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A bombing at a Shiite mosque on Islamabad's outskirts kills at least 31 and wounds scores
Read full article: A bombing at a Shiite mosque on Islamabad's outskirts kills at least 31 and wounds scoresA Pakistani police official says the death toll from a massive bombing that tore through a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of the capital, Islamabad, during Friday prayers has risen to 31.
Hong Kong ex-media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be sentenced Monday after national security conviction
Read full article: Hong Kong ex-media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be sentenced Monday after national security convictionHong Kong’s pro-democracy former media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be sentenced Monday following his conviction in December under a Beijing-imposed national security law.
US announces $6M in aid for Cuba as island's leader accuses it of imposing an 'energy blockade'
Read full article: US announces $6M in aid for Cuba as island's leader accuses it of imposing an 'energy blockade'The U_S_ has announced an additional $6 million in aid for Cuba as the island’s crisis deepens and tensions escalate between the two countries, with Cuba’s president accusing the U_S_ of an “energy blockade.”.
A glimmer of hope for democracy in Venezuela as opponents test the limits of free speech
Read full article: A glimmer of hope for democracy in Venezuela as opponents test the limits of free speechIn Venezuela, political critics are emerging from hiding following the U.S. ouster of President Nicolás Maduro.
Nigeria sets up new military operation after deadly attack, while abducted Christians return home
Read full article: Nigeria sets up new military operation after deadly attack, while abducted Christians return homeThe Nigerian government has launched a military operation against Islamic militants after more than 160 people were killed in Muslim-majority villages.
UN human rights chief warns of impunity for perpetrators as he seeks extra funds
Read full article: UN human rights chief warns of impunity for perpetrators as he seeks extra fundsThe U.N. human rights chief says his office is in "survival mode" as he appeals for $400 million to meet this year's needs.
Indian teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize
Read full article: Indian teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global Teacher PrizeAn Indian teacher and activist known for creating hundreds of learning centers and painting educational murals has won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize.
US and Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks
Read full article: US and Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talksThe U.S. and Russia have agreed to reestablish high-level, military-to-military dialogue for the first time in more than four years.
Russia says it regrets expiration of last nuclear arms treaty, but Trump says he wants a new pact
Read full article: Russia says it regrets expiration of last nuclear arms treaty, but Trump says he wants a new pactThe Kremlin says it regrets the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States, while President Donald Trump declared he was against keeping its limits and wants a better deal.
Melania Trump meets with freed American-Israeli hostage whose story she features in her new film
Read full article: Melania Trump meets with freed American-Israeli hostage whose story she features in her new filmMelania Trump has met at the White House with a freed American-Israeli hostage whose plight she featured in her new documentary.
Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, new Gallup polling shows
Read full article: Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, new Gallup polling showsNew international polling from Gallup shows that Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system.
Islamic militants kill at least 162 people in attacks on 2 villages in Nigeria, lawmaker says
Read full article: Islamic militants kill at least 162 people in attacks on 2 villages in Nigeria, lawmaker saysArmed extremists have killed over 162 people in attacks on two villages in Kwara state, western Nigeria, a lawmaker said.
Serb minister among officials on trial over Kushner-linked real estate project in Belgrade
Read full article: Serb minister among officials on trial over Kushner-linked real estate project in BelgradeSerbia’s Culture Minister Nikola Selakovic and three other officials are on trial for abuse of office and document falsification.
The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles III's private estate after Epstein document uproar
Read full article: The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles III's private estate after Epstein document uproarThe former Prince Andrew has moved out of his longtime home on crown-owned land near Windsor Castle earlier than expected, after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation of Jeffrey Epstein revived questions about his friendship with the convicted sex offender.
UK will release files about Mandelson's ambassador appointment as anger mounts over Epstein
Read full article: UK will release files about Mandelson's ambassador appointment as anger mounts over EpsteinThe British government has agreed to release documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the U.S. despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Greek doctors work to identify parents of injured migrant children after deadly boat collision
Read full article: Greek doctors work to identify parents of injured migrant children after deadly boat collisionEmotional medical staff on the Greek island of Chios have spoken of frantic efforts to identify the parents of injured children after an overnight collision between a coast guard patrol boat and a speedboat carrying migrants.
The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control
Read full article: The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms controlThe last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire this week, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century.
Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears
Read full article: Bangladesh's Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nearsAttacks on Bangladesh’s Hindu minority have surged since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in an uprising in 2024.
Hong Kong firm begins arbitration proceedings over ruling against its Panama Canal port contract
Read full article: Hong Kong firm begins arbitration proceedings over ruling against its Panama Canal port contractHong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings has started arbitration against Panama after its Supreme Court ruled a canal port concession unconstitutional.
Trump accused of distorting history of Mexican-American War to justify heavy hand in Latin America
Read full article: Trump accused of distorting history of Mexican-American War to justify heavy hand in Latin AmericaHistorians and observers have accused the Trump administration trying to rewrite American history to justify its own foreign policy decisions toward Latin America by posting a “historically inaccurate” version of the Mexican-American War.
