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US Treasury Chief Blames Commerce Dept for Failure in Nvidia Scandal

World  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during the National Committee on US-China Relations 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner in New York City, US, November 10, 2026. (Reuters)

US Treasury Chief Blames Commerce Dept for Failure in Nvidia Scandal

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday blamed the Commerce Department for failing to blacklist Megaspeed, the Singapore company at the center of a…

World UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at a press conference on the fifth day of the COP31 annual UN climate conference in Antalya, Türkiye, 13 November 2026. (EPA)

UN Chief Urges Drastic Emissions Cuts as COP31 Wrestles with Fossil Fuels

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for an "immediate and drastic reduction" in greenhouse gas emissions, as divisions over fossil fuels…

World 13 November 2026, Ireland, Dublin: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during a press conference on the sidelines of the EU summit at the Convention Centre in Dublin. (dpa)

Europe’s Security Cannot Be Part of Ukraine Peace Talks, EU Leaders Say

EU leaders said on Friday that Europe's security structure should not be a subject for Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations, but they did not answer the question…

World  09 November 2026, France, Paris: France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, speaks during a G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Paris. (dpa)

France Criticizes ‘Demagogic’ Move by Israel to Ban Hard-Left Leader Melenchon

France has ‌criticized as "demagogic" a decision by Israel to ban French hard-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Melenchonand another leading figure in…

World Congolese workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) walk outside the Ebola Treatment Center at the Bunia General Referral Hospital following a resurgence of Ebola involving the Bundibugyo strain, in Bunia, Ituri province, the Democratic Republic of Congo, November 2, 2026. (Reuters)

UN Hails Progress in Ebola Response, Cites Insecurity as Biggest Challenge

UN health officials on Friday hailed progress in the Ebola response six months after the outbreak first prompted global concerns, but cautioned that the…


World Husam S. Zomlot, Ambassador for the Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdom holds up a new sign during a Palestinian flag raising ceremony at the Palestinian Mission in London, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025.(AP)

Palestinian Mission in London Raises Flag After Recognition

A flag-raising ceremony was held outside the Palestinian mission in London on Monday, a day after the UK announced it would recognize the State of Palestine,…

World A view of the Parliament House in Singapore May 24, 2018. REUTERS/Edgar Su/ File Photo

Singapore to Sanction Israeli Settler Leaders, Supports Palestine Statehood

Singapore said on Monday it will impose targeted sanctions on leaders of Israeli settler groups and would recognize a Palestine state under the right…

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World Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Alexander Kazakov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Putin Says Russia will Stick to Nuclear Arms Limits for One More Year after Treaty with US Expires

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Moscow will adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year under the last remaining nuclear pact with the…

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World The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters, before the beginning of a board of governors meeting, in Vienna, Austria, March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Iran, Russia to Sign Documents on Building New Nuclear Reactors in Iran

Russia and Iran will this week sign agreements on the construction of new nuclear power units in Iran, Russian state news agency RIA quoted Iran's nuclear…

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World (FILES) South Sudan's Vice President Riek Machar attends a meeting of Pope Francis with authorities, leaders of civil society and the diplomatic corps, in the garden of the Presidential Palace in Juba, February 3, 2023. (Photo by Simon MAINA / AFP)

South Sudan's Suspended Vice President Appears in Court on Treason Charges

The criminal trial of South Sudan's suspended vice president began in the capital Monday as Riek Machar appeared in a cage alongside his co-defendants. It…

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World Students gather for a demonstration, as dockworkers take part in a strike near the port of Genoa as part of a nationwide "Let's Block Everything" protest, with activists calling for a halt to arms shipments to Israel, in Genoa, Italy, September 22, 2025. (Reuters) 

Italian Workers’ Strike in Solidarity with Gaza Brings Disruptions Across the Country

Thousands of protesters and strikers calling for solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza took to the streets in Italy on Monday, with some storming Milan’s…

World Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro denied that he was a drug trafficker and called on Washington to enter into dialogue. Federico PARRA / AFP

Venezuela's Maduro Says He Wants Dialogue with US

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro rejected US allegations of being a drug trafficker and asked President Donald Trump for dialogue, according to a letter…

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World Israeli tanks at a staging area near the border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP)

Israel Bolsters Military Presence Across Fronts for Jewish New Year 

The Israeli military said on Monday it had reinforced all combat fronts with air, land and naval forces across the country during the Jewish New Year holiday. …

World People carry a huge Brazilian flag reading "No amnesty" during the protest in Sao Paulo. Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP

'No Amnesty!' Brazilians Protest against Bid to Pardon Bolsonaro

Tens of thousands of Brazilians protested on Sunday against "shameless" lawmakers seeking an amnesty that could benefit former president Jair Bolsonaro, while…

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World Iranians walk next to Iran's national flags in Tehran, Iran, 20 September 2025. (EPA)

Report: Iranian Nuclear Chief Visits Moscow 

The head of Iran's atomic energy organization, Mohammad Eslami, has arrived in Moscow for talks, Russia's state-run RIA news agency quoted the Iranian embassy…

