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The Latest: Tense US-Iran talks in Geneva as Trump deploys warships and aircraft to the Middle East
Read full article: The Latest: Tense US-Iran talks in Geneva as Trump deploys warships and aircraft to the Middle EastIran and the United States are holding a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva as Washington sends airships and warships to the Middle East to underscore the U.S. demand that Iran stop enriching uranium.
The father of a US-based Hong Kong activist is sentenced to 8 months under national security law
Read full article: The father of a US-based Hong Kong activist is sentenced to 8 months under national security lawA Hong Kong court has sentenced the father of a U.S.-based activist to eight months in prison in the first case brought against the relative of a pro-democracy activist wanted by the city's authorities under a national security law.
UN sanctions 4 commanders in Sudan's paramilitary force accused of atrocities in Darfur
Read full article: UN sanctions 4 commanders in Sudan's paramilitary force accused of atrocities in DarfurThe U_N_ Security Council has imposed sanctions on four commanders of Sudan’s warring paramilitary force suspected of atrocities against civilians that U_N_ experts said showed “hallmarks of genocide.”.
Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country
Read full article: Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the countryCuba says the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the U.S. who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism.
Soaring cost of food and other staples squeezes Iranians as threat of US attack looms
Read full article: Soaring cost of food and other staples squeezes Iranians as threat of US attack loomsIranians face a sudden surge in prices for food and daily essentials, and many families say they cannot keep up.
Trump administration hits Iran with new sanctions as nuclear talks near
Read full article: Trump administration hits Iran with new sanctions as nuclear talks nearThe Trump administration is expanding its pressure on Iran by imposing new sanctions aimed at the country's missile, drone and oil networks.
UK parliamentary speaker says he tipped off police over possible Mandelson flight risk
Read full article: UK parliamentary speaker says he tipped off police over possible Mandelson flight riskThe Speaker of the U.K.’s House of Commons has told lawmakers that he tipped off police that Peter Mandelson, the former ambassador to the U.S. who is facing accusations of leaking information to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was a possible flight risk.
Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva over more Russia talks
Read full article: Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva over more Russia talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a Ukrainian delegation is set to meet on Thursday with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys ahead of another round of trilateral talks with Russia.
Iran accuses Trump of 'big lies' ahead of Geneva talks in face of major US military deployment
Read full article: Iran accuses Trump of 'big lies' ahead of Geneva talks in face of major US military deploymentIran has pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message
Read full article: Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine messageFacing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungary’s pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest threat to the country is not economic stagnation, but neighboring Ukraine.
CIA offers tips to potential informants in Iran as Trump considers military action
Read full article: CIA offers tips to potential informants in Iran as Trump considers military actionThe CIA is offering help to potential informants in Iran as President Donald Trump mulls possible military action.
Protest held on Greek island against docked US aircraft carrier as Iran tension builds
Read full article: Protest held on Greek island against docked US aircraft carrier as Iran tension buildsProtesters have gathered on the Greek island of Crete following the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier that is part of a major buildup of American forces in the Middle East.
What to know about UK politician Peter Mandelson's ties to his 'best pal,' the late Jeffrey Epstein
Read full article: What to know about UK politician Peter Mandelson's ties to his 'best pal,' the late Jeffrey EpsteinInfluential British politician Peter Mandelson is under investigation for alleged misconduct in public office linked to his relationship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Brazil’s Supreme Court begins trial of suspects in Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco killing
Read full article: Brazil’s Supreme Court begins trial of suspects in Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco killingBrazil’s Supreme Court has started the high-profile trial of the suspects allegedly behind the killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018.
Sierra Leone says security force members apprehended by Guinea's military following border incursion
Read full article: Sierra Leone says security force members apprehended by Guinea's military following border incursionSierra Leone's government says that several members of a security team including an officer have been apprehended and transported over the border by members of the Guinean military.
Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat
Read full article: Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threatCanadian regulators have approved Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets in a move that comes weeks after new tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over the planes’ status in Canada.
Queen Camilla meets Gisèle Pelicot, a symbol of the fight against sexual violence
Read full article: Queen Camilla meets Gisèle Pelicot, a symbol of the fight against sexual violenceQueen Camilla told French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot on Monday that she was left “speechless” by Pelicot’s memoir.
UN data shows 6.5 million people in Somalia at risk of severe hunger from drought
Read full article: UN data shows 6.5 million people in Somalia at risk of severe hunger from droughtThe United Nations and Somalia's government has said that nearly 6.5 million people in Somalia are facing severe hunger.
Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats
Read full article: Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on DemocratsPresident Trump has used his State of the Union address to sell a booming America, even as voters worry about the economy.
Iranians worry over American military buildup as last-chance round of talks nears
Read full article: Iranians worry over American military buildup as last-chance round of talks nearsMany Iranians are worried as the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East and the next round of talks in Geneva get closer.
Thai officials say 72 tigers at tourist parks died of canine distemper, allaying bird flu fears
Read full article: Thai officials say 72 tigers at tourist parks died of canine distemper, allaying bird flu fearsOfficials say the deaths of 72 tigers at two tourist parks in northern Thailand are a result of canine distemper and not bird flu.
Aid groups petition Israeli court to let them keep working in Gaza after ban over new rules
Read full article: Aid groups petition Israeli court to let them keep working in Gaza after ban over new rulesSeventeen international aid groups have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court to allow them to keep working in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian areas as Israel is set to bar them for refusing to comply with new rules.
UK lawmakers approve release of confidential documents on former Prince Andrew
Read full article: UK lawmakers approve release of confidential documents on former Prince AndrewBritain’s House of Commons has approved the release of confidential papers related to former Prince Andrew’s appointment as a trade envoy.
