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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the UAE of being an active partner in US and Israeli aggression against Iran. He made the statement amid rising regional tensions and criticized the UAE for allowing military bases to be used against Tehran. The UAE has not yet reacted, as its relations with Iran remain strained after normalizing ties with Israel.
UN human rights experts have urged Equatorial Guinea to stop plans to return US deportees to their home countries where they face danger. The rare public appeal follows reports of inhumane detention in the West African nation. Deportees, including asylum seekers with US protection, describe being held in prison-like conditions and threatened with further removal.
An artwork celebrating more than 70 years of the South Korea-US alliance has been unveiled at the Pentagon, symbolizing the deepening strategic ties amid rising regional tensions. The piece was installed with the participation of senior defense officials from both nations.
The United States has waived visa bonds of up to $15,000 for fans with tickets to the 2026 World Cup, in response to concerns about added travel costs. The waiver applies to eligible fans registered for FIFA PASS, but standard visa screening remains in place. Critics have said the Trump administration's immigration policies clash with the tournament's goal of being inclusive.
Peace talks between the US and Iran have hit a deadlock, leaving President Trump caught between military escalation and concessions amid growing domestic and geopolitical pressure. Analysts say the White House faces a set of bad options, as Iran remains defiant and the conflict weighs on US readiness and public opinion.
New York Mayor Eric Adams has slammed soaring US inflation, attributing it partly to the federal government's climate change campaign and poor economic policies. He called for urgent action to ease the burden on working families as CPI hit a 40-year high.
Iran's foreign minister said the United States' maximalist stance is the main barrier to ending the war and called for good-faith dialogue. He urged the international community to push for U.S. policy change, warning the current approach fuels escalation. Tehran's latest criticism reflects ongoing tensions amid a regional conflict.
Ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, Al Jazeera compares the US and China across 11 key areas: economy, military, energy, technology and natural resources. The analysis shows China has overtaken the US in trade exports and green energy investment, while the US still leads in military spending, AI investment and semiconductor dominance.
A US federal appeals court has temporarily halted a lower court ruling that blocked President Trump's 10% global tariffs. A coalition of 24 states sued, alleging executive overreach. The legal fight hinges on whether Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 allows such tariffs.
