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China offers Vietnam railway loans, technology; shows off its high-speed rail

China offered to boost ties with Vietnam on rail infrastructure, from loans and technology to training, as its neighbour's top leader, To Lam, wound up a visit

Romanian broad ruling coalition parties must continue despite tensions, president says

Romania's broad ruling coalition of four pro-European Union parties has no choice but to continue to govern, President Nicusor Dan said, even if its biggest party will

Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilise against far right

Spain's Pedro Sanchez and Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will spearhead gatherings of the global left in Barcelona on Friday and

South Korea says it is unaware of US protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site

South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Friday it was unaware of any U.S. protest or curbs on intelligence sharing after a media report said Washington

Prosecutors in a Minnesota county charge ICE agent with assault

Prosecutors in Minnesota's Hennepin County have charged a U.S.

China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump

China is accelerating its efforts to end the Iran war, walking a diplomatic tightrope as it prepares for a

Georgia Democrats try to make their move in a jumbled, low-dollar primary for governor

Democrats running for governor in Georgia are scrambling for attention and cash

Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency

President Donald Trump is more overtly leaning into some of the spoils of his office in his second term, drawing comparisons to French Queen Marie Antoinette from political opponents

ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump’s mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thursday

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty

Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing has approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move in the past six months. 

Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security

The United States and the Philippines will build a 4,000-acre (1,620 hectares) industrial hub after Manila joined a Washington-led initiative to secure AI and

Progressive Democrat wins New Jersey special election to succeed Mikie Sherrill

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Ukraine PM says she feels more confident of US support after visit to Washington

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko left the United States on Thursday buoyed by what she called positive talks with top U.S. officials,

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency

Acting US ICE head Todd Lyons to leave agency at end of May

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Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices

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New Zealand PM says he has party's full support after reports of leadership challenge

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Friday he had the full support of his party's lawmakers, responding to media reports that some members will push for a

Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump

Less than a year after being fired, former FEMA chief is set to be reinstalled by Trump

Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill conducted a roundtable with leading AI executives and academics to discuss the potential transformative impacts of the technology on American society

Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after his firing last year

President Donald Trump has offered Cameron Hamilton the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's permanent administrator

A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel has started

Democrat Analilia Mejia will win House special election in New Jersey, further narrowing GOP majority

Democrat Analilia Mejia will win House special election in New Jersey, further narrowing GOP majority

A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodged arrows from angry Democrats as he kicked off an expected sprint of seven hearings in Congress over the next seven days

US to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries due to Iran war, sources say

U.S. officials have informed some European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed

Israel and Lebanon begin ceasefire, Trump says Iran may meet US over weekend

A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect on Thursday and President Donald Trump said the next meeting

UK foreign ministry chief to leave after Mandelson vetting row

Britain's top foreign ministry official will leave his post after Prime Minister Keir Starmer and

Judge orders Trump to halt $400 million White House ballroom project, for now

A U.S. judge said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump cannot construct his planned $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's

Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

The Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials sued

Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general as CDC director

U.S.

Senegal president backs new anti-LGBT law banning 'promotion'

Senegal's president has approved a bill doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex sexual acts to 10 years and criminalising any efforts to promote homosexuality,

Mongolia names new prime minister following stalemate in parliament

Mongolia's parliament on Monday confirmed Uchral Nyam-Osor as the nation's third prime minister in nine months, following his predecessor's resignation last week over

Countries need to step up on Strait of Hormuz, says Hegseth

The United States has done the lion's share of the work in making Iran less of a threat and other countries now need to step up to reopen the critical

US lawmakers press SEC's top official over enforcement director's exit

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At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships pass through UK waters after boarding threat

More than two dozen ships sanctioned for being part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet have passed through UK waters since Prime Minister

Trump urges countries seeking oil to go to Strait of Hormuz and 'just take it'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged countries that did not help in the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran to buy American oil and go to the Strait of Hormuz and "just

UK PM Starmer raises migration, border security in talks with Syria's president

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed migration and closer cooperation on returns, border security and tackling people smuggling networks in a meeting with Syrian

Canadian GDP up 0.1% in January, most likely up 0.2% in February

The Canadian economy grew by 0.1% in January as gains in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction more than offset a contraction in manufacturing, Statistics Canada

Look at Hong Kong and don't be naive about China, US senator says on Taiwan trip

Taiwan should look at what happened to Hong Kong and not be naive about China's

Italy refuses US aircraft use of Sicily base for Middle East operations, sources say

Italy last week denied permission for U.S. military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily before heading to the Middle East, sources said on

Russia's Lavrov says regime change plans in Iran and Venezuela were about oil

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that U.S. plans to unfurl regime change in Iran and Venezuela were aimed at gaining more control over oil and gas

Suspect in attack on Russia's Prague cultural centre turns himself in

A foreign national has turned himself in to Czech police, admitting that he threw petrol bombs at the building of a Russian culture centre in Prague last week, police said

March is the cruellest month

By Mike Dolan March 31 - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets The turbulent first quarter of 2026 ends with a dull thud, as the Iran war

Italy's population stops shrinking after 12 years, thanks to migration

Italy's population has stabilised after 12 years of decline, with immigration almost entirely offsetting a shrinking number of births, while life

French Senate debates social media ban for children under 15

French senators vote on Tuesday on a draft law that aims to ban social media access for children under the age of 15, joining countries around the world

Russia says it will respond if Ukraine uses foreign airspace to attack its Baltic ports

Russia will respond if other countries allow Ukraine to use their airspace to launch drone attacks on Russian Baltic ports, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.

EU: Israel's decision to pass death penalty law for Palestinians is "very concerning"

Israel's decision to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks is 'very concerning' for the

Lebanese officials had 'good' meeting with IMF, finance minister says

Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber on Thursday said his government had good meetings this week with the International Monetary Fund and remained

Trump says he is not sure ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was not sure that the ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended.

Moldova, separatist Transdniestria make no progress on settlement

Talks aimed at edging toward a solution to the decades-old dispute between Moldova and its separatist Transdniestria region broke down without

G7 finance chiefs say it is urgent to limit Middle East war's cost to global economy

Finance chiefs of the Group of Seven nations on Thursday said it was urgent to limit the cost to the global economy of an enduring Middle East war and "reaffirmed the

Two more Democrats qualify for California debate stage after Swalwell exits

Two more Democrats, former California attorney general and cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, cleared the polling threshold and will

Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount

France and Italy have pushed back against some U.S.-Israeli military operations, sources said on Tuesday, as U.S.

Zelenskiy says he will ask US to relay Easter energy truce offer to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he would ask U.S. mediators to pass Kyiv's offer of an Easter ceasefire for

Trump administration prepares final lending rule to narrow civil rights protections

The U.S. federal watchdog agency for consumer finance expects to finalize new regulations proposed in November that would narrow key civil-rights-

Israel to destroy 'all houses' near Lebanon border, defence minister says

Israel will destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border and 600,000 people who fled the south will not be allowed home until northern Israel

California AI order requires firms seeking state contracts to have safeguards against abuse

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Monday that requires firms seeking contracts with the state to provide safeguards against AI misuse, including the

Prince Harry and Elton John's lawsuit against the Daily Mail

The trial at London's High Court to consider allegations from Britain's Prince Harry, singer Elton John and five other high-profile figures against the Daily Mail's

Israeli strikes kill six in Gaza Strip, medics say

Israeli strikes killed at least six people in the Gaza Strip in separate attacks on Tuesday, health officials said, in the latest violence overshadowing a fragile five-

EU top diplomats visit Bucha to mark 2022 massacre

The European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas and several EU foreign ministers voiced their support for Ukraine's demand for

EU may revive 2022 energy crisis measures in response to Iran war

The European Union is considering reviving energy crisis measures it used in 2022 when Russia slashed gas deliveries, to address the unfolding disruption

UN says Israel's death penalty law violates international law

The U.N. rights chief on Tuesday urged Israel to repeal a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks,

Chinese securities regulators targeted for graft as China woos global capital

China is stepping up a years-long anti-corruption drive against securities regulatory officials as Beijing works to improve the image of its

Brazil's Lula announces Alckmin as running mate for 2026 election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday that Vice President Geraldo Alckmin will again be his running mate in an October election,

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy

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Lebanon bracing for long-term displacement crisis amid funding crunch, minister says

Lebanon is preparing for the possibility that hundreds of thousands displaced by Israeli strikes and evacuation orders will not return home

German chancellor clarifies Syrian refugee comments after backlash

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz clarified on Tuesday comments he made about the return of Syrian refugees to their homeland after economists and politicians warned that a

When do attacks on civilian installations amount to war crimes?

The widening Iran conflict has led to airstrikes on infrastructure across the Middle East and threats to target oil facilities, electricity

King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump

King Charles will make a state visit to the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, a high-profile trip that the British

Hungary foreign minister discussed EU sanctions with Russia in leaked audio

Hungary's foreign minister and his Russian counterpart discussed EU sanctions in an audio clip released by an investigative news outlet on Tuesday, days

Spain's PM labels Israel's death penalty law 'step towards apartheid'

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned as a "step towards apartheid" Monday's approval by the Israeli parliament of a

US strips citizenship from couple in trade theft case, part of Trump immigration push

President Donald Trump's administration is revoking the U.S. citizenship of a California couple who emigrated from China and pleaded guilty to

Colombia central bank raises rates to 11.25%, government withdraws from board

Colombia's central bank raised the benchmark interest rate on Tuesday for a second consecutive policy meeting, to 11.25%, while the

WTI, June Brent crude futures settle down on reports that Iran may be ready to end war

Brent futures for June delivery settled down more than $3 on Tuesday following unconfirmed media reports that Iran's president said the country was

Marco Rubio urges US diplomats to use X to fight 'anti-American propaganda'

U.S. diplomats should use social media platform X and partner with military psychological operations units in an effort to "counter foreign anti-

US says Iran war at decisive moment, Tehran threatens US businesses in region

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Pope Leo urges Trump to find 'off-ramp' to end Iran war

Pope Leo urged U.S.