World 22 September 2025, North Korea, Pyongyang: A undated photo released by the North Korean State News Agency (KCNA) shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaking during a parliamentary session at Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang. (KCNA/KNS by YNA/dpa)

North Korea’s Kim Says He Is Open to Talks if US Drops Denuclearization Demand 

North Korea's Kim Jong Un said there was no reason to avoid talks with the US if Washington stopped insisting his country give up nuclear weapons, but he would…

World People watch as strong waves batter Basco, Batanes province, northern Philippines as Typhoon Ragasa affects the area on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (AP) 

Super Typhoon Blowing by Northern Philippines and Taiwan Forces Evacuations and Closures 

Thousands of people were evacuated from northern Philippine villages and schools and offices were closed Monday in the archipelago and neighboring Taiwan as…

World A rescuer works at the site of a residential building which was hit during a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine September 22, 2025. (Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia region/Handout via Reuters)

Russian Attack on Zaporizhzhia Kills Three, Governor Says 

A Russian morning attack on Ukraine's southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia killed three people and injured two more, officials said on Monday. "Monday morning…

World The United Nations (UN) headquarters, as seen from the Rose Garden, in New York, USA, 21 September 2025. EPA/LUKAS COCH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

As the World Convulses in War and Contentiousness, Its Leaders Convene at the UN to Figure it Out

World leaders begin convening Monday at one of the most volatile moments in the United Nations' 80-year history, and the challenges they face are as dire as…

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World (FILES) Taliban military vehicles parade to celebrate the third anniversary of Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, at the Bagram Air Base, in Bagram, Parwan province on August 14, 2024. (Photo by Ahmad SAHEL ARMAN / AFP)

The Taliban Reject Trump’s Bid to Retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan

The Taliban government on Sunday rejected US President Donald Trump’s bid to retake Bagram Air Base, four years after America’s chaotic withdrawal from…

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World In this photo released by Belgorod regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov's Telegram channel on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, firefighters extinguish a burning private house after a drone attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the city of Belgorod, Russia. (Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov Telegram channel via AP)

3 Civilians Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Russian Region

Ukrainian attacks on Russia's border Belgorod region killed three people and injured nine, the regional governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said on Telegram on…

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World A still photo published by Swedish armed forces that it says shows a Russian mig-31 fighter jet that took part in the violation of Estonian airspace. - File Photo/Reuters

Russian Military Plane Entered Airspace over Baltic Sea on Sunday, Germany's Air Force Says

Germany's air force on Sunday morning sent two Eurofighters to track a Russian IL-20m military aircraft that had entered neutral airspace over the Baltic Sea,…

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World A woman holds a Palestinian flag during a pro-Palestinian gathering at Republic square in Paris, Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

French Mayors Fly Palestinian Flags Despite Govt. Orders ahead of UN Assembly

Several French mayors defied government orders and flew Palestinian flags on town halls, with more expected to follow suit as France prepares to formally…

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World A Turkish flag is pictured on a boat in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 25, 2018. (Reuters)

Türkiye Opposition Holds Congress to Re-elect Leader

Türkiye's main opposition CHP was holding an extraordinary congress to re-elect its leader Sunday as the party fights off a barrage of what critics say are…

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World FILE PHOTO: Travelers queue to check-in at Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, following a disruption to check-in and boarding systems caused by a cyberattack in Greater London, Britain, September 20, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo

European Airports Race to Fix Check-in Glitch after Hacking Disruption

Some of Europe's biggest airports, including the region's busiest Heathrow, raced on Sunday to restore normal operations to automatic check-in systems after…

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World People walk on a street in the Central Business District (CBD) area in Beijing, China, 20 September 2025.  EPA/WU HAO

US House Lawmakers Make Rare China Visit to Stabilize Ties

A group of US lawmakers visited China for talks on Sunday, the first House of Representatives delegation to visit since 2019, as the world's two biggest…

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World 20 September 2025, Peru, Lima: A protestor faces the police during a march in Lima against the government of Dina Boluarte, the Congress and the Judiciary system. Photo: Carlos Garcia Granthon/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Peru Anti-government Protesters Clash with Police

Hundreds of anti-government protesters clashed with police in the Peruvian capital Lima on Saturday, throwing stones and sticks as officers fired tear gas on…

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World Protesters gather during an anti-corruption rally at Manila's Rizal Park, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Thousands Protest in the Philippines Over Massive Corruption Scandal

Thousands of protesters took to the streets in the Philippine capital on Sunday to express their outrage over a corruption scandal involving lawmakers,…

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World A police car is set on fire during a protest against the current asylum policy on the Malieveld, in the Hague, the Netherlands, 20 September 2025. (EPA)

Dutch Police Use Water Canon Against Anti-Immigration Protesters

Dutch police used a water cannon to disperse anti-migration protesters in the Hague who began throwing rocks and bottles at police officers, a spokesperson for…