Spiro secures $50 million from Afreximbank, others to expand Africa battery-swapping network
Read full article: Spiro secures $50 million from Afreximbank, others to expand Africa battery-swapping networkFinancing for Africa's electric mobility sector is surging and reflects growing investor confidence in battery swapping, fast charging and local assembly.
From Expo to the Olympics, Milan bets on big events to fuel its transformation to a global city
Read full article: From Expo to the Olympics, Milan bets on big events to fuel its transformation to a global cityMilan is using the Milan Cortina Olympics to strengthen its image as a global city and to leave a lasting local legacy.
Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader's visit to China
Read full article: Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader's visit to ChinaGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China as Germany worries about rising Chinese competition and Beijing’s stance on Ukraine.
Zelenskyy says Putin has 'not broken' Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia's all-out invasion
Read full article: Zelenskyy says Putin has 'not broken' Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia's all-out invasionUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed in its war.
Australia begins sweeping public inquiry probing antisemitism after Bondi Beach killings
Read full article: Australia begins sweeping public inquiry probing antisemitism after Bondi Beach killingsA federal inquiry has begun into a rise in antisemitism across Australia before two gunmen allegedly killed 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival.
Cartel violence fuels doubts about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico
Read full article: Cartel violence fuels doubts about FIFA World Cup games in MexicoThe violence that followed the killing of a cartel leader in Mexico is fueling fears that the bloodshed could hurt tourism ahead of the FIFA World Cup later this year.
Trump makes the case for his foreign policy approach at State of the Union
Read full article: Trump makes the case for his foreign policy approach at State of the UnionPresident Donald Trump has made the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly demonstrating uneasiness about his priorities.
Ousted South Korean President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law decree
Read full article: Ousted South Korean President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law decreeSouth Korea’s jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol has appealed his life sentence for rebellion over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
US sheds light on its allegation of Chinese nuclear test and urges nations to push for disarmament
Read full article: US sheds light on its allegation of Chinese nuclear test and urges nations to push for disarmamentA U.S. official focusing on arms control has provided what he called new, declassified details of a Chinese underground nuclear test nearly six years ago.
Students in Iran hold anti-government protests as US forces gather for possible strikes
Read full article: Students in Iran hold anti-government protests as US forces gather for possible strikesStudents have held anti-government protests at universities across Iran’s capital, according to witnesses and videos circulating online.
'Flour war' erupts in Greek seaside town as revelers celebrate the start of Lent
Read full article: 'Flour war' erupts in Greek seaside town as revelers celebrate the start of LentThe Greek seaside town of Galaxidi has exploded into a messy “flour war” as many of its 1,700 residents and many visitors pelted each other with bags of dyed flour.
Former UK ambassador Mandelson released on bail after arrest in Epstein probe
Read full article: Former UK ambassador Mandelson released on bail after arrest in Epstein probePolice in Britain say Peter Mandelson, the former U.K. ambassador to the United States, has been released on bail after he was arrested in an Epstein files misconduct probe.
Panama seizes 2 key canal ports from Hong Kong operator following Supreme Court ruling
Read full article: Panama seizes 2 key canal ports from Hong Kong operator following Supreme Court rulingA Hong Kong-based company that has operated key ports at the ends of the Panama Canal for decades says the government has seized them.
Supporters of jailed Ugandan opposition figure pray for him after president tries to stop it
Read full article: Supporters of jailed Ugandan opposition figure pray for him after president tries to stop itSupporters of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye have held a prayer service in a Catholic cathedral to press for his release.
Rajanish Kakade, AP photographer who captured the daily rhythm of India’s Mumbai, dies at 55
Read full article: Rajanish Kakade, AP photographer who captured the daily rhythm of India’s Mumbai, dies at 55Associated Press photographer Rajanish Kakade, who was known for documenting India’s politics, culture and everyday hustle and bustle of Mumbai city, has died.
EU diplomats meet Board of Peace director over Gaza's future
Read full article: EU diplomats meet Board of Peace director over Gaza's futureThe European Union’s top diplomats met with the director of the Board of Peace in Brussels following a shaky and controversial embrace of U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure and rebuild the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
International Criminal Court opens hearings into former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Read full article: International Criminal Court opens hearings into former Philippine President Rodrigo DuterteThe International Criminal Court has started pretrial hearings on former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing three counts of crimes against humanity for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he oversaw while in office.
From bakeries to beauty shops, Russian businesses are feeling the pain from a new wartime tax policy
Read full article: From bakeries to beauty shops, Russian businesses are feeling the pain from a new wartime tax policyAs Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine marks four years, the pressure on Russia’s economy is starting to show.
Soldiers keep up clash with cartel gunmen a day after Mexico's military killed top drug lord
Read full article: Soldiers keep up clash with cartel gunmen a day after Mexico's military killed top drug lordA day after the Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful drug lord, the picturesque town where it happened was a study in contrasts.
Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during operation to capture him
Read full article: Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during operation to capture himThe Mexican army says it has killed the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in a military operation.
Next US-Iran nuclear talks are Thursday in Geneva as Washington awaits proposed deal from Tehran
Read full article: Next US-Iran nuclear talks are Thursday in Geneva as Washington awaits proposed deal from TehranOman says the next round of talks between the United States and Iran will be Thursday in Geneva.
US says ambassador's comments on Israel and the Middle East were taken out of context
Read full article: US says ambassador's comments on Israel and the Middle East were taken out of contextThere is fresh outrage over U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's remarks in an interview that Israel could “take it all” when asked about biblical claims to Middle East land.