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Trump says