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Philippines evacuates 3,000 villagers after volcano activity raises alarm

The 2,462-metre volcano is one of the Philippines' top tourism draws because of its near-perfect cone shape. But it's also the most active of the country's 24 restive volcanoes

After weeks of tracking, US seizes Russia-flagged tanker in North Sea

The operation was confirmed by the US military's European Command in a series of posts on X, which said the seizure formed part of Washington's broader action against sanctioned vessels

Warner Bros rejects Paramount's revised $108.4 bn bid, backs Netflix deal

Warner Bros' board said Paramount's offer hinges on "an extraordinary amount of debt financing" that heightens the risk of closing

Saudi-led coalition strikes south Yemen; ousted separatist leader flees

Hours after the airstrikes, Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) issued a decree removing al-Zubaidi from its membership

Israel's Netanyahu calls PM Modi, briefs him on status of Gaza peace plan

Modi and Netanyahu also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and agreed to remain in touch

Explained: Can the US legally acquire Greenland without using force?

As Donald Trump revives talk of acquiring Greenland, here's explaining on whether the US can legally buy the island, what international law allows, and why Europe is pushing back

What's happening in Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro's capture by US forces?

Venezuela is tense after US forces captured Nicolas Maduro; journalists were detained, emergency rules imposed, and Washington has announced plans linked to Venezuelan oil

Another Hindu youth dies in Bangladesh, drowns after being chased

In the northern district of Naogaon in Bangladesh, in an area called Mohadevpur, a Hindu young man named Mithun Sarkar was chased by a mob accusing him of theft

Protest-hit Iran watches US after Venezuela raid, fears broader threat

US long has accused the Iranian-backed Hezbollah of running drug-smuggling operations to fund its operations, including in Latin America, which the group denies

Venezuela crisis: Russia sends submarine to escort tanker chased by US

Russia is alarmed by US seizures of tankers that carry illicit Russian oil, which helps fund its economy

Gen Z revolters are angry at govt they installed after Nepal's protests

The interim government and its leader have come under criticism from many of the people who took part in the protests and expected major changes in the Himalayan nation

'He tried to imitate my dance': Trump mocks Maduro after Venezuela raid

In a speech to Republican members of Congress at the Kennedy Centre, Trump described Maduro as a 'violent guy' who had 'killed millions of people'

Here's how Russia is cashing in on Venezuelan crisis following US strikes

There has been a sharp rise in shadow fleet tankers switching to the Russian flag in the past month, with at least 17 vessels having done so in recent weeks

Japan's nuclear official loses phone with classified data in China

The incident is the latest in a series of missteps that threatens to sour public trust in nuclear oversight at a time when Japan is pushing to restart its fleet of idled reactors

Trump admin tells Venezuela to cut ties with China, Russia, Iran: Report

Washington is pressuring Rodríguez to force out spies and military personnel from those countries, although some diplomats would be allowed to stay

Trump to meet oil executives in bid for Venezuela's output revival

The parties have discussed a possible meeting Thursday or Friday that would include Trump, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum

I will get impeached: Trump reveals midterm poll anxieties to Republicans

Trump acknowledged the historical pattern of incumbent parties losing seats in midterm elections and expressed concern about public dissatisfaction with his leadership and the economy

Musk's Grok faces global backlash over sexualised images of women, children

On Tuesday, Britain's top technology official demanded that Musk's social media platform X take urgent action while a Polish lawmaker cited it as a reason to enact digital safety laws

Zelenskyy meets Witkoff, Kushner for talks to end Russia-Ukraine conflict

The Ukrainian President thanked the United States for its readiness in providing a backstop in areas like security guarantees and reconstruction

Trump tells Republicans to be 'flexible' on abortion restrictions

You have to be a little flexible" on the Hyde Amendment, Trump told House Republicans on Tuesday as they gathered in Washington for a caucus retreat to open the midterm election year