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Trump admin to offer expedited visa interviews at select embassies for $750

The move is a potential effort to ease conditions caused by the Trump administration's push to make entering the US more difficult

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits offshore Cuba, tremors felt in Florida

The quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres in waters just west of the capital, according to the US Geological Survey

Trump-Netanyahu differences surface as Israel-Iran tensions flare again

Trump had publicly warned Israel not to strike Beirut in its war with Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. When it did, on Sunday, Iran responded by firing ballistic missiles at Israel

OpenAI files confidential IPO paperwork, opens path for Wall Street debut

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman first publicly floated the possibility of an IPO last fall, describing it as the "most likely path" for the company given its size and the need for vast amounts of capital

US airlines' fuel bill hits $6.5 bn; global profit outlook nearly halved

In an effort to contain costs, airlines around the world have raised airfares and fees, cut other perks and cancelled flights or trimmed schedules

Israel, Iran pause strikes after fresh exchange of fire since April truce

Netanyahu appears to have openly defied Trump with the strike Sunday in Beirut and subsequent attacks in Iran while Trump has voiced his displeasure with Israel, including belittling Netanyahu

US Pentagon adds Alibaba, BYD and Baidu to list of Chinese military firms

Created in 2021 by a congressional mandate, the list seeks to identify Chinese companies that the Pentagon considers to have links to the Chinese military

19 killed, over 200 injured after 7.8-magnitude earthquake hits Philippines

Numerous aftershocks followed the 7:37 am Monday quake, which was felt in nearby Malaysia. Tsunami waves were also detected in Indonesia and Malaysia

US responsible for consequences of any escalation in region: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei made the comment in a briefing with journalists on Monday in Tehran

Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message

In his 2024 campaign, Trump repeatedly cast his Democratic opponents as warmongers and said he was a president who started 'no new wars' and would bring an era of peace

French Open 2026: Alexander Zverev secures first Grand Slam crown

In his fourth major final, Zverev beat Flavio Coboll 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 for the French Open title on Sunday.

Ukraine targets St Petersburg after Putin rejects offer for direct talks

Ukraine struck targets near St Petersburg after Putin rejected talks with Zelenskyy, as European leaders push for renewed efforts to end the war

19-year-old Mirra Andreeva claims first Grand Slam with French Open triumph

The eighth-ranked Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska by 6-3, 6-2 in the French Open final on Saturday

Palestinians suffer from lack of proper toilets across Gaza's tent cities

There is not a single proper toilet across the vast tent cities housing most of Gaza's 1.7 million Palestinians left homeless by the war

12 injured in shooting near Ohio festival, police search for suspects

The Toledo Police Department said the shooting happened near the Old West End Festival, an annual gathering of live music and home tours in a historic district of the city

Israeli airstrike kills Lebanese soldiers days after ceasefire deal

Israeli troops have seized around a fifth of Lebanon, pushing further into the country's south than at any time since the end of Israel's 1982-2000 occupation

Millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war, says UN food agency

World Food Program said an analysis in 3 vulnerable countries found that an additional 2.5 mn people in Somalia, 2.3 mn in Afghanistan and 1.3 mn in Sri Lanka are struggling to meet basic food needs

Iran's World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US: Officials

One US official said all players on the Iranian team were approved for visas and were in the process of receiving them

North Korea's Kim Jong Un showcases new warship ahead of Xi Jinping's visit

North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said Kim visited the 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon on Thursday as it underwent capability tests

Court cannot halt Trump's White House ballroom construction: Govt lawyer

The hearing on Friday centered on who has standing to challenge government steps once they have already been taken and whether that standing overrides national security