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Conflicts and extreme weather pushing global food prices higher, warns UN
UN food price index rises to four-year high, illustrating impact of war and weather.
‘Things happen’: How Vance’s comment on Iran wedding strike fits US pattern
From My Lai to civilian killings in Afghanistan, Iraq, the US has often denied role before later quietly acknowledging.
US envoys headed to Russia and Ukraine to relaunch mediation
The return of Washington's negotiators raises hope of progress towards a settlement to end Moscow's war on Ukraine.
As the China-US AI race reaches Cairo, Egypt faces a strategic decision
Egypt walks a tightrope as China and the US vie for dominance in AI data centre development.
Germany’s far right AfD eyes election breakthrough in Saxony-Anhalt
The nationalist party is poised to win more than 40 percent of the votes in the state.
South Korea mulls ‘contributions’ in Strait of Hormuz
Seoul heavily affected by closure of strategic waterway and under heavy US pressure for participation against Iran.
Iran war: Why US midterms could be a pivotal moment
Rising prices and opposition to war may pressure Trump to de-escalate until after the midterms, analysts say.
Reform UK officials step down as new funding scandal hits far-right party
Resignations come after documentary alleges party arranged for overseas company to fund polling.
Argentina’s Milei threatens sanctions as he refocuses on Falklands
Argentina's president accused of political machinations as he eyes shifting US stance on Las Malvinas.
Meloni sets a record, leading Italy’s longest-serving government since WWII
As supporters celebrate the milestone, analysts warn longevity is not tantamount to stability.