UN says initial findings show roadside blast killed Lebanon peacekeepers

A roadside explosion appears to have struck the convoy of two Indonesian peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon, the U.N. peacekeeping chief said on Tuesday, citing initial

Syria will stay out of Iran conflict unless it faces aggression, president says

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Tuesday that his country will stay out of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran unless Syria is subject to aggression and has no diplomatic

Maradona's former home is transformed into a soup kitchen in Argentina

Every week, hundreds of people line up to fill a plastic container with food in an unlikely place: the humble home where

London mayor asks diplomats to push back against Trump's 'lies' about UK capital

London Mayor Sadiq Khan called on British diplomats stationed around the world on Tuesday to help counter what he described as "

UNRWA head seeks investigation into killing of staff in Gaza war

Discussions are under way for a U.N. investigation into the killing of more than 390 employees in the two-year Gaza war, the head of the U.N.

Pentagon declines to reaffirm NATO's collective defense, says up to Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined on Tuesday to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to NATO's collective defense, saying that would be up to President

US counterterror officials plan antifa summit, sources say

The Trump administration is organizing an international summit focused on countering the left-wing movement antifa

Drugmakers delay some European launches with a wary eye on Trump's pricing policies

Drugmakers are delaying launches of some new medicines in Europe as the industry grapples with U.S. pressure and

US ready to thwart Iran attacks after IRGC threats to American firms

The White House said on Tuesday that the U.S. military was prepared to thwart any attacks by Iran, responding to threats by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Brazilian ex-intelligence chief Ramagem released after immigration arrest, thanks Trump

Brazil’s former intelligence agency chief Alexandre Ramagem celebrated on Thursday his release by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a two-day arrest in Orlando

American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy

The American Heart Association's new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasized a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based

Why Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer services challenge traditional notions of separation of church and state – but might be blessed by the Roberts Supreme Court

When government officials hold prayer services, quote scripture and engage in religious proselytizing at the workplace, is it religious freedom – or an old-fashioned First Amendment violation?

China, Pakistan call for Iran peace talks, normal navigation in Strait of Hormuz

China and Pakistan on Tuesday called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gulf and the wider Middle East, urging the swift launch of peace talks and the restoration of normal

Haiti gangs keep up attacks in breadbasket region after massacre

Armed men mounted further attacks in Haiti's breadbasket Artibonite region on Tuesday, days after a gang's weekend assault in the

A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Minnesota officials are pushing forward with investigations of federal law enforcement officers involved in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities

Argentina designates Iran's IRGC a terrorist organization, aligning with US

Argentina has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, its presidential office said in a statement on Tuesday,

Hegseth says 'no punishment' for Army pilots who flew near Kid Rock's house

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that Army pilots would not be punished after flying attack helicopters near singer Kid Rock's house over the weekend

Judicial panel in Wisconsin dismisses lawsuit challenging state's congressional map

A three-judge panel in Wisconsin on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from Democratic voters that had challenged the state's congressional map.

US judge rejects IRS pact allowing churches to endorse political candidates

A federal judge on Tuesday declined to approve a Trump administration-crafted settlement that would have allowed churches and other houses of worship to endorse

Trump says U.S. could end Iran war in two to three weeks

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. could end its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks.

US pump prices hit $4 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply

U.S. average gasoline prices rose above $4 a gallon on Monday for the first time in more than three years, capping the sharpest monthly rise

South Korea and Indonesia discuss energy security, sign agreements on minerals and tech

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held talks on Wednesday with Indonesian leader Prabowo Subianto, discussing energy security and agreeing

Jailed Palestinians fear death by hanging without due process under new Israeli law

Palestinians in

Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career

Virginia’s former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is accused of killing himself and his wife while their children were home

Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz

Hungary's centre-right Tisza party widened its lead over Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz ahead of an April ‌12 parliamentary election, two ​opinion polls

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say

Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up

Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up

Indonesia calls for investigation into peacekeeper deaths

Indonesia has called on the United Nations to investigate the the deaths of three of its UNIFIL peacekeepers following Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, a

Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war

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Romania, Ukraine advance talks on EU-funded joint drone production

Ukrainian drone manufacturers are meeting Romanian defence ministry and army officials in the capital Bucharest this week to discuss potential joint production under a

Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections

U.S.

Serbian students, protesters clash with police in Belgrade

Hundreds of Serbian students clashed with police on Tuesday during a protest

Trump says government will have to 'force ourselves' on Los Angeles during World Cup

U.S.

Trump will personally go to Supreme Court for birthright citizenship case

U.S.

Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

Dubai-based airline Emirates' website said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates.

Russia says it will expel Dutch journalist in tit-for-tat move

Russia said on Wednesday it would kick out a Dutch journalist in response to what it called the expulsion of a correspondent of Russian state news agency RIA from the

Australian leader urges using public transport, says war's effects will last months

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned the economic shocks of the war in the Middle East would be felt for months and

EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba

The European Commission has released a further 2 million euros ($2.3 million) in aid for Cuba, it said on Wednesday, to tackle what it described as worsening humanitarian

Kremlin, asked about its Donbas demands, says Ukraine should have pulled out 'yesterday'

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should have taken the difficult decision to withdraw his forces from the Donbas area "yesterday"

UK's Starmer, asked about Trump's NATO comments, says he will act in Britain's interest

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would act in the country's interest, whatever the "noise", when asked about U.S.

UK's Starmer calls for closer Europe ties as Iran war strains US relations

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the global instability caused by the Iran war means Britain should pivot to focusing

Wall St opens higher as Iran war resolution hopes lift sentiment

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday, building onto their biggest one-day jump in nearly a year in the previous session, following President Donald Trump's comment

Hungary's far-right party seen as potential kingmaker in April 12 election

Hungary's far-right Our Homeland party could become kingmaker after an April 12 election, as two opinion polls on Wednesday showed

Swedish PM opens door to governing with Sweden Democrats if his party wins vote

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Wednesday that his Moderate party would aim to form a majority government with the

King Charles to address US Congress on April 28

Britain's King Charles will address the U.S. Congress on April 28 during his visit to Washington, House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a statement on Wednesday.

As Trump weighs appeal of vaccine ruling, Kennedy supporters push for fight

Supporters of Health Secretary Robert F.

A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed

If President Donald Trump ends the war with Iran without a deal, he risks leaving Tehran with a stranglehold over Middle East energy supplies and Gulf Arab

Federal agency approves concept for Trump's plan for a Triumphal Arch in Washington

The White House says it's “thrilled” after a federal commission gave early approval to the design for a 250-foot arch President Donald Trump wants to build at an entrance to the nation's capital

Justin Fairfax killed his estranged wife and himself 2 weeks before a court deadline to move out

Court records show that former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax was facing a court-ordered deadline to move out of his family’s home before police say he killed his wife and then himself

Trump bets his tax cuts will please Las Vegas voters on his swing West

President Donald Trump is betting that the tax cuts he signed into law last year will resonate with voters in Las Vegas

Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading

Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading

Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings

President Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, is likely to face tough questions about his vast financial holdings at a hearing next week by the Senate Banking Committee

US urges nations to back 'trade over aid' plan as UN warns against privatizing assistance

The U.S. is urging other nations to back a “trade over aid” initiative at the United Nations as part of the Trump administration’s broader shift away from donor-focused development assistance and toward greater private investment

Cuban leader, marking Bay of Pigs anniversary, vows to defeat US forces if attacked again

Cuban leader, marking Bay of Pigs anniversary, vows to defeat US forces if attacked again

New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers

New York will lose more than $73.5 million in federal money because the Transportation Department says that state has refused to revoke nearly 33,000 questionable commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants since an audit uncovered problems last year

Fed's Miran may scale back rate-cut outlook again due to 'less favorable' inflation developments

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran, by far the U.S. central bank's most aggressive advocate for fast and immediate interest rate cuts, said on

Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji apologizes for the 'harmful' social media posts she made as a teen

The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were “harmful” social media posts she made as a teenager

Germany unlikely to slip into recession, Bundesbank chief says

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said on Thursday that the oil price shock due to the Iran war will take a toll on the German economy but is

US State Department expands visa restriction policy in Western Hemisphere

The U.S. State Department said on Thursday it was expanding its visa restriction policy in the Western Hemisphere region and imposed restrictions on 26 individuals.

Hezbollah says ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement in Lebanon

Hezbollah said on Thursday that the presence of Israeli troops on Lebanese territory would grant Lebanon and its people "the right to resist," adding in its first comment

FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan over Russia report, sources say

The FBI plans to question roughly a half-dozen witnesses in its criminal inquiry into ex-CIA Director John Brennan over a U.S.

EU's Von der Leyen: welcomes the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by U.S.

Kremlin acknowledges criticism after blogger warns Putin 'squeezed' Russians could erupt

The Kremlin took the unusual step of publicly acknowledging sharp criticism of the authorities from a celebrity blogger on Thursday,

Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother

Police on Thursday were investigating a bomb threat made to the Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother John Prevost after a search found no explosives or hazardous materials.

Latest bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers fails in US House

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Judge faults Trump for 'brazen' bid to continue ballroom construction

A federal judge on Thursday again ruled that U.S.

Ten-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may be extended by mutual agreement, US says

Israel and Lebanon will implement a 10-day ceasefire beginning 5 pm EST (2100 GMT) on Thursday to enable negotiations toward a permanent security and peace agreement, the U.S.

Chile carries out first deportation flight as part of new migration plan

The government of Chile's new President Jose Antonio Kast carried out its first deportation flight on Thursday, authorities said, fulfilling a campaign pledge to tighten

Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran deal reached

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US House votes to defy Trump, extend Haitians' temporary protections

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US imposes sanctions on Nicaraguan officials linked to gold sector

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US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump

The U.S.

Trump says Lebanon-Israel leaders could meet at White House

President Donald Trump said on Thursday after announcing a 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire that leaders of the two countries could meet at the White House over the

Kennedy says US health agency has 72,000 staff, up from 62,000 after DOGE cuts

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F.

Trump says it is important for Pope to understand Iran is a global threat

U.S.

