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Bolsonaro escapes 'parallel Abin' probe but remains under multiple investigations
Brazil's former president had one inquiry closed by the Supreme Court, yet faces ongoing probes over fake news, digital ...
Japan Moves to Ease Sale of Inherited Land Taken by State as Unsellable Plots Mount
The Finance Ministry subcommittee approved simplified valuation and negotiated sales for land heirs relinquish to the go...
Turkish Vatan Party Calls for Strategic Russia-China-Iran Alliance, Slams NATO
A party conference in Turkey released a declaration proposing a four-nation security bloc to replace NATO, reflecting a ...
Russia Warns of ‘Direct Threat’ and Countermeasures if US Typhon Missiles Deployed to South Korea
Deputy Foreign Minister Rudenko says Moscow would treat deployment of American Typhon missile systems in South Korea as ...
Iran Widens Strike Zone to Saudi Arabia and Syria as Mediators Struggle to Avert Full-Scale War
Tehran struck Saudi and Syrian targets for the first time since the 7 July escalation, while the US confirmed two soldie...
Monument to Stalin and Metallurgist Bardin Unveiled in Cherepovets
Vologda Governor Filimonov opened a statue linking the Soviet dictator and the scientist who co-founded the local steel ...
Putin Hosts North Korean Foreign Minister, Underscoring Deepening Military Alliance
President Putin thanked Pyongyang for its support in the Ukraine war and conveyed warm greetings to Kim Jong Un, as high...
Serbian President Vucic Reaffirms Opposition to Russia Sanctions, Hails Russian Tourists
President Aleksandar Vučić reiterated Serbia's refusal to impose sanctions on Russia while a minister confirmed Russians...
Tokyo Anti-Militarization Protest Draws 25,000; Demands Resignation of PM Takaichi
Around 25,000 people marched in central Tokyo on Saturday to oppose Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s military buildup, ca...
EU Backing for Fresh Russia Sanctions Frays as Business Pain Bites
Growing alarm over economic damage to European corporate giants is eroding consensus for the 21st sanctions package, wit...
Kaliningrad Governor Urges Readiness for Possible Western Provocations
Governor Alexei Bezprozvannykh says the Russian exclave must prepare for energy infrastructure sabotage and other destab...
Council of Europe Accuses FIFA of Undermining Football Integrity, Demands New Accord
Secretary General Alain Berset pointed to political meddling, racist abuse, and a controversial betting deal as grounds ...
Trump Admin Ready to Grant Saudi Arabia Uranium Enrichment Rights, Bypassing IAEA Oversight
Draft US–Saudi nuclear pact would let Riyadh enrich uranium and reprocess fuel without extra IAEA checks, marking a shar...
Ankara Conference Calls for Strategic Alliance of Russia, Turkey, China and Iran
A Turkish political party hosted a conference urging a four-nation security bloc to counter US-led NATO and promote a mu...
UK's New PM Burnham Keeps Cabinet and Foreign Policy Plans Under Tight Wraps
As former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham prepares to enter 10 Downing Street with record party backing, his cabinet picks...
Colombia's Petro Leads Farewell Protest as Far-Right President-Elect Vows Sweeping Security Reforms
Outgoing leftist President Gustavo Petro disputes election results and calls for mass mobilization on Independence Day, ...
FBI to Stop Investigating ICE Agent Confrontations, Raising Accountability Fears
The New York Times reports the FBI will no longer probe violent encounters involving ICE officers, effectively leaving t...
AIPAC’s Record $30 Million Push Transforms Michigan Democratic Senate Primary
Outside spending tops $50 million as Haley Stevens benefits from unprecedented pro-Israel outlay while refusing to talk ...
Arizona GOP Primary Pits Biggs' Trump-Aligned Fight Against Schweikert's Pragmatic Revival Bid
Rep. Andy Biggs, a hard-line Trump ally, and Rep. David Schweikert, a fiscal pragmatist, clash in Tuesday's Arizona gove...
Haley Stevens Dodges AIPAC Questions as $30 Million Reshapes Michigan Senate Primary
Rep. Haley Stevens won't talk about the pro-Israel group bankrolling her campaign, even as its record spending turns the...
Trump says World Cup proved America ‘a soccer country’ as geopolitical tensions simmer behind the scenes
The president celebrated a largely successful tournament, but the administration’s hard-line policies on immigration, tr...
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Use of Obscure Clause to Slash Billions in Grants
A Boston court ruled the Office of Management and Budget cannot invoke a Biden-era termination provision to cut funding ...
Egypt Extends Tax Dispute Law, Offers Bookkeeping Relief for Small Firms to Tame Shadow Economy
The Egyptian Tax Authority is extending a dispute settlement mechanism, introducing simplified accounting for companies ...
Qatar Leads Diplomatic Push to Defuse Regional Tensions, Spotlighting Strait of Hormuz Security
Doha held talks with Jordan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia to calm Iran-linked unrest, underlining the critical importance of k...
Egyptian Union Chief Demands Formal Status for Gig Workers, Calls for Minimum Wage Enforcement
The deputy head of Egypt's trade union federation says regulating ride-hailing and delivery platforms is now urgent to s...
Hungary’s Premier Proposes Chess Icon Judit Polgar for Presidency
Prime Minister Peter Magyar wants the former chess prodigy to become head of state, signalling a clean break from the Or...
Hungary's Premier Taps Chess Prodigy Judit Polgar for Presidential Role
Prime Minister Peter Magyar has proposed former world number one Judit Polgar as Hungary’s next head of state, turning t...
Puigdemont Demands Sánchez Fulfil Catalonia Investment Promise or Lose Budget Support
Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont cites official data showing the region received only 8.6% of state investment...
US Strikes Iran Again, Hitting Nuclear Site as Conflict Engulfs the Middle East
The U.S. launched fresh air strikes on Iran following the death of two American soldiers, targeting a nuclear facility a...
Panama Proposes Harmonized Food Label Rules, Wins Latin American Industry Backing
Panama’s plan to allow imported foods to offer Spanish labelling info via digital tools gains strong support from the re...