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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 Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov walks at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, September 2, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/Pool/File Photo

Kremlin Says Russia-Ukraine Talks are Paused, Accuses Europe of Hindering Them

The Kremlin said on Friday that there was a pause in peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and accused European countries of hindering a process it…

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World A firefighter works at the site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Sumy, Ukraine, in this handout picture released September 12, 2025. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Sumy region/Handout via REUTERS

EU Extends Sanctions on Individuals Linked to Russia's War in Ukraine

The European Union's member states agreed on Friday to extend sanctions on individuals related to Russia's war in Ukraine for another six months, Denmark…

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World Residents board a boat while others wait for Rescue 1122 boat as they evacuate from the flooded area, following monsoon rains and rising water levels of the Chenab River, in Qasim Bela village on the outskirts of Multan in Punjab province, Pakistan, September 11, 2025. REUTERS/Quratulain Asim

Boat Capsizes in Pakistan Floods, Killing Nine

At least nine people died when a rescue boat capsized during flood relief efforts in Pakistan, authorities said on Friday. The incident took place in a…

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World People clean up debris after flooding in Denpasar on Indonesia's resort island of Bali on September 12, 2025. (Photo by SONNY TUMBELAKA / AFP)

Death Toll from Indonesia Flooding Rises to 23

The death toll from the flooding that struck two Indonesian islands, including tourist hotspot Bali, rose to 23 on Friday, officials said, with five other…

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World Tanks participate in Russian-Belarusian military drills at the Obuz-Lesnovsky training ground in Belarus on Feb. 19, 2022. (AP)

Russia and Belarus Launch Military Exercise That Fueled Western Concerns 

Russia and Belarus on Friday launched a long-planned joint military exercise involving thousands of troops that has raised concern in the West. The…

World Passersby, seen through a security glass, walk along the Galataport sea promenade next to the Bosphorus, in Istanbul, Türkiye, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP)

Türkiye Arrests 161 ISIS Group Suspects in a Week 

Turkish police have arrested 161 suspected members of the ISIS group over the last week, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Friday. The suspects were…

World 10 September 2025, United Kingdom, London: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, leaves after a visit to Imperial College London's Center for Blast Injury Studies, at Sir Michael Uren Hub in White City. Photo: Suzanne Plunkett/PA Wire/dpa

Prince Harry Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine in Support of Wounded Servicemen

Britain’s Prince Harry arrived in Ukraine on Friday for a surprise visit in support of wounded servicemen. It’s the second time that Harry has visited the…

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World Polish soldiers walk below as firefighters work on the destroyed roof of a house, after Russian drones violated Polish airspace during an attack on Ukraine, with some being shot down by Poland with the backing from its NATO allies, in Wyryki-Wola, Lublin Voivodeship, Poland, September 10, 2025. (Reuters)

France Deploys Three Rafale Fighter Jets to Help Protect Polish Airspace, Macron Says 

France will deploy three Rafale fighter jets to help Poland protect its airspace after this week's drone incursions into its airspace, French President…

World 04 September 2025, France, Paris: France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot arrives to attend the Coalition of the Willing Summit at the Presidential Elysee Palace in Paris. Photo: Matthieu Mirville/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

France Demands Unconditional Release of its Nationals Held in Iran

Outgoing foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday that France was demanding the "immediate" and "unconditional" release of its three citizens held in…

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World Brazil's right-wing presidential candidate for the Social Liberal Party (PSL) Jair Bolsonaro walks in front of the Brazilian flag as he prepares to cast his vote during the general elections, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on October 7, 2018. (AFP)

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years After Landmark Coup Plot Conviction 

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced on Thursday to 27 years and three months in prison hours after being convicted of plotting a coup to…

World Shiloutted flags are seen in the courtyard of the UN district during the Board of Governors meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at its headquarters in Vienna, Austria on September 8, 2025. (Photo by Joe Klamar / AFP)

E3: Iran Must Fully Implement Its Obligations Under Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement

The EU on Thursday called on Iran to immediately return to the full implementation of its obligations under the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement (CSA) and to…

