North Korea: Japan’s move toward nuclear weapons must be 'thoroughly curbed'
Japan began making active comments about nuclear weapons as soon as the United States approved a request from South Korea to build a nuclear submarine.
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US interdicting, seizing vessel off Venezuelan coast, officials say
Trump administration moves to pause visa lottery after Brown University attack
US intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged
Pakistan court hands Imran Khan, wife 17-year jail terms in another graft case
The latest conviction adds to a series of legal troubles for Khan, who has been behind bars since August 2023.
A Wider Bridge, a pro-Israel advocate in LGBTQ spaces, is shutting down
Pro Israel LGBTQ group A Wider Bridge said it will wind down operations by year’s end, pointing to funding challenges after years of controversy in progressive queer circles.
US to move ahead with Gaza governance board and stabilization force, Rubio says
The US is pushing for a Gaza governance board and foreign troops to stabilize the enclave, Rubio said, citing urgency after months of fighting.
US, Jordanian forces conduct joint strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria, Hegseth confirms
The attacks come after US President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate after an attack on US personnel last weekend in Syria by a suspected Islamic State terrorist.
US Justice Department violates Tranparency Act, heavily redacts 'Epstein Library' before release
The United States made public numerous files and documents from investigations into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, meeting a Friday deadline set for the declassification.
UN chief condemns Houthi detention of another 10 UN staff in Yemen
The Iran-aligned Houthis detained the additional UN staff on Thursday, said UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, and Guterres calls for the immediate release of all those detained.
Pakistan alleges Israel and India spread disinformation linking it to Bondi Beach attack
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said sections of the international media from what he described as hostile countries, sought to malign Pakistan.
Knife-wielding attacker kills three in Taipei, dies during police chase
The deceased suspected attacker had a prior criminal record and outstanding warrants and his house has been searched.
Maersk completes first Red Sea voyage in nearly two years
Maersk said that while it had no plans yet to fully reopen the route, it was considering continuing a "stepwise approach towards gradually resuming navigation" via the Suez Canal and the Red Sea.
Exiled to Moscow, Assad is making a quiet return to ophthalmology for the elite - report
“Putin has little patience for leaders who lose their grip on power, and Assad is no longer seen as a figure of influence,” a source said.
