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Trump says 'three or four' candidates in mind for Fed chief
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had a handful of candidates potentially lined up to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom he sharply criticised for his handling of the world's top economy.
Trump teases Iran talks next week, says nuclear programme set back 'decades'
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States would hold nuclear talks with Iran next week, teasing the possibility of a deal even after boasting that recent US strikes had crippled the Islamic republic's atomic programme.
Iran hangs three more accused of spying as fears grow for Swede
Iran on Wednesday hanged three men convicted of spying for Israel after what activists decried as an unfair trial, bringing to six the number of people executed on such charges since the start of the war between the Islamic republic and Israel.
Trump reassures allies as NATO agrees 'historic' spending hike
US President Donald Trump took a victory lap at NATO's Hague summit Wednesday, joining leaders in reaffirming the "ironclad" commitment to protect each other after allies agreed to his demand to ramp up defence spending.
Trump sees 'progress' on Gaza, raising hopes for ceasefire
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that "great progress" was being made to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as a new ceasefire push began more than 20 months since the start of the conflict.
Cambodians at quiet Thai border plead for peace
At the usually bustling border crossing of Poipet between Thailand and Cambodia, tuk-tuk driver San Noeun now has to work overnight to make ends meet.
Upstart socialist stuns former governor in NYC mayoral primary
New York City Democrats chose 33-year-old Muslim socialist Zohran Mamdani as their mayoral candidate in Tuesday's elections, stunning his opponent, former New York governor Andrew Cuomo.
Trump plays nice as NATO eyes 'historic' spending hike
US President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone towards NATO allies on Wednesday, framing an expected deal on increased defence spending as a "great victory for everyone" at their summit.
Trump insists Iran nuclear programme set back 'decades'
President Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that US strikes led to the "total obliteration" of Iran's nuclear capabilities and set the country's atomic programme back "decades", while Israel said it was still early to fully assess the damage.
Armenia PM says foiled 'sinister' coup plot by senior cleric
Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday said security forces had foiled a coup plot involving a senior cleric, amid his escalating standoff with the leadership of the powerful Apostolic Church.
Turkey breathes easier as Iran-Israel truce eases fallout risk
As the fragile Iran-Israel truce took hold, there was no letup in Turkey's diplomatic efforts Wednesday to prevent any return to a conflict fraught with risk for Ankara's domestic and regional policies.
Trump whirlwind tests NATO summit unity
Will he play nice? That was the question for NATO leaders nervously waiting to see if a carefully choreographed show to please US President Donald Trump would pay dividends as the alliance summit began on Wednesday.
UK to reintroduce nuclear weapon-capable aircraft under NATO
Britain will reintroduce fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons to support NATO's nuclear mission, Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office said, as he prepares for a Nato summit Wednesday.
Upstart socialist stuns political veteran in NYC mayoral primary
New York City Democrats chose 33-year-old Muslim socialist Zohran Mamdani as their mayoral candidate in Tuesday's elections, stunning his opponent, former New York governor Andrew Cuomo.
Trump whirlwind to test NATO summit unity
Will he play nice? That's the question for NATO leaders nervously waiting to see if a carefully choreographed show to please US President Donald Trump will pay dividends when the alliance summit gets down to business on Wednesday.
Israel claims victory as US intel says Iran nuclear sites not destroyed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a "historic victory" against Iran despite a US intelligence report concluding that American strikes set back Tehran's nuclear program by just a few months.
RFK Jr's medical panel to revisit debunked vaccine claims
A vaccine panel appointed by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will revisit long-settled science and spotlight rare risks linked to childhood immunizations in a meeting beginning Wednesday, raising fears that fringe theories could seep into national policy.
Trump rattles NATO allies as he descends on summit
US President Donald Trump swept into NATO's Hague summit Tuesday, with allies hoping a pledge to ramp up defence spending will keep the mercurial leader of the military superpower committed to protecting them.
Trump plays deft hand with Iran-Israel ceasefire but doubts remain
With his surprise announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, US President Donald Trump has turned his flair for social media into diplomatic deftness, despite continued uncertainty in the Middle East.
US intel says strikes did not destroy Iran nuclear program
A classified preliminary US intelligence report has concluded that American strikes on Iran set back Tehran's nuclear program by just a few months -- rather than destroying it as claimed by President Donald Trump.
Israel's Netanyahu vows to block Iran 'nuclear weapon' as he declares victory
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a "historic victory" on Tuesday after agreeing a ceasefire with Iran and insisted that his country's arch-foe would never achieve a nuclear weapon.
Russian strikes kill 19 in Ukraine region under pressure
Russian missiles on Tuesday crashed into schools, hospitals and kindergartens in central Ukraine, killing at least 19 people and wounding nearly 300 in a region coming under mounting pressure.
Iran willing to return to talks as ceasefire with Israel takes hold
Iran said on Tuesday that it was ready to return to negotiations with the United States, as a fragile ceasefire in its war with Israel took hold after 12 days of strikes that pummelled the Islamic republic's nuclear facilities.
How Iran's 'telegraphed' strikes on Qatari soil paved way to Israel truce
Iran's unprecedented strikes on a US base in Qatar were carefully calculated to provide an exit from hostilities with Washington and set up a truce with Israel, according to analysts and an official.
Gaza rescuers say 46 killed as UN slams US-backed aid system
Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli forces killed another 46 people waiting for aid in the Palestinian territory on Tuesday as rights groups and UN agencies slammed the US-backed food distribution system.
Life returns to Tehran, but residents wary ceasefire won't hold
Tehran was far from its usual hustle and bustle on Tuesday, but life was regaining some colour despite concerns from residents that a tentative ceasefire between Iran and Israel may not hold, after nearly two weeks of war.
Former French PM launches new party two years before presidential election
Former French prime minister Dominique de Villepin has announced the launch of his own political party named Humanist France (La France humaniste), two years before the country's presidential election is set to take place.
Russian strikes kill 11 in Ukraine region under pressure
Russian missiles on Tuesday crashed into schools, hospitals and kindergartens in central Ukraine, killing at least 11 and wounding dozens more in a region coming under mounting pressure.
Trump sows doubt on defending allies ahead of NATO summit
US President Donald Trump cast doubt on his commitment to protect Europe as he headed Tuesday to a NATO summit to get allies to pledge more defence spending, after rounding on Israel and Iran for breaching a truce.
Trump says Iran-Israel truce holds after berating both countries
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was holding, shortly after he lashed out at both countries and cursed as he accused them of violating the truce.
France orders Tesla to end 'deceptive commercial practices'
French anti-fraud authorities said on Tuesday they have ordered US electric car giant Tesla's local subsidiary to stop "deceptive commercial practices" after an investigation found several violations harmful to consumers and contrary to law.
Israel says agreed to Trump plan for ceasefire with Iran
Israel said Tuesday it has agreed to US President Donald Trump's declaration of a ceasefire with Iran, adding that it has achieved all its objectives in the 12-day war with its arch-foe.