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
China seeks to block US tech giant Meta from AI acquisition Bejing tightens scrutiny of artificial intelligence industry amid intensifying geopolitical rivalry with the US over the technology. Save A…
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive for high-profile US state visit
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. Save Britain’s…
Hezbollah and Israel swap threats and strikes across Lebanon’s border
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’. Save Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has condemned…
Elon Musk trial against Sam Altman to reveal OpenAI power struggle
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. Save Elon…
Thousands held by paramilitary RSF in Sudan’s el-Fasher: NGO
Thousands held by paramilitary RSF in Sudan’s el-Fasher: NGO Hundreds of women and children and dozens of doctors among those detained by the rebel group in poor conditions, says Sudan…
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
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, 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. Save…
Timeline: The highs and lows of the US-UK ‘special relationship’
EXPLAINER Timeline: The highs and lows of the US-UK ‘special relationship’ Tensions between the allies punctuate King Charles’s US visit, designed to strengthen the UK-US partnership. Save UK Prime Minister…
US press gala shooting suspect charged with attempting to kill Trump
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, US press gala shooting suspect charged with attempting to kill Trump Prosecutor says Cole Thomas Allen ‘attempted to assassinate the president of the United States’ in Saturday…