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Trump interviewing FBI chief candidates, Vance says in later deleted post

In a social media post that was later deleted, Vance defended his absence from a Senate vote

Russia revises nuclear policy, is it likely to use its atomic weapons now?

Better known as Russia's nuclear doctrine, the revamped version was signed by President Vladimir Putin, and spells out circumstances that allow him to use Moscow's atomic arsenal- largest in world

Iran defies pressure, increases stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium: UN

The reports come at a critical time as Israel and Iran have traded missile attacks in recent months after more than a year of war in Gaza, which is governed by Hamas, a group supported by Iran

SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket but passes up catching booster

The catch was called off just four minutes into the test flight from Texas for unspecified reasons

Brazilian police arrest 5 officers in alleged 2022 coup plot to kill Lula

The five also planned to kill Lula's running mate, Geraldo Alckmin, and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes

US aid for Ukraine, Israel eating into weapons stockpiles, says commander

China has ramped up its military pressure against Taiwan, including a massive military exercise

Trump, Musk solidify their bond with Texas trip for Starship rocket launch

Ever since Musk began camping out at Mar-a-Lago after the election, there's been speculation over when Trump would grow tired of having him hanging around and giving him advice

PM Modi meets Australian counterpart; launch Renewable Energy Partnership

India and Australia have shared ambition to move faster, work together and deploy our complementary capabilities to drive climate action, according to a joint statement

Southeast Asian defence chiefs meet amid maritime disputes with China

As China has been more assertively pushing its claims in recent years, Asean members and Beijing have been negotiating a code of conduct to govern behaviour in the sea for years

Israel PM Netanyahu offers $5 mn reward to Gazans for each hostage returned

It's the latest twist in Netanyahu's frustrated attempts to deliver on pledges to the families of hostages to bring home those seized when Hamas militants attacked Israel more than a year ago

Texas offers 1,402 acres to Trump to construct deportation facilities

Mass deportation of illegal immigrants was one of the major election promises of Trump

Israel-Hezbollah truce 'within grasp' as Gaza food crisis worsens: US envoy

The buffer zone would be policed by thousands of additional UN peacekeepers and Lebanese troops

India, UK to relaunch FTA talks in 2025, 'address remaining issues'

Announcement follows first meeting between Prime Minister Modi and his British counterpart during G-20 summit in Brazil

Safe-haven currencies strengthen after Russia updates nuclear doctrine

Putin approved the change days after two US officials said that US President Joe Biden's administration would allow Ukraine to use US-made weapons

Foreign govts criticise sentencing of 45 democracy activists in Hong Kong

The case involved pro-democracy figures across the spectrum. Thirty-one of them pleaded guilty to the charge of conspiracy to commit subversion

Ukraine fired 6 US-made ATACMs, shot 5 of them, say Russian officials

The fragments fell on the territory of an unspecified military facility, the ministry said. The falling debris sparked a fire, but didn't inflict any damage or casualties, it said

Trump may pick Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick for Commerce chief

The Donald Trump transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Pak PM says terrorism 'biggest challenge', vows to crush terrorist elements

Speaking at the meeting, Army Chief General Asim Munir said that anyone who creates an obstacle to security and tries to prevent military from fulfilling its duties will have to bear consequences

France, Germany, other EU nations team up to develop air defence system

Many European countries have ramped up defence spending in recent years, spurred by Russia's war in Ukraine and fears the United States may cut its commitments to protect the continent

Blackstone strikes $8 bn deal for sandwich chain Jersey Mike's Subs

Jersey Mike's Sub, a fast casual sub sandwich franchise, operates over 2,800 locations