UN succession race intensifies as four contenders face scrutiny amid global crises
United Nations— Four candidates will undergo public questioning by all 193 United Nations member states and civil society groups this
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Machado stands by Nobel gesture to Trump despite controversy
Madrid— Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Saturday she had “no regrets” about symbolically gifting her Nobel Peace
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US Extends Russian Oil Waiver Amid War-Driven Price Shock
Washington— The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday renewed a short-term waiver allowing countries to purchase sanctioned Russian oil loaded onto
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Trump Warns Iran Ceasefire Could End Without Deal by Wednesday
Washington— Donald Trump said on Friday he may end the current ceasefire with Iran if a long-term agreement to halt
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US Envoy Sees Imminent Resolution of S-400 Sanctions Dispute With Turkiye
ANTALYA— The United States expects to resolve its dispute with over sanctions linked to Ankara’s purchase of Russian missile systems
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U.S. Senate rebuffs bid to block Israel arms sales amid Democratic split
Washington— The U.S. Senate on Wednesday rejected two resolutions seeking to halt arms sales to Israel, though more than three
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US Focus Shifts to Iran Conflict, Straining Ukraine War Support, Zelensky Says
Berlin — Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that the United States has diverted diplomatic attention away from Ukraine due to
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Vance Flags Deep US-Iran Mistrust as Fragile Ceasefire Holds
Washington — JD Vance said on Tuesday that longstanding mistrust between the United States and Iran cannot be resolved quickly,
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U.S. Blockade of Iran Ports Raises Ceasefire Risks, Deepens Strategic Standoff
Jerusalem— U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that American forces have blockaded Iran’s ports, a move that has heightened
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Vance Says Iran Must Act as U.S. Holds Firm on Nuclear Red Lines
Washington— U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Washington has laid out its conditions for ending the conflict with Iran and
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