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WorldIran says Oman-mediated nuclear talks with US off to good start, but disputes remain
Muscat, Oman. Iran’s top diplomat said nuclear talks with the United States mediated by Oman were off to a “good start” and would continue, following discussions in the Omani capital. The talks come amid…
WorldMariah Carey performs as Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics open with city-and-mountain ceremony
Milan, Italy. US pop singer Mariah Carey performed on Friday as the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics opened with a…
WorldEmails cite Sultan bin Sulayem recommending a young Cypriot woman to Jeffrey Epstein in 2015
Nicosia, Cyprus. Emails in a newly released tranche of Jeffrey Epstein-related files suggest Emirati businessman Sultan bin Sulayem…
WorldRussian GRU deputy head Vladimir Alexeyev shot in Moscow apartment building, investigators say
Moscow, Russia. A senior Russian military intelligence official was shot in his Moscow apartment building and taken to…
WorldTrump social media post depicting the Obamas as apes deleted after criticism
Washington, United States. A video shared on President Donald Trump’s social media account depicting former President Barack Obama…
WorldBritish police search two addresses linked to Peter Mandelson in misconduct probe
London, United Kingdom. British police said on Friday they searched two addresses linked to Peter Mandelson as part…
WorldSuicide bombing at Islamabad Shi’ite mosque kills at least 31, wounds more than 170
Islamabad, Pakistan. An attacker opened fire at the gates of a Shi’ite Muslim mosque in Islamabad on Friday…
WorldTurkish Cypriots commemorate third anniversary of February 2023 Turkey earthquakes
Famagusta, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriots on Friday commemorated the third anniversary of the February 6, 2023 earthquakes which struck…
WorldEU charges TikTok over addictive design features under Digital Services Act
Brussels, Belgium. The European Commission on Friday charged TikTok with breaching EU online content rules over features it…
WorldElton John tells London High Court he was incensed by alleged Daily Mail landline bugging
London, United Kingdom. Singer Elton John told London’s High Court on Friday he was incensed to learn of…
WorldIran, U.S. pursue Omani-mediated talks amid dispute over widening agenda
Muscat, Oman. Iran and the United States moved toward high-stakes negotiations via Omani mediation on Friday to try…