Guardiola speaks out on 'hurt' he feels about humanitarian tragedies around the world
Read full article: Guardiola speaks out on 'hurt' he feels about humanitarian tragedies around the worldManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has turned a soccer news conference into a passionate address on the “hurt” he is feeling at seeing humanitarian tragedies around the world.
Collision between migrant speedboat, Greek coast guard vessel leaves at least 15 dead
Read full article: Collision between migrant speedboat, Greek coast guard vessel leaves at least 15 deadA collision between a speedboat carrying migrants and a Greek coast guard patrol vessel off the eastern Aegean island of Chios late Tuesday has left at least 15 migrants dead, while a search and rescue operation involving patrol boats, a helicopter and divers was underway in the area, the coast guard says.
Women returning to Gaza say Israeli troops bound and interrogated them after Rafah crossing
Read full article: Women returning to Gaza say Israeli troops bound and interrogated them after Rafah crossingThree women from the first group of Palestinians to enter Gaza through the newly reopened Rafah crossing told The Associated Press that Israeli troops blindfolded, handcuffed and interrogated them for hours after they crossed.
Families suffer as Ukrainian engineers can no longer keep up with repairing infrastructure
Read full article: Families suffer as Ukrainian engineers can no longer keep up with repairing infrastructureResidents of Kyiv are struggling through a harsh winter as months of Russian drone and missile strikes have left hundreds of thousands without heat or electricity.
Czech government faces no-confidence vote in Parliament over a dispute with the president
Read full article: Czech government faces no-confidence vote in Parliament over a dispute with the presidentThe Czech Republic's coalition government of populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš faces a no-confidence vote over a dispute with President Petr Pavel.
Palestinians wait at border between Gaza and Egypt as uncertainty clouds reopening of Rafah crossing
Read full article: Palestinians wait at border between Gaza and Egypt as uncertainty clouds reopening of Rafah crossingPalestinians have gathered at Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt, hoping to pass through after it reopened.
UK police open criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged leaks to Epstein
Read full article: UK police open criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged leaks to EpsteinBritish police have opened a criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged misconduct in public office related to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
A 13-year-old Australian boy swims for hours to save his mother and siblings who were swept away
Read full article: A 13-year-old Australian boy swims for hours to save his mother and siblings who were swept awayA 13-year-old boy swam for four hours in cold and choppy waters to save his mother and two younger siblings who had been swept out to sea off the coast of Western Australia.
Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks
Read full article: Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia breached its commitment to hold off on energy infrastructure attacks for a week when it launched a major assault on Ukraine overnight.
Pope Francis' problematic secret decrees in spotlight in Vatican's 'trial of the century'
Read full article: Pope Francis' problematic secret decrees in spotlight in Vatican's 'trial of the century'Defense lawyers in the Vatican’s “trial of the century” have argued that Pope Francis violated the fundamental rights of their clients by issuing four secret decrees that gave prosecutors “surreal carte blanche” to investigate.
Trump calls Colombia's Petro 'terrific' after White House meeting while downplaying past insults
Read full article: Trump calls Colombia's Petro 'terrific' after White House meeting while downplaying past insultsPresident Donald Trump met on Tuesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House for two hours.
Families mourn those killed in a Congo mine landslide as some survivors prepare to return
Read full article: Families mourn those killed in a Congo mine landslide as some survivors prepare to returnA landslide last week killed at least 200 people in eastern Congo at a rebel-controlled coltan mine and families of the deceased are mourning their lost loved ones.
An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American war
Read full article: An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American warAn internal document reveals Vietnam's military is preparing for a possible American war of aggression, viewing the U.S. as a "belligerent" power.
Where is Evo Morales? Bolivia's ex-leader vanishes from public view for nearly a month
Read full article: Where is Evo Morales? Bolivia's ex-leader vanishes from public view for nearly a monthThe nearly monthlong disappearance from public view of Bolivia’s towering socialist icon, ex-leader Evo Morales, just days after the Jan. 3 U.S. seizure of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, his close ally, is alarming his supporters, roiling his enemies and galvanizing the internet.
Aid agencies in South Sudan decry restricted access as government and opposition troops fight
Read full article: Aid agencies in South Sudan decry restricted access as government and opposition troops fightHumanitarian organizations in South Sudan say restricted access to the conflict-hit eastern state of Jonglei has left thousands of people in need of lifesaving medical care and food assistance at risk.
Cuban diplomat tells the AP there's no dialogue with the US but the island is open to one
Read full article: Cuban diplomat tells the AP there's no dialogue with the US but the island is open to oneA senior Cuban diplomat tells The Associated Press that Cuba is open to dialogue with the United States if certain criteria are met.
Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil
Read full article: Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oilPresident Donald Trump says he plans to lower tariffs on goods from India to 18%, from 25%, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil.
Epstein victims want former Prince Andrew to testify before lawmakers. He’s unlikely to do so
Read full article: Epstein victims want former Prince Andrew to testify before lawmakers. He’s unlikely to do soFormer Prince Andrew saw his reputation destroyed six years ago and became the butt of internet jokes when he gave a disastrous interview to the BBC about his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.