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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 Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing the court of politicizing...

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 Manchester, which resulted in the loss of 22...

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 United Nations peacekeeping headquarters. The UNIFIL spokesperson stated...

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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....

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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...

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...

Palestinian authorities report that the number of fatalities in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas conflict has exceeded 44,000.

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — According to local health authorities, the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, now spanning 13 months, has resulted in...

Draft agreement from UN climate talks leaves uncertainty regarding climate financing for developing countries

BAKU, Azerbaijan — A new draft document unveiled early Thursday, which will underpin any potential agreement at the United Nations climate negotiations regarding financial...

Southeast Asian military leaders engage in security talks with the US, China, and allied countries.

Defense Chiefs from Southeast Asia Gather for Security Discussions in Laos Confrontations in the South China Sea Prompt Important Talks Defense ministers from Southeast Asian nations...

Development and pollution pose growing threats to Indonesia’s Papuan women’s mangrove forests.

JAYAPURA, Indonesia — In the southeastern part of Jayapura, Petronela Merauje makes her way through her floating village, inviting women to join her the...

Jonas Kaufmann withdraws from opening night performance at La Scala in Milan.

Tenor Jonas Kaufmann has announced the cancellation of his performance in the anticipated new production of Verdi's “La Forza del Destino,” which is set...

Judge halts governor’s attempt to withdraw Virginia from emissions reduction program.

A recent court ruling has determined that Virginia cannot exit a multi-state program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions without the approval of the...

Finnish officials launch investigation into damaged underwater cable connecting Finland and Germany.

HELSINKI, Finland — On Wednesday, Finnish officials announced the initiation of an inquiry into a data cable that was damaged beneath the Baltic Sea....

Trump appoints ex-acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO envoy

Donald Trump has announced his decision to appoint Matt Whitaker, the former acting Attorney General, as the U.S. ambassador to NATO. This appointment comes...

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