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US takes aim at Muslim Brotherhood in Arab world

The United States on Tuesday designated the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist organizations, fulfilling a long demand of Arab allies and US conservatives.

Vance to meet Danish and Greenlandic officials in Washington as locals say Greenland is not for sale

Greenland is at the center of a geopolitical storm as U.S. President Donald Trump is insisting he wants to own the island — and the residents of its capital Nuuk say it is not for sale.

China Trade Surplus Hits Record $1.2 Trillion as Exports Offset U.S. Tariff Pressure

China’s trade surplus surged to a record $1.2 trillion in 2025 as booming exports to Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe offset a sharp fall in shipments to the United States amid higher tariffs.

Iran Protest Death Toll Surpasses 2,500 as Crackdown Deepens and Trump Signals Support

Iran’s nationwide protests have turned into the deadliest unrest in decades, with activists reporting more than 2,500 deaths as authorities enforce internet blackouts and mass arrests. The violence has drawn international concern and sharp rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump.

India eyes innovation and sustainability as BRICS chair – foreign minister

India has said its presidency of BRICS 2026 will reflect the need to strengthen capacities, promote innovation, and ensure sustainable development.

Gulf States Lead By Saudi Arabia Lobby Trump Against Iran Strike, Warn of Oil Shock and Regional Chaos

Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are quietly pressing U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid military action against Iran, warning that regime change could trigger regional instability, oil supply disruptions, and economic fallout for the United States.

Clintons refuse to testify in Epstein inquiry

Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have refused to comply with subpoenas to testify before the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the government’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

West seeking to ‘destroy’ Iran through ‘color revolution’ – Moscow

The West is seeking regime change in Iran and is using the color-revolution playbook, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said, commenting on the ongoing protests in the Islamic Republic.

Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over institutions’

US President Donald Trump has called for protesters in Iran to seize control of state institutions, issuing a cryptic promise of American assistance and threatening severe consequences for Iranian officials.

In ‘big trouble’? The factors determining Iran’s future

Over two weeks of protests mark the most serious challenge in years to Iran's theocratic leadership in their scale and nature but it is too early to predict the immediate demise of the Islamic republic, analysts say.

Trump says nations doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade

US President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on any country doing business with Iran, ramping up pressure as a crackdown on protests continues.

China Reaffirms Claim Over Shaksgam Valley, Rejects India’s Objections

China has reaffirmed its claim over the Shaksgam Valley, defending infrastructure construction and the 1963 China-Pakistan boundary agreement, while India has rejected Beijing’s assertions, calling the agreement illegal and reiterating that the region is an integral part of its territory.

US toy giant unveils first autistic Barbie doll

US toy maker Mattel has released the first autistic Barbie doll, expanding its flagship line as part of what the company says is a broader effort to showcase diversity and inclusion.

Iran has evidence US and Israel had ‘big hand’ in unrest – Tehran

Iran has extensive evidence showing the US and Israel had a “big hand” in recent unrest in the country, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a meeting of foreign diplomats in Tehran on Monday.

Iran Reconnects Mobile Calls as Protests Kill Hundreds and Security Forces Flood Tehran

Iranians were able to make international mobile phone calls for the first time in days after a nationwide communications blackout imposed during violent protests that activists say killed at least 646 people, offering rare insight into a heavily securitized Tehran as tensions with Washington escalate.

US warns Americans to ‘leave Iran now’

The US State Department has issued an urgent security alert, warning all American citizens in Iran to depart the country immediately without expecting any assistance from Washington.

Indonesia in Advanced Talks to Buy 40+ JF-17 Jets and Drones From Pakistan

Indonesia and Pakistan have held high-level defence talks in Islamabad over a potential deal involving more than 40 JF-17 fighter jets, surveillance and strike drones, and military training, highlighting Pakistan’s growing role as a regional defence supplier.

Pakistan Nears $1.5 Billion Deal to Supply Weapons and Aircraft to Sudan

Pakistan is in the final phases of sealing a roughly $1.5 billion arms agreement with Sudan, according to multiple sources including a former air force official.

Rare Landing of US ‘Doomsday Plane’ at Los Angeles Airport Sparks Buzz

A rare sighting of the U.S. Air Force’s Boeing E-4B Nightwatch — colloquially known as the “Doomsday Plane” — at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this week triggered widespread online speculation and a flurry of social-media reactions

Globes red carpet: chic black, naked dresses and a bit of politics

Hollywood's top stars hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, the first major event on the road to the Oscars, and they delivered lots of old-school glamour.

Trump says Iran ‘want to negotiate’ after reports of hundreds killed in protests

US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran's leadership had called him seeking "to negotiate" after he repeatedly threatened to intervene militarily if Tehran killed protesters.

‘Delusional’ to claim Russia and China pose threat to Greenland – Danish MP

Russia and China pose no threat to Greenland, a senior Danish lawmaker overseeing security has said, as US President Donald Trump seeks control over the Arctic island.

US should have kidnapped Netanyahu instead of Maduro – Pakistani official

Washington should order its military to capture Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and “prosecute him in any of its courts,” Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has declared.

Top Indian refiner in talks with US over Venezuelan oil

India’s top oil refining firm is seeking US approval to resume purchases of Venezuelan crude, Reuters reported on Sunday, citing industry sources.

‘Foreign Terrorists at Work’: Iran Points Finger at US and Israel Over Unrest

The US and Israel are meddling in the unrest shaking Iran, the country’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, said in a televised interview on Sunday.

Iran leader says protesters are vandals trying to please Trump

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called anti-government protesters "troublemakers" who are trying "to please the president of the US".

New protests erupt in Iran despite internet shutdown

Iranians took to the streets in new protests Friday to press the biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as authorities sustained an internet blackout as part of a crackdown that has left dozens dead.

Trump says US could control 55% of world’s oil

President Donald Trump has said the US would control more than half of the world’s oil production if American companies regain access to Venezuela’s petroleum industry.

Trump cancels ‘second wave’ of attacks on Venezuela

US President Donald Trump has cancelled his “second wave of attacks” on Venezuela, saying Washington...

Top Trump official makes big claim on why India-US deal did not happen

A top member of the Trump administration has said an India-US trade deal did not materialize because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not heed Washington’s demand to call the US president to finalize it.
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