Canada applies to join UK-led military coalition
Canada, a NATO member, seeks closer military ties with Europe to reduce reliance on the United States Canadian Prime Minister…
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US State Department approves $24.3 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia
48 F-35 fighter jets, 49 engines included in package, according to State Department’s notification to Congress Personnel work on US…
Pakistan abstains as China, Russia veto Iran sanctions monitoring resolution
Pakistan urges non-confrontational approach, calls for diplomacy and a peaceful solution to the Iran nuclear issue Pakistan on Thursday abstained…
How Yemen's Houthis went from a small mountain militia to a big regional threat
Yemen’s 2011 turmoil helped the Houthis gain ground and forge ties with Iran and Hezbollah Houthi fighters stand in front…
Five years of Taliban rule defined by failures, broken promises, security risks: report
Says over 20 militant groups and nearly 13,000 foreign fighters are active in Afghanistan The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has…
US Senate blocks AI ‘kill switch’ bill amid debate over superintelligence risks
Republican John Kennedy sought unanimous consent to advance his AI Emergency Button Act, citing safety reasons The US Senate on…
US extends visa sanctions on Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly in New York
State Dept said PLO, PA failed to meet commitments, citing actions to ‘internationalise Israeli-Palestinian Conflict’ A general view of a…
Trump to hold Iran talks with Gulf leaders next week in New York: Axios
Meeting expected to focus on postwar strategy as US president’s administration works on day-after plan US President Donald Trump speaks…
Fact check: Viral video does not show Saudi imam arrested for criticising Saudi government and US
Video is from 2018 and is unrelated to claims of an imam being arrested over criticism Several users, the majority…
Taliban seeks US ties, urges Washington to address legacy of Afghanistan war
Afghan spokesman says end of foreign military presence remains Taliban’s ‘greatest achievement’ The Taliban wants formal diplomatic relations with the…