Where things stand after U.S. and Iranian officials' indirect talks in Oman
The U.S. and Iran sat down for high-stakes talks as the U.S. builds up military forces in the region. Source link
Norway's crown princess apologises after pressure over Epstein friendship
Mette-Marit says she is sorry to Norwegians for not realising what kind of person the late sex offender was. Source link
France and Canada Open Consulates in Greenland, Following Trump Threats
Greenland’s mini diplomatic scene is about to get more lively as Canada and France set up consulates, following threats by President Trump to take over the island. Source link
U.S.-Iran; DHS demands; Nancy Guthrie; Virginia : NPR
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More than 30 killed in blast at Pakistan mosque, officials say
Almost 170 were injured in the explosion, which took place during Friday prayers in the capital Islamabad. Source link
Russian General Is Shot in Latest Attack on a Top Military Leader in Moscow
Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev provided intelligence to the Kremlin for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and had been penalized by the U.S. twice, including for meddling in elections. Source link
Suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque on Islamabad’s outskirts kills at least 31 : NPR
People comfort a man, center, mourning over the death of his relative, close to the site of a bomb explosion at a Shiite mosque, in Islamabad, Pakistan. Anjum Naveed/AP/AP hide…
TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive fines
TikTok says it plans to challenge the “categorically false and entirely meritless” accusations. Source link
Two Chinese Journalists Are Detained for Reporting on Corruption
The move against the men, who wrote an article that was critical of a local official, demonstrates how the space for independent voices has shrunk in China. Source link
'La cosa': In Cuba, this single phrase carries coded truths
In Cuba, “la cosa” speaks louder than words. That single phrase carries the weight of daily struggle, coded truths and the country’s unspoken realities. Source link