Israel parliament convenes after Netanyahu’s bloc loses seats
President Isaac Herzog opened Tuesday the new session of Israel's parliament, the Knesset, following an election two weeks ago in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc lost ground.
US capital sues Trump govt over police takeover
Unlike the 50 states, Washington operates under a unique relationship with the federal government that limits its autonomy and grants Congress extraordinary control over local matters.
Taliban mark four years in power as Russia grants first official recognition
The Taliban government remains largely isolated on the global stage over restrictions imposed under their severe interpretation of Islamic law, targeting women in particular.
Mali junta accuses foreign powers of destabilisation plot
“These soldiers and civilians” are said to have obtained “the help of foreign states”, the government said.
Trump vows not to be intimidated ahead of Putin summit
Trump insisted to reporters at the White House: “I am president, and he’s not going to mess around with me.”
Iran says ‘working with China and Russia’ to stop European sanctions
“We will try to prevent it,” Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said in an interview with state TV.
