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Republicans push back against Trump’s call to end the Senate filibuster The filibuster allows the minority party in the US Senate to block bills should they fail to reach 60…

UN Security Council supports Morocco’s plan for Western Sahara The resolution supports Morocco’s claim to the disputed Western Sahara, a stance backed by Trump’s administration. An archway in the entrance…

White House restricts press office access citing sensitive material Reporters blocked from key White House area without prior approval, citing structural changes and security concerns. White House Press Secretary Karoline…

Trump places Nigeria on watch list over claims of anti-Christian violence Allegation that Nigerian Christians face ‘existential threat’ seems to mirror contested claims by right-wing lawmakers. US President Donald Trump…

Yemen’s Houthis say arrested UN staff will be tried over Israeli links Dozens of Yemeni UN personnel could face death penalty, as UN says at least 59 of its staff…

Trump says US, Canada will not restart trade talks Trump blamed the ‘false’ ad in which former US President Ronald Reagan, a Republican hero, said tariffs are a disaster. US…

US courts rule Trump cannot suspend food aid during government shutdown Critics expressed alarm after government said it would totally suspend food aid programme utilised by 42 million people. Brenda…

Tunisia sentences lawyer and Saied critic to five years in prison Ahmed Souab, a fierce critic of President Kais Saied, faces a number of charges related to ‘anti-terrorism’ legislation. Protesters…

Israel returns 30 bodies of slain Palestinians as new strikes hit Gaza Bodies of prisoners returned by Israel show signs of torture, as three Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes despite…