Bulgaria's caretaker PM says elections will be cleanest in years

Bulgaria's caretaker prime minister said elections this month will be among the country's cleanest in years after his government launched efforts to tackle widespread

Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project

President Donald Trump has railed against a federal judge’s decision that continues to block above-ground construction of a $400 million White House ballroom

France tells US NATO serves Euro-Atlantic security, not Hormuz offensive missions

France hit back on Wednesday at threats by President Donald Trump to pull the U.S. out of NATO, saying the military alliance was designed to ensure security in

Trump admin presents new plan to slash two thirds of consumer watchdog workforce

President Donald Trump's administration has developed a fresh plan to slash the workforce at the U.S.

Russian oil tanker begins discharging cargo in Cuba's Matanzas terminal

A Russian-flagged tanker carrying some 700,000 barrels of crude docked in Cuba's Matanzas oil terminal on Tuesday, shipping data showed, marking

Huge glass skyscraper envisioned for Trump presidential library in Miami

The developers working on President Donald Trump's library sketched out a vision for a towering Miami building with room to display multiple planes and replicas of

Soccer-Police investigate Islamophobic chants during Spain-Egypt match

Spanish police launched an investigation on Wednesday into Islamophobic and xenophobic chants during Tuesday's friendly against Egypt which also drew

Rare disease advocacy group urges Trump administration to restore FDA clarity

A rare disease advocacy coalition on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to restore regulatory clarity as it considers new leadership at the U.S.

US Vice President Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says

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Trump tells Reuters 'it's a good thing' Tiger Woods is seeking treatment

U.S.

Christians in Lebanon's south fear expanding war will reach their towns

Thousands of Christians still living in a cluster of towns along Lebanon's southern border say they are trapped and terrified after an Israeli

Russia warns citizens not to travel to states that have extradition treaties with US

Russia warned its citizens on Wednesday not to travel to countries that have extradition treaties with the United States.

EU seeks lifting of Greek lawmakers' immunity over farm aid fraud

The European Chief Prosecutor on Wednesday asked Greece to lift the immunity of 11 lawmakers to allow an investigation into their role in a farm aid fraud scandal which has

Trump says Iran has asked for a ceasefire, US wants to see Hormuz open first

Iran has asked the United States for a ceasefire, President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, adding Washington would consider this once the Strait

US to leave Iran 'pretty quickly' and return if needed, Trump tells Reuters

The United States will be "out of Iran pretty quickly" and could return for "spot hits" if needed, President Donald Trump told Reuters on Wednesday,

County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway

Minnesota prosecutors have charged an ICE agent with assault for pointing his gun at the occupants of a car on a Minneapolis highway

Iranian president says in letter that Iran harbors no enmity towards ordinary Americans

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a letter addressed to the American people that his country harbors no enmity towards ordinary Americans, Press TV reported on Wednesday.

French navy chief says China will have to engage more in Strait of Hormuz discussion

China will at one point have to engage more directly on how to restore oil traffic flows in the Strait of Hormuz because the number of vessels it has going through is

In historic first, Trump attends Supreme Court arguments

President Donald Trump made a historic visit to the U.S.

Bank of Canada says it will rely on judgment more than usual for rate decisions

The Bank of Canada's governing council has agreed it will have to rely on its own judgment more than usual on rate decisions, given

Major cases involving Trump at the US Supreme Court

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Trading Day: April fool of hope

Stocks rose on Wednesday and oil and the dollar fell on continued optimism that de-escalation in the Middle East is imminent. U.S.

Oil slides after Trump says US will end its war on Iran soon

Oil prices settled lower on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said that the U.S. would end its war on Iran fairly soon.

Trump threatens NATO exit, scaling up tensions with allies

Tensions between the United States and NATO allies flared up as President Donald Trump said he was considering pulling the U.S.

Death of near-blind refugee in New York ruled a homicide

Local officials in upstate New York on Wednesday ruled the death of a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar as a homicide, after he had gone missing for several days

Venezuela's Rodriguez readies Citgo board takeover, sources say

Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez's administration is getting ready to take over the boards of state oil firm

Trump administration cannot alter homelessness funding conditions, US court rules

A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to allow the Trump administration to impose new restrictions on billions of dollars in grant funding used to

Bahrain's Hormuz resolution runs into fresh obstacles at UN

Bahrain's effort to secure a U.N. resolution to authorise "all necessary means" to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz

Russia says its troops have taken full control of Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that its forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, suggesting they had wrested control of a

US Senate aims to pass Homeland Security bill Thursday to end shutdown, source says

The Republican-controlled U.S.

Can Trump pull the US out of NATO?

President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to pull the United States out of NATO due to its European members' refusal to send ships to unblock

Sword-wielding Massachusetts man arrested over threats to Trump, FBI says

A Massachusetts man accused of making threats on Facebook to kill U.S.

Dollar falls against Swiss franc and euro as Middle East ceasefire hopes rise

The dollar fell against major currencies including the Swiss franc and euro for the second straight session on Wednesday amid growing signs of a possible

Colombia government rift with central bank clouds future rate decisions, analysts say

Colombia faces mounting uncertainty after the government's decision to withdraw from the central bank's board cast doubt on future decisions following a

Trump administration readies new tariffs on select drugmakers, Bloomberg News reports

The Trump administration is set to announce tariffs as soon as Thursday on drugmakers that have not struck deals guaranteeing low prices in the U.S., Bloomberg News reported on

South Korea's Lee says he seeks to work together with France on AI, nuclear energy

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said ties with France must go beyond partnership and become a pursuit of strategic collaboration that includes artificial intelligence

Key milestones in NASA's Artemis moon program

NASA's Artemis program is the U.S. effort to return astronauts to the moon for the first time since the Apollo era and eventually establish a sustained human presence there, a goal

Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Two-thirds of Americans believe that the U.S. should work to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if that means not achieving the goals set out by the

Luxon appoints Penk to lead New Zealand defence in Wellington reshuffle

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Thursday appointed Chris Penk as defence minister in a Cabinet reshuffle, handing a former naval officer responsibility

NATO chief to visit Washington next week as Trump threatens exit from alliance

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will visit Washington next week for what a spokesperson for the military alliance called

House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration

The House has passed legislation that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants living in the United States

Taiwan military says budget delay threatens $2.4 billion in weapons buying, training

A delay in approving Taiwan's budget this year threatens T$78 billion ($2.44 billion) in weapons procurement, maintenance and training, a senior defence ministry official

UN appoints former Haiti PM Conille to Kenya role

Former Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has been appointed U.N. resident coordinator in Kenya, the U.N. said on Wednesday, adding he would take up his post that

Investor reactions to Trump's speech on Iran war

U.S.

Mexico's foreign minister leaves post for health reasons

Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente will leave his post due to health reasons and be replaced by Roberto Velasco,

Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard' over next two to three weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Washington will strike Iran "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks and hit the country into the "Stone Ages."

Democrats ask judge to block Trump order tightening mail-in voting

The Democratic Party on Wednesday filed a lawsuit asking a U.S. judge to block President Donald Trump's executive order tightening mail-in voting nationwide,

US Congress to pass bills to fully fund Homeland Security, Republican leaders say

Republican leaders in the U.S.

Auto industry group calls for scrapping US gas tax, adopting vehicle fee

The head of a group representing nearly all major automakers on Wednesday called for scrapping the U.S. government's 18.4-cent per gallon tax on gasoline and

Trump says US has plenty of jet fuel for Europe, market disagrees

President Donald Trump this week told countries struggling to get jet fuel due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to buy from the U.S., but

Bahamas heads for early election on May 12

Voters will head to the polls in the Bahamas for an early election on May 12, the prime minister said on Wednesday, as the Caribbean nation battles affordability

Tracking the fate of the dollar a year on from 'Liberation Day'

A year on from U.S.

Myanmar parliament to hold vote to elect president on Friday, house speaker says

Myanmar's parliament will hold a bicameral vote to elect a president on Friday, house speaker Aung Lin Dwe said on Thursday, with the country's former military chief and junta

Trump touts gains against Iran but gives no timeline to end war

U.S.

Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver

Arrest warrant issued for ICE officer accused of pulling gun on Minnesota driver

US military will target Iran-linked ships worldwide, broadening scope beyond blockade

The U.S. military has widened its efforts beyond the blockade of Iran’s ports

Trump says Iran war's core objectives near completion

The United States will carry out aggressive strikes on Iran over the next two to three weeks and is

From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover

A diplomatic outcast a year ago, Pakistan has become a trusted regional partner and a mediator between the U.S. and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, a

Ukraine scrambles to supply air defenses as large-scale Russia attacks kill 16

Russia has launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, targeting civilian areas with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles

Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo

Eastern Libya's military leader, Khalifa Haftar, has acquired what appear to be Chinese and Turkish combat drones,

Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough

Australia said it would ban gambling advertisements featuring celebrities and limit online gambling advertisements to internet users over

Sweden to buy air defence systems for 8.7 billion crowns, defence minister says

Sweden will buy air defence and anti-drone systems worth 8.7 billion Swedish crowns ($916 million) from among others Saab and BAE Systems, the

Russia says it's ready to help resolve Iran conflict

Russia is ready to contribute to resolving the Iran conflict and President Vladimir Putin is continuing to talk with regional leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Russian nuclear missile forces hold drills in Siberia

Russian strategic missile forces have conducted drills in Siberia involving camouflaged movements of Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles that are capable of delivering

Iran army chief tells commanders to prepare for any attack, state media reports

Iran's operational headquarters must monitor "enemy movements with utmost pessimism and accuracy" and be ready to counter any method of attack, the country's army commander-

On birthright citizenship, Trump's restrictive immigration agenda hits a rare roadblock

President Donald Trump took the short trip from the White House to the U.S.

Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands' defences as China steps up pressure

Taiwan will strengthen its defences of the Pratas as China steps up its activities around the islands which lie at the top end of the South

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law

Eight Muslim-majority countries "strongly condemned" Israel's move to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military

Fed's Williams says war is already driving up inflation pressures

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Pope warns of world ravaged by ‘tyrants’ in the wake of Trump attacks

Pope warns of world ravaged by ‘tyrants’ in the wake of Trump attacks

Sniping by justices underscores tension over Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’

Sniping by justices underscores tension over Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’

Trump’s arch gets overwhelmingly negative public feedback but appears poised to move forward

Trump’s arch gets overwhelmingly negative public feedback but appears poised to move forward

Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic

Pope Leo last May became the first U.S. leader of the global Catholic Church, but for the initial 10 months of his tenure he mostly avoided comment

White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge

By Nolan D.

