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Blinken meets Lebanese PM as war rages
Blinken has called for a quick diplomatic solution
Iran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate sentenced to another 6 months in prison
Mohammadi staged a protest against the execution of another political prisoner
Israeli strike kills three journalists in south Lebanon
Strikes made it the deadliest day for media in a year of hostilities between the Israeli military and the Lebanese Hezbollah militia
Indonesia's new president trains cabinet at military-style camp
73-year-old former general became leader of Indonesia on Sunday
Taiwan president 'won't yield an inch' in defense of island's territory
Lai Ching-te made remarks during visit to Kinmen islands for 75th anniversary of a victory over communist forces
Germany, India look to boost ties on defense, green energy
Germany has not traditionally had close defense ties with India, but is now pitching to join the latter's effort to wean its arms base from decades of dependence on Russia
Russia targets Kyiv in overnight drone attack
More than a dozen drones were downed over the city during the strike
Iran's aviation woes compounded by latest EU sanctions
EU announced measures last week against Iranian officials and entities, including airlines, accused of transfer of missiles and drones to Russia to use in war against Ukraine
Vote-weary Bulgarians face seventh general election in just over 3 years
Of the six elections since 2021, only two have produced an elected government
2 Indian soldiers, 2 civilian porters killed in alleged rebel ambush in Kashmir
Police say rebels sprayed bullets at vehicle carrying soldiers close to highly militarized line of control near resort town of Gulmarg
King Charles tells summit past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slavery
Charles stopped short of mentioning financial reparations that some leaders at the event have urged
Gangs in Haiti open fire on UN helicopter as violence surges
No one was injured as several rounds of gunfire hit the helicopter carrying three crew members and 15 passengers
Four astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing's capsule trouble, Hurricane Milton
Three Americans and one Russian should have returned from the International Space Station two months ago
India-China deal raises questions about US Indo-Pacific strategy
Future of the US-led Quad is being questioned after India and China moved to resolve a decades-old dispute
Middle East diplomacy continues in Qatar
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Qatar, pushing for a cease-fire deal in the Middle East. Seventeen people were killed in Gaza following an Israeli attack on a school where people were sheltering; Israel says the attack was targeting Hamas fighters. Donors gather in France to raise money for Lebanon, and in Syria, the death of Hezbollah leaders reveals complex loyalties. Plus, a look how the upcoming election in the U.S. might impact the Senate.
Many Nigerians leery of bill seeking firearms for road safety corps
Many Nigerians are objecting to a bill that would create an armed unit for the Federal Road Safety Corps. Rights activists are calling for the bill to be rejected saying it could lead to intimidation, extortion, and brutality.
Blinken shuttles around Mideast on peace quest
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with negotiators Thursday to discuss a Mideast cease-fire during a stop in Qatar. The parties have spent months trying to broker an end to hostilities in Gaza and Lebanon and bring home about 100 hostages believed to still be held in Gaza.
White House pushes for de-escalation in Mideast, warns North Korea for aiding Russia
Kirby: North Korean troops in Russia is 'destabilizing' and could potentially impact the Indo-Pacific