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Xi meets Russian FM as leaders flock to China over Middle East war

Xi meets Russian FM as leaders flock to China over Middle East war

China's President Xi Jinping met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday as a string of leaders of countries affected by the Middle East war flock to Beijing. Lavrov joins Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al

FISA Section 702 extension heads to House floor for vote, support uncertain

(The Center Square) – The U.S. House will decide whether to advance a bill reauthorizing a controversial government surveillance authority, but it may not have the votes to pass. Expiring in five days, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows federal intelligence agencies to conduct warrantless electronic surveillance

Left-wing radical 'confident' after late surge in Peru presidential poll

Left-wing radical 'confident' after late surge in Peru presidential poll

Radical left-wing Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez told AFP Tuesday that he was confident of reaching the second round of voting after a late surprise surge from rural polling stations. With more than 90 percent of ballots now counted, partial official results showed Sanchez in second place, behind right-

Starmer says 'won't yield' to Trump's Mideast war threats

Starmer says 'won't yield' to Trump's Mideast war threats

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday said he would not "yield" to pressure to join the Iran war after US President Donald Trump threatened to scrap a UK trade deal. "We're not going to get dragged into this war. It is not our war,

After three years of war, Sudan confronts devastation as donors gather in Berlin

After three years of war, Sudan confronts devastation as donors gather in Berlin

Three years into Sudan's war that has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions and spawned numerous war crimes allegations, Germany said Wednesday it hoped donors would pledge more than $1 billion towards humanitarian efforts. Speaking ahead of a meeting of international donors in Berlin, German Foreign Minister Johann

Why Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer services challenge traditional notions of separation of church and state – but might be blessed by the Roberts Supreme Court

Why Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon prayer services challenge traditional notions of separation of church and state – but might be blessed by the Roberts Supreme Court

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is engaging in “a proselytizing Christian campaign” in his job, according to The Washington Post. Hegseth hosts prayer services at the Pentagon and virtually crusades as a Christian, praying at the Pentagon for U.S. troops to inflict “overwhelming violence of action against those who

New Hungarian leader Magyar says pro-Orban president must resign

New Hungarian leader Magyar says pro-Orban president must resign

Hungary's new leader Peter Magyar said Wednesday he had told President Tamas Sulyok, a supporter of ousted prime minister Viktor Orban, that he should resign following Orban's election defeat. Magyar, who routed the nationalist Orban in Sunday's election, said he had issued the call