Trump ally John Eastman is disbarred over bid to overturn 2020 election

The California Supreme Court stripped conservative attorney John Eastman of his law license on Wednesday over his efforts to overturn U.S.

Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries world ruled by 'tyrants' after Trump attacks

Pope Leo blasted leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants", in unusually forceful remarks in Cameroon on

US senators reassure Taiwan on weapons approvals in coming weeks

The United States will likely approve pending weapons sales to Taiwan in coming weeks, a bipartisan group of senators assured Taiwanese lawmakers in

South Africa's Malema faces political crisis after jail sentence in firearm case

Julius Malema, a polarizing figure in South African politics, faces an uncertain political future after being sentenced to five years

Iran war exposes weakened state of Britain's armed forces

The Iran war has left Britain's armed forces exposed, heaping pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act on his promises to invest

Settlers block Palestinian pupils' path to West Bank school with barbed wire

Dozens of Palestinian children have been unable to go to school in the Israeli-occupied West Bank this week because of barbed wire

Army secretary praises general who was fired by Hegseth

Army secretary praises general who was fired by Hegseth

Cuba's president says island does not wish for US aggression but ready to fight if needed

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight should it happen

House rejects effort to withdraw US forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump

The House has rejected a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action

Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers

French President Emmanuel Macron urged high school pupils on Thursday to switch off their phones and read,

India's Modi pushes for more women in bigger parliament in democratic overhaul

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EU and NATO to work to strengthen relationship, von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday that she agreed with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to work in the coming weeks to strengthen the

Spain calls for joint EU debt issuance to cut costs

Spanish Finance Minister Carlos Cuerpo called on Thursday for more joint EU debt issuance, arguing the lower cost of borrowing that would follow would save taxpayers'

IMF says Senegal loan talks positive, more deliberation on debt needed

The International Monetary Fund has held positive discussions with Senegal this week on a potential new loan program, but more time and analysis are needed to come up

Weak dividend tax revenue puts Lula’s plan to the test in Brazil

Brazil's new tax on dividends has raised only a fraction of the revenue expected this year, according to unpublished tax data reviewed by Reuters,

US military: 'locked and loaded' to strike Iran's power plants, energy industry if ordered

The U.S. naval blockade of Iran is just an example of "polite" behavior during the ongoing ceasefire and U.S. forces are ready to strike

Orban's defeat triggers soul-searching, calls for change in Fidesz

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's defeat in the elections on Sunday has prompted calls from some of his loyalists for the conservative leader to

Kennedy touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to US Congress

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Fed chair nominee Warsh's disclosures don't comply with Senate ethics rules, Senator Warren says

U.S.

Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries 'handful of tyrants' ravaging the world

Pope Leo blasted leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants", in unusually forceful

Leftist Sanchez vies with far-right former mayor for spot in Peru's runoff vote

Leftist congressman Roberto Sanchez and far-right former Lima Mayor Rafael Lopez Aliaga were neck-to-neck on Thursday in the race to face conservative Keiko

Former Virginia lieutenant governor kills wife, shoots himself, police say

Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife before killing himself in their northern Virginia home shortly after midnight, local law enforcement

Trump says Israel, Lebanon have reached 10-day ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Israeli and Lebanese leaders had agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire at 5 p.m. (2100 GMT).

Trump says Lebanon and Israel have reached 10-day ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire at 5 p.m.

Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Bondi, media reports say

U.S.

Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday it would be unrealistic to launch a military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.

Pakistan, Afghanistan hold talks in China to end months of conflict

Pakistan and Afghanistan are holding talks in China to try to end the worst conflict between the South Asian neighbours since ‌the

At village pub in Orban's heartland, Hungary's vote plays out over pints

Sandor Toth has been running his pub in a small village in the hilly northeast of Hungary for 43 years, witnessing the

Serbian president invites parties for talks as anti-government protests continue

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic will begin talks on Friday as part of what he has billed as a way to lift the country out of a political crisis but which critics have

A month into war, Lebanon's prime minister says no end in sight

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Thursday there was no end in sight to a war that had already displaced a million people over

Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports

Russia will ask the United States and Israel to ensure a ceasefire while it evacuates more Russian staff from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, RIA news agency

Burkina, Mali troops kill more civilians than jihadists do, data shows

Government and allied forces in Burkina Faso have killed more than twice as many civilians as Islamist militants have since 2023, according to a tally of

Russian court convicts German sculptor in absentia for depicting Putin and patriarch in sex act

German sculptor Jacques Tilly, the creator of a carnival float showing Russian President Vladimir Putin and Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill engaging in a sex act

Trump's fresh Iran threats give investors a risk-off reality check

U.S.

Trump to sign order to pay tens of thousands of DHS employees

U.S.

Hamas wants guarantees of Israeli troop withdrawal before disarmament talks, sources say

Palestinian militant group Hamas has told mediators it will not discuss giving up arms without guarantees that Israel will fully quit

FTSE 100 closes higher after Britain's move to hold talks on Strait of Hormuz

London's FTSE 100 stock index closed higher on Thursday after Britain said it would host talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

China calls for promoting Middle East ceasefire in talks with EU, Germany

China on Thursday repeated calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in conversations with Western counterparts, widening its

Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade

About 40 countries on Thursday discussed joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stop Iran holding "the global

Expelled from camp, Palestinian refugees now face Iranian rockets

The sight and sound of Iranian rockets arcing overhead have become near-daily for the Palestinian Ghanem family, expelled by the Israeli military

Trump cuts US duty rates on steel, aluminum and copper derivative products

U.S.

Cubans take to bikes and electric tricycles to protest US sanctions

Cuban activists paraded on Thursday on bikes and electric tricycles along Havana's waterfront Malecon boulevard, accompanied by Cuban President Miguel Diaz

Vance to visit Hungary, meet with Orban next week ahead of election

U.S.

Medical needs surging in Iran and supplies under threat, Red Cross warns

Emergency medical needs in Iran are rising exponentially, and stocks of trauma kits and

Golden Dome, ships and missiles top Trump's $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 defense wish list

U.S.

Fate of DHS funding uncertain as US Congress Republicans decide next steps

Federal funding for the U.S.

Process for impeachment investigations against Walz, Ellison fails to advance in Minnesota House

Process for impeachment investigations against Walz, Ellison fails to advance in Minnesota House

China's detentions of Panama-flagged vessels raise concerns, Rubio says

Detentions of Panama-flagged vessels by China that followed a Panamanian court ruling raise serious concerns about efforts to

Zelenskiy offers Ukraine's maritime expertise with Strait of Hormuz

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday offered to provide Ukraine's expertise in dealing with freedom of navigation in the Black Sea to countries considering how to keep the

Drugmakers face 100% tariff unless they cut prices or produce drugs in US

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing 100% tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals imported into the U.S. unless

US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes

Dozens of international law experts in the U.S. have signed an open letter saying that American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes, after

A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump sets new drug tariffs, adjusts metals duties

U.S.

World anxious to open Hormuz Strait while Trump and Iran trade threats

Dozens of countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after U.S.

US ICE detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour

Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, who is a Palestinian American, has been detained by the U.S.

French far-left MEP Rima Hassan to be tried in July over post on X

Rima Hassan, a French far-left member of the European Parliament, will face trial in July over a comment she posted on X last month about a 1970s attack on an Israeli

Medvedev says Russia should drop its 'tolerant attitude' towards Ukraine's EU drive

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's powerful Security Council, said on Friday that Moscow should drop its "tolerant attitude" towards Ukraine's possible EU

Planning commission approves Trump's White House ballroom project

U.S.

Inspection finds 49 violations of detention standards at largest US migrant detention camp

An inspection found 49 violations of detention standards at the largest U.S. migrant detention camp, located in El Paso, Texas, which has faced

Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants

U.S.

Zelenskiy says frontline situation best for Ukraine in the last 10 months

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the frontline situation for Ukraine was the best since the middle of last year, adding that Kyiv's troops had foiled a

Pope Leo urges Israel's Herzog to end Iran war in phone call, Vatican says

Pope Leo spoke on the phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Friday and urged him to "reopen all paths of dialogue" to end the Iran war, the Vatican said.

Italy's Meloni picks new tourism minister in shake-up after referendum

Italy's culture undersecretary Gianmarco Mazzi was sworn in on Friday as the country's new tourism minister, the latest change in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government

Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis

The NATO alliance has in recent years survived existential challenges - ranging from the war

Yale report links Russian oil sector to child deportation from Ukraine

Leading Russian state oil and gas companies Rosneft and Gazprom supported wartime camps where more than 2,000 Ukrainian children were taken,

Forget democracy, Burkina Faso military leader Traore says

Burkina Faso's military leader, who seized power in a coup in September 2022, told journalists that "people need to forget about democracy" and that "

China says peace talks advance between Afghanistan, Pakistan

Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are advancing steadily, China said on Friday following reports that the South Asian neighbours were meeting there to try to

Zelenskiy urges lawmakers to act as Ukraine funding hangs in balance

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on lawmakers to pass key legislation next week to avert a funding crisis, help Ukraine fight the war against Russia, and

US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say

U.S.

Iran leaders join crowds on Tehran's streets to project control in wartime

After more than a month of being stalked by targeted assassinations, Iran's leadership has adopted a new tactic to show it is still in control - with senior

Trump says US can take Strait of Hormuz with more time

President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. can open the Strait of Hormuz with a little more time, as pressure mounts for his administration to find a quick resolution to a war

Dem senators query gov't watchdogs over well-timed Wall Street bets

Two Democratic U.S. senators on Thursday called on Wall Street's top regulator and a Defense Department watchdog to prevent and investigate possible insider trading by

Trump seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as active prison

The White House on Friday sought $152 million to return the former Alcatraz prison island to active duty, following up on President Donald Trump's call last year to

US Interior Department to reduce staff through deferred resignation, early retirement

The U.S. Department of the Interior will offer employees new opportunities to leave the agency as part of a plan to improve efficiency, it said in a statement on Thursday.

