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Trump's special envoy Witkoff and Kushner visit US aircraft carrier amid Iran tensions, talks

Trump envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited the USS Abraham Lincoln amid Iran tensions as Netanyahu prepares a Washington meeting to discuss limiting Tehran's ballistic missiles.

Keir Starmer’s chief of staff resigns after recommending Epstein-connected ambassador

Morgan McSweeney resigns as Starmer's chief of staff amid criticism over Peter Mandelson's UK ambassador appointment linked to Jeffrey Epstein connections.

Kenya demands answers from Russia over recruitment of citizens to fight in Ukraine war

Kenyan Foreign Minister vowed to press Moscow for answers after Kenya estimated that about 200 of its nationals have been recruited to fight for Russia.

Top Iran security official seen in Oman days after indirect nuclear talks with US

Iran and U.S. nuclear talks show promise as President Donald Trump says Iran "wants to make a deal very badly." Iranian officials call indirect negotiations "a good start.

Japan's 'Iron Lady' thanks Trump as party secures historic supermajority

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wins historic supermajority in snap election, earning Trump's praise for her "landslide victory" and conservative agenda.

Transgender ex-student identified as alleged suspect in Canada school mass shooting that left at least 9 dead

At least nine people are dead, including the suspected gunman, after a shooting at a British Columbia high school, police said, with additional victims hospitalized.

Venezuelan opposition leader seized by armed men after being released from jail

María Corina Machado said Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was seized by armed men in Caracas after his release from prison.

Argentina's Senate backs President Milei's contentious labor overhaul after protests

Argentina’s Senate has given its overall approval to a labor overhaul that is considered crucial to President Javier Milei’s shock therapy program after hours of debate that unfolded in the shadow of a mass protest outside Congress.

Record-setting wave of mountain deaths rocks Italy after avalanches strike

At least a dozen people died in Italian backcountry avalanches after the Winter Olympics began. Officials cited unstable snow and backcountry conditions.

EU leaders meet to counter pressure from Russia, China and Trump

European Union leaders are gathering in Belgium as the bloc argues over how to stand up to pressure from the United States, China and Russia.

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Russia agrees to abide by expired New START nuclear arms limits

Russia has agreed to abide by the expired New START Treaty, which puts limits on Moscow and Washington's nuclear arms, as long as the U.S. does the same.

Iranian brutality: Nobel laureate fighting for life after barbaric assault at notorious prison

The Nobel Committee is demanding Iran stop alleged brutal abuse of peace laureate Narges Mohammadi, who has been imprisoned since December after attending a funeral.

Congressional commission warns China's Pacific infrastructure projects could pose a military threat

Congressional commission chair and vice chair warn Chinese-funded runways and ports across the Pacific Islands may provide future military access for Beijing

Trump's special envoy Witkoff and Kushner visit US aircraft carrier amid Iran tensions, talks

Trump envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited the USS Abraham Lincoln amid Iran tensions as Netanyahu prepares a Washington meeting to discuss limiting Tehran's ballistic missiles.

Keir Starmer’s chief of staff resigns after recommending Epstein-connected ambassador

Morgan McSweeney resigns as Starmer's chief of staff amid criticism over Peter Mandelson's UK ambassador appointment linked to Jeffrey Epstein connections.

Kenya demands answers from Russia over recruitment of citizens to fight in Ukraine war

Kenyan Foreign Minister vowed to press Moscow for answers after Kenya estimated that about 200 of its nationals have been recruited to fight for Russia.

Top Iran security official seen in Oman days after indirect nuclear talks with US

Iran and U.S. nuclear talks show promise as President Donald Trump says Iran "wants to make a deal very badly." Iranian officials call indirect negotiations "a good start.

Japan's 'Iron Lady' thanks Trump as party secures historic supermajority

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wins historic supermajority in snap election, earning Trump's praise for her "landslide victory" and conservative agenda.

Transgender ex-student identified as alleged suspect in Canada school mass shooting that left at least 9 dead

At least nine people are dead, including the suspected gunman, after a shooting at a British Columbia high school, police said, with additional victims hospitalized.

Venezuelan opposition leader seized by armed men after being released from jail

María Corina Machado said Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was seized by armed men in Caracas after his release from prison.

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Argentina's Senate backs President Milei's contentious labor overhaul after protests

Argentina’s Senate has given its overall approval to a labor overhaul that is considered crucial to President Javier Milei’s shock therapy program after hours of debate that unfolded in the shadow of a mass protest outside Congress.

Record-setting wave of mountain deaths rocks Italy after avalanches strike

At least a dozen people died in Italian backcountry avalanches after the Winter Olympics began. Officials cited unstable snow and backcountry conditions.

EU leaders meet to counter pressure from Russia, China and Trump

European Union leaders are gathering in Belgium as the bloc argues over how to stand up to pressure from the United States, China and Russia.

Russia agrees to abide by expired New START nuclear arms limits

Russia has agreed to abide by the expired New START Treaty, which puts limits on Moscow and Washington's nuclear arms, as long as the U.S. does the same.

Iranian brutality: Nobel laureate fighting for life after barbaric assault at notorious prison

The Nobel Committee is demanding Iran stop alleged brutal abuse of peace laureate Narges Mohammadi, who has been imprisoned since December after attending a funeral.

Congressional commission warns China's Pacific infrastructure projects could pose a military threat

Congressional commission chair and vice chair warn Chinese-funded runways and ports across the Pacific Islands may provide future military access for Beijing

Trump's special envoy Witkoff and Kushner visit US aircraft carrier amid Iran tensions, talks

Trump envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited the USS Abraham Lincoln amid Iran tensions as Netanyahu prepares a Washington meeting to discuss limiting Tehran's ballistic missiles.

Keir Starmer’s chief of staff resigns after recommending Epstein-connected ambassador

Morgan McSweeney resigns as Starmer's chief of staff amid criticism over Peter Mandelson's UK ambassador appointment linked to Jeffrey Epstein connections.

Kenya demands answers from Russia over recruitment of citizens to fight in Ukraine war

Kenyan Foreign Minister vowed to press Moscow for answers after Kenya estimated that about 200 of its nationals have been recruited to fight for Russia.

Top Iran security official seen in Oman days after indirect nuclear talks with US

Iran and U.S. nuclear talks show promise as President Donald Trump says Iran "wants to make a deal very badly." Iranian officials call indirect negotiations "a good start.