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Tunisia floods disrupt capital as heavy rain traps motorists and residents
Recurring floods disrupt daily life in Tunis, raising questions about drainage, transport and flood preparedness.
Iran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliatory move
Tehran gives Swedish official 48 hours to leave as Iran says Stockholm is bowing down to outside pressure.
Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on Iran, tanker hit in Hormuz
Trump says he faces a 'big decision' on whether to 'annihilate' his Iranian foes, adding that 'anything could happen'.
Former Assad officer sentenced to 60 years in US for torture
Former Syrian official sentenced to 60 years in US prison for torturing prisoners under al-Assad's regime.
White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE
The ex-Oklahoma state trooper’s nomination had stalled in the Senate as ICE faced growing scrutiny over its operations.
Russia election: Could other parties challenge United Russia?
Russians vote for the first time since 2022. Can opposition parties challenge Putin-backed United Russia in this vote?
Trinidad and Tobago ends state of emergency amid pushback over mass arrests
Lawyers criticised mass arrests under emergency powers that allowed authorities to detain people without charge.
Migrant crossings to Europe by sea drop sharply amid heightened risks: IOM
More than 2,200 migrants died or vanished at sea in 2026, despite declining crossings into Europe, says IOM.
US approves $414M uranium investment in Niger, two years after troops left
Uranium project investment could mark a turning point in US-Niger and US-Canada relations.
Can ‘middle powers’ come together to build a new economic alliance?
Canada's prime minister outlines plans for stronger ties with the EU.