US agencies to monitor drinking water for microplastics, pharmaceuticals

The U.S.

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was elected president on Friday after breezing through a parliamentary vote, formalising his grip on political power in the war-torn nation five

Senators urge Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building cars in US

Three Democratic senators on Friday urged President Donald Trump to bar Chinese automakers from building vehicles in the United States and to

Congo in talks with US over third-country deportations, sources say

Democratic Republic of Congo is in talks with the Trump administration about receiving deportees from other

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of 'Easter escalation' as massive daytime attack kills two

A large-scale daytime Russian strike killed at least two people in Ukraine on Friday, officials said, in what President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Highs and lows from the US jobs report

U.S. employment growth snapped back in March after a hefty decline in February, and the jobless rate declined unexpectedly to 4.3%, but economists found the headline

Japan turns up FX heat as volatility rises, signals readiness to act

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Friday put currency traders on notice, saying the government stands ready to act against

Italy's Meloni visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE amid Gulf tensions, energy worries

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Saudi Arabia on Friday for a previously unannounced trip that will also include meetings in

Stick to Easter travel, Australians told, though hundreds of petrol stations dry

Australians were urged to maintain their travel plans for Easter weekend although hundreds of petrol stations, mostly in rural areas, were without power on Saturday, as the Iran

Trump issues executive order to bolster college sports rules

U.S.

Downed planes raise new perils for Trump as Tehran hunts for missing US pilot

Two U.S. warplanes were downed over Iran and the Gulf, Iranian and U.S. officials said on Friday, with two pilots rescued and a

White House says Trump orders back pay from shutdown to all homeland security employees

U.S.

UN Hormuz vote now expected next week; China opposes authorization of force

The U.N.

US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say

Recent U.S. intelligence reports warn that Iran is unlikely to open the Strait of Hormuz any time soon because its grip

Trump proposes to begin privatizing TSA screening operations

President Donald Trump on Friday proposed to begin privatizing airport security operations handled by the Transportation Security Administration, in an effort to save

Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities

Israel pounded Beirut with airstrikes on Friday that the military said had targeted militant "infrastructure" in Lebanon's capital, as the

In Istanbul, Zelenskiy vows greater security co-operation with Turkey

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced greater security co-operation with Turkey after meeting his counterpart Tayyip

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner could visit Ukraine, Kyiv says

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could travel to Kyiv in April, the Ukrainian president's top aide Kyrylo Budanov said on Saturday, amid efforts to revive peace

Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies

Five European Union countries are calling for a windfall tax on energy companies' profits in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according

Slovak PM says EU should drop sanctions on Russian oil and gas to boost energy security

The European Union should end sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports, take steps to restore Druzhba oil pipeline flows and end the war in Ukraine to tackle the energy

Virginia Giuffre's family urges King Charles to meet Epstein survivors during US visit

The family of Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre on Saturday urged Britain's King Charles to meet with survivors during his state visit to the United

UK police arrest fourth suspect at court over attack on Jewish ambulances

British police arrested a fourth person in connection with an arson attack on Jewish community ambulances, with the detention happening at a London court

Cameroon approves role of vice president to 93-year-old Biya

Cameroon's parliament on Saturday overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the position of vice president, a measure the

Pope Leo's Good Friday service offers prayer for deported children

Pope Leo led a candle-lit service with thousands of Catholics inside Rome's famed Colosseum on Friday evening that featured prayers for war orphans and

Trump weighs broader cabinet shake-up as Iran war pressure grows

U.S.

Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say

An Israeli airstrike killed four Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday, local health authorities said, in the latest violence to overshadow a fragile ceasefire

Congo says it will receive third-country deportees under new deal with US

Democratic Republic of Congo will receive third-country nationals deported from the United States under a new deal with the Trump administration, the government in

Egypt says it held calls with US Witkoff, regional counterparts

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate calls to discuss proposals for regional de-escalation with U.S.

High-stakes US special forces mission rescues airman from Iran after F-15 crash

U.S. forces staged the audacious rescue of an airman behind enemy lines after

South Korea asks Gulf nations for steady energy supply, safety of Korean vessels

South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol met with envoys from Gulf countries to shore up energy security and the safety of Korean vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, the

At Easter vigil, Pope Leo urges world not to grow numb to war

Pope Leo led the world's Catholics into Easter at a Saturday night vigil Mass in St.

Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline as hunt goes on for missing US crew member

U.S.

US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports

The U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios reported on Sunday,

South Korea's Lee expresses regret to North Korea over drone incursion

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expressed regret to North Korea over a drone incursion that he said was carried out by a South Korean individual without

Ukrainian drones attacked cargo vessel that sank, killing one, Russia-installed official says

A cargo ship carrying wheat sank in the Sea of ​​Azov after coming under attack from Ukrainian drones, a Russia-installed official said on Sunday, leaving one person dead

Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images

Satellite imaging firm Planet Labs said on Saturday it will indefinitely withhold visuals of Iran and the region of conflict in the Middle East to

Trump, on Easter, threatens 'hell' on Iran's infrastructure if Strait remains blocked

U.S.

Explosives found near pipeline that carries Russian gas to Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called an emergency defence council meeting on Sunday after powerful explosives were

Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports

U.S.

China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says

China is willing to continue to cooperate with Russia at the U.N.

Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential polls a week before election

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori holds first place in the polls one week before Peru's presidential election, according to three polls released on Sunday.

On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest

Pope Leo urged global leaders in his Easter message on Sunday to end the conflicts raging across the world and abandon any schemes for power,

At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday

An Israeli airstrike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people on Sunday, including a 4-year-old child, Lebanon's health ministry said in a

A dispatch from inside the Vatican bubble during a remarkable exchange between pope and president

Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa has been marked by an unusual dynamic with U.S. President Donald Trump

Global equity funds draw second weekly inflow amid war de-escalation hopes

Investors bought global equity funds worth a net $15.02 billion in the March 26-April 1 period, logging a second straight week of inflows, on hopes that the U.S.-Israeli war with

North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says

North Korea appears to be distancing itself from longtime partner Iran and carefully managing its public messaging to preserve the possibility of a new relationship with the

Iran has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals, foreign ministry spokesperson says

Iran has formulated its positions and demands in response to recent ceasefire proposals conveyed via intermediaries, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding

Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism

President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials cast the rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran as an “Easter miracle” on Sunday, framing the operation in religious terms that

Ukraine, Syria agree to cooperate on security, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine and Syria pledged greater security cooperation in talks on Sunday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said as Kyiv seeks to promote its military expertise across the region

Ukraine regains control of frontline areas in southeast and east, army chief says

Ukraine has regained control of 480 sq. km (185 sq. miles) of territory in the southeastern and eastern parts of the front since late January, its army chief Oleksandr

Myanmar's new president Min Aung Hlaing faces genocide complaint in Indonesia

JAKARTA, April 6 - A criminal case against Myanmar's newly-elected President Min Aung Hlaing was filed in Indonesia on Monday by a group of civil society organisations, accusing the leader of acts of

Iran, U.S. receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire; source says

Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect on Monday and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said on

Trump endorses former British government aide Steve Hilton in California governor's race

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed former British government aide and Fox News host Steve Hilton in the upcoming California governor's race.

UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

UAE official Anwar Gargash said any settlement of the U.S.-Iran war must guarantee access through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a

Germany works to clarify new rules on fighting-age men leaving country

Germany's armed forces are working on clarifying a provision in a recently updated military service law that requires fighting-age men to gain permission to

Taiwan opposition leader to visit China as Beijing ramps up 'reunification' push

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun leaves on Tuesday for China and a potential meeting with President Xi Jinping on what she says is a peace mission as Beijing makes a

Younger Hungarian voters spurn Orban, some say they will leave if he is re-elected

As Hungary heads towards a pivotal election, voters who came of age under Prime Minister Viktor Orban

Greek PM urges swift action over probe into EU farm fraud scandal

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged EU prosecutors on Monday to decide swiftly whether to indict lawmakers from his centre-right New Democracy party as part of a

Which key Iranian figures have been killed in US-Israeli strikes?

U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have killed several senior political and military figures, hitting the Islamic Republic's core leadership as the regional war disrupts

Kremlin says the whole Middle East is 'on fire'

The Kremlin on Monday said that the Iran war was escalating in both geography and economic impact, and that the whole Middle East region was "on fire" due to the U.S. and

Spanish PM's party gains on anti-war stance, support for far right stalls in polls

Spain's ruling Socialist Party has gained voter support amid Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's staunch opposition to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, while far-right Vox, which

North Korea says South Korea's Lee is 'wise' for expressing regret about drones

North Korea said on Monday it was "very fortunate and wise" for South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to convey regret to Pyongyang for drone incursions in a rare

Russian grain ship believed sunk in Ukrainian drone attack is found and towed to shore, TASS says

MOSCOW, April 6 - A Russian ship carrying wheat that was believed to have sunk in the Sea of Azov after a Ukrainian drone attack has been found and towed to shore, while the death toll from the attack

Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals and emphasises need for permanent end to war, IRNA says

Iran has conveyed its response to the U.S. proposal for ending the war to Pakistan, rejecting a ceasefire and emphasizing the necessity of a permanent end to the war, the

Hormuz closure divides the fortunes of Middle Eastern oil states

The Strait of Hormuz's closure and the resulting surge in global oil prices have handed financial windfalls to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia,

US service sector cools in March, inflation heating up amid Iran war

U.S. services sector growth slowed in March, while prices paid by businesses for inputs increased by the most in more than 13 years, an early

South Korea says 'credible intelligence' indicates North Korean leader's daughter is successor

South Korea's spy agency now believes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter has been positioned as his successor, lawmakers said on Monday,

Israeli strike kills Christian party official in Lebanon, sharpening divides over Hezbollah

An Israeli strike on an apartment east of Beirut late on Sunday killed a local official from a Christian political party,

Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday urged governments to respect the rules of war in word and deed after U.S.

