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Bahamas Votes in Snap Election as PM Davis Seeks Second Term

The Bahamas snap election, Prime Minister Philip Davis, and the fight for a second term dominated headlines on Tuesday as voters across the island nation headed to the polls. The election focused heavily on issues such as the cost of livi...

US Tightens Iran Oil Sanctions Ahead of Trump-Xi Talks

The United States has tightened Iran oil sanctions ahead of crucial talks between U.S. President...

Thailand's Thaksin Shinawatra Released After Prison Term

Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released after completing his prison...

Elon Musk Partners With Anthropic in Surprise AI Compute Deal

In a surprising development for the artificial intelligence industry, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has...

Costa Rica Inauguration Draws Global Leaders to San Jose

Costa Rica inauguration events took center stage Friday as Laura Fernández was sworn in as the...

Sheinbaum Faces Morena Rift as US Cartel Charges Stir Tensions

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is facing growing pressure as the ruling Morena party...

Rubio-Pope Leo Talks Signal Fresh Vatican-Washington Tensions

Rubio-Pope Leo talks, Vatican-Washington tensions, and growing diplomatic differences are...

Biocon Kiran Mazumdar Names Niece Claire Mazumdar as Her Successor

At a time when Biocon is positioning itself as a global biopharma leader, founder Kiran...

Taiwan President Returns from Eswatini Trip Amid China Tensions

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te returned from his Eswatini trip on Tuesday, a visit that unfolded amid growing China tensions and highlighted the island’s ongoing diplomatic challenges. Speaking shortly after landing, Lai emphasized the importa...

Starmer Signals Tougher UK Curbs on Pro-Palestinian Marches

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled tougher curbs on pro-Palestinian marches, saying the government may introduce new powers to restrict demonstrations if they threaten public safety or create fear within communities. His commen...

Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal’s AI Startup Hits $2 Bn Valuation

Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal is back in the spotlight with his fast-growing artificial intelligence venture, Parallel Web Systems, which has reportedly achieved a valuation of $2 billion following a new funding round.

Lula Plans Fresh Supreme Court Nominee After Historic Defeat

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is preparing to put forward a fresh Supreme Court nominee after facing a historic political defeat in the Senate, an outcome that exposed growing divisions within Brazil’s Congress. The rejecti...