Trump promises US support for Lebanon in White House meeting with president
Lebanon and Israel have held rare direct talks mediated by Washington. Aoun’s visit was the first to the White House…
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US judge blocks Trump bid to strip work permits from immigrants
The order prevents thousands from El Salvador, Sudan and Ukraine from losing work authorisation while lawsuit proceeds.
Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine’s Top General
The move follows a wave of protests in response to the firing of the defense minister, who had clashed with…
India tunnel collapse kills 10 as toxic gases hamper rescue
At least 10 people have died and 17 remain trapped after a suspected gas explosion caused a tunnel to collapse.
Trump defends 50% tariffs on Canada, saying ‘they need us to survive’
Mark Carney says Canada is ‘united’ in face of threats as leaders agree to talk before tariffs take effect next…
US agency proposes ending racial and gender workforce data collection
Republican-led EEOC proposal to end workforce diversity reporting heads to public commentary amid sharp criticism.
Can mediators broker a truce between the US and Iran?
With every new round of attacks raising political cost of compromise, analysts warn the window for peace may be closing.
Pete Hegseth faces questions over $87.6bn additional funding for Pentagon
Defense secretary and chair of the joint chiefs face Senate appropriations committee to continue Iran war effortUS defense secretary Pete…
Rescuers search for flood survivors in Afghanistan
Rescuers in eastern Afghanistan are searching through mud and rubble after flash floods and a landslide
Trump says he’s open to talks with Hezbollah, vows to help Lebanon
US President Trump said he is open to direct talks with Hezbollah.
France first European country to ban social media access for under-15s
Parliament votes to stop children using apps such as TikTok in policy championed by Emmanuel MacronFrance’s parliament has approved a…
Water Plants Under Fire in the Gulf Are Crucial to Civilians
Several days of airstrikes have hit water and energy plants in Kuwait, a nation that relies on desalination for 90…