Iran emphasises self-sufficiency in battle against US economic war
Iranian authorities believe they can withstand US sanctions, but warn of a tough year ahead.
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Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations
The justice department has also asked for Trump’s name to be put back on the building after it was removed in June following a court
Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70
A Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced the death of Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah and expressed the company’s condolences to his family.
Indian jewellery ad pulled after backlash over actor’s outfit
Kriti Sanon has defended the ad in which she was seen celebrating the upcoming Hindu festival of Rakhi.
Bodies found on S Korean holiday island as missing persons scandal deepens
A police sergeant has been arrested following accusations that he lied to victims’ families and prematurely closed missing persons cases.
Montana man reportedly asked to leave parents’ home before opening fire
A man killed eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for dinner at a Montana home, weeks after his parents asked him
Oil prices tumble amid renewed optimism over the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices tumbled for the third straight day, as a flurry of headlines from the Middle East sparked renewed optimism in global energy markets.
Meta agrees to pay up to $16.6bn to settle social media addiction trial
Meta has agreed to pay up to $16.68bn (£12.26bn) to dozens of US states to settle claims that its social media platforms harmed children.
Meta agrees to settlement, platform changes in youth addiction case
Meta settles $16.68bn lawsuit over child addiction claims, agreeing to major changes in Facebook and Instagram features.
Trump tells Al Jazeera “not in a hurry” for Iran to return to talks
“I have no time schedule,” Trump says when asked when he expects Iran to return to the negotiating table.
Bodies of missing people found in Korea becomes national scandal
A police officer has been arrested after the bodies of four missing people were found on Jeju Island in South Korea.
Guinea’s president dismisses 173 soldiers, including coup ally, for desertion
It is thought to be part of efforts to consolidate the former coup leader’s control.
Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say
A hospital official told the BBC that the door to the ward was not locked, but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.
China advises its citizens to leave Taiwan ally Eswatini over ‘security risks’
Eswatini is one of 12 countries, and the only one in Africa, that has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.