South Korea, US discuss Seoul’s role in Middle East, investment pact
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun also reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearisation of North Korea.
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‘We are going to get paid’: Trump’s toll talk adds fuel to fire as US, Iran rush back towards full-scale war
‘We are going to get paid’: Trump’s toll talk adds fuel to fire as US, Iran rush back towards full-scale war SMH.com.au
US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland | ABC News Top Stories - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland | ABC News Top Stories ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Kerry Kennedy: 'It would be a tragedy' if Kennedy Center is demolished
The BBC’s Caitríona Perry spoke to the late president's niece, as protesters gathered at the venue to condemn demolition threats.
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill, India among countries facing 100% tariff risk
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a Russia sanctions bill that gives his administration new powers to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, potentially putting India and China in the crosshairs.
Putin Says Ukraine Interfering In Russian Parliamentary Election
Putin said Ukraine had "long degenerated into a dictatorship," referring to the country not holding a new presidential election despite the expiry of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's mandate.
Ben Gvir supporters hand out gun-shaped keyrings to Israeli students - Middle East Eye
Supporters of the far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir handed gun-shaped keyrings emblazoned with the words "Guns Save Lives" to students at an Israeli high school on Thursday during a chaotic mock election event.
Saudi Arabia notches win with F-35 sale - Semafor
The State Department’s approval of the proposed $24.3 billion sale of 48 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia represents a major victory for the kingdom, as Riyadh seeks US support amid increased attacks from Iran-backed groups.
Parliamentary elections begin across Russia
Russia, September 18, 2026. Voting is underway across Russia in three-day parliamentary elections to choose a new State Duma, alongside thousands of regional and local representatives.
DHS may have violated state election law, Virginia's AG says after whistleblower report - PBS
DHS may have violated state election law, Virginia's AG says after whistleblower report PBS
Trump extends push for $128,000 H-1B visas by another year
The visa programme allows tech and other professionals from abroad to work in the United States for a few years.
Trump says he is banning media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House - GMA Network
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico – from the White House in his latest threat to the independent press.
Breaking: US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump's vows to take island - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Breaking: US and Denmark reach deal over Greenland after Trump's vows to take island ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Why the House let out early is a matter of debate after Johnson says chamber has 'done its work'
Thomas Massie claims Mike Johnson sent the House home early to dodge a vote on his eight privileged impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth.
A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents
For much of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Daria was not afraid of the shelling.
Trump, Denmark seal Greenland security deal while preserving sovereignty
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States has reached a deal with Denmark to strengthen the American military presence in Greenland, ending months of tension over his repeated calls to acquire the Arctic island. The agreement leaves Greenland under Denmark's...
UN names Luke Lindberg to lead WFP amid hunger crisis and funding cuts
The United Nations on Friday announced the appointment of US agriculture official Luke Lindberg as the next executive director of the World Food Programme, the Rome-based UN food agency. Lindberg, who is currently the US Department of Agriculture's undersecretary for trade and fo...
