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Bosnia's World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest

Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup

Bosnia's World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest
Business|Economy|Political|World

US cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs

The Trump administration has proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries after determining they had

US cites forced labor concerns as grounds for new tariffs
Science|Technology|World

US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks

South Korea and the U.S. held inaugural talks this week to discuss nuclear cooperation under a joint fact sheet on security agreed by U.S.

US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks
Business|Economy|World

The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military

A divided panel of federal appeal court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service

The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military
Business|Economy|Political|World

UN labour agency freezes US official's appointment over unpaid dues

The International Labour Organization has rescinded the appointment of a top U.S. official to be deputy head of the UN agency because of

UN labour agency freezes US official's appointment over unpaid dues
Health|Science|World

Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order

Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order

Kenya pushes ahead with Ebola quarantine facility in partnership with US despite court order
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Nomura seeks US fund management acquisitions as part of global expansion

Japan's Nomura Holdings is looking for acquisition targets for its investment management business in the U.S. to build on last year's $1.8 billion buyout of

Nomura seeks US fund management acquisitions as part of global expansion
Health|Political|Science|World

US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home

The U.S. is setting up a facility in Kenya to quarantine U.S. citizens who have been exposed to Ebola, and will not bring them home

US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home
Business|Economy|Environment|World

A warning to critical minerals buyers: avoid butter mountains, aluminium floods

Western governments, currently ploughing tens of billions of dollars into critical minerals in an effort to break their reliance on China, could look to

A warning to critical minerals buyers: avoid butter mountains, aluminium floods
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals

The foreign ministers of Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. agreed to jointly build a port in Fiji and signed pacts

Australia-India-Japan-US Quad to build a port, unveil pact on critical minerals
Political|World

Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait

U.S.

Trump says framework of Iran deal 'largely negotiated,' with provision to reopen strait
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Russia says it will support Cuba as U.S. tightens the 'noose'

Russia said on Thursday that it would provide active support to Cuba despite attempts by the United States to intimidate and tighten the "sanctions noose" around the

Russia says it will support Cuba as U.S. tightens the 'noose'
Business|Economy|World

European equities end flat as investors await Mideast peace updates

European shares ended flat on Thursday, pausing after strong gains in the previous session as investors awaited progress on U.S.-Iran peace

European equities end flat as investors await Mideast peace updates
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te would be happy to speak with U.S.

Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

China still Germany's top trade partner in first quarter, US close behind

China remained Germany's biggest trading partner in the first quarter of 2026, but only narrowly ahead of the United States as German exports to China fell sharply,

China still Germany's top trade partner in first quarter, US close behind
Business|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan's Lai says he'd tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from US, if given a chance

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says that if given the chance he would tell U.S. President Donald Trump he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases that are essential for peace

Taiwan's Lai says he'd tell Trump he hopes to continue arms purchases from US, if given a chance
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

TBM Avenger Reunion, air show featuring WWII vets and planes, takes of

TBM Avenger Reunion, air show featuring WWII vets and planes, takes of

TBM Avenger Reunion, air show featuring WWII vets and planes, takes of
Health|Science|World

A measles outbreak crossed into Mexico from Texas. A larger tragedy followed

A measles outbreak crossed into Mexico from Texas. A larger tragedy followed

A measles outbreak crossed into Mexico from Texas. A larger tragedy followed
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US, China are discussing AI guardrails to safeguard most powerful models, Bessent says

U.S. and Chinese delegations are discussing artificial intelligence guardrails at their Beijing summit and will set up a protocol for best practices to

US, China are discussing AI guardrails to safeguard most powerful models, Bessent says
Arts

Swiss considering rival air defences after Washington delays Patriots over Iran war

Switzerland said on Wednesday it will look into whether to buy air-defence systems from other suppliers, after the United States informed it that long-delayed Patriot

Swiss considering rival air defences after Washington delays Patriots over Iran war
Business|Economy|US

Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is losing the confidence of some Democratic officials, who are concerned about the direction of the party's political machine barely a year into his term

Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says

Senior U.S. and Chinese officials agree that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department told

China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela's acting president defends country's territory and rejects Trump's 51st state remarks

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez tells journalists that her country has no plans to become the 51st U.S. state after President Donald Trump said he was “seriously considering” the move

Venezuela's acting president defends country's territory and rejects Trump's 51st state remarks
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China

Iran and the United States have reached an impasse again over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky

The Latest: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response to ceasefire proposal ahead of his trip to China
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise

America was once the global leader in rare earth element production, but as processing moved to China, the US lost capacity and expertise. It can get them back.

