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'Houthis could free detained political leader under swap deal,' says UN

The office of UN special envoy Hans Grundberg convened a meeting in Oman with the International Committee of the Red Cross over the weekend to facilitate talks centred on a prisoner exchange

Parkinson's expert's White House visits: The story behind the meetings

Official visitor logs indicate that Kevin Cannard, a longtime supporter of the White House Medical Unit, visited the residence eight times between July 2023 and March 2024

Women politicians' share rises in Japanese politics, but challenges remain

Multiple women competing for a top political office is still rare in Japan, which has a terrible global gender-equality ranking, but Koike's win highlights a gradual rise in powerful female officials

US encouraging partnerships in Nato, friendly nations in Indo-Pacific: WH

Biden will welcome Nato leaders and the first lady and he will host a 75th anniversary commemoration event at the Mellon Auditorium on Tuesday

Taiwan to produce new kamikaze drones to repel potential Chinese invasion

The upgraded versions are expected to be produced in small batches and included in the regular annual budget

Canada fails in domestic military spending, an outlier in Nato: Report

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Washington, DC to participate in this year's Nato summit that formally begins on Tuesday

Biden not being treated for Parkinson's, says White House after NYT report

Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the White House doctor, issued a letter on Monday night that said Biden has not seen a neurologist outside of his normal annual physical

Biden's biggest donors powerless, unable to convince him to step aside

On MSNBC's Morning Joe, he dared anyone who thinks he shouldn't seek reelection to challenge him at the Democratic convention

Russian tycoons pocket $11 bn in dividend incomes on war economy boom

In May, private investors invested 116.3 billion rubles on the Moscow Exchange, a monthly record so far in 2024

Bolsonaro embezzled $1.2 mn worth of jewellery from Saudi Arabia: Police

Bolsonaro has not commented on the indictment, but has previously denied any wrongdoing involving the jewellery

India a strategic partner, says US in backdrop of PM Modi's Russia visit

This is Modi's first trip to Russia since its invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago

Biden firm on his candidature, says it's time for intra-party drama to end

Democratic voters are split on whether Biden should remain the Democratic Party's nominee for president, or whether there should be a different Democratic nominee

Far-right groups from France, Hungary to be new political force in EU Parl

The new bloc, dubbed Patriots for Europe, is made up of 84 EU lawmakers and will be led by Jordan Bardella, the 28-year-old protg of Marine Le Pen

Beryl unleashes high winds, heavy rains in Texas, leaves 2 mn without power

We are struggling to have food and losing that food would be difficult, a resident said

Putin praises PM Modi during 'private engagement' at official residence

You have your own ideas. You are a very energetic person, able to achieve results in the interests of India and the Indian people, Putin said to PM Modi

FAA orders inspection of 2,600 Boeing 737s over oxygen mask issue

The FAA said it was requiring the inspections of 737 MAX and NG airplanes after multiple reports of passenger service unit oxygen generators shifting out of position

Stronger ties between India and Russia will benefit us: PM Modi in Moscow

Modi said he is looking forward to deepening bilateral partnership in futuristic areas and that stronger ties between India and Russia will "greatly benefit our people''

Xi calls on world powers to help Russia, Ukraine resume direct dialogue

Orbn made a surprise visit to China after similar trips last week to Russia and Ukraine to discuss prospects for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine

'Get Britain building again': Reeves unveils Labour govt's growth plan

Some developers say the only solution to Britain's housing shortage is to build homes on the green belt, strips of countryside surrounding villages, towns and cities where building is prohibited

Thousands flee again after Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza city

The Gaza City incursion comes as Israel and Hamas drew closer to bridging gaps in indirect talks over a cease-fire and hostage release