Guterres Meets Modi in New Delhi Ahead of BRICS Summit
UN Secretary-General António Guterres met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi ahead of this weekend's BRICS summit.
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New York Jeweler Freed from Iran's Evin Prison but Barred from Leaving
Iranian American jeweler Kamran Hekmati has been released from Tehran's Evin prison but remains under an exit ban, his family and U.S. officials say.
Chrétien Marks 9/11 Anniversary in Gander With Blunt Message to US
Jean Chrétien marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland, honouring the town's response and warning the US not to mistake Canadian generosity for weakness.
LatAm Stocks and Currencies Slide as US Rate Bets, Brazil Probe Weigh
Latin American stocks fell 1% and currencies slipped 0.4% as US rate hike bets and a probe into Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro weighed on sentiment.
Houthis Seize Strategic Mayun Island at Bab el-Mandeb, Celebrations Erupt Across Yemen
Houthi rebels have captured Mayun island and the port city of Mokha at the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, prompting celebrations and Saudi airstrikes.
Far-left protesters clash with police in Barcelona on Catalan national day
Hundreds of far-left Catalan separatist protesters clashed with police in Barcelona during the region's national day, as officers kept them apart from a small far-right pro-Spain group.
House to Weigh Russia Sanctions Bill as Democratic Fault Lines Emerge
The House is set to take up a sweeping Russia sanctions bill next week, but Democratic objections over tariff authority cloud its path.
Putin Meets Ramaphosa, el-Sissi and Anwar in New Delhi Ahead of BRICS Summit
Putin held bilateral talks with the leaders of South Africa, Egypt and Malaysia, plus the New Development Bank chair, ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
Houthi TV Airs Footage of Captured Areas Near Mokha as Red Sea Front Widens
Houthi-run Al Masirah aired footage of areas it says its forces captured near Mokha, including two junctions and Camp Khalid ibn al-Walid.
Iran's Pezeshkian Meets Modi in Delhi, Says Tehran Won't Be Bullied
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met PM Narendra Modi in Delhi, seeking deeper cooperation and accusing the US and Israel of bullying Iran.
US finalises steep solar duties on India, Indonesia and Laos
The US Commerce Department has finalised anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar cells and panels from India, Indonesia and Laos.
UN Council Extends Darfur Arms Embargo for a Month as US Push for Nationwide Ban Stalls
The Security Council unanimously extended the Darfur arms embargo for one month while talks continue on a US proposal to expand it nationwide.
US Senate Weighs 'Duty of Care' for AI Developers in New Bill
Senate negotiators are debating a bill that would require AI developers to prevent catastrophic risks, let Washington block unsafe models and bar states from enforcing certain AI laws.
Teen Survives Three Days on Capsized Skiff in Bering Sea; Brother and Cousin Dead
A 15-year-old boy was rescued after days adrift on a capsized skiff in Alaska's Bering Sea; his brother and cousin died.
India-Canada Ties Have Moved Past Reset, Says Canadian High Commissioner
Canada's High Commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, says bilateral ties have moved beyond a reset, citing progress in the Nijjar case security dialogue and the terror listing of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
CIA Declassifies Presidential Briefs on bin Laden Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary
The CIA has declassified dozens of presidential daily briefs on Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida, released on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Saudi Arabia halts East-West oil pipeline after attacks in Riyadh and Medina regions
Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline was temporarily shut down after attacks in the Riyadh and Medina regions, with some people injured, the energy ministry said.
Teen survives three days atop capsized skiff in Bering Sea; two relatives lost
A 15-year-old boy was rescued after clinging to a capsized skiff for nearly three days in Alaska's Bering Sea; his brother and cousin died.
Mullin Marks 25 Years Since 9/11, Says Attacks Still 'Frustrating'
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, calling it a time of reflection and warning another attack is likely.
Kayath Would Be Strong Finance Minister Pick, Says Eduardo Bolsonaro
Eduardo Bolsonaro calls investor Marcelo Kayath an excellent choice for finance minister, but says other candidates are still under consideration.