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Fire service and coastguard divers continued their search for the missing people with military and police assistance
In a latest addition to the Iran war effort, U.S. officials say thousands of Marines, as well as rapid response naval vessels, will be heading to the region; Iran and Israel exchange strikes; Gulf neighbours Kuwait and Saudi Arabia come under fire; Irans military says it also targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier
Alexander Drozdenko, Governor of the Leningrad region north of Moscow, said 56 drones were shot down there, and a fire broke out in the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga as the result of Ukraines attack
Large technology companies in the U.S. have faced mounting criticism in the last decade over child and teen safety
Analysts say the assistance has been provided in exchange for Russias provision of food and weapons technology
First, the authorities jailed the newspaper publisher, then they arrested the person selling books about him. Whos next? Elaine Pearson, HRWs Asia director, said
What is the context in which MC14 is taking place? What has weakened the WTOs dispute settlement system? What are the key issues before MC14? Why is the e-commerce moratorium contentious? What role should India play at MC14?
The Socialist premier has refused Washingtons requests to use Madrids military bases against Iran, despite U.S. President Donald Trumps threat to sever trade with Spain as a result
The Ministry condemned the strike as a blatant and serious violation of international laws and norms prohibiting attacks on medical facilities and personnel
The U.S. proposal offered a ceasefire and sanctions relief in return for Tehran abandoning its nuclear programme and reopening the Strait of Hormuz
About 4 in 10 U.S. adults continue to approve of Mr. Trumps performance as president, which is unchanged from last month; his approval on foreign policy, while slightly lower than his overall approval, also largely held steady
Countries at the 47-member council will vote on a motion condemning Irans strikes, asking Iran for reparation and asking the U.N. rights chief to monitor the situation
The BBC is facing a $10 billion lawsuit from Mr. Trump, who accuses the publicly funded broadcaster of defamation over how it spliced together footage of parts of a speech he gave on January 6, 2021, before his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol
Mr. Sharif reiterated Pakistans strong condemnation of the recent attacks on the Kingdom and reaffirmed Islamabad's unwavering solidarity and unequivocal support for Saudi Arabia in these challenging times
Following the U.S militarys capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, the continent of more than 450 million people is confronting the reassertion o fa Monroe Doctrinestyle logic treating it as a zone of U.S. influence; however internal divisions undermine the regions ability to form a united front
Washington declares operation Spear of the South against narco-terrorists and cartel head Nicolas Maduro. As it moves heavy firepower into the Caribbean, observers say the move could be aimed at regime change in Caracas and reasserting the U.S.s power over the region amid rising influence of China and Russia
As the U.S. withdraws and Europe falters, the Global South, led by Brazil, steps up with bold initiatives linking climate goals to economic growth
While Rio Governor hailed the operation as a victory against crime, hundreds of favela residents have marched through the alleys, carrying photos of the dead and chanting, It wasnt a war, it was a massacre; Lulas allies see the raid as an attempt to shift the spotlight to his alleged softness on crime
The absence of the worlds largest emitter historically and biggest economy from COP30 may seem like a setback, yet Brazilian analysts believe the summit will move forward without Washington
The one claiming to be a global superpower would have already gotten out of this mess if it could. Don't dress up your defeat as an agreement, says
Official results showed that Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's centre-left Social Democrats lost ground compared with the last election in 2022, as did her two partners in the outgoing government
Donald Trump, whose administration has already eased some sanctions on Irans oil, could be looking for a deal, and Tehran could reciprocate if common ground is found. But for any diplomatic effort to progress, Mr. Trump must first rein in his ally Israel, which continues to pound Iran and Lebanon like an unhinged bully.
No injuries were reported from the explosion in the 47,000-bpd unit 243 diesel hydrotreater, the people said. No date has been set for restarting the refinery
U.S. District Judge Rita Lin probed into why U.S. President Donald Trump's administration took the extraordinary step of denouncing Anthropic as a supply chain risk
With a significant share of its previously procured weapons expended, the U.S. risks a strained stockpile
U.S. President Donald Trump has sent a peace plan to Iran; Tehran announced that it will let non-hostile oil vessels go through the Strait of Hormuz
Jair Bolsonaro will wear an ankle monitor and is not allowed to use cellphones, the judge ruled; local police will surveil his house in a gated community, where protesters are not allowed to gather
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial, and as jurors in a federal court in California have been sequestered in deliberations for more than a week about whether Meta and YouTube should be liable in a similar case
Trump should end the war and ask Israel to leave Iran alone
PM, Sri Lankan President discuss the war in West Asia, and the disruption in global supply chains
It's not clear who in Iran's government would have the authority to negotiate or be willing to, particularly as Israel has vowed to continue taking out leaders after killing several
U.S. Assistant Secretary Elbridge Colby says India and U.S. can live with their differences; makes no mention of Quad
Coyle was detained in January 2025 on allegations of violating laws, although Afghan authorities never publicly stated what laws he was accused of having violated
Marcos said a Committee has been formed to ensure the orderly movement, supply, distribution and availability of fuel, food, medicines, agricultural products and other essential goods
Mr. Zolqadr, who currently serves as the secretary of the Expediency Discernment Council, an advisory body to the Supreme Leader, replaces Ali Larijani, who was assassinated by an Israeli strike on March 17
Israels strikes on Lebanon have caused widespread destruction across the countrys south and parts of the capital, Beirut, and have killed more than 1,000 people
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Denise Rahme told The Associated Press that Iran's Embassy will still have a Charge d'Affaires to head its diplomatic mission
The U.S. President, without sharing any details, also said that there have been productive conversations between the U.S. and Iran for complete and total resolution to the conflict in West Asia
Police said their men in plain clothes arrested retired Lieutenant General Masud Uddin Chowdhury, one of the key figures instrumental in changing the government in 2007 and installing an interim one that ran the country for the subsequent two years until the 2008 elections.
China is deeply shocked by the incident, said a ministry spokesperson, urging Tokyo to conduct a thorough investigation, punish those responsible and provide an explanation
In an era defined by digital mobilisation and anti-establishment anger, Nepals new political moment is an essential and illuminating read.
The new government in Nepal extends an opportunity to fashion a forward-looking bilateral relationship
The USGS says a strong preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday
The missiles triggered air raid sirens in parts of Israel, including Tel Aviv where blasts from interceptions were heard. In one attack, homes in northern Israel were damaged by falling debris following an interception. No deaths were reported.

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