The move makes Illinois the second US state to join the program in defiance of Republican President Donald Trump after California, also led by a Democratic governor, joined in January.
The US has sent a small team of troops to Nigeria following December airstrikes on ISIS targets, marking the first confirmation of US forces on the ground.
A widening French investigation into X saw police raid the company’s offices and prosecutors summon Elon Musk and senior staff for questioning.
Gulf leaders warned against further escalation as the US and Iran prepare to restart nuclear negotiations this week.
Following Israeli recognition, Somaliland is seeking a trade and investment deal and has signaled willingness to offer access to key mineral resources.
Saudi Arabia welcomed Erdogan for talks highlighting closer Ankara-Riyadh ties as the kingdom reconsiders its regional priorities.
A US Senate investigation found 890 Credit Suisse accounts with potential Nazi ties, including previously undisclosed SS and German Foreign Office accounts.
Regulators worldwide are stepping up action against xAI’s Grok amid concerns over illegal and non-consensual sexual imagery.
The East African country enacted the Anti-Homosexuality Act in 2023, defying pressure from Western governments as well as local and international rights groups.
Senior Taiwanese and US officials discussed cooperation in artificial intelligence, tech and drones at a high-level forum launched during the first Trump administration.
The lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan asked a judge to issue a court order blocking the policy, which took effect on January 21.
