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Trump's embrace of crown prince ushers in new era in US-Saudi ties
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's trip to Washington has been a triumph, with Donald Trump rolling out the red carpet for "the future king" and absolving him of the criticism he has faced for years.
28 Palestinians killed in wave of Israel attacks amid ‘ceasefire’
At least 28 Palestinians have been killed in a wave of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, medical sources tell Al Jazeera, in one of the largest breaches of the United States-brokered ceasefire that came into effect last month.
US, European nations urge Iran to cooperate with UN nuclear watchdog
Iran must “cooperate fully” with the UN’s nuclear watchdog, according to a draft resolution submitted to the agency’s board by Britain, France, Germany and the United States, and seen by AFP on Wednesday.
Trump to meet Mamdani at White House on Friday
US President Donald Trump has announced that he will meet New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday, which would be the first meeting of the Republican leader with the democratic socialist who won mayoral election on earlier this month.
19 killed and 66 wounded in heavy Russian attack on Ukraine
Nineteen people were killed in a heavy overnight Russian missile and drone attack that struck an apartment building in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday. Another 66 people were wounded in the overnight strikes on Ukraine that targeted energy and transport infrastructure, forcing emergency power cuts in a number of regions in frigid temperatures.
Saudi Crown Prince announces to boost US investments to $1 trillion
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has announced plans to increase Saudi investments in the United States from $600 billion to nearly $1 trillion.
India signs energy deal with US
India has entered into a significant energy agreement with Washington, even as US pressure continues on New Delhi to stop purchasing oil from Russia. Under this deal, the United States will supply nearly 10 percent of the liquefied petroleum gas LPG used in India. However, India has not clarified when the agreement was signed.
18 killed in landslides in Indonesia
At least eighteen people have died in separate landslides triggered by heavy rain in two areas of Central Java, Indonesia. Many more people remain missing.
International force deployment in Gaza backed by UN, rejected by Hamas
The United Nations Security Council has passed a United States draft resolution supporting President Donald Trump’s twenty-point plan on the Gaza issue. Thirteen Security Council member states voted in favour of the proposal, while Gaza’s ruling group Hamas has directly rejected it.
India ready to face any challenges regarding terrorism treat: Indian army chief
Indian Chief of Army Staff Gen. Upendra Dwivedi on Monday warned Pakistan of India's new normal of combating terrorism.