Politics

Iran, US trade threats as Tehran blames Washington for wedding strike

France 24

Iran, US trade threats as Tehran blames Washington for wedding strike

Iran and the United States traded threats on Wednesday after their heaviest military exchanges in weeks. Tehran accused Washington of striking a wedding party and called the attack a war crime. President Donald Trump threatened further US…

France 24

Takaichi’s Cabinet reshuffle: What to watch for

Japan Times

Takaichi’s Cabinet reshuffle: What to watch for

The reshuffle will impact Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's management of party dynamics, the future of the ruling coalition and her prospects for remaining in power.

Japan Times

RNZ

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon won't say what level of Taiwanese government will be invited to Pacific Islands' Forum

It comes as Taiwan's Foreign Minister told Australian media in Palau he - or another minister - is keen to attend the New Zealand meeting.

RNZ

Langtang Lirung glacier was moving unusually fast before Bhotekoshi flood, Chinese study finds

OnlineKhabar

Langtang Lirung glacier was moving unusually fast before Bhotekoshi flood, Chinese study finds

Kathmandu, September 3 A glacier on the northern face of Langtang Lirung had been moving at an unusually high rate in recent years, according to a preliminary study by a Chinese research institute. The Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research…

OnlineKhabar

White House Plans $250,000 Renovation of 2-Lane Bowling Alley

White House Plans $250,000 Renovation of 2-Lane Bowling Alley

A White House spokesman said the alley renovations included fixing broken lights. The project comes as the president has sought a broad overhaul of the White House and its surroundings.

US Congress rejects constitutional amendment to restrict Supreme Court size

US Congress rejects constitutional amendment to restrict Supreme Court size

Republican Mike Johnson slams Democrats for voting against 'defending the integrity' of the court.

El-Sayed Wants to Mend Ties With Jewish Democrats, but Some Are Still Not Impressed

El-Sayed Wants to Mend Ties With Jewish Democrats, but Some Are Still Not Impressed

Lingering concerns about the Senate nominee in Michigan could make it harder for him to assemble a winning coalition.

Morocco’s ruling allies turn on each other before election campaign begins

Political tensions rise as Moroccans prepare for the polls, with the official campaign start still days away.

Straits Times

Democrats sink Republican bid to cap US Supreme Court at nine justices

The measure failed 212-206, far short of the necessary two-thirds majority to pass in the House.

Straits Times

2 people killed, suspect dead after shooting in Minneapolis apartment building

2 people killed, suspect dead after shooting in Minneapolis apartment building

"Minnesota is praying for our first responders.”

Biden to attend Ground Zero 9/11 memorial ceremony for 25th anniversary

Biden to attend Ground Zero 9/11 memorial ceremony for 25th anniversary

Former President Biden will be at Ground Zero site in New York City for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, The Hill’s sister network NewsNation confirmed Wednesday. A spokesperson verified the former president’s…

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