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Sebastien Lecornu Reappointed as France’s Prime Minister Days After Resignation

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just four days after accepting his resignation, in an attempt to...

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UN, NGOs Call for Immediate Opening of All Crossings into Gaza

GENEVA: The United Nations and major humanitarian agencies are urging Israel to fully open all border crossings into Gaza to allow desperately needed...

GeoPolitics

Massive Russian Airstrikes Leave Parts of Ukraine Without Power

KYIV: Large swathes of Ukraine were left without electricity and water early Friday as Russia launched another wave of drone and missile attacks...

West Asia

Ceasefire Brings Tentative Relief as Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza

Tens of thousands of Palestinians who had been forcibly displaced over the past year are now making their way back to the ruins...

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Trump Announces New Tariffs, Deepening Trade War with China

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump reignited trade tensions with China on Friday, threatening to impose steep new tariffs on Chinese exports and announcing...

GeoPolitics

US, Qatar Finalize Deal for Military Training Facility in Idaho

The United States has struck an agreement to permit Qatar to build an air force facility at Mountain Home Air Base in Idaho,...

GeoPolitics

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, a recognition that highlights her long struggle for democracy,...

West

Trump Plans Middle East Trip Amid Imminent Hostage Release

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced that he plans to travel to the Middle East on Sunday to mark the implementation of the...

East & South Asia

India to Reopen Embassy in Afghanistan After Three-Year Hiatus

India is set to upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy, marking a major step toward restoring formal diplomatic relations...

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Israel and Lebanon extend fragile ceasefire amid stalled Iran negotiations

Israel and Lebanon extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, President Donald Trump said on Thursday, as the United States remained deadlocked in...

Iran ceasefire extended by Trump to allow time for diplomatic breakthrough via Pakistan

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran at the request of Pakistan, saying the move aims...

Iran warns of intensified military response if attacked by US or Israel

TEHRAN: Iran’s military has once again issued a strong warning to the United States and Israel against any act of aggression targeting the...