Iran releases dual German national as it attends talks with European powers
Tehran and E3 countries of France, Germany and UK hold consultations on Iran’s nuclear programme…
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Biden’s total student debt relief passes $183 billion, after he forgives another 150,000 borrowers
In his final days in office, President Joe Biden announced that his administration would forgive…
Nawaf Salam wins enough backing to become Lebanon’s prime minister
Support for Salam shows a big shift in the power balance in Lebanon as Hezbollah…
Mozambique opens new parliament amid opposition protests and boycotts
About 250 lawmakers sworn in, while the opposition calls for a strike to protest against…
Retailers post early holiday results — and Wall Street isn’t impressed
Lululemon, Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle all hiked their holiday guidance, but Abercrombie’s growth…
Armed groups kill at least 40 farmers in Nigeria’s Borno State
Officials say Boko Haram and ISWAP groups suspected of being behind the attacks on farmers…
100 days of siege in north Gaza
5,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel’s 100-day siege of northern Gaza.
Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner in Australian Open round two, but Kyrgios out
Aussie favourite Kyrgios says his first-round loss might be his last singles appearance in Melbourne.
Pakistan watches with caution as old ally Taliban gets closer to India
While some analysts say Pakistan need not worry, others warn that Indian influence in Afghanistan…
Tyson Fury, former world heavyweight champ, announces boxing retirement
The British boxer made the decision less than a month after his world heavyweight title…
Syrian engineers disarm landmines planted by Assad regime
Bomb disposal teams in Idlib are working to disarm landmines planted by the Assad regime.
Death threats, interrogation: Why football referee Mahsa Ghorbani left Iran
Ghorbani, a female Iranian international football referee, fled to Sweden after security threats and unfair…
Nigerian air raid targeting bandits mistakenly kills civilians
Nigerian air force launches investigation after reports say at least 15 people killed in air…
Bitcoin accelerates its slide, falling to $90,000 to start the week
Bitcoin dropped to the $90,000 mark to start the week, extending weekend losses as investors…
Coaching ‘pods’ get mixed reaction from top players at Australian Open 2025
New court-side seating allows players to communicate with coaches and other team members during the…
Moderna stock plunges 18% after company lowers 2025 sales forecast by $1 billion
Moderna now expects 2025 revenue to come in between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion, most…
Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires
The LA wildfires continue to burn, with Santa Ana winds set to intensify and challenges…
Russia ‘prepared for any scenario’ on Ukraine war as Trump presidency nears
The US president-elect has promised to end the conflict in Ukraine but the Kremlin has…
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square offers to take over real estate developer Howard Hughes for $85 a share
Ackman proposed forming a new subsidiary of Pershing, which currently owns about 38% of Howard…
