Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed doubts about new legislation imposing tougher penalties on women who flout mandatory hijab regulations. Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, women in Iran have been …
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The US government said Tuesday it was “disappointed” after nations negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic waste failed to reach a deal, blaming a “small group” of countries and …
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Beijing said Tuesday it would restrict exports to the United States of some key components in making semiconductors, after Washington announced curbs targeting China’s ability to make advanced chips. Among …
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A US coalition calling an investigation into China over its alleged role in the illicit fentanyl trade have withdrawn their petition for now, the US Trade Representative said Monday. The …
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President-elect Donald Trump on Monday named billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as his pick for US ambassador to Britain. The longtime Republican donor was once reportedly opposed to Trump and …
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A US judge on Monday upheld her decision to reject Elon Musk’s massive $55.8 billion compensation package at Tesla, denying an attempt to restore the pay deal through a shareholder …
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Donald Trump will attend the weekend reopening of the restored Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, in his first trip abroad as US president-elect, he announced on social media Monday. The …
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te toured the Marshall Islands on Tuesday, after visiting the United States on the first stop of a Pacific trip that has angered Chinese leaders. The Marshall …
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Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine said Tuesday the Pacific island nation would “remain a staunch ally” of Taiwan, during talks with her Taiwanese counterpart Lai Ching-te. “I wish to assure …
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The Kremlin said Tuesday that Ukraine joining the NATO military alliance would pose an unacceptable threat to Russia, as NATO foreign ministers meet in Brussels with Kyiv pushing to join …