The United States on Friday imposed fresh sanctions on Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and several other officials, citing Tehran's violent response to recent anti-government protests.
The United States on Friday imposed fresh sanctions on Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and several other officials, citing Tehran's violent response to recent anti-government protests.
US President Donald Trump on Friday noted that progress was being made toward ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while acknowledging that strained relations between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin continue to make peace efforts "difficult".
More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of the province where the mine is located, told Reuters.
Venezuela, whose president was recently toppled in a US military operation, on Friday slammed Washington's "punitive measures" against its struggling ally Cuba, after threats of tariffs on countries giving it oil.
Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit defended Arab states' decision to support the US-led Board of Peace on Gaza, saying it offered a rare opening for a ceasefire after repeated diplomatic efforts had failed to stop the fighting.
US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Iran over its crackdown on protesters, while still for now appearing to leave the door open for negotiations over the Islamic republic's controversial nuclear programme.
Navy Joan Roberts has now moved the court for reconsideration.
President Donald Trump predicted on Friday that Iran would seek to negotiate a deal rather than face American military action, despite Tehran warning that its arsenal of missiles would never be up for discussion.
Pakistan's Privatisation Commission said last week that plans to outsource operations at the country's three largest airports will now proceed through an open bidding process, citing strong interest from multiple investors.
President Donald Trump said Thursday he believed Iran wanted to make a deal to avoid military action, adding that he had set Tehran an undisclosed deadline to respond as US ships steam towards the region.
President Donald Trump's years-long crusade to dislodge Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro, a mission he finally accomplished this month, was billed as a way to thwart drug trafficking, check migration and revive Venezuela's oil industry.
Etihad Rail has showcased its new Abu Dhabi Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, a key hub in the UAEs upcoming passenger rail network.
US President Donald Trump has warned that it was "very dangerous" for its ally, Britain, to do business with China. His remarks come as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The Justice Department on Friday released many more records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, resuming disclosures under a law intended to reveal what the government knew about the millionaire financier's sexual abuse of young girls.
Top EU official Teresa Ribera on Friday described her "shock" at the "terrifying" images of violence in Minneapolis where two American citizens were shot dead by federal agents enforcing an immigration crackdown.
A New York federal judge on Friday dismissed murder and weapons charges against alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione, a major blow to prosecutors that means Mangione no longer faces a possible death penalty if convicted.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Friday denounced what he called an attempt by US President Donald Trump to "suffocate" the communist island's economy with new tariffs.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon, now an independent journalist, has been arrested for alleged involvement in an "coordinated attack" on a church during protests in Minnesota against an immigration crackdown, the US attorney general said Friday.
Digital espionage was likely to have been behind the uncovering of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner's name ahead of its official release, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
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Russian attacks on Ukraine's electrical substations could cut power to nuclear plants, increasing risks of meltdown.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's warm welcome on a visit to China this week marks a thaw in icy relations with Beijing.
Iran's foreign minister says missile programme not up for negotiation as Trump says sending more ships to the region.
The Kremlin says it’s agreed to halt attacks on Kyiv and nearby towns until February 1, after a request from the US.
Protesters call for 'no work, no school, no shopping' in response to Trump's deadly immigration enforcement crackdown.
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Israel says it will reopen the Rafah crossing on Sunday after nearly two years.
Claim comes after military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani accused France, Benin, Ivory coast of involvement in the attack.
The US and Iran both say they want a diplomatic solution to their standoff and regional players are increasingly active.
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls on member states to address unpaid dues and overhaul world body's financial rules.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says Friday's release fulfills a requirement established by congressional law.
Trump threatened decertifying Bombardier's planes and slapping new tariffs if Canada did not certify rival US planes.
Judge rules out capital punishment, but 27-year-old still faces federal stalking charges and state-level murder charges.
Final pre-Winter Olympics race cancelled after Lindsey Vonn's crash but US star hopes to recover from injury sustained.
South Africa accuses Israeli representative of 'gross abuse of diplomatic privilege' as Israel orders reciprocal move.
Press freedom groups decry arrest of former CNN anchor as lawyer pledges to fight charges 'vigorously'.
Medical charity says will not provide Israeli authorities with personal details of its staff in Palestinian territory.
The 'madman theory' aims to pressure adversaries but risks backfiring when opponents feel they have nothing to lose.
It's the latest of several measures that rights groups say are shrinking the civic space in the Sahel nation.
Novak Djokovic stuns reigning two-time champion Jannik Sinner to set up Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz.
Nomination comes as Trump heaps pressure on Powell to cut interest rates; Warsh to face challenging Senate confirmation.
Facing the prospect of US strikes, Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts with countries including Turkiye.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz beat Germany's Alexander Zverev over five hours but the latter is upset by officiating of injury.