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Saudi Arabia Has No Easy Choices as It Weighs How to Combat Houthi Threat
05 November 2026The kingdom asked the Iran-backed militants what it would take to make peace. The response: $51 billion. -
Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape, Sexual Assault Charges
05 November 2026The verdict follows a four-week trial in London. The sentencing will occur Monday. -
Paraguay’s President Resigns as Collapse of Bank With Close Ties to Him Sparks Crisis
05 November 2026Santiago Peña’s downfall rattled a fast-growing South American economy that has attracted investors and forged close ties with the U.S. -
China Blocks $5.4 Billion SoftBank Robot Deal, Flexing Control Over AI Tech
05 November 2026Beijing is seeking to keep AI data and expertise developed at home from leaking abroad. -
How Trump’s War in Iran and Missteps Flipped Washington Overnight
05 November 2026Plus, billions of dollars in orders are complicating an end to U.S. aid to Israel, and the blue wave sets off a potential regime change in markets. -
The Hanoi Lake Where Kids Hustle American Tourists for English Lessons
05 November 2026Squads of children looking to become fluent hunt down foreigners to be their living, breathing Duolingo lessons. -
Hong Kong Extends Jailed Activist Joshua Wong’s Prison Term by 10 Years
05 November 2026Rights groups say a security law was used as a political weapon against the 30-year-old protest leader. -
France’s Riots Were Fueled by ‘Ultra Left’ Faction That Lives Off-the-Grid
05 November 2026The suspect in a fire that nearly destroyed Limoges’s city hall offers a window into the radical activists fueling the protests. -
The Billions of Dollars in Orders Complicating an End to U.S. Aid to Israel
05 November 2026Outstanding orders add to existing aid commitments as Democratic gains signal greater scrutiny of military assistance to Israel. -
North Korea, on Busiest Missile-Testing Spree in Years, Rebuffs Trump Diplomacy
04 November 2026The regime launched a fresh salvo as it spurns U.S. diplomatic overtures with a growing list of demands. -
Once a Haven for Guerrillas, Venezuela Now Helps U.S. Attack Them
04 November 2026Venezuela’s government, which sheltered rebels for decades, cooperated in a recent deadly drone strike as Washington and Caracas forge closer military ties. -
Iran Turns to Guerrilla Tactics in Bid to Reassert Grip on Strait of Hormuz
04 November 2026Tehran is deploying everything from rocket-propelled grenades to limpet mines as it attempts to disrupt the restored flow of oil out of the Persian Gulf. -
Latest U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Yield Progress Toward Pact, Carney Says
03 November 2026Prime Minister Mark Carney said the U.S. is “asking less and offering more” in the latest round of negotiations, though major hurdles remain. -
Trump Says U.S. Plans to Cut Off Military Aid to Israel by End of Year
03 November 2026The U.S. and Israel have discussed phasing out grants, but the president’s comments suggest it could occur much faster than expected. -
Oil Futures Turn Lower as Market Holds Out Hope for Middle East Diplomacy
03 November 2026Oil futures settled lower in a choppy session, with concerns about U.S. strikes on Iranian targets cushioned by continued diplomatic efforts to bring the U.S. and Iran to a conflict settlement. -
El Salvador’s President Takes a High-Stakes Gamble Confronting Haitian Gangs
03 November 2026The deployment of 2,500 Salvadoran troops in lawless Haiti could raise the risk of an urban combat quagmire. -
Eager to Rebut Rogue-Nation Image, North Korea Denies Role in Binance Heist
03 November 2026In an unusual move for Pyongyang, Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister issued a swift rebuttal of any role in the $6.3 billion hack. -
Saudi Aramco Profit Surges, Offering Some Relief to Kingdom’s Finances
03 November 2026The state-owned energy giant attributed the boost to higher crude volumes sold from maintaining consistent production, as well as higher prices of refined and chemical products. -
U.S. Factory Activity Expands in October
02 November 2026The Institute for Supply Management’s purchasing managers’ index was 55.5 in October – higher than the September figure of 54.5. -
ICE Officer Indicted After Allegedly Striking Fleeing Man With Vehicle
30 October 2026Texas prosecutors say Mario Alberto Morales ran over both of the man’s legs, leaving him with several fractures.