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Iran says progress made towards US talks despite attack jitters
AFP, Published on 01/02/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Iran's top security official said Saturday that progress had been made towards negotiations with the United States, even as the Islamic republic's army chief warned Washington against launching military strikes.
Iran vows ‘crushing response’ to any attack
AFP, Published on 29/01/2026
» Iran on Thursday vowed a “crushing response” to any attack after US President Donald Trump warned time was running out for a nuclear deal, and as the European Union looks to declare the Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation.
Death toll from Iran approaches 2,600, rights group reports
Reuters, Published on 14/01/2026
» DUBAI/JERUSALEM — The death toll from unrest in Iran climbed to almost 2,600, a rights group said on Wednesday, as Tehran stepped up diplomatic contacts with US-allies in the region over a crisis that has drawn threats of intervention from President Donald Trump.
Australian PM says 'Islamic State ideology' drove Bondi Beach gunmen
AFP, Published on 16/12/2025
» SYDNEY — A father and son were driven by "Islamic State ideology" when they fired on crowds at Bondi Beach in one of Australia's deadliest mass shootings, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday.
All eyes on Washington for World Cup draw
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place in Washington on Friday, with Donald Trump set to play a prominent part in a star-studded ceremony that will mark out the path to glory for contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals.
World Cup draw starts countdown to 2026 finals with Trump presiding
AFP, Published on 04/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - The countdown to the first 48-team World Cup begins in earnest on Friday as the draw for the 2026 finals takes place in Washington, with Donald Trump set to dominate much of the attention.
Iran to boycott 2026 World Cup draw over US visa row
AFP, Published on 28/11/2025
» TEHRAN - Iran is to boycott next week's World Cup finals draw in Washington because the United States refused to grant visas to several members of the delegation, the Iranian football federation announced on Friday.
Bangladesh ex-PM sentenced to be hanged for crimes against humanity
AFP, Published on 17/11/2025
» DHAKA - A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to be hanged for crimes against humanity, with cheers breaking out in the packed court as the judge read out the verdict.
Pakistan says peace talks with Afghanistan 'failed'
AFP, Published on 29/10/2025
» ISLAMABAD — Pakistan said Wednesday that negotiations for a lasting truce with Afghanistan had "failed to bring about a workable solution", warning it would take steps to protect its people.
Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas
Published on 10/10/2025
» JERUSALEM/CAIRO - Israel's government ratified a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and free Israeli hostages held there within 72 hours after that.