The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed

Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a U.S. peace proposal that sources said would formally

Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed
Health|Political|World

Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals

Zambia accuses the U.S. of linking a $2 billion health assistance deal to access to its rich mineral resources

Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Audi fears 'significant' tariff impact ahead of SUV launch in US

A looming U.S. tariff hike would have a 'significant' impact on German premium carmaker Audi as it pushes ahead with plans to launch its largest SUV in the U.S. this summer,

Audi fears 'significant' tariff impact ahead of SUV launch in US
Business|Economy|Political|World

UAE says it is discussing currency swap line with US

The United Arab Emirates is discussing a currency swap line with the United States, its trade minister said on Monday.

UAE says it is discussing currency swap line with US
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced “Project Freedom” to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
Economy|Political|Travel|World

CNN boards first commercial flight to Venezuela in nearly seven years

CNN's David Culver took off on a commercial passenger plane from the US to Venezuela as the countries continue to restore economic ties following the ouster of Venezuela’s strongman leader in January.

CNN boards first commercial flight to Venezuela in nearly seven years
Business|Economy|Political|World

US names Vietnam as top concern country in intellectual property rights report

The U.S.

US names Vietnam as top concern country in intellectual property rights report
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

UN's Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that the billions of dollars the United States owes to the world body is "non-negotiable," after reports that

UN's Guterres says money owed by US is 'non-negotiable'
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Food|Stock Markets|World

Remy breaks years of sales declines and still disappoints

Remy Cointreau reported positive annual sales on Thursday for the first time since 2023 but still fell short of forecasts, undermining CEO Franck Marilly's

Remy breaks years of sales declines and still disappoints
Asia|Business|Political|World

Philippines not concerned Iran war will distract US from region, top defence official says

The Philippines is not worried about any reduction in U.S. deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific due to the war in the Middle East,

Philippines not concerned Iran war will distract US from region, top defence official says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say

Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program

The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag

Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds

King Charles III embarks on a state visit to the U.S. on Monday, aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations

Despite Iran tensions, King Charles III will follow his mother's lead in celebrating US-UK bonds
Crime|Political|US|World

US agrees Venezuelan government can pay Maduro’s legal fees, ending weekslong standoff

US agrees Venezuelan government can pay Maduro’s legal fees, ending weekslong standoff

US agrees Venezuelan government can pay Maduro’s legal fees, ending weekslong standoff
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'

Russia said on Friday that it stood in solidarity with Cuba and would continue to provide humanitarian aid to the Communist‑run island republic, rejecting what it

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'
Business|Economy|Political|World

China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China'

China's foreign ministry on Friday rejected an accusation by U.S.

China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China'
Political|Sports|World

Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official

Four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup in North America following a suggestion to that effect by U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli

Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

U.S. concerned about Chinese infrastructure in Argentina, U.S. security official says

The United States is concerned about some Chinese infrastructure in Argentina, U.S.

U.S. concerned about Chinese infrastructure in Argentina, U.S. security official says
MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked U.S.

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension
Europe|MidEast|World

Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, PM says

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but would

Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but won't be intimidated, PM says
Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter

North Korea says it test-launched ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads for the second time this month

North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter
Business|Economy|Political|World

Egypt working with Pakistan on lasting US-Iran peace plan, minister says

Egypt is working closely with Pakistan on a framework aimed at securing a lasting peace between the U.S. and Iran, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday.

Egypt working with Pakistan on lasting US-Iran peace plan, minister says
Business|Economy|World

Russia's Lavrov says time has come for conversation with US about future economic ties

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a summit in Turkey's Antalya that the time has come for a conversation with the U.S. about how Washington sees future economic ties

Russia's Lavrov says time has come for conversation with US about future economic ties
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Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly

Oil prices plunged and the stock market rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly