US confirms troops on ground in Nigeria amid ISIS counterterror push
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.
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UAE urges diplomacy as US and Iran restart nuclear negotiations
Somaliland moves toward Israel trade pact, signals access to lithium and minerals
From rivals to partners: What does Erdogan’s Saudi visit mean for the Middle East? - analysis
Saudi Arabia welcomed Erdogan for talks highlighting closer Ankara-Riyadh ties as the kingdom reconsiders its regional priorities.
Credit Suisse Nazi-era accounts under renewed US Senate scrutiny
A US Senate investigation found 890 Credit Suisse accounts with potential Nazi ties, including previously undisclosed SS and German Foreign Office accounts.
Governments worldwide crack down on Grok over sexualized AI content - explainer
Regulators worldwide are stepping up action against xAI’s Grok amid concerns over illegal and non-consensual sexual imagery.
Uganda abandons prosecution in first 'aggravated homosexuality' case under controversial 2023 law
The East African country enacted the Anti-Homosexuality Act in 2023, defying pressure from Western governments as well as local and international rights groups.
Taiwan to deepen trade with democracies as Lai warns against reliance on China
Senior Taiwanese and US officials discussed cooperation in artificial intelligence, tech and drones at a high-level forum launched during the first Trump administration.
Rights groups sue US State Department over pause on immigrant visas from 75 countries
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.
Norwegian crown princess's son faces trial on 38 charges including rape, drug possession
His lawyer, Petar Sekulic, told Reuters he did not admit criminal guilt for the charges of rape or domestic violence, but did admit guilt for some of the less serious matters.
Rome to charge tourists to get close to Trevi Fountain in move aimed at reducing chaos
“Two euros isn’t very much, and it will lead to less chaotic tourist flows,” said Mayor Gualtieri
Venezuela's interim president meets US envoy as diplomatic ties resume
US envoy Laura Dogu reiterated Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s three-phase roadmap for Venezuela, focusing on stabilization, economic recovery, and a political transition, the US embassy said.
NFL says no ICE immigration enforcement planned at Super Bowl amid security concerns
In prior years at the Super Bowl, a unit of ICE called Homeland Security Investigations has played a role in security operations, a second source said.
