Canada’s Carney Says He Weighed ‘Extreme Tail Risk’ of U.S. Military Action
NEW YORK — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in an interview this week that his government has examined the…
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Men Arrested Near RAF Fairford as Counter-Terror Police Lead Explosives Probe
FAIRFORD, England — Counter-terrorism police took over an investigation Sunday after several men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion…
Saudi-Led Coalition Says It Intercepted Houthi Drones and Missiles
RIYADH — The Saudi-led coalition said early Saturday it had intercepted two Houthi drones headed for Riyadh and two ballistic…
U.S., China Establish AI Dialogue and Discuss Tariff Recommendations After Summit
The U.S. and China established an AI dialogue and incident channel and discussed tariff recommendations covering $30 billion in goods each way, according to the White House.
Taiwan Rejects Xi’s Remarks to Trump as ‘Distortion of Facts’
Taipei insists only the Taiwanese people can decide the island’s future after Xi pressed Trump on “reunification” at the Washington summit.
Typhoon Dujuan Kills 12 in Japan After Record Rainfall
Oshima recorded 832 millimeters of rain in 48 hours — an all-time record — as landslides buried homes in Chiba and Kanagawa.
Internet Blackout Hits Northern Ethiopia as Tigray Fighting Escalates
NetBlocks confirmed a subnational internet disruption in Tigray amid the most serious fighting since the 2020–2022 war ended.
Dozens of Delegates Walk Out as Netanyahu Addresses U.N. General Assembly
Representatives from dozens of countries left the hall as Israel’s prime minister began his speech; he called them “moral cowards” and defended Israel’s wars in Gaza and Iran.
South Africans Fire Up 500 Grills in Bid for World’s Biggest Cookout
Thousands gathered in Pretoria on South Africa’s Heritage Day for an attempt to break the world record for the most people grilling simultaneously, turning the country’s shared braai tradition into a mass celebration.
Nelson Mandela Foundation and Free AF Launch “The Free Project” With 50 of the World’s Most Inspiring People
A new book, film and exhibition explores personal paths to freedom with Samuel L. Jackson, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and others.