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G7 threatens Iran with new sanctions over nationwide protest crackdown killing thousands
Iran protests death toll reaches over 2,400 according to Human Rights Activist News Agency as G7 foreign ministers warn of new sanctions over regime's violent response.
Russia losing 'massive' 25,000 troops monthly in Ukraine as war grinds on, NATO chief says
Russia's "massive" military losses in Ukraine are unsustainable, NATO's secretary general warned with the conflict about to enter its fourth year with no clear end in sight.
Watchdog highlights nations where Christians face persecution around the globe
Open Doors' World Watch List 2026 discusses Christian persecution in nations around the globe, including North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan and others.
Iran pushes for fast trials and executions of suspects detained in protests despite Trump's warning: report
Iran chief justice Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei calls for fast trials and executions of suspects in ongoing anti-government demonstrations, a report said.
Some US military personnel told to leave Middle East bases, US official confirms
The U.S. has ordered some of its military personnel to depart from bases in the Middle East on Tuesday as tensions with Iran escalate.
South Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law declaration: 'Self-coup'
An independent counsel demanded a death sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on rebellion charges over his controversial martial law decree.
Multiple people killed after construction crane falls, derails train in Thailand
A deadly construction accident unfolded in northeastern Thailand when a crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train, officials said.
Passengers baffled and confused after screams burst from beneath taxiing Air Canada plane
Passengers aboard a taxiing Air Canada flight were left shaken after muffled screams and banging were suddenly heard from beneath the cabin.
US launches wave of strikes in Somalia targeting ISIS, al-Shabab terror threats
U.S. Africa Command General Michael E. Langley warns of jihadi threat to homeland as airstrikes against al-Shabab and ISIS-Somalia intensify under Trump administration.
Secret room to be built at Chinese embassy near cable lines, sparking widespread espionage fears
Unredacted plans for China's new London embassy reveal secret underground chamber near cables, sparking espionage concerns among UK security experts.

EU targets Ukraine's military needs with massive new loan program plus billions in budget support
The European Union plans to allocate most of a new loan program to Ukraine's military needs over the next two years
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Beijing for a landmark four-day visit to China
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Beijing for a landmark four-day visit to China
Japan's Takaichi plans to dissolve lower house to set up an early snap election
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve the lower house of Parliament soon for a snap election to seek the public's mandate for her policies
France bans British far-right activists targeting migrant boats
Ten members of a British far-right group have been banned from entering France where they have been accused of destroying small boats used by migrants trying to reach the UK
The UK is watering down plans for mandatory digital ID cards after a backlash
The British government has scaled back plans for mandatory digital ID cards, initially proposed as a way of helping control immigration
Serbians mark Orthodox Christian New Year according to old tradition
Nearly two weeks after celebrating New Year, many Serbians did it again on Tuesday evening, this time according to old Orthodox Christian tradition
Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou, who put the country on the path to EU membership, has died
Former Cypriot President George Vassiliou, a successful businessman who helped to energize his divided island’s economy and set it on the road to European Union membership, has died
Ugandan voters face soldiers in the street and internet shutdown before election
Ugandans are set to vote in an election for president and other leaders
The UK is expected to approve a 'mega' Chinese embassy in London despite objections
Britain’s government is expected to approve a large Chinese embassy near London’s financial district
Ugandan opposition leader campaigns in flak jacket
The Ugandan opposition leader known as Bobi Wine has been campaigning for president in a flak jacket and helmet as soldiers filled the streets of the capital, Kampala