Trump to meet Gulf leaders for Iran war talks next week - report
The talks are expected to focus on US proposals for a postwar strategy following the conflict with Iran, according to Axios.
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US Federal Reserve hikes rates, sees more tightening in search of 'timelier' drop in inflation
US senators seek more information on Trump's Saudi nuclear proposal, letter says
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped over pro-Palestine comments
Canada may become first associate member of EU, European Commission president says
Through its partnership with Canada, von der Leyen urged EU states to tackle climate change, competition with China, and other major challenges.
Hashim Thaci convicted of murder, torture, and detention in Kosovo war crimes trial
Thaci was convicted over the killing of 96 people, as well as the illegal detention of 385 people and torture of 303 during Kosovo’s 1990s conflict with Serbia.
Former Philippines leader Duterte appears in ICC courtroom
On Wednesday, Duterte appeared in the ICC courtroom where judges heard arguments about his health and ability to stand trial, set to begin in November.
Belarus frees 25 more prisoners in return for easing of US sanctions
Coale told Reuters on Wednesday he expects to visit the country again around one month from now, hoping to secure the release of hundreds more prisoners.
At least 60 killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan, sources say
Sudan is one of Africa's largest gold producers, but the vast majority of its gold is produced through dangerous artisan mining techniques and later smuggled out of the country.
![[ILLUSTRATIVE] Gold mining residues are piled up near a residential area, in the village of Banat in River Nile state, north of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, on June 6, 2022.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_448,w_632/737983 "[ILLUSTRATIVE] Gold mining residues are piled up near a residential area, in the village of Banat in River Nile state, north of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, on June 6, 2022.")
Russia jails Canadian-Russian national for seven years for treason, Interfax reports
Interfax reported that the man, whom it named as Nikolai Zyuzev, had been convicted of preparing analytical material at the behest of unspecified foreign organizations.
![[ILLUSTRATIVE] Police officers block a road following the seizure of hostages by a group of inmates in the penal colony IK-19, in the town of Surovikino in the Volgograd Region, Russia August 23, 2024.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_448,w_632/737970 "[ILLUSTRATIVE] Police officers block a road following the seizure of hostages by a group of inmates in the penal colony IK-19, in the town of Surovikino in the Volgograd Region, Russia August 23, 2024.")
NBC News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, killing three
The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the crash, the fire department said.
New information uncovered on Trump assassination attempt in Butler, says A-G Blanche
The shooter, Thomas Crooks, fired eight shots at Trump with a rifle from a nearby rooftop during his speech at a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, before being killed by Secret Service.
Britain restores diplomatic ties with Venezuela to support democratic transition process
Britain said the move did not signal endorsement of Venezuela's disputed 2024 election or of any political faction, but reflected its longstanding policy of maintaining relations with country.
Greece denies German museum's bid for Parthenon Sculptures amid British Museum ownership fight
The sculptures are slated to go on display in November as part of Liebieghaus’s upcoming exhibition titled “Athena, the Stage is Yours: The Parthenon Puzzle.”
