International

People often assume heatwaves hit cities the hardest, with concrete, traffic and industry trapping heat. But new research suggests the reality is more complex—and in many cases, more alarming for rural communities. A team of climate…
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The Pentagon is preparing for the possibility of weeks-long ground operations in Iran—including potential raids on Kharg Island and coastal areas near the Strait of Hormuz—though Donald Trump has yet to approve any deployment, according to…
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Ishaq Dar held talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi late Saturday, calling for “an end to all attacks and hostilities” amid escalating tensions in the region. The conversation came ahead of a key diplomatic meeting in…
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Demonstrators protesting policies of Donald Trump—including aggressive deportation measures and the war in Iran—took to the streets across the US on Saturday in the third wave of “No Kings” rallies. More than 3,200 events were planned…
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of a high-thrust, solid-fuel engine for weapons and hailed it as a key step in strengthening the country’s strategic military capabilities, state media reported on Sunday. The test signals…
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Pakistan will host foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt for high-level talks focused on the ongoing conflict involving Iran, officials said on Saturday. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has invited his counterparts to Islamabad,…
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Prominent African leaders, policymakers, and global influencers are set to converge in Marrakech, Morocco, for the 2026 edition of the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit. Among those to be honoured are Nigerian…
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Israel’s military said it detected a missile launch from Yemen on Saturday, marking the first such incident since the ongoing war with Iran began on February 28. In a statement, the Israeli military said it had “identified the launch of a…
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US Vice President JD Vance said Friday he plans to dig deeper into government records on unidentified flying objects, adding that he believes so-called aliens may actually be “demons.” “I have not been able to spend enough time on this to…
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Thailand has reached an agreement with Iran to ensure safe passage for its oil vessels through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Saturday. Speaking at a press conference, the Thai…
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