Latam currencies gain as markets balance Iran escalation and ceasefire chances

Most Latin American currencies advanced on Monday, while stocks were mixed after reports of progress on a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran helped revive risk

Nevada judge extends ban on Kalshi operating prediction market in state

A Nevada judge on Friday extended a ban on prediction market operator Kalshi from offering

Four killed in Israel's Haifa after Iranian missile strike

Four people were killed in the Israeli port city of Haifa after what Israeli media said was an Iranian missile strike that hit a residential building late on Sunday.

USOPC 'closely monitoring' reaction to Wasserman but sidesteps questions about his LA28 leadership

The chair of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee answered a question about Casey Wasserman’s future as the head of the LA Olympics organizing committee by saying the committee has shared its concerns with LA’s board

Trump says Iranians should rise up against government if ceasefire declared

U.S.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he stands by ceasefire proposal to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that he stood by a proposal made to Russia for a ceasefire contingent on Moscow halting all attacks on energy infrastructure.

Venezuela's government, opposition may cooperate to safeguard US assets

Venezuela's government and its political opposition are seeking to coordinate their legal defense of the oil-rich country's United States assets, after

US-Iran talks continuing, but strikes on Saudi Arabia may derail effort, say sources

Talks between the United States and Iran were at risk of being derailed following Tehran's attacks on Saudi Arabian industrial

Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

The timeline is tightening as states attempt to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of the November midterm elections

Trump says Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come

U.S.

US warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions 

The United States on Wednesday threatened to sanction buyers of Iranian oil and said it believed China would pause such

Norway's sovereign wealth fund has no plans to reduce US assets, finance minister tells FT

Norway's $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's ​largest, does not intend to shed U.S. assets despite concerns over the Middle East war and mounting U.S. debt, Finance

Brazil to count 39% of court-ordered debt inside 2027 fiscal target

Brazil's government will count 39.4% of court-ordered debt payments due in 2027 within its fiscal target, budget guidelines submitted to Congress on Wednesday showed,

US Senate Republicans back Trump military sales to Israel

The U.S.

Mamdani, Hochul propose tax on New York second homes worth more than $5 million

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul proposed on Wednesday a new tax on second homes worth

Pentagon approaches automakers, manufacturers to boost weapons production, WSJ reports

Senior U.S. defense officials have held talks about producing weapons and other military supplies with top executives of companies including General Motors and Ford Motor, the

US Supreme Court's Sotomayor apologizes to Justice Kavanaugh for 'hurtful' comments

U.S.

Chile's Kast unveils slew of reforms including corporate tax rate cut

Chile's new president, Jose Antonio Kast, unveiled on Wednesday details of a long-awaited reform package that includes cuts to the corporate tax rate,

US-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade

A second U.S.-sanctioned supertanker has entered the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, shipping data showed, despite a U.S. blockade on vessels visiting

US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific

U.S. military forces have struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three men the Pentagon says were trafficking drugs

Malaysia's Petronas to supply excess fuel to Australia as leaders vow closer energy ties

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday that state energy firm Petronas would give priority to providing Australia with its excess fuel

How surging bond yields add to Europe's fiscal headaches

European bond yields have jumped during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, pushing up government borrowing costs and adding to the pressure on the

Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global equities are setting new records and the dollar is down for a ninth consecutive day to its weakest levels since

Hungarian state news staff push for editorial freedom as Magyar vows shake‑up

Over 90 journalists from Hungarian state news agency MTI have demanded the immediate restoration of impartial news coverage following election winner

Peruvian markets stumble as Castillo-backed leftist gains ground

Peruvian markets have reacted nervously as left-wing congressman Roberto Sanchez gains ground in a tight presidential race, reigniting

South Korean President Lee to make state visits to India and Vietnam

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will make a state visit to India, the first by a South Korean leader in eight years, before heading to Vietnam, a presidential adviser

Bulgarian election fraud in spotlight on eve of vote

There are many reliable ways to meddle in a Bulgarian election.

Turkey urges "constructive" U.S.-Iran talks to end war

Turkey said on Thursday it would continue supporting peace talks between the United States and Iran and called on the sides to be "constructive" in negotiations to end the

Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?

Tehran has sought to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz by charging tolls on vessels to ensure safe passage, in conjunction with Iran's Islamic

Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia

A former U.S.

Fed leadership transition on shaky ground as clock ticks on Powell's term

The prospect of a smooth-and-on-time transition to U.S.

US will punish fraud and insider trading, derivatives regulator tells Congress

Washington's top derivatives regulator on Thursday sought to reassure lawmakers the U.S. will punish fraud as concern mounts on Capitol Hill that

Brazil's Lula assails Trump threats, says leaders should seek respect

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a blunt critique of U.S.

Russian strikes kill 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year

Russia unleashed its deadliest attack so far this year on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities overnight, killing at least 17

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president leads election race on anti-graft ticket

In a grassy valley in rural southern Bulgaria, farmer Nikolay Vasiliev is desperate for change.

Trump threatens jail for reporter who revealed Iran airman rescue

U.S.

Kennedy rewrites rules for membership on US vaccine advisory panel

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday

The U.N.

Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final

U.S.

Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war

President Donald Trump was on the verge of a crisis in the Iran war, faced with the rare instance of an American airman shot down and stranded deep

Wall St ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats

U.S. stocks advanced on Monday as investors looked for signs of progress toward a U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal and evaluated President Donald Trump's

South Korea says Pyongyang's response to drone apology marks progress in easing tensions

South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Tuesday that North Korea's rare conciliatory response to President Lee Jae Myung’s expression of regret over drone incursions

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline

Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S.

China targets Taiwan's chip prowess to evade global 'containment', Taipei government says

China is targeting Taiwan to obtain its advanced chip manufacturing technology and talent as a way of breaking through international "containment" of the country, according

Vietnam's top leader To Lam consolidates power, gets China-style mandate

Vietnam's lawmakers unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state president for the

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students

U.S.

Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida

Republicans’ longstanding support among voters of Cuban and Venezuelan descent in South Florida, a cornerstone of the party’s regional success over the

Key facts on relations as Taiwan opposition leader visits China

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun arrived in China on Tuesday on what she says is a mission of peace, happening at a time Beijing has ramped up its military and political

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister

The Iran war has put U.S. global leadership on the line, Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said, expressing fear about the "madness" of nuclear escalation.

Vietnam's top leader To Lam wins state presidency, gets China-style mandate

Vietnam's lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state

‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies

‘Wait for death’: Inside Iran’s psychological war against its enemies

Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks

Taiwan's opposition leader arrived in China on Tuesday for a "peace" mission and potential meeting with President Xi Jinping, as

France's services sector contracts in March as Middle East war hits demand, PMI shows

France's services sector contracted further in March as client spending weakened due to the war in the Middle East and caution among businesses in the run-up to last month's

Vietnam's top leader To Lam expands power, new PM elected

Vietnam's lawmakers on Tuesday unanimously elected Communist Party Secretary General To Lam as the country's state

Middle East war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices, slower growth, IMF chief says

The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday,

Russia confirms deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting in Ukraine war, Yaounde says

Cameroon said Russian authorities have confirmed the deaths of 16 Cameroonians fighting against Ukraine, the first time the Central African country has spoken about the

South Sudan's Kiir sacks parliament speaker and deputy

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has sacked the East African nation's speaker and deputy speaker of parliament, according to a decree read out in the parliament on Tuesday

Final countdown?

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Some firms in Saudi extend work from home ahead of Iran ultimatum

Some Western and Saudi firms in Riyadh have extended work-from-home advisories this week, five people familiar with the matter said, amid concern over a looming U.S.-imposed

Iran sets preconditions for talks on lasting peace with U.S., senior official tells Reuters

Iran has set preconditions for talks on a lasting peace with the United States, a senior official told Reuters on Tuesday, including an immediate halt to strikes, guarantees

'At your service': Hungary's Orban offered help to Putin, Bloomberg reports

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban offered last year to help Russian President Vladimir Putin "in any way", such as by hosting a summit in Budapest to settle the war

US hits military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, Vance says no change to strategy

U.S. strikes on Iran's Kharg Island do not represent a change in American strategy, U.S.

Russian attacks kill eight in Ukraine's southeast, target buses

Russian attacks on Ukraine's southeast on Tuesday killed eight people and injured more than two dozen others, officials said, with Kyiv accusing Moscow of escalating strikes

Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal

U.S.

Lebanon heads to historic Israel talks with few hopes except to staunch bloodshed

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has called for historic direct talks with longtime foe Israel since war erupted a month ago - a month in

Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, IRGC says

Iran on Tuesday attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, the heart of the kingdom's downstream sector, its Revolutionary Guards said, the latest evidence of Tehran's

NY Fed March survey finds jump in near-term inflation expectations 

By Michael S.

Afghanistan, Pakistan hold 'useful' peace talks in China, says Kabul

Afghanistan and Pakistan made "useful" progress in talks in China to resolve the conflict that broke out between the South Asian neighbours last

Key quotes from Vance and Orban's news conference

U.S.

Four killed after violence flares in India's Manipur state

At least four people were killed, two of them by police fire, in India's northeastern state of Manipur on Tuesday, officials said, after months of relative calm.

Ukraine lawmakers inch forward with IMF-linked bill for strained budget

Ukraine's parliament passed one of a handful of tax laws on Tuesday as part of reforms required by the International Monetary Fund, lawmakers said, with more

Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran wants to charge fees for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as part of its proposals to end the war with Israel and the United States after blocking most traffic

USTR Greer says US-Mexico-Canada pact talks may run past July 1 deadline

The Trump administration will try to resolve as many problems with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement as it can before July 1, but negotiations to rebalance the

After fleeing past Hezbollah fighting, some Israelis on northern border vow to stay

Orna Weinberg was forced to leave her home in northern Israel after it was struck by a Hezbollah rocket in October 2023, and spent the next

ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from US airport security agency

U.S.

Portugal says U.S. uses Azores base on condition no civilian infrastructure targeted

Portugal said it had authorised 76 landings by U.S. aircraft at the Lajes air base in the Azores and 25 overflights of its territory since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war

Pakistan seeks two-week ceasefire, extension to Trump's deadline on Iran

Pakistan, a mediator between the U.S. and Iran, on Wednesday requested that U.S.

