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Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing days after Donald Trump’s visit to China, highlighting the shifting balance in major-power diplomacy. The talks come as global competition among the US, China and Russia continues to shape trade and security.
Nigeria says a joint operation with the United States killed 175 ISIL fighters in the northeast, a major strike in a region long plagued by insurgency. The operation highlights ongoing counterterrorism pressure in the Lake Chad basin.
JD Vance says the US is prepared to use military force if nuclear talks with Iran fail, escalating pressure on a high-stakes diplomatic showdown. The outcome could ripple into global energy and shipping markets, including Panama.
The US Senate has advanced a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting Trump’s ability to wage war on Iran, marking a rare challenge to presidential authority. The move could affect global markets and energy prices if tensions escalate.
Iran has warned the US of “surprises” after threats of military action and a short deadline for a deal, as Xi and Putin met in Beijing. The standoff raises risks for oil markets, trade flows and global diplomacy.
Putin’s meeting with Xi highlighted the growing strategic dependence between Russia and China as both face pressure from the West. The talks also reflected broader great-power rivalry with implications for trade and diplomacy.
New concerns are growing over the children left behind as U.S. immigration detentions rise sharply under President Donald Trump’s second term. Many of those children are U.S. citizens, raising urgent questions about family separation and child welfare.
Israeli forces intercepted the final boats of an activist flotilla headed for Gaza, shutting down a maritime challenge to the blockade. The confrontation renews global debate over Israel’s security measures and Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.
The U.S. Senate advanced a bill to end American involvement in the Iran war, with Republicans increasingly breaking ranks. The fight now centers on whether Congress can rein in presidential war powers in an active conflict.
Thousands of protesters marched in La Paz demanding Bolivia’s president resign as the country faces its worst economic crisis in 40 years. The unrest is sharpening political pressure and raising regional concerns about stability.
The UN says more than 15,800 civilians have been killed in Russia’s war on Ukraine since 2022, including nearly 800 children. The figures highlight the conflict’s enduring human cost and its wider global fallout.
NATO’s top military officer says he does not expect further U.S. troop cuts beyond the 5,000 announced by President Donald Trump. The move is being closely watched for what it signals about Washington’s long-term commitment to European security.
The FBI says two San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, pointing investigators toward a possible extremist motive. The case highlights the growing role of online radicalization and hate-driven violence.
Jerusalem Day marches in the Old City and a deadly strike in Gaza have deepened tensions in a conflict that remains highly volatile. The events also revived attention to Nakba commemorations and the unresolved political stakes around Jerusalem and Gaza.
Trump has delayed a planned strike on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies, as renewed talks create a fragile opening for diplomacy. The standoff still carries serious risks for global energy markets and Latin America.
The WHO is deploying experts and supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to help contain an Ebola outbreak described as complex and difficult. The response highlights the continuing threat of Ebola in Central Africa and the importance of rapid containment.
Putin’s trip to China highlights a deepening Russia-China partnership as both leaders seek to present their alliance as a counterweight to Western power. The talks carry implications for sanctions, trade and global geopolitics.
Trump said a planned attack on Iran was delayed after Gulf allies asked for more time, signaling that regional diplomacy is trying to contain a dangerous escalation. The standoff remains significant for global energy markets and shipping routes.
Trump said he canceled a planned strike on Iran after Gulf allies urged restraint, highlighting rising tensions and the risk of wider Middle East escalation.
A rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in Central Africa has prompted an urgent containment effort in Congo and Uganda, with more than 300 cases and at least 116 suspected deaths reported. Global health officials are watching closely as cross-border transmission raises the stakes.