Treasury Secretary Bessent says US will 'squash' Iranian economy, collapse 'murderous regime'
"I see lots of reports that said, 'oh, well, this has never worked.' It does work, because we have a combination. It is a one-two punch," Bessent said.
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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan moved to hospital after court order, his party says
DRC set to receive 70,000 Ebola vaccines, not approved for current strain, WHO says
USS George Washington arrives in Middle East as USS Abraham Lincoln prepares to sail home - report
ISIS-linked female suspect arrested in plot to blow up New York State Capitol
Bowie was arrested on charges of attempting to provide material support to a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), ISIS.
Ukraine, Israel ‘fighting against same axis of evil,’ Ukrainian ambassador tells ‘Post’ - interview
Yevgen Korniychuk thanked Israel for its support for Ukraine in its struggle for “independence and peace and prosperity,” citing polls showing that over 85% of Israelis support Ukraine in its war.
Overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria, around 50 children's bodies recovered
The accident occurred on Thursday morning when passengers were heading either to plant or to harvest rice, said Sarkin Daji, a traditional leader in the area.
US designates Myanmar scholar, US citizen Min Zin held by China as wrongfully detained
The designation for Min Zin, who is accused of endangering Chinese national security, comes just weeks before US President Donald Trump is scheduled to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to the US.
Central African Republic gold mine collapses, 49 confirmed killed, more still missing
A prosecutor confirmed there had been a mine collapse in the village of Zamboye near the border with Cameroon but said the number of deaths and other details were still being established.
Venezuelans, Cubans among deportees to Liberia under Trump deal, official says
The West African nation announced on Tuesday that it had agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the US in the next 12 months.
New Ethiopian dams reignite Nile dispute as Egypt, Ethiopia vie for regional influence - analysis
New Ethiopian hydropower plans are drawing Somalia, Somaliland, Eritrea and Gulf states deeper into the regional balance.
China condemns 'discriminatory' US tariffs on drone components after Trump turns to local sourcing
Beijing has condemned US tariffs on drones and components, accusing Washington of discriminating against Chinese products and harming Chinese companies.
'We will tear you to pieces': Indian general warns Erdogan about pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan
Retired Maj.-Gen. Gagan Deep Bakshi says India needs Iran as a counterweight to Pakistan and will not sacrifice its interests to accommodate Israel.
South Korea says North Korea may have up to 120 nuclear warheads
South Korea estimates North Korea has 80-120 nuclear warheads, a figure well above US President Donald Trump’s recent estimate of 57.