Pope Leo calls Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable'

Pope Leo said on Tuesday that threats against the population of Iran are "unacceptable," in an unusual appeal hours after U.S.

Lobbyist for man pardoned by Trump in plea talks on extortion charges

A lobbyist who helped a nursing home owner convicted of tax fraud secure a pardon from President Donald Trump is in talks with prosecutors over a potential plea agreement

Vance says EU is meddling in Hungary's election as he backs Orban in Budapest

U.S.

'Europe is a bit of a mess', Donald Trump Jr. tells panel in Bosnia

President Donald Trump's eldest son visited Bosnia's Serb Republic on Tuesday, a trip widely seen as a gesture of support for its ousted pro-

‘Everything will fall apart’: Republicans confront how to shift midterm strategy amid Iran war

‘Everything will fall apart’: Republicans confront how to shift midterm strategy amid Iran war

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine this year, killing 16

Reform UK threatens to deny visas to citizens of countries demanding reparations

Nigel Farage's Reform UK said on Tuesday it was proposing to deny visas to people from countries seeking amends for transatlantic slavery, a move swiftly

French nationals leave Iran after three and a half years amid softer France tone on war

Two French nationals were heading home on Tuesday after Iran allowed them to leave the country following three and a half years in detention, a surprise move

French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday that he hoped U.S. President Trump would not go ahead with his latest threats against Iran.

Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war

President Donald Trump is using Christian rhetoric to rally core supporters behind the increasingly unpopular war with Iran, religious and political

US and Canadian astronauts capture global attention with Artemis II moon flight

The voyage of four astronauts to the far side of the moon has given the world a glimpse of America at its best, offering a respite from global despair and

Trump says Lebanon is not part of ceasefire deal with Iran, PBS reports

Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement the U.S. has with Iran "because of Hezbollah" but will "get taken care of," U.S.

Italy ruling that stripped millions of their right to citizenship is scrutinized by its supreme court

Italy ruling that stripped millions of their right to citizenship is scrutinized by its supreme court

Zelenskyy receives international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage and resilience

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is receiving the prestigious International Four Freedoms Award

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in China's Xinjiang region

A Kazakh court has convicted 19 Kazakh activists after a protest against Beijing’s crackdown in China’s far-western Xinjiang region last year, in what advocates call an extraordinary move by the Kazakh government to silence dissident at the behest of Beijing

Modi is pushing to get more women into India's Parliament. That could have other consequences

India’s Parliament has opened debate on a landmark bill to reserve one-third of seats for women, a reform that could also trigger a sweeping redrawing of electoral boundaries and heighten political tensions

Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact

Australia's defense minster says the Iran war had greatly complicated the global strategic landscape and the country is significantly increasing its military spending

Ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman disbarred in California

Ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman disbarred in California

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States

Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them

More than three dozen Democrats supported an effort by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block arms sales to Israel, signaling a growing discontent in the party with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the wars in Gaza and Iran

How Trump’s repeated efforts to fire Federal Reserve Chair Powell harm the economy – and make battling inflation harder

Politicians have long coveted control over monetary policy. Good economic governance requires that they don’t get it.

The Latest: Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf trade in response to US naval blockade

The leader of Iran’s joint military command has threatened to halt trade in the Gulf region if the U.S. does not lift its blockade of Iranian ports, while U.S. Central Command says no vessels have made it past U.S. naval forces during the first 48 hours of the blockade

DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department

DNI Tulsi Gabbard sends criminal referral over Trump’s 2019 impeachment to Justice Department

African Catholics recoil at Trump's spat with Pope Leo

With his previous insults towards African countries and his gutting of foreign assistance, U.S.

China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds

Human Rights Watch, in a detailed new report, says Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church while tightening surveillance and travel restrictions on all of China’s estimated 12 million Catholics

Consecutive Israeli strikes kill 4 Lebanese medics as Israel-Hezbollah war grinds on

Paramedic groups say the Israeli military has killed four Lebanese rescue workers and wounded six others in three consecutive, targeted strikes

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings

Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks before ceasefire ends

Pakistan’s army chief is meeting with Iranian officials for talks in Tehran in the latest diplomatic move to ease tensions in the region and arrange a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran

White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that

Israeli attacks prevent Lebanese from burying their dead in ancestral lands

By Nazih Osseiran and Jihed Abidellaoui BEIRUT April 15 - Brothers Ali and Wael Sabbagh stood facing the remains of the building that contained their family home for more than 50 years.

Iran proposes letting ships exit safely through Oman side of Hormuz, source says

Iran could let ships sail freely through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz without risk of attack under proposals it has offered in

Sovereign borrowers launch platform to amplify voice in debt talks

A group of officials from developing economies launched on Wednesday the Borrowers' Platform, an effort backed by the United Nations to give

US envoy Waltz appears to torpedo Bachelet as next UN leader

The U.S. envoy to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, appeared to torpedo the candidacy of former Chilean President Michelle

Israeli military continues to strike Hezbollah amid Lebanon peace talks, Netanyahu says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday the Israeli military continued to strike at Hezbollah and was about to overcome what he described as the militia's

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell from his separate seat on the U.S. central bank's Board

Trump issues several pipeline permits for US-Canada oil transportation

U.S.

US probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump Iran pivots, source says

The U.S.

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

A majority of the U.S.

Instant View: S&P 500, Nasdaq notch fresh records, casting aside war fears

U.S. stock indexes returned to new highs on Wednesday, putting fears of economic disruption driven by the war with Iran in the rearview mirror.

Justice Jackson says US Supreme Court's use of emergency docket is 'corrosive'

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has stepped up her criticism of the conservative-majority U.S.

Russia launches drones, missiles overnight and through the day

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight and throughout the day on Wednesday with hundreds of drones and missiles, targeting port infrastructure in the south, killing two people and

US optimistic of deal with Iran as it increases economic pressure

The Trump administration expressed optimism on Wednesday about reaching a deal to end the war

Asia shows interest in Ukraine's maritime defence expertise, Zelenskiy says

The Ukrainian military is participating in consultations on the Strait of Hormuz, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, adding that Ukraine's maritime defence

Banga defends World Bank's role on Trump's Board of Peace

The World Bank is seeking to play a constructive role in aiding Gaza's recovery from the two-year war between Israel and Palestinian militants in the

Trump aware of Pakistani proposal and will respond, White House says

U.S.

UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort

A personal envoy of U.N.

Brazil eyes new debt relief with federal guarantees for consumers

Brazil's government is preparing a new credit renegotiation program backed by federal guarantees to curb rising household debt, two sources with direct

Acting DOJ chief Blanche says Trump has 'right' to influence investigations

Acting U.S.

Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks

U.S.

US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R

US disrupts Russian military-run DNS hijacking network, Justice Department says

The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday it carried out a court-authorized disruption of a DNS hijacking network controlled by a Russian military intelligence unit.

Wall Street closes mixed, with signs of progress as Trump's Iran deadline draws near

U.S. stocks ended mixed on Tuesday amid signs of progress in negotiations as the minutes ticked down to President Donald Trump's

Protesters break into Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq’s Basra after rocket attack kills three

Protesters stormed the Kuwaiti consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra, police sources said on Tuesday, after a rocket attack fired from the direction of Kuwait killed

Australia PM Albanese criticises Trump's rhetoric while welcoming ceasefire

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire in the Middle East struck between the U.S., Israel and Iran, while criticising

Colombia's Petro calls for economic emergency, fresh financing law

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday evening that his government would submit an economic emergency decree and a new tax reform bill to Congress to balance the

Investor reactions to Trump agreeing to two-week ceasefire with Iran

U.S.

Vietnam's To Lam plans China visit next week after winning presidency, sources say

Vietnam's top leader To Lam is planning a visit to China next week to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping, three people briefed on the

Abducted US journalist Kittleson released by Iraqi armed group, Rubio says

The Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah has released abducted U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday.

Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk

The FBI warned U.S. state and local law enforcement of an elevated threat posed by Iran's government to targets in the United States

Trump-backed Republican wins runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia, NBC projects

Republican Clay Fuller, a former prosecutor endorsed by President Donald Trump, on Tuesday won a runoff election in Georgia to replace

Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will help with the buildup of shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. 

Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports

U.S. President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a "total and complete victory" after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.

Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'

U.S.

Historians, watchdog group sue Trump to preserve White House records

A U.S. historians' organization and a government transparency group are suing President Donald Trump to force his administration to comply with a

Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans

U.S.

Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded

Israel supports U.S.

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran

The Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economically focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission rather than relying on bombs alone

Greece expected to announce social media ban for children under 15

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected on Wednesday to announce a ban on access to social media for children under the age of 15, according to a government briefing.

Benin finance minister Wadagni seeks his own mandate in election

Benin Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is expected to make the leap from behind-the-scenes technocrat to head of state on

Spanish prime minister to make fourth trip to China in as many years

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will make his fourth trip to China in as many years this month, as had been widely expected, as Madrid seeks to build on its

EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement

EU leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran. "I welcome the two-week ceasefire the US and Iran agreed last night.

More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the

China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping

China and Russia on Tuesday vetoed a U.N. resolution encouraging states to coordinate efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling

South Korea to push for the release of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Wednesday that the government would do its best to ensure the country's ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as

Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun pledged on Wednesday to channel the spirit of her party's founder Sun Yat-sen and seek

Russia says it welcomes Iran ceasefire, hopes US will now resume Ukraine talks

The Kremlin on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran, and said Russia hopes that the U.S. will now have the time and scope to

Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate, media reports

Turkish authorities have detained 10 people in connection with Tuesday's gun attack near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul as the investigation widened, Turkish media

Major reaction to news of Iran ceasefire

The U.S. and Iran have confirmed a two-week ceasefire following mediation by Pakistan. U.S.

