US midterm early voting hits record 48 million
A record 47.9 million Americans have already voted in next week's US midterm elections, with participation surging in key battleground states and registered Democrats outpacing Republicans, figures showed Friday.
US awaits Iran response to latest deal offer
The United States was waiting on Thursday for Iran to respond to its latest proposed deal to end the war in the Middle East and to reopen the key shipping lane out of the Gulf.
Netanyahu says ‘no terrorist immune’ after Israel kills Hezbollah commander
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday claimed responsibility for the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut the previous day, saying “no terrorist is immune” from Israeli strikes.
Chad declares 3-day mourning after deadly Boko Haram attacks on soldiers
Chad on Thursday began a three-day national mourning for soldiers killed in recent terrorist attacks in the Lake Chad region.
Rubio meets US pope in bid to ease tensions
The top US diplomat, Marco Rubio, went to the Vatican on Thursday for talks with the first US pope, Leo XIV, against the backdrop of sharp tensions between the White House and the Vatican.
North Korea says not bound by nuclear non-proliferation treaty
It has since conducted six nuclear tests — prompting a raft of international sanctions — and is believed to possess dozens of nuclear warheads.
