Russian report highlights ongoing terror threats in Afghanistan, challenges Taliban control
Regional security officials say cross-border threats could intensify for Central Asia and Pakistan as armed groups expand their footprint.
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Trump to cut off all US trade with Spain over refusal to use military bases in Iran war
Trump says US 'might have forced Israel’s hand' to attack Iran
Former ambassador slams false narrative Israel 'dragged' US into war
US ambassador to France ignores summons from French Foreign Ministry, denied access to officials
France’s Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, said the senior American representative is required to explain his absence, and until he does so, he will be denied access to senior figures.
About 6.5 million people in Somalia face acute hunger due to drought, government and UN say
Somalia declared a national drought emergency in November after years of failed rains, with the UN World Food Programme last week announcing cutbacks to its assistance.
At least 46 dead and 21 missing after heavy rains hit southeastern Brazil
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva offered his condolences in a post on X as specialized teams have mobilized to respond to incidents and search for missing people.
Trump's US is not an ally of France, says French presidential hopeful
French center-left politician Raphael Glucksmann said the US under President Donald Trump is no longer an ally of Europe, citing alleged interference as tensions rise between Paris and Washington.
British lawmakers vote to release documents on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor appointment
Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested last week over allegations of misconduct involving Epstein.
Warner Bros weighing revised bid from Paramount as bidding war escalates
The latest offer follows a week of talks between the companies to address concerns that prompted the rejection of previous Paramount bids in favor of Netflix.
Pakistan, Afghan forces exchange fire after airstrikes deepen tensions
The incident, just days after Pakistani airstrikes, is the latest flare-up along the border since the declaration of the October ceasefire.
Nancy Guthrie's family offers $1 million reward for information leading to her recovery
There has been no sign of the 84-year-old Arizona woman since her kidnapping in the early morning of February 1, 2026.
UK targets Russia's Transneft in new sanctions on fourth anniversary of Ukraine war
The sanctioning of Transneft, one of the world's largest pipeline firms, brings the number of people, companies, and ships sanctioned under Britain's Russia measures to more than 3,000.
Brazilian court acquits 35-year-old of statutory rape of 12-year-old, citing 'consensual bond'
The case began after the girl’s absence from school triggered a report to the local child-protection council.
