International

The head of the World Health Organization on Friday warned that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is “spreading rapidly,” prompting the agency to raise its national risk assessment to “very high” from “high.” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom…
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In a surprise move that has triggered criticism from environmental experts, Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has reportedly ended its climate-related operations just four years after creating dedicated forums to address the security…
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The financial cost of the US-led military campaign against Iran continues to climb, with new estimates suggesting Tehran has destroyed nearly $1 billion worth of America’s MQ-9 Reaper drones since fighting began in February.…
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A long-awaited post-election review by the Democratic National Committee has concluded that Kamala Harris failed to adequately connect with rural voters during the 2024 presidential campaign and did not direct enough aggressive messaging at…
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President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that the United States would send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, a move that has intensified uncertainty over Washington’s military strategy in Europe after weeks of mixed messaging from…
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President Donald Trump and America’s top diplomat renewed warnings on Thursday about possible US action against Cuba, remarks that gained added significance a day after the administration announced criminal charges against former Cuban…
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Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a new US proposal aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East, while US President Donald Trump suggested negotiations were at a critical stage, warning that diplomacy could quickly give way to tougher…
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Republican senators are weighing whether to drop a proposed $1 billion security package for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s planned ballroom after the measure failed to gather enough support within the party.…
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The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted on Wednesday to back stronger global action against climate change, despite recent efforts by the United States to halt the measure. The 193-member body approved a nonbinding resolution…
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The European Commission on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with Ukraine on a macro-financial assistance programme, paving the way for a €3.2 billion disbursement in mid-June, subject to ratification by Ukraine’s parliament.…
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