Iran Central Bank governor resigns as protests erupt over currency drop
TEHRAN, Iran — The head of Iran’s Central Bank resigned Monday as the biggest protests since 2022 erupted in Tehran and other cities after the country’s currency plummeted to a new record low against...
Trump and Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza plan
Gaza process stalled with difficult steps ahead
Iran, Lebanon also on the agenda, says Netanyahu
JERUSALEM/PALM BEACH, Florida: US President Donald Trump...
Preliminary results show Prime Minister Kurti’s party won Kosovo snap vote convincingly
The previous postelection stalemate marked the first time Kosovo could not form a government since it declared independence from Serbia in 2008 following a 1998-99 war that ended in a...
Zelensky talks with allies en route to US as Russia pummels Ukraine
Zelensky will meet Trump on Sunday, with focus on a new, 20-point plan that would freeze the war on its current front line
In a conference call...
Putin says Russia will achieve its Ukraine aims by force if Kyiv doesn’t want...
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine was in no hurry for peace and if it did not want to resolve their conflict peacefully, Moscow would accomplish all its goals by force.
Somaliland celebrates Israel recognition, but Trump says he won’t follow suit for now
Does anyone know what Somaliland is?’ Trump asks; Israeli step provokes outrage in African Union and Palestinian Authority
Residents of Somaliland...
Somalia Celebrates Landmark Democratic Achievement as Mogadishu Holds Historic Direct Elections
Mogadishu, Somalia – In a historic stride for the nation, the Federal Government of Somalia successfully concluded a landmark direct local election across the capital's districts on Thursday. This event marks a...
China hits US defense firms with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan
Individuals on the list are also banned from entering China
BEIJING: China’s foreign ministry announced sanctions on Friday targeting 10 individuals and 20 US defense...
Trump says US struck ISIS targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians
US worked with Nigeria on strikes, which came after warnings from US president that West African country doing too little to combat anti-Christian persecution
Bangladesh leader considered top PM candidate returns from exile ahead of polls
Rahman poised to be the top contender for prime minister in the February 12 elections
DHAKA: Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned to...