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Turkey, Israel face mounting tensions over future of post-Assad Syria

This is a very dangerous dynamic because in all different aspects of Syria's transition, there is a clash of Turkish and Israeli positions

Cuba suffers another massive power outage, millions left in in dark

People in provinces as far away as Guantanamo, Artemisa, Santiago de Cuba, and Santa Clara reported experiencing blackouts with just flickers of light

Was 'sarcastic' when promising end to Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hrs: Trump

Trump was asked about the vow he repeatedly made on the campaign trail during an interview for the Full Measure television programme as his administration is still trying to broker a solution

Trump demands control at Columbia, alarming scholars and speech groups

Federal officials told the university it must immediately place its Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies Department under "academic receivership for a minimum of five years"

Thousands gather in Serbia's capital for rally that tests Vucic's govt

Saturday's protest is seen as a culmination of months of anti-graft demonstrations in the Balkan country that have posed the biggest challenge so far for Vucic's decade-long firm grip on power

Republican legislation seeks to ban Chinese nationals from studying in US

The measure is unlikely to pass, and it has drawn criticism from organisations and scholars over concerns that hostile policies and rhetoric toward Chinese students could hurt US interests

Senate approves funding bill just before shutdown deadline, sends to Trump

The essentially party-line vote, 54-46, reflected gnawing Democratic angst over how to confront the Trump administration as its DOGE fires federal workers and dismantles operations

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's pm amid Trump's trade war threat

Carney has said he's ready to meet with Trump if he shows respect for Canadian sovereignty? and is willing to take a common approach, a much more comprehensive approach for trade

Trade war turmoil topples Canada's financial market from all-time high

Trade war turmoil is weighing heavily on financial markets in Canada.

Allies wrap up G7 meeting overshadowed by Trump's tariffs, Canada taunts

Despite the tensions, diplomats signalled they would reach consensus on a final communique after hours of late-night negotiations

More than 50 universities face probe as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign

Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the colour of their skin, Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement

US envoy to relay Putin's Ukraine ceasefire stance to Trump: Kremlin

Russia's army has gained battlefield momentum, and analysts say Putin likely will be reluctant to rush into a ceasefire while he feels he has an advantage

Iran increasingly electronically surveils for headscarf violations: UN

The state is increasingly reliant on state-sponsored vigilantism in an apparent effort to enlist businesses and private individuals in hijab compliance, portraying it as a civic responsibility

Qatar to supply natural gas to Syria to increase electricity supply

Under the deal, Qatar will send 2 million cubic meters of natural gas a day to the Deir Ali power station, south of Damascus, via a pipeline passing through Jordan

China urges banks to expand lending, credit use to boost consumer spending

Chinese economy, the world's second-largest, has been growing recently at about a 5 per cent pace, according to official statistics

China, Russia urge end to US sanctions on Iran, restart of nuclear talks

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has mocked Trump, saying he wasn't interested in talks with a bullying government, although Iranian officials have offered conflicting signals

Japan PM Ishiba faces criticism over gifts to lawmakers after election loss

The beleaguered prime minister has already struggled to get his budget approved and rival conservatives are looking for chances to oust him

US and Israel look to Africa for resettling Palestinians uprooted from Gaza

Palestinians in Gaza have rejected the proposal and dismiss Israeli claims that the departures would be voluntary

12 injured after American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport

Flight 1006, which was headed from the Colorado Springs Airport to Dallas Fort Worth, diverted to Denver and landed safely around 5:15 pm after the crew reported engine vibrations

Europe's troop shortages exposed as Trump warns shift in US security focus

Mustering just 30,000 European troops to police any future peace in Ukraine is proving a challenge