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Election|Political|US

2 prominent California congressional races will test Democrats’ redrawn US House map

California’s most prominent congressional elections for this fall’s midterms are now set, with two districts in particular ready to test Democrats’ redrawn U.S. House map

2 prominent California congressional races will test Democrats’ redrawn US House map
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

As Trump again says Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled

President Donald Trump says the U.S. is close to signing a deal with Iran to wind down the war, with a memorandum of understanding to be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend

As Trump again says Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled
MidEast|Political|US|World

Since March, Trump has repeatedly said the Iran war will end soon

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Since March, Trump has repeatedly said the Iran war will end soon
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Brazil launches subsidized motorcycle credit program for app-based delivery drivers

Brazil's government on Friday launched a subsidized credit program for app-based delivery drivers to purchase motorcycles, in a fresh move to boost demand and support a

Brazil launches subsidized motorcycle credit program for app-based delivery drivers
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin says Russia developing satellite-based drone control system, Ifax says

Russia is developing a satellite-based system for controlling combat drones, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday during a meeting with military officials, the Interfax

Putin says Russia developing satellite-based drone control system, Ifax says
Business|Economy|Political|World

UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, four sources said, in a tactical shift

UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say
Europe|Political|World

Israeli, Palestinian civil society groups meet in France as two-state hopes dim

Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups delivered an appeal in France on Friday to urge the international community not to abandon a two-state solution,

Israeli, Palestinian civil society groups meet in France as two-state hopes dim
Europe|Political|World

EU envoys greenlight first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova

Ambassadors from the European Union's 27 countries agreed on Friday to advance membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova, with the first phase of negotiations set to

EU envoys greenlight first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova
Economy|Political|World

Iran deal very close, signing possible in coming days, US official says

The United States and Iran are not quite at the finish line, but are very close to a deal to resolve their conflict, a senior U.S. official said on

Iran deal very close, signing possible in coming days, US official says
Arts|Political|Sports|World

The Latest: Pakistan says US and Iran agree on ‘final’ text of a peace deal

Pakistan's prime minister says the United States and Iran have agreed on a final text for a peace deal

The Latest: Pakistan says US and Iran agree on ‘final’ text of a peace deal
Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn this weekend

A federal judge has ruled the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday

Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn this weekend
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund

Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund

Jan. 6 debanking probe once floated as way to pad anti-weaponization fund
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|US

FBI searches office of Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts

FBI agents have searched the office of an Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts, seizing documents and computer files

FBI searches office of Ohio group that supports voter registration efforts
Election|Political|US

Maine counts ranked choice ballots to determine nominees for governor and a US House race

Maine has begun counting ranked choice ballots on Friday to determine nominees for its open governor’s office and a pivotal U.S. House of Representatives race

Maine counts ranked choice ballots to determine nominees for governor and a US House race
Entertainment|Political|Sports|US|World

Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House

Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House

Judge rejects bid to stop UFC fight at White House
Political|US|World

Trump says Iran's leaked deal terms are untrue

The United States on Friday denied it has made major concessions to Iran and said an emerging pact was designed to ensure

Trump says Iran's leaked deal terms are untrue
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

What's happening with the contested ballots in Peru's election?

The initial count has finished in Peru's runoff presidential election, but now the lengthy process of reviewing contested ballots is underway by Peru's

What's happening with the contested ballots in Peru's election?
Crime|Political|US|World

Judge says she doesn’t believe ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead; extends order blocking it

Judge says she doesn’t believe ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead; extends order blocking it

Judge says she doesn’t believe ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is dead; extends order blocking it
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

A federal judge in Virginia has extended a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government

Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
Business|Economy|Political|World

Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices as conflict deepens domestic woes

Iranians are living between confusion and exhaustion as the country and its economy are squeezed between war and multiplying crises at home

Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices as conflict deepens domestic woes
Business|Political|US|World

US judge indefinitely blocks Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund

A U.S. judge indefinitely blocked a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund supported by President Donald Trump on Friday,

US judge indefinitely blocks Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Gabbard rescinds Biden-era intel assessments that were skeptical about ‘Havana Syndrome’

Gabbard rescinds Biden-era intel assessments that were skeptical about ‘Havana Syndrome’

Gabbard rescinds Biden-era intel assessments that were skeptical about ‘Havana Syndrome’
Business|Political|World

Indians grieve and call for action after US strike kills sailors

Sushila Devi sat sobbing on the floor of her house in Deoria, northern India after authorities told her that her husband was

Indians grieve and call for action after US strike kills sailors
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine hikes military pay and seeks more foreign fighters, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will hike military wages and seek to recruit more fighters abroad, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday, as the army faces a manpower

Ukraine hikes military pay and seeks more foreign fighters, Zelenskiy says