S. officials confirmed about 4,000 service members were no longer deploying to Poland
Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue, with both the military and Hamas accusing one another of violating the truce
Ive been a strong supporter of NATO my entire career, said Marco Rubio
Last week, Donald Trump suggested that he might be OK with some 970 pounds of highly enriched uranium believed to be buried beneath Iranian nuclear facilities that were targeted by U.S. military strikes
The overall toll still remains unclear, partly because relatives of the victims have removed bodies of their loved ones, police said
Burhan alias Arjumand Gulzar Dar, alias Doctor, a commander of the Al Badr terror group, was designated as a terrorist by India in April 2022 for his involvement in a series of terror acts in Jammu and Kashmir
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be in India from May 23-26 and will visit Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur and New Delhi
An Ebola case was also confirmed last week in Goma, the capital of neighbouring North Kivu province, which is under M23 control
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun says, China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and national dignity and opposes external interference
In todays episode, West Bengal politics dominates headlines as the State makes Vande Mataram compulsory in madrasas, announces action against illegal infiltrators, and restricts officials from speaking to media. Plus, the viral Cockroach Janata Party controversy, Tamil Nadus major Cabinet reshuffle under C. Joseph Vijay, and more
Chinese Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the leaders of China and Pakistan will have an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern
There were also 95 temple attacks and incidents of religious violence, 28 cases of sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, and 6 blasphemy-related incidents
The Thai consul general met the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to discuss tourism promotion and avenues for bilateral cooperation
Rajnath Singh was joined by the Republic of Koreas Minister of Patriots & Veterans Affairs in unveiling the war memorial at the Imjingak Park in Seoul
Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said Poland expected its citizens to be treated in line with international standards
The ruling ends a three-year legal battle in which X had argued it was not obliged to answer eSafety's questions
The three Indian mountaineers who were part of the team that made a World Record are Tulasi Reddi Palpunoori, Sandeep Are and Ajay Pal Singh Dhaliwal
After wrapping up his trip to Beijing, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested arms sales to Taiwan could be used as a bargaining chip with China
The Senator Flavio Bolsonaro told his party members he felt very calm as the published recording threatened to dent his public support
Ukraine also reported two dead as the two sides exchanged attacks overnight
Tech executives are among U.S. President Donald Trumps largest political donors and most visible supporters
Philippine law enforcement agencies are now tasked to effect the arrest of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa, Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida told reporters
Earlier, authorities said they were blocking accounts for 22 people and 10 organisations tied to a corruption ring in Morelos
The West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) said it had carried out a successful cleansing operation against soldiers/police officers disguised as illegal gold miners.
U.S. authorities said tech support scams cost Americans $2.1 billion last year, while residents of Rhode Island alone reported losses of at least $5.7 million
Iran warned on Wednesday, May 20, that war in West Asia would spread far beyond the region if the United States and Israel resumed their attacks after President Donald Trump threatened to strike again unless a deal is reached.
In a memo to staff on May 20, Mark Zuckerberg expressed thanks to departing employees and sought to reassure those remaining
The interim ruling clears the way for the potential arrest of Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, the former national police chief who was the chief enforcer of ex-President Rodrigo Dutertes crackdown

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