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World This handout photo taken by Japan's Ministry of Defense on September 11, 2025 and received via Jiji Press on September 12, 2025 shows China's third and newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailing in the East China Sea. (AFP / Japan's Ministry of Defense via Jiji Press) 

China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait into South China Sea 

China's most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently sailed through the Taiwan Strait and into the South China Sea - both very sensitive waterways - as…

World 11 September 2025, US, Phoenix: A memorial for Charlie Kirk is displayed outside the headquarters of Turning Point USA as mourners pay their respects in Phoenix. Photo: Gage Skidmore/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Shooter of Charlie Kirk Evades Capture as Manhunt Pushes Into 3rd Day

The sniper who killed the conservative activist Charlie Kirk was still on the loose on Friday even as investigators flooded the internet with photos and video…

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World Tunisia’s President Kais Saied meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tunis on Wednesday (Tunisian Presidency)

Iran’s Araghchi: New IAEA Deal Opens ‘Fresh Page’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that a new agreement with the UN nuclear watchdog marks the start of a “fresh page” in Tehran’s…

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World Grossi opens the IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna on Wednesday morning (YouTube)

Grossi Confirms Deal for Access to Iranian Facilities, Araghchi Rules Out Immediate Inspections

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief, Rafael Grossi, confirmed on Wednesday that a new cooperation framework with Iran will cover all nuclear…

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World FILE PHOTO: People carrying their belongings wade through a flooded street following overnight heavy rains in Legian, Badung, Bali, Indonesia September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Dicky Bisinglasi/File Photo

Bali Floods Kill 14, Search Continues for Two Missing

The death toll from this week's floods on the Indonesian island of Bali has risen to 14 people from nine, a government official said on Thursday, though the…

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World Law enforcement tapes off an area after Charlie Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP)

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Assassinated at Utah University

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters, was shot and…

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World  Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes Israel's President Isaac Herzog to 10 Downing Street London, London, Sept. 10, 2025. (Reuters)

UK PM Starmer Hosts Israeli President for Tense Talks over Gaza and Qatar Attack

Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived for talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Downing Street on Wednesday in what is likely to be a tense…

World Vice President Kamala Harris hugs President Joe Biden as he walks to speak at Howard Theater in Washington, Nov. 10, 2022. (AP)

Harris Says Leaving Reelection Decision to Biden Was ‘Recklessness,’ but She Defends His Abilities

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says it was "recklessness" for Democrats to leave it to President Joe Biden to decide whether to continue seeking another…

World Women hold umbrellas to shield from the sun while waiting to cross a street during a national power grid collapse, for the fourth time in less than a year, which caused a nationwide blackout, in Havana, Cuba, September 10, 2025. (Reuters)

Cuba Hit by Another Total Blackout as Energy Crisis Worsens

A total blackout hit Cuba on Wednesday, the latest in a series of outages blamed on aging infrastructure and fuel shortages at power plants. It was the…

World Syrian defendant Issa Al H arrives at court in Duesseldorf, western Germany, for his sentence at the end of his trial over a deadly knife attack that killed three people in August 2024 in Solingen, western Germany, during a summer city festival. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Syrian Jailed for Life Over Deadly Knife Attack at German Festival

A Syrian man was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for killing three people in a knife attack at a summer festival in the German city of Solingen last…

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World (FILES) Migrants onboard a smuggler's boat sail in the French water in an attempt to cross the English Channel off the beach of Hardelot in Neufchatel-Hardelot, northern France on August 13, 2025. (Photo by Sameer Al-DOUMY / AFP)

3 Migrants Die Trying to Cross English Channel from France

Three migrants have died after attempting to cross the English Channel from northern France, and at least three others are believed to be missing, local…

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World US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters outside the restaurant Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab in Washington, DC. SAUL LOEB / AFP

Trump Jeered at Washington Restaurant, Called 'Hitler of Our Time'

Viral videos on social media portray the moment protesters began jeering US President Donald Trump at a Washington restaurant Tuesday, shouting "Free DC! Free…

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World European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers the State of the European Union address to the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France, September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman

EU Commission Chief Says she Will Propose New Measures Targeting Israel

The European Commission will propose sanctioning extremist Israeli ministers and the suspension of trade-related measures in a European Union agreement with…

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