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Uruguay’s previously uneventful election has turned into a tight race in the presidential runoff.

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — On Sunday, Uruguayans will head to the polls for a decisive second round of presidential voting. This follows a tightly contested first round where no...

Bloody attack: At least 11 killed and dozens injured in Israeli strikes in Beirut as diplomats push for cease-fire 

Israeli airstrikes targeted central Beirut early Saturday, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens, according to Lebanese officials. The strikes, which leveled an eight-story building and left a large crater, mark...

Mexico amends its regulations and eliminates Chinese components to protect the US-Canada trade agreement.

MEXICO CITY — In recent times, Mexico has faced significant criticism for supposedly acting as a route for Chinese components and products entering North America. This situation has raised concerns among Mexican...

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Physician involved in Turkey’s neonatal mortality case claims he was a ‘reliable’ doctor.

ISTANBUL — A Turkish doctor accused of leading a fraudulent scheme linked to the deaths of ten newborns defended himself in an Istanbul court...

Laos officials vow to ensure accountability in alcohol poisoning incident that resulted in the deaths of 6 travelers.

VANG VIENG, Laos — On Saturday, the Laotian government officially confirmed a tragic incident of mass poisoning that resulted in the deaths of at...

UN Specialist: Myanmar’s struggling military escalates assaults featuring beheadings, sexual violence, and torture.

UNITED NATIONS — The military leadership in Myanmar is significantly escalating its assault on villages that have been taken over by opposition groups, resulting...

Hungary’s Orbán vows to disregard international arrest warrant for Netanyahu

Orbán rejects ICC action Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday for issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime...

UK security agency’s dismissal of lawsuit from Ariana Grande concert bombing survivors is upheld

LONDON — A special tribunal has dismissed a legal claim involving over 300 survivors of the 2017 bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in...

Putin calls secret meeting after threatening UK with new missile: ‘We are ready for war’, says military chief

Russian President Vladimir Putin has escalated tensions with the West, calling a secret meeting after threatening the United Kingdom with a new hypersonic missile...

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Middle East update: UN indicates intense confrontations between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

Israeli forces engaged in intense combat with Hezbollah fighters in various regions of southern Lebanon on Friday, including a coastal town that hosts the...

Merkel expresses regret over Trump’s return and reminisces about their uncomfortable handshake absence

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her feelings of “sorrow” regarding Donald Trump's return to political prominence, discussing the challenges his leadership poses to...

Ukraine’s legislature suspends meeting following Russia’s missile launch.

KYIV, Ukraine — On Friday, Ukraine's parliament decided to cancel a scheduled session amid heightened security measures following the recent deployment of a new...

Adani Group’s stock sees rebound amidst concerns over US bribery and fraud allegations

NEW DELHI — Gautam Adani, a prominent Indian tycoon and one of Asia's wealthiest individuals, is now facing significant challenges following an indictment by...

Israeli PM Among Select Leaders Facing Accusations of Crimes Against Humanity

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has made a significant ruling by issuing arrest warrants for the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, along with...

Loneliest Dolphin in the world is ‘talking to himself’ because he has no mates

A solitary bottlenose dolphin named Delle, spotted in the Baltic Sea, has intrigued scientists with his peculiar behavior. The male dolphin, observed wandering alone...

Putin showcases Russia’s latest missile and issues a threatening message to NATO.

A recent launch of a new ballistic missile by Russia has targeted a military-industrial site in Dnipro, Ukraine, signaling a direct message to NATO....

Bank allocates substantial loans to support recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.

Truist Financial Corporation has revealed its commitment to help individuals, businesses, and local governments recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in North...

Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula volcano erupts for seventh time in a year

A renewed display of volcanic activity A volcano on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, dormant for eight centuries before its reawakening, erupted for the seventh time since...

UK and France launch investigation into bribery and corruption involving Thales, a French defense contractor.

British and French law enforcement agencies have initiated an investigation into the defense company Thales, based in France, amid allegations of bribery and corruption....

New Yorker sentenced to a decade in prison for threatening to attack a synagogue

A man from New York has received a 10-year prison sentence for his possession of a firearm intended for a premeditated attack, which he...

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas officials

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and Hamas officials, accusing them of...

Ursula Haverbeck, 96, influential German far-right figure known for Holocaust denial, passes away.

Ursula Haverbeck, a notable figure in Germany’s far-right movement, passed away at the age of 96. Her lawyer confirmed her death on Thursday, revealing...

World war fears: Russia fires ICBM at Ukraine amid escalating tensions and nuclear threats

Russia reportedly fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at Dnipro city in central-eastern Ukraine overnight, Ukraine's air force announced Thursday via Telegram. If confirmed,...

Thai court throws out activist’s case against Israeli spyware firm due to insufficient evidence

BANGKOK — A Thai court dismissed a lawsuit on Thursday filed by a pro-democracy activist who accused an Israeli technology company of employing spyware...

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