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Germany’s Merz warns of potential escalation as US, Iran prepare for talks
Friedrich Merz said concerns about a further escalation with Iran have dominated his trip to the Gulf region.
US treasury secretary declines to rule out future Federal Reserve lawsuits
Scott Bessent used a Senate appearance to defend President Donald Trump's campaign to slash interest and raise tariffs.
Gaza flotilla organisers in South Africa warn against Israeli interception
Activists announced at a briefing in South Africa plans to launch the largest civilian-led flotilla to Gaza in March.
Chinese startup tests its flying car that can carry 10 people
Chinese company AutoFlight conducted a public flight demonstration for its 5-tonne-class flying car V5000 Matrix.
New Trump administration rule makes it easier to fire career civil servants
The OPM rule says that high ranking officials could be fired for 'intentionally subverting Presidential directives'.
UK ex-envoy’s ties to Epstein spark political storm
UK PM Keir Starmer says he regrets appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador related to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Starvation by design: How Israel turned food into a weapon of war in Gaza
Data reveals Gaza's hunger was likely a calculated strategy to 're-engineer' society, peaking in 2025.
UN rights chief warns his office is in ‘survival mode’ over funding crisis
Volker Turk appeals for $400m after cuts to operations in 17 countries.
US envoy shuns Polish parliament speaker over Trump remarks
US Ambassador Tom Rose says: 'We will not permit anyone to harm US-Polish relations, nor disrespect' President Trump.
Pakistan Super League signs Bangladesh’s Mustafizur after IPL controversy
Pakistan's Super League moves to sign Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman after both countries' T20 dispute with India.