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How the Iran conflict is straining BRICS unity

Islamabad, Pakistan – A two-day meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi ended on Friday without a common position on the war on Iran, with the bloc’s outcome document acknowledging only that “differing views” remained among members.

Politics

Philippine Senator Wanted by ICC Flees Senate Amid Shooting

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity has fled from the Senate, where he sought refuge to evade

World

Xi Warns Taiwan Dispute Could Trigger U.S.-China Clash

President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met Thursday in a choreographed summit in Beijing, where the Chinese leader warned that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict

U.S. News

Brain-decoding hearing aid helps pick out a voice in crowds

Imagine standing in a crowded room where voices blur into a single noisy hum. Most people can focus on one speaker and their brain boosts that voice while suppressing others. That everyday ability, known as the cocktail party problem, is much harder for people who rely on hearing aids.

Politics

Former DOJ Official Denounces Leadership, Reveals Internal Failures

Jonathan Gross left the Department of Justice earlier this year and has become an outspoken critic of the department's leadership. This month, Gross gave an extensive in-studio interview to Brandon Straka, a conservative influencer and former Jan.

Technology

Make America Healthy Again: How school lunches could change

Schools across the U.S. are bracing for changes after the federal government revised dietary guidance in January, pushing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda that favors minimally processed foods and “high‑quality, nutrient‑dense” protein.

Politics

Morning Brief: Trump Meets Xi, Asia Reacts, Appeals Court Hearing

President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jingping for summit during first day in the country, what Asia thinks of Trump's visit, appeals court hears arguments from law firms targeted by Trump.

Politics

Gunfire Erupts in Philippine Senate Amid Arrest Attempt

MANILA, Philippines — A burst of gunfire rang out Wednesday night in the Philippine Senate, where authorities have tried to arrest a senator who is wanted by the International

U.S. News

War with Iran hits $29 billion; students' math scores improve

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Putin Praises Test Launch of New Sarmat ICBM

MOSCOW — Russia on Tuesday test-fired its new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, a milestone President Vladimir Putin praised as part of a broader program to modernize Moscow's nuclear forces.