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Iran FM in Russia says US has offered new round of talks
Russia is hosting Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in St. Petersburg for talks on a possible new round of talks.
China seeks to block US tech giant Meta from AI acquisition
Bejing tightens scrutiny of AI industry amid intensifying geopolitical rivalry with the US over the technology.
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive for high-profile US state visit
The British monarch’s US visit underscores shared history amid strained ties and tensions over the Iran conflict.
Leavitt blames democrats for ‘cult of hatred’ against Trump
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed democrats for promoting the rhetoric which fuels 'cult of hatred'.
Hezbollah and Israel swap threats and strikes across Lebanon’s border
Iran-linked group reiterates defiance; Israeli defence minister threatens to ‘burn all of Lebanon'.
Elon Musk trial against Sam Altman to reveal OpenAI power struggle
The trial’s outcome could sway the balance of power in AI, and jury selection starts on Monday.
Thousands held by paramilitary RSF in Sudan’s el-Fasher: NGO
Hundreds of women and children among those detained by the rebel group, says Sudan Doctors Network.
What people in Beirut think about the Lebanon-Israel negotiations
Lebanese leaders were in Washington earlier this month for the first direct negotiations with Israel in over 30 years.
Iraqi president names Shia bloc candidate Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate
Choice of al-Zaidi breaks a months-long deadlock after Trump opposed appointment of pro-Iran former PM al-Maliki.
Gunmen kidnap 23 children from Nigerian orphanage
Mass kidnappings are a common way for gangs and armed groups to make quick money in Nigeria.