Qatari Mediators Arrive in Tehran for Talks With Iranian Officials
A delegation from Qatar, which is mediating, is now in Iran’s capital, Tehran, for talks, according to Iranian state media.
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Iran says it has received letter from Vance but has yet to respond
Tehran has received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance but has not yet responded, Iranian state media reported. The letter reportedly concerns the possibility of resuming negotiations.
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Flávio Bolsonaro’s PL Party Recognizes Brazil Election Results, Despite His Objections
Right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro’s PL party recognizes the results of Brazil’s presidential election, despite Bolsonaro himself previously calling for the election to be annulled.
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Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted for Third Time, This Time Over Classified Information
The US Department of Justice has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for the third time.
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Abdul El-Sayed Could Help Democrats Win Senate Control in Michigan, Supporters Say His Energy Echoes Obama’s
He is young, energetic and perhaps the most talked-about candidate in the US election campaign. If Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins in Michigan, the Senate could end up in Democratic hands. Supporters describe him as a progressive force - Republicans see him as both radical and dangerous.
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US Orders Most Diplomats in Saudi Arabia to Leave as Drone Strike Kills Two
Washington has ordered all its diplomats and their families in Saudi Arabia to leave the country, a diplomatic source told AFP. Late Wednesday evening, Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry said two people had been killed when air defenses shot down a drone.
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French Protest Violence: Sociologist Warns Against Simple Explanations for Who Took Part
Looted shops and burned-down town halls - after a tense weekend, France is asking who the perpetrators were. But sociologist Mattias Wahlström warns against simplistic conclusions. There may be political reasons for wanting to blame one side or the other.
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Abdul El-Sayed could help Democrats win Senate control in Michigan race
He is young, energetic and perhaps the most talked-about candidate in the US election campaign. If Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins in Michigan, the Senate could end up in Democratic hands. Supporters describe him as a progressive force - Republicans see him as both radical and dangerous.
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Iron Maiden Adds 16 North American Dates to ‘Run for Your Lives’ Tour in 2027
Iron Maiden surprises fans with 16 new tour dates in the US and Canada in spring 2027, NME reports.
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Anthropic proposes US law allowing government to halt AI models posing serious risks
The American AI company Anthropic has drafted a proposal for new legislation that is being circulated among members of Congress in Washington. It calls for government regulation and stronger safeguards in the AI industry.
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China’s exports jump 36% in September, putting record trade surplus in reach
China's trade surplus with the rest of the world is growing faster than expected. In September, the country's exports rose 36 percent compared with the same month last year. This brings the trade surplus for the first nine months of the year to $938 billion (approximately SEK 9.3 trillion).
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Trump says Ukraine needs a new president who can make a deal with Russia
US President Donald Trump says Ukraine needs a new president.
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ICE Defends Bronx Shooting, Says Agents Were Forced to Use Force
“The man who was shot and injured by ICE on Thursday was wanted and on probation. He attempted to flee, and we were forced to use force,” said Markwayne Mullin, secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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US Announces New Sanctions Against International Criminal Court, Drawing Widespread Criticism
The United States is facing widespread criticism after announcing new sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). “Sweden regrets the US decision,” Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard wrote on X.
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Children’s rights groups or the International Space Station? Possible Nobel Peace Prize candidates emerge as Trump looms over award
US President Donald Trump is once again casting a shadow over the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s choice of this year’s Peace Prize laureate. The result could be a neutral recipient - in space.
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Ukrainian Delegation to Meet Trump Envoys in US on Friday for War Talks
Ukraine is sending a delegation to the United States for new talks on the war and the state of negotiations.
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Children, courts or the International Space Station? Peace Prize contenders emerge as Trump casts a shadow over Nobel decision
US President Donald Trump is once again casting a shadow over the Norwegian Nobel Committee as it chooses this year’s Peace Prize laureate. The result could be a neutral recipient - in space.
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Ovechkin’s final home opener ends in a 5-3 Capitals win over Penguins
Alexander Ovechkin has taken to the NHL ice more than 1,500 times. But Thursday night, Swedish time, was no ordinary game. The team captain, number eight, was introduced by his sons, Sergey and Ilya.
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Alex Ovechkin Says This Will Be His Final NHL Season: ‘It’s Sad’
Russian ice hockey star Alexander Ovechkin, 41, says this season will be his last in the NHL. “It’s sad, but it is what it is,” says the Washington star.
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Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriev holds talks in US on Ukraine peace and energy investments
Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev has held "constructive" talks in the United States about a "peaceful end" to the Ukraine war, a U.S. source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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Iran’s Pezeshkian visits New York for UN speech, opens door to talks with US
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was able to travel to the United States for his speech at the UN General Assembly in New York. Pezeshkian delivered his message despite hostility from the United States. "They threaten us every day," he said in an interview with U.S. television networks.
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