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Donald Trump dismissed the attacks and said that the United States is negotiating with Iran
Irans military accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire by attacking an oil tanker and another ship on Thursday, saying Tehrans forces immediately and in retaliation attacked American military vessels
The 2-1 ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade, for now, blocks the tariffs from being implemented against just two companies and the state of Washington but it could open doors to further such outcomes
The lifting of restrictions should clear the way for athletes from Belarus to compete freely under their own flag and anthem, including in team sports, and allow them to take part in all qualifying events starting later this year for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
The Wests advantage lies not only in military alliances or economic scale, but in institutional resilience and its capacity to attract, integrate, and retain talent
Just concluded my meeting with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the very dynamic President of Brazil. We discussed many topics, including Trade and, specifically, Tariffs. The meeting went very well, Mr. Trump said
Analysts say the newBalendraShah government, which has a whopping majority in Parliament, is trying to rule by ordinancesand is bypassing legislative debate; it also faced pushback over clearance of illegal settlements along riverbanks in Kathmandu Valley, that left many without homes
The military said it crushed errorist insurgent groups along a route linking the central and second largest city of Mandalay to the northern hub of Myitkyina, about 50 kilometres (31 miles) from China's border.
From Tamil Nadus post-election power struggle with the DMKs AIADMK dilemma to Bihars Cabinet expansion, one year of Operation Sindoor, and a deadly virus outbreak at sea - top stories of the day.
What struck me most during this meeting was the vision and the humble and sincere approach of the supreme leader of the Islamic revolution, says President Masoud Pezeshkian
The research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 33, which is capable of supporting submersible craft, was operating near a reef in the contested Spratly Islands chain, the Philippine Coast Guard said
The WHO said it expected the outbreak on the MV Hondius, currently sailing from Cape Verde to the Spanish island of Tenerife, to be limited, so long as public health measures were properly implemented
They investigated me for month found nothing!!! said the short note from Epsteins cellmate revealing insights after Epsteins first suspected suicide attempt in jail
Tension has grown as Russia's Victory Day celebrations approach and U.S.-led peace efforts gain no traction
Several Italian commentators believe the U.S. Secretary of State was looking to smooth over relations with the pope for his own political ambitions as well as the upcoming midterm congressional elections and 2028 presidential race
Powerful storms that included at least one confirmed tornado have torn through parts of Mississippi, collapsing hundreds homes, tearing up trees and downing power lines
There was a heavy police presence at Sydney and Melbourne airports as two groups arrived
Police said the motorcycle had allegedly been parked outside the house of a man named Saddam Hussain by an unidentified individual shortly before the blast.
Today, the EU has drawn a red line. AI must never be used to humiliate, exploit or endanger people. For the first time, EU legislation explicitly bans nudifier applications, centrist EU lawmaker Michael McNamara said
Iran ally Hezbollah has responded to those strikes by firing and launching armed drones towards Israeli soldiers
I recall with pleasure the long and cordial association between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka and look forward to our continued friendly relationship under your governance, said Sri Lankas former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga
Ahead of the vote, which he lost 22 to 26, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele heavily criticised the Nation's court for setting a dangerous precedent by ruling lawmakers must meet for the no-confidence motion
Narges Mohammadi remains in critical condition, and her family says security officials have so far prevented her transfer to the capital where she could get better treatment
Starmer's center-left Labour Party is bracing for big losses in voting that will choose about 5,000 local councilors and a handful of mayors across England, as well as semi-autonomous parliaments in Scotland and Wales
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with members of a U.S. bipartisan congressional delegation in Beijing ahead of Donald Trumps visit to China
An appeals court has reduced the prison sentence of a former Prime Minister to 15 years, over his involvement in then President Yoon Suk Yeols imposition of martial law in late 2024
Tehrans embassy in Seoul said it firmly rejects and categorically denies allegations that its armed forces were behind a blast aboard the Panama-flagged HMM Namu, which caught fire on May 4
The Department of State is leading a coordinated, whole-of-government response, including direct contact with passengers, diplomatic coordination, and engagement with domestic and international health authorities, the CDC said
Google in EU regulators crosshairs after publishers complained about its site reputation abuse policy
U.S. fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war
A fighter jet shot out the rudder of the tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the American blockade of Irans ports, U.S. Central Command said in a social media post
The two were seized by Israeli forces and brought to Israel for questioning, while the others were taken to the Greek island of Crete and released
There's no oil blockade on Cuba, per se, Mr. Rubio said while guest-hosting the daily White House press briefing
In this episode: Congress backs Vijays TVK after breaking with the DMK, as post-poll violence grips West Bengal, alongside IranU.S. tensions and key national developments.
Mr. Turner transformed an obscure Atlanta television station into the first satellite-based superstation and founded Cable News Network, the first 24-hour, all news TV network
Indonesia is all set to get its first aircraft carrier, but will it enhance its maritime capabilities as intended? Indonesian Naval Chief has said Giuseppe Garibaldi will be used for non-war military operations
In an interview, the spokesperson of Irans Foreign Ministry said Tehran is currently reviewing Americas response to its peace proposal
He said it was perhaps a big assumption that Iran would agree to the terms being offered by the United States
A tragic bus-tanker collision in Indonesias Sumatra kills 16 and injures four, highlighting ongoing transport safety issues
Deepfakes are a dangerous tool because they can deceive, manipulate and target anyone
Russia disregards Ukraines ceasefire, launching drone strikes that kill 27 civilians amid ongoing conflict and failed peace efforts
Speaking to reporters in Salem, he conveyed his wishes to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C. Vijay Joseph on his political prospects
Canary Islands leader Fernando Clavijo said he had requested an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to discuss the issue
The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed two cases of the virus, with five additional individuals suspected of infection, as the vessel remains docked in the Atlantic near Cape Verde.
We will do our best to protect our legitimate rights and interests in the negotiations, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in Beijing after a meeting with Chinas top diplomat Wang Yi, Iranian media reported
Mr. Ramaswamy initially ran against Mr. Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, but withdrew and backed Mr. Trump
Naveed Akram was already charged with 59 counts including murder, attempted murder and committing a terrorist act after two gunmen opened fire on the Jewish holiday event in December 2025
Starmers popularity is in the doldrums from a weak economy and repeated questions about his judgment
Mr. Araqchis one-day trip comes a week ahead of U.S. President Donald Trumps scheduled visit to Beijing for a summit with President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15

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