Washington-hosted talks aim to resolve the Lebanese crisis but the exclusion of Hezbollah complicates any lasting ceasefire arrangement.
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Trump Clashes with GOP Senators Over Iran War Powers and Blocks Housing Bill to Force SAVE Act Vote
President cancels bipartisan housing bill signing ceremony and reportedly engages in shouting match with Senator Bill Cassidy.
Senate Defeats Second Iran War Powers Resolution After Trump Harangues Republicans
Senate votes 45 to 50 to defeat war powers resolution after Senator Cassidy reverses vote following a White House briefing.
Keiko Fujimori Poised to Win Razor-Thin Peru Presidential Runoff with 43000 Vote Lead
Daughter of former dictator Alberto Fujimori leads with only 40000 ballots remaining while opponent Sánchez alleges vote fraud.
India’s Deepening Mediterranean Engagement Signals New Form of 21st-Century Statecraft
Analysts say India’s naval and diplomatic activities in the Mediterranean represent deterrence by association rather than traditional power projection.
US Navy Sees More Frequent Engagements but Faces Shipbuilding Bottleneck Constraints
Increased operational demands on the US Navy are bumping against domestic shipbuilding capacity limitations that impose hard limits on its reach.
Copper Supply Chains Riddled with Geopolitical and Capital Risks Amid AI Data Center Boom
Copper is a key input for AI data centers, and analysts warn that supply chains face significant risks that require urgent investment to avoid a future squeeze.
Iran Singer Parastoo Ahmadi Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab
The Iranian performer was also barred from leaving the country and from performing with her band for two years under the sentence issued by an Iranian court.
IAEA Director Grossi Visits Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant in Japan
The International Atomic Energy Agency chief met with Tokyo Electric Power Company officials during an inspection of the Fukushima nuclear facility.
Senegal’s PM Sonko Softens Tone on Debt Restructuring Ahead of IMF Talks
The Senegalese prime minister signaled openness to negotiations with the IMF as the country faces a debt load near 132% of GDP.