The arrival of a US aircraft carrier strike group in the Middle East has given President Donald Trump new, more forceful options to carry out his threats to attack Iran, but the choices carry serious risks of retaliation from Tehran.
Global problems will not be solved by one power "calling the shots" or by splitting the world into rival spheres, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday in comments directed at the United States and China.
The Trump administration issued a general licence expanding the ability of oil companies to operate in Venezuela, marking a significant step to ease sanctions under the new US-backed leadership in Caracas.
Former Google software engineer Linwei Ding was convicted by a federal jury in San Francisco on Thursday of stealing AI trade secrets from the US tech giant to benefit two Chinese companies he was secretly working for
The U.S. Navy has sent an additional warship to the Middle East, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday, amid a large military buildup in the region and soaring tensions.
A proposed merger between Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI, reported exclusively by Reuters on Thursday, could give fresh momentum to Musk's plan to launch satellite data centers into orbit.
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, saying he planned to have further talks with Tehran on a possible nuclear deal.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that he sees "a lot of positive expectations" from the recent free trade agreement between India and the European Union, and it could contribute to global multi-polarity.
European Union foreign ministers agreed to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, placing the powerful military force in the same category as Islamic State and al Qaeda.
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the US, the latest salvo in his trade war with America's northern neighbor as his feud with Prime Minister Mark Carney expands.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened new tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, escalating a pressure campaign against the Communist-run island.
A flight from Bangladesh capital Dhaka landed at the Jinnah International Airport in Pakistan's Karachi on Thursday, restoring non-stop air connectivity between the two countries after 14 years.
AI startup Perplexity has signed a $750 million agreement with Microsoft to use its Azure cloud service, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday the US military will be prepared to carry out whatever President Donald Trump decides on Iran to ensure Tehran does not pursue nuclear weapons capability.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he expects the United States to "respect Canadian sovereignty," responding to reports that State Department officials met with separatists from the oil-rich province of Alberta.
New Zealand decided against accepting US President Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace, New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said in a statement on Friday.
Iran will deliver an immediate response in case of an attack by the United States, the army spokesman said Thursday, warning that US military bases in the region or an aircraft carrier could be targets.
UN chief Antonio Guterres called Thursday for "restraint" from authorities towards protesters in the United States after immigration agents killed two US citizens this month demonstrating against deportation raids in Minneapolis.
Direct flights between Bangladesh and Pakistan resumed on Thursday after more than a decade, as ties warm between the two nations that have long had an uneasy relationship.
Iranian retaliation for a US attack would likely target American forces in the Middle East, where Washington has tens of thousands of troops deployed on bases across the region.
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The Trump administration has pressured Venezuela to increase foreign access to the country's large oil reserves.
Canadian prime minister has sought to rally 'middle powers' to respond to an increasingly unpredictable global climate.
The child ran across the street from behind a double-parked SUV towards the school and sustained minor injuries.
As part of the government's affidavit, an FBI agent testified to the suspect approaching Omar with a syringe.
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Interior Minister says multiplication of political parties has fuelled divisions and weakened social cohesion.
The drop comes amid stalling growth for its cloud computing software as OpenAI investments are questioned.
Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda, known for sharing videos from Gaza, says she’s regained access to her TikTok.
The film's high budget has raised questions about efforts by powerful donors to win favour with the White House.
France is moving closer to banning social media for users under the age of 15, over growing concerns over mental health.
Operations were paused indefinitely in 2021 due to escalating violence in the region.
Iran’s foreign minister labelled the EU as hypocritical after designating the IRGC a "terrorist" organisation.
Sean Grayson fatally shot Massey after she called police to her home, in a killing that sparked outrage and protests.
Humanitarian crisis worsens in Yemen as power struggles intensify and aid gaps grow.
Minneapolis mobilizes rapid response networks and mutual aid as protests grow against federal immigration agents.
Atomic scientists raise alarm over more global conflict and new risks such as artificial intelligence.
Iranian authorities reject European Union's measures, denouncing the IRGC blacklisting as 'illogical and irresponsible'.
US has asserted control over Venezuela on key issues of sovereignty and made threats of further military attacks.
Pemex, burdened with significant debt, financial and operational constraints, now faces competition from Venezuelan oil.
Israeli settler attacks across the occupied West Bank are forcing Palestinian communities to flee.