Zelenskiy, welcoming Iran de-escalation, says Ukraine ready for ceasefire with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he welcomed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, adding that Kyiv was ready to "respond in kind" if Moscow

France plans 36 billion euro boost to rearmament, nuclear deterrent expansion

France plans to add a further 36 billion euros ($39 billion) to its defence spending between now and 2030 under an updated military planning law that expands

China's foreign minister to visit North Korea to bolster loosened ties

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit North Korea this week, his ministry said on Wednesday, signalling efforts by the East Asian neighbours to revitalise ties that

Peru election: Who are the leading presidential contenders?

Peruvians will go to the polls on April 12 to elect a new president and members of Congress, following years of political upheaval, impeachments and corruption scandals that

Trump says he believes China got Iran to negotiate, AFP reports

U.S.

Vance says Trump is 'impatient' about progress on Iran

U.S.

Russia says some in EU are helping election rivals of Hungary's Orban

Russia said on Wednesday that some political forces in the European Union were opposed to the re-election bid of Hungarian Prime

Hungary's Tisza party seen winning two-thirds majority in parliament, Median projection shows

Hungary's opposition party Tisza is on track to win a two-thirds parliamentary majority in Sunday's election, allowing it to amend the constitution and key laws needed to

Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Iran ceasefire, urges full implementation

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire declared in the Iran war, urging its full implementation on the ground and warning against any

Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate

Italy will not send any ships to help police the Hormuz Strait area following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran unless it is authorised by the

Norwegian Nobel Committee condemns Russia's treatment of rights group Memorial

The Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Wednesday it was condemning "Russia's attempt to criminalise Memorial" and to designate the human rights group, a co-recipient of the

Pope Leo praises Iran war ceasefire after criticizing Trump threat

Pope Leo on Wednesday praised the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, hours after calling U.S.

Turkish intelligence played a role securing U.S.-Iran ceasefire, media says

Turkey’s intelligence agency played a key role in diplomatic efforts leading to a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, Turkish media reported on Wednesday

Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says

Iran could open the Strait of Hormuz in a limited and controlled way on Thursday or Friday ahead of a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials in Pakistan, a senior

Russia denies Ukrainian intelligence assessment that its hackers have teamed up with Iran's for cyberattacks

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that Ukrainian intelligence assessments that Russian and Iranian hackers have joined forces, reported

Iran's shattered economy means any success in war may be fleeting

Iranian authorities see the truce with the United States and Israel as a strategic victory, but they emerge battered and isolated with an

Wall Street opens higher after US-Iran ceasefire

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, sending crude prices lower on expectations that energy supplies

Iran to approach peace talks with US with caution, Iranian ambassador to UN says

Iran will approach peace talks with the U.S. with greater caution than in the past due to a deep lack of trust, and the war will affect the future

Germany's Merz speaks with Trump after Iran ceasefire, sources says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with U.S.

Lebanese man scours home bombed by Israel for mementos of his slain family

Almost every day for the last month, Hussein Saleh has made a somber pilgrimage to the plot of land in south Lebanon where his home once stood,

Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions

The United States will work closely with Iran and the two countries are discussing tariff and sanctions relief, U.S.

'A lot of work to do' to reopen Strait of Hormuz, UK's Starmer says on Gulf trip

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Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony

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Brazil and US launch joint action to fight organized crime

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North Korea's Kim meets China's foreign minister, calls for stronger ties, KCNA says

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US plane carrying team for talks with Iran lands in Islamabad, two Pakistani sources say

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Indonesia President Prabowo to visit Russia, meet Putin, minister says

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Ukraine can play useful role in Strait of Hormuz, Britain says

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Irish police move to break blockade of oil refinery by protesters angry at fuel prices

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London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban

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China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says

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China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit

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Hungarians 'write history' in election that Tisza will win, opposition leader says

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Israel's Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

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Philippines says any energy deals with China must respect its sovereignty

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Australia PM Albanese to visit Brunei, Malaysia to shore up fuel supply

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Saudi Arabia summons Iraq envoy over drone threats from Iraqi territory

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US military to block ships from Iranian ports after talks yield no agreement

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Iran's Guards will view military vessels approaching strait as ceasefire breach

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that any military vessels attempting to approach the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the two-week U.S.

Irish police clear blockades as Dublin acts to soften fuel price blow

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Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential vote with 16.6%, shows early exit poll from Ipsos Peru

Right-leaning candidate Keiko Fujimori is leading Peru's presidential vote with 16.6%, an early exit poll by Ipsos Peru showed on Sunday.

Once inspired by Orban, Hungary's Peter Magyar unseats him in landmark election

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Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival

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US lawmaker Swalwell suspends California governor campaign after sexual assault allegations

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Hungary opposition's landslide win heralds reforms, thaw in EU ties

Peter Magyar's landslide victory in Sunday's Hungarian election has handed his centre-right Tisza party a sweeping mandate that

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Taiwan president to visit Eswatini, last diplomatic ally in Africa

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Eswatini next week, his office said on Monday, the island's last remaining diplomatic ally in Africa.

US Democrats cheer defeat of Trump ally Orban in Hungary

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Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede

Haiti declared three days of national mourning on Sunday, a day after a deadly stampede killed 25 people during an annual celebration thronged by students and

Taiwan government should lead engagement with China on new measures, senior official says

Taiwan's engagement with China on looser controls proposed by Beijing for trade and tourism should be led by the government rather than private party-to-party contacts, a

Markets falling out of love with Italian debt as Meloni's problems mount

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South Korea and Poland to upgrade ties as Tusk calls Seoul key ally after US

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk agreed on Monday to upgrade ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with the leaders

Benin finance minister expected to coast to presidential election win

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Slovakia's Fico ready to cooperate with Hungary's new prime minister

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico congratulated Hungary's incoming leader, Peter Magyar, on Monday, offering "intensive cooperation", while expressing gratitude to outgoing Prime

Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations

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US, Indonesia discussing proposal allowing US military overflight in Indonesian airspace, defence ministry says

Indonesia and the United States are discussing a proposal to give U.S. military aircraft access over Indonesian

Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens, NGOs say

Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country's food crisis deepens and threatens to spread, according to a report

Poland’s premier hails Hungary vote as blow to authoritarian rule

Hungary's election shows that Europe is not on an inevitable path toward authoritarian rule, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday, after the center-right Tisza

US, Australia, Philippines hold second joint drills in South China Sea this year

The United States and Australia joined the Philippines for their second joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea this year, amid tensions with China in the disputed

Worried about the midterms, Republicans mobilize rural Virginia voters against redistricting

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Israelis oppose Iran ceasefire, divided over whether to respect it, poll says

Nearly two-thirds of Israelis oppose the Iran https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ ceasefire but the public is divided over whether Israel should respect

UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait

Polish PM hopes Hungary opposition victory ends asylum for ex-ministers

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday he hoped two former Polish ministers who were granted political asylum in Hungary would be sent home to face justice

Cameroon separatists declare three-day ceasefire for papal visit

A separatist alliance in Cameroon's English-speaking regions said it would observe a three-day "safe travel passage" later this week to allow

Ghana says France is open to engaging on slavery reparations

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Manhattan district attorney investigates sexual assault claims against Swalwell

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South Korean president's Holocaust remarks spark outcry from Israel and controversy at home

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has sparked a diplomatic row with Israel and criticism at home after comparing Israeli military actions against

Peru election marred by delays as conservatives lead early count

Polling station delays and early uncertainty over the runoff contenders marked Peru’s general election on Sunday, as voters chose a new

UK and France to co-host talks this week on possible defensive naval mission for Hormuz

Britain and France will this week co-host talks aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including discussions on what President Emmanuel

Turkey concerned about any new Iran-US rules for Strait of Hormuz

Turkey's foreign minister raised concerns on Monday about Iran or the United States proposing any new regulations for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and said he saw

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Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future

Turkey said on Monday that NATO allies should use their July summit in Ankara to reset ties with U.S.

China says Strait of Hormuz blockade against global interests, urges restraint

China said a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would go against the international community's interests and urged calm and restraint by all sides.

Social media platforms need to stop never-ending scrolling, UK's Starmer says

Social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok need to take action to stop young users wasting hours mindlessly scrolling never-ending videos, British Prime Minister

Pope Leo says he is not afraid of Trump after president's broadside

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'We have been in exile': Norway government back to old quarters 15 years after Breivik bomb

Fifteen years after far-right fanatic Anders Behring Breivik detonated a bomb damaging much of Norway's government quarters, the prime minister and his

Pope Leo, in Algeria, blasts 'neocolonial' conflicts after Trump criticism

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Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said China should take on a more substantial role with issues including climate change, security, defense and the fight

Nigerian airstrike at village market is latest in which civilians have been killed

A Nigerian airstrike at a village market in which more than 200 people are feared dead is the latest incident in which the military has hit civilian targets while pursuing

Wall St subdued at open as failed US-Iran talks unsettle investors

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Strait of Hormuz situation is an argument for strong international maritime coalition, EU's Kallas says

European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is a clear point in favour of a "strong international

Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope

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Hungary's Magyar will talk to MOL leadership, focus on fuel supplies

Hungary’s election-winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday he would need to hold talks with the leadership of oil company MOL, adding that ensuring fuel security would be

Ukraine broaches 'stolen' Russian grain cargo on call with Israel

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a call with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar to discuss a Russian vessel carrying what he described as grain stolen from Ukraine

Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis

An international conference to raise funding commitments for Sudan has produced pledges of more than 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion)

US families contest Italian law restricting citizenship by descent in highest court

Two U.S. families have gone to Italy's highest court to challenge a law limiting citizenship claims to Italian descendants removed by more than two generations

China calls US-Iran ceasefire 'very fragile', urges unified opposition to escalation

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said the current ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is "very fragile" and urged the global community to "unequivocally oppose

Hungary vote removes Ukraine's staunchest foe in EU

Ukraine welcomed with relief on Monday the defeat

Hungarian election winner Magyar outlines his party's plans, views

Hungarian election winner nL8N40W0GT Peter Magyar vowed on Monday to change the constitution in a drive to restore democratic standards, following a landslide victory

Emerging economies in focus at IMF World Bank meetings

Global financial policy makers gather in Washington for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings this week against the backdrop of yet another

Russian hardliners mourn Orban's electoral loss, Kremlin reaches out to his successor