Brazil’s Finance Minister signals uncertainty over fiscal package announcement this week
BRASILIA – Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday he is uncertain whether there is enough time to announce a spending containment package this week, adding that it will…
Republicans complete power takeover with US House majority
Trump’s party reaches the 218 seats needed to retain their majority, having already secured control over the Senate. Read More
Israel wants freedom to strike Lebanon even after ceasefire, France says
PARIS – Israeli officials are insisting on maintaining a capacity to strike Lebanon at any moment as part of conditions to secure a ceasefire with Iran-backed Hezbollah, France’s foreign minister…
European powers pushing for resolution against Iran at IAEA, diplomats say
PARIS/VIENNA – European powers are pushing for a new resolution against Iran by the U.N. atomic watchdog’s board next week to pressure Tehran over its poor cooperation, as the world…
Pentagon buys two new types of drones under Replicator initiative
WASHINGTON – The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that it will add two new types of drones and more networking software to its ambitious Replicator initiative aimed at rapidly putting thousands…
Hezbollah says it launched attack on military base in Tel Aviv, no sirens heard in city
CAIRO – Lebanon’s Iran-aligned Hezbollah said on Wednesday that it had launched an attack on Tel Aviv’s Hakirya military base, for the first time with drones, however there were no…
Doctors Without Borders ambulance in Haiti attacked, two patients killed
PORT-AU-PRINCE – Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Wednesday that at least two patients were killed when its ambulance was stopped and attacked earlier this week in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince.…
Italian president tells Musk to quit meddling in Italy’s domestic politics
ROME – President Sergio Mattarella told Elon Musk on Wednesday not to interfere in Italian affairs after the U.S. billionaire said Rome judges blocking a government anti-immigration initiative should be…
Guardian quits X social media platform, citing racism and conspiracy theories
British news publisher the Guardian said on Wednesday it will no longer post to X, citing “disturbing content” on the social media platform, including racism and conspiracy theories. Read More
Sudan extends opening of Adre crossing for aid delivery
DUBAI – Sudan’s sovereign council said on Wednesday it would extend the use of the Adre border crossing with Chad, seen as essential by aid agencies for the delivery of…