Congress Not Learning Lessons? Party To Drown Out Dissenting Voices From Bihar Unit With ‘Vote Chori’ Uproar

Cuba’s economic freefall is hiding a national security threat just miles from Florida: report

A new report says Cuba's ties with Russia, China and Iran create intelligence and military threats just 90 miles from the Florida coastline.

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Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 third-country deportees from US within a year

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Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 third-country deportees from US within a year

Liberia agreed to accept 1,200 third-country deportees from the U.S. over the next year, with the first group of 20 expected to arrive on Thursday.

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Iran’s gutted ranks leave loyalists filling critical posts — with one glaring problem

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Iran’s gutted ranks leave loyalists filling critical posts — with one glaring problem

Iran appoints IRGC veterans of the Islamic Revolution and Iran-Iraq War to top posts, raising questions about its shrinking circle of commanders.

South Korean president jumps to invest in military after Trump cuts joint exercises

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South Korean president jumps to invest in military after Trump cuts joint exercises

Lee Jae Myung urged stronger independent South Korean military capabilities after Trump ordered cuts to U.S.-South Korean Ulchi Freedom Shield drills.

Spanish journalist says Ceuta residents believe government isn't doing enough to prevent another migrant rush

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Spanish journalist says Ceuta residents believe government isn't doing enough to prevent another migrant rush

Ceuta residents say they feel scared after 70,000 migrants flooded Spain's North African enclave, as border security concerns grow amid Morocco tensions.

One of world’s oldest orca whales found with possible shotgun wounds as officials launch investigation

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One of world’s oldest orca whales found with possible shotgun wounds as officials launch investigation

Toñi, the oldest known Iberian orca, surfaced in the Strait of Gibraltar with wounds conservationists believe were caused by shotgun pellets.

Kushner gives Hamas stark ultimatum: Disarm or Israel gets US backing to ‘finish the job’

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Kushner gives Hamas stark ultimatum: Disarm or Israel gets US backing to ‘finish the job’

Jared Kushner warned Hamas it must disarm within 60 to 90 days or face Israel finishing the job, following a rare face-to-face meeting in Cairo.

Italy-Spain border feud exposes Europe’s deepening immigration divide

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Italy-Spain border feud exposes Europe’s deepening immigration divide

Italy and Spain face off over immigration and border controls, highlighting a widening European divide over enforcement, national security and the future of Schengen.

Iran deal clock hits zero as Trump demands ‘white flag’ with new pressure campaign looming

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Iran deal clock hits zero as Trump demands ‘white flag’ with new pressure campaign looming

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promises unprecedented economic isolation of Iran as the 60-day nuclear deal deadline passes with no final agreement.

Russian state economist fired after stark warning about Moscow’s economic future

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Russian state economist fired after stark warning about Moscow’s economic future

VEB.RF, Russian state development bank, economist Andrei Klepach warned Russia is losing the war of attrition before his firing, as the European Union prepares sweeping sanctions.

Trump confirms IRGC backchannel, but calls for Iran's 'white flag of surrender'

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Trump confirms IRGC backchannel, but calls for Iran's 'white flag of surrender'

Trump confirmed a direct backchannel with the IRGC for peace talks and issued an extraordinary bombing warning to Oman as the ceasefire expires.

Australia sets launch for sweeping gun buyback after Bondi Beach terror attack: 'Sensible gun reform'

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Australia sets launch for sweeping gun buyback after Bondi Beach terror attack: 'Sensible gun reform'

New South Wales will be the first Australian state to launch a gun buyback scheme, offering up to $700 per firearm after the Bondi Beach terror attack.