Putin challenges US pressure on India over Russian oil during state visit
Putin questions US pressure on India’s Russian oil purchases as Modi gives the Russian president a warm welcome.
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US senators unveil bill to keep Trump from allowing AI chip sales to China
The bill comes as the Trump gov’t mulls greenlighting sales of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips to China.
Supreme Court allows Texas to use new congressional district map drawn to favor Republicans
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use a new congressional district map in next year’s midterm elections that was drawn to
Grand jury declines to indict N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James, less than two weeks after the first case was dismissed
The Justice Department on Thursday failed to secure an indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James, a person familiar with the matter told NBC
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
Spain and the Netherlands say they are pulling out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest as Israel’s participation roils the competition.
FBI arrest Virginia man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington in 2021
The FBI arrested a 30-year-old Virginia man and charged him with planting a pair of pipe bombs in Washington the night before the January 6
Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine’s troops will withdraw
The Russian leader’s comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.
Israel strikes south Lebanon after first direct talks in decades
The Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah sites, less than 24 hours after Israel and Lebanon sent civilian envoys to meet.
Trump hosts signing of peace deal between leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda
The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.
‘Like first aid for manuscripts’: Recovery work begins at Gaza’s war-damaged heritage sites
Palestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials.
What is at stake in French presidential visit to China?
Talks to include trade imbalances and China’s support for Russia.
Four countries to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s inclusion
Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, and Slovenia refuse to participate in next year’s event after calling for Israel to be bann
Rwanda, DRC presidents sign ‘Washington Accord’ peace deal
The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have signed the “Washington Accord” peace deal.