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Military Helicopter Crashes in Southern Türkiye, Killing 4

World Rescuers and security officers examine the wreckage of an ambulance helicopter after it collided with a hospital building and crashed into the ground, in Mugla, Türkiye, December 22, 2024. REUTERS/Kenan Gurbuz Purchase

Military Helicopter Crashes in Southern Türkiye, Killing 4

A military helicopter crashed in southern Türkiye on Thursday, killing four personnel, the Turkish Defense Ministry said. The aircraft crashed for unknown…

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World US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance look on during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, US, November 11, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Trump Says US Does Not Need Iran Deal

President Donald Trump said on Thursday the US does not need a deal with Iran and directed Vice President JD Vance, who has played a role in efforts to resolve…

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World Iran: Four Tankers Struck by Explosions in Strait of Hormuz

Iran: Four Tankers Struck by Explosions in Strait of Hormuz

Four oil tankers were hit by explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's military said on Thursday, adding that the vessels had ignored warnings and entered…

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World Members of the New York City Fire Department and first responders work at the scene a day after a building collapsed in Brooklyn in New York on November 12, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Death Toll Rises to 8 in New York Building Collapse

At least eight people died after a three-story building in Brooklyn collapsed at the edge of a construction site, New York City’s mayor said Thursday, as…

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World A seagull fly by the River Thames, near Westminster Bridge and the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, at the Houses of Parliament in central London on November 12, 2026. (Photo by Brook Mitchell / AFP)

Iran Pair Guilty of Spying on London-based Journalists 'for Tehran'

A UK jury on Thursday found two Iranian men guilty of spying for Iran's intelligence service, as a chief prosecutor said it showed Tehran's willingness to use …

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World Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with media following his meeting with foreign delegations at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 09 May 2026. Russia marks the 81 st anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany and its allies in World War II. (EPA)

Kremlin Releases Video of Putin Out and About in Moscow After Western Bunker Claims

The Kremlin has released ‌a video of Vladimir Putin driving in Moscow and meeting an old school teacher in a hotel lobby, after Western media outlets…

World US and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Pentagon Says US Cost of Iran War Nearing $29 billion

The Pentagon said Tuesday that the cost of the war with Iran had climbed to nearly $29 billion, as President Donald Trump faced mounting scrutiny over the…

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World This video grab from AFP TV video shows a view of Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaking during a virtual press conference on the hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship travel, in Geneva, on May 7, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

WHO Chief Says 'Work not Over' after Hantavirus Evacuation

World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship…

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World FILED - 26 July 2023, Russia, Saint Petersburg: FILE PHOTO - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends a meeting at the Konstantinovsky Palace. Photo: Vladimir Smirnov/KREMLIN/dpa

Kremlin Says Preparations for Putin Visit to China are in Final Stages

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that preparations ‌were ‌in the ‌final ⁠stages for a visit ⁠by President Vladimir Putin ⁠to ‌China. Kremlin spokesman ‌Dmitry…

World A person rides a motorcycle over a US flag painted on a street, in Tehran, Iran, May 12, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Iran Chief Negotiator Says US Must Accept Proposal or Face ‘Failure’

Iran's chief negotiator on Tuesday issued an ultimatum to the United States to accept the conditions in Tehran's 14-point proposal for peace in the Middle East…

World  11 May 2026, United Kingdom, London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer giving a speech at the Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre in Waterloo, London, as he sets out the next steps he is taking in his plan to build a stronger, fairer Britain. (James Manning/PA Wire/dpa)

UK’s Starmer Defies Calls to Quit, Says He Is Getting on with Governing

Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday, telling ministers he would "get on with governing" despite a "destabilizing" 48 hours of growing…

World  Brazilian activist Thiago Avila, a member of the Global Sumud flotilla, arrives at Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on May 11, 2026. (AFP)

Brazilian Flotilla Activist Returns Home, Alleges Torture During Israel Detention

Brazilian activist Thiago Avila returned to Sao Paulo on Monday following his detention and deportation from Israel, where he alleged he was tortured and…

World  11 May 2026, US, Washington: US President Donald Trump, listens to a question during a maternal healthcare event at the Oval Office of the White House. (Daniel Torok/White House/Planet Pix via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa)

Trump Is Getting Another Medical Checkup at the End of May, the White House Says

President Donald Trump is scheduled to see doctors for a medical and dental checkup this month — his fourth publicized visit to medical experts since returning…

World Victims of a strike on a drug rehab center in Kabul are burried in a mass grave on Badam Bagh Hilltop on March 26. Wakil KOHSAR / AFP/File

UN: Over 370 Afghan Civilians Killed in Pakistan Conflict in Three Months

At least 372 Afghan civilians were killed in conflict between government forces and Pakistan in the first three months of the year, the United Nations reported…

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World  In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire following a Russian drone attack in Kyiv region, Ukraine, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Russia, Ukraine Resume Strikes as Truce Expires, One Dead

Russia resumed strikes on Ukraine as a three-day truce expired on Tuesday, attacking the capital with drones and killing one person in the eastern region of…

World  12 May 2026, Netherlands, Eindhoven: Crew members of the hantavirus-hit Hondius cruise ship arrive at Eindhoven airport. (dpa)

Spain Reports New Hantavirus Case in Passenger from Cruise Ship as Confirmed Infections Grow to 9

A Spanish passenger evacuated from the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus, Spain’s health ministry announced…

World File photo: People survey the Lorha bridge, allegedly destroyed by militants in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province, Pakistan, 12 May 2026. EPA/WASEEM KHAN

Seven Killed in Blast in Northwest Pakistan Market

Seven people, including two police officers and five civilians, were killed and dozens wounded in a blast at a market in north-western Pakistan on Tuesday, a…

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World A general view of the Treasury Building on day two of a partial government shutdown in Washington, DC, US, February 1, 2026. (Reuters)

Treasury Department Tells US Banks to Flag Suspected Iranian Money-Laundering Networks

The Treasury Department wants US banks and other financial institutions to monitor for suspected Iranian money laundering networks that use their funds to…

World FILE - This satellite image provided by Vantor shows the Natanz nuclear complex in Iran on March 7, 2026, with no new damage seen at the facility or the tunnels. (Satellite image ©2026 Vantor via AP, file)

Iran Could Enrich Uranium to Weapons Grade if Attacked, Lawmaker Warns

Iranian parliamentary spokesman Ebrahim Rezaei said on Tuesday that the country could enrich uranium up to 90% purity, a level considered weapons-grade, if…

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World Around 20 EU countries are exploring how to return migrants -- particularly those with court convictions -- to Afghanistan. NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP

EU to Invite Taliban Officials to Brussels for Migrant Return Talks

The European Commission told AFP Monday it plans to invite Taliban officials to Brussels in the near future for talks on returning migrants to Afghanistan. …

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World An Iranian man walks past an anti-US and anti-Israel mural painted on a wall, in the capital Tehran on May 10, 2026. (AFP)

UK Sanctions 12 Iran-Linked People, Entities

Britain on Monday slapped sanctions on a dozen Iran-linked individuals and entities accused of involvement in "hostile activities" by Tehran targeting the UK…

World An aerial view shows Jerry Fuerstenau planting a farm field on May 06, 2026 near West Bend, Iowa. (Getty Images/AFP)

Tens of Millions Risk Hunger as Hormuz Standoff Blocks Fertilizer, UN Official Says

Tens of millions of people could face hunger and starvation if fertilizers are not soon allowed through the Strait of Hormuz, the head of a UN task force aimed…

World Former Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) addresses supporters on the eve of the municipal elections, Istanbul, Türkiye, March 30, 2024. (AFP)

‘Utter Rubbish’ Says Erdogan Rival as Spying Trial Opens

"It's all utter rubbish," Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu told an Istanbul court of the spying charges against him at a new trial on Monday, his words…

World Cole Tomas Allen, a suspect in the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner shooting, sits in the courtroom during a hearing after being charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump, in Washington DC, US, April 30, 2026, in this courtroom sketch. (Reuters)

Man Accused of Attempting to Assassinate Trump Pleads Not Guilty

The man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a White House reporters' gala last month pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday…

World Turkish Airlines (THY) aircraft are pictured on the tarmac of Istanbul Grand Airport in Istanbul, Türkiye May 23, 2023. REUTERS/Yoruk Isik/File Photo

Turkish Airlines Plane Evacuated after Landing Gear Fire in Nepal

Hundreds of passengers and crew aboard a Turkish Airlines flight to Nepal were safely evacuated on Monday after the plane's landing gear caught fire while…

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World An Iranian walks next to a anti-US and Israel mural in a street in Tehran, Iran, 08 May 2026. (EPA)

Trump Says Ceasefire Is on ‘Life Support’ After Rejecting Iran’s Latest Offer

US President Donald Trump on Monday said the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after he rejected the country’s latest proposal for not including a nuclear…

World Taiwanese soldiers pose with a Taiwanese flag near a Sky Sword II surface-to-air missile launcher and a military UAV during an annual military exercise ahead of Lunar New Year in Taichung, Taiwan, January 27, 2026. (Reuters)

Taiwan Says It Drove Away Chinese Research Ship

Taiwan's coast guard ‌said on Monday that it had disrupted "illegal" operations by a Chinese research ship in waters close to the island and driven it…

World Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer reacts as he prepares to leave the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on April 17, 2026. (AFP)

Under-Threat UK PM Starmer Vows to Prove ‘Doubters’ Wrong

Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer came out fighting Monday, vowing to prove his "doubters" wrong as he sought to quell growing calls to step down…

World The damaged stern of a bulk carrier operated by South Korean shipper HMM, after it was struck by two unidentified objects on May 4 while stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, in this handout picture released on May 10, 2026. (South Korean Foreign Ministry/Handout via Reuters)

South Korea Condemns Attack on Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Vows Response

South Korea's presidential Blue House on Monday condemned in the strongest terms an attack against a cargo ship operated by a Korean shipper this month in the…