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Amir's comeback on hold after Pakistan-New Zealand 1st T20 abandoned

Fast bowler Mohammad Amir's return to international cricket was put on hold after the first Twenty20 between Pakistan and New Zealand was a washout on Thursday.

US vetoes widely supported UNSC resolution on Palestinian statehood

Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz praised the US for vetoing what he called a shameful proposal

250,000 Afghan children require education, food and homes, says NGO

Pakistan is cracking down on foreigners it alleges are in the country illegally, including 1.7 million Afghans

US presidential elections: Trump faces criminal case for poll interference

Trump's lawyers told the judge that basic fairness to criminal defendants warrants pausing the civil cases until after the 2020 election criminal case is resolved

Climate change, war, poverty biggest challenges: World Bank's Ajay Banga

The bank is the world's largest financier of climate projects in developing countries, delivering $38.6 billion in the 2023 budget year

Meta's new AI agents confuse users with made-up real world experiences

One joined a Facebook moms' group to talk about its gifted child. Another tried to give away nonexistent items to confused members of a Buy Nothing forum

US ban on TikTok over ownership issues gets major boost from Republicans

To date, the US government has not provided evidence that shows TikTok shared US user data with the Chinese government

Donald Trump hush money trial: Jury selection encounters setbacks

The case is the first of Trump's four indictments to reach trial

Argentina asks to join Nato as Prez Milei seeks to boost ties with the West

The request came as NATO's Deputy General Secretary Mircea Geoana held talks in Brussels on regional security challenges with visiting Argentine Defense Minister Luis Petri

IMF's Georgieva warns of global economic concerns including inflation, debt

She said countries could help their economies by slashing bureaucratic red tape and getting more women into the job market

US, UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to weekend attack on Israel

We will continue to deploy our sanctions authority to counter Iran with further actions in the days and weeks ahead," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement

Prince William returns to duties for 1st time since Kate's cancer diagnosis

In a video message released that day, Kate asked for time, space and privacy as she and her family adjusted to her diagnosis

US envoy vows support for Japanese families abducted, taken to N Korea

Linda Thomas-Greenfield made the comments on Thursday as she began her visit to Tokyo by meeting with the families of those kidnapped

UN agency helping Palestinians seeks support against Israel's demands

The clash over UNRWA follows Israeli allegations that 12 of the agency's 13,000 workers in Gaza participated in the surprise Oct. 7 Hamas attack into southern Israel

Germany nabs 2 for spying for Russia, planning sabotage against Ukraine aid

A judge on Wednesday ordered Dieter S. kept in custody pending a possible indictment. Alexander J. was due to make a closed-doors court appearance on Thursday

Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders more likely to believe in climate change

"Asian American and Pacific Islander voters are environmental voters," Ramakrishnan said

Jury selection in Donald Trump's hush money trial faces pivotal stretch

Seven jurors have been picked so far, including an oncology nurse, a software engineer, an information technology professional, a sales professional, an English teacher and two lawyers

China and Indonesia ministers call for immediate, lasting ceasefire in Gaza

Wang blamed the United States for holding up ceasefire resolutions at the UN

Vinicius Junior injured in Real Madrid's Champions League QF match vs City

The Brazil winger appeared to hurt his groin during a race to the ball with City defender Kyle Walker in extra time at Etihad Stadium.

Man City knocked out of Champions League 2024; Real Madrid seals SF spot

The all-time kings of Europe moved a step closer to a record-extending 15th title in the competition they have dominated after a 4-3 win Wednesday on penalties at Etihad Stadium.