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US enters into oil agreement with Venezuela, Trump says

Straits Times

US enters into oil agreement with Venezuela, Trump says

The US President said the agreement would more than double American oil reserves.

Straits Times

Thousands take part in March on Washington to promote voting rights

Al Jazeera

Thousands take part in March on Washington to promote voting rights

Protest draws crowds to Washington, DC amid Trump's threats of interference, voting restrictions in midterm elections.

Al Jazeera

Trump administration moves to relax fuel efficiency standards for commercial trucks

Trump administration moves to relax fuel efficiency standards for commercial trucks

The Trump administration on Friday moved to relax fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks. The Transportation Department took aim at Obama-era standards, arguing that they exceed the scope of the government’s…

Jon Ossoff joins US Democrats distancing from Hasan Piker

Jon Ossoff joins US Democrats distancing from Hasan Piker

Jewish Georgia senator weighs in amid blowback from local Jews over votes to block weapons to Israel, calling out left-wing streamer who has been accused of antisemitism The post Jon Ossoff joins US Democrats distancing from Hasan Piker…

‘My blood is boiling’: Israeli expats gear up to sue for voting rights in Oct. 27 election

‘My blood is boiling’: Israeli expats gear up to sue for voting rights in Oct. 27 election

Some 120 citizens abroad challenge removal from voter registry without their knowledge, seek to take case to High Court The post ‘My blood is boiling’: Israeli expats gear up to sue for voting rights in Oct. 27 election appeared first on…

Secret, direct channel between Israel and Hamas credited for enabling Jan. 2025 hostage deal

Secret, direct channel between Israel and Hamas credited for enabling Jan. 2025 hostage deal

Israeli TV reveals further details about Netanyahu's authorization of direct talks between Shin Bet and the terror group, which began after it executed six hostages in August 2024 The post Secret, direct channel between Israel and Hamas…

Trump considers giving away part of Yosemite to private company

Trump considers giving away part of Yosemite to private company

The Trump administration is eyeing a land swap that would give part of Yosemite National Park to a private company, according to a document submitted to Congress. In the document, obtained by The Hill, the National Park Service (NPS)…

TASS

Ukraine attacks populated areas of DPR 11 times in 24 hours

Two residential buildings, a minibus, and two civil infrastructure facilities were damaged

TASS

Trump attacks NYT over report on 9/11 remembrance plans

Trump attacks NYT over report on 9/11 remembrance plans

President Trump pushed back Friday against a report that he will not attend a ceremony in New York City marking the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack after event organizers denied his request to speak at the event. The…

Can frustrated voters today propel One Nation into WA's parliament?

Can frustrated voters today propel One Nation into WA's parliament?

Can One Nation break into a Labor heartland? A crucial test is underway today in Western Australia.

Council plans $15-25m bus stop upgrade amid anti-social behaviour concerns

Council plans $15-25m bus stop upgrade amid anti-social behaviour concerns

Business owners say antisocial behaviour at a city bus stop "is getting out of hand", but they are not sure a new council plan to spend $15-25 million revamping the area will fix the issue.

US Treasury sanctions Hong Kong-based firm over Iran money laundering ties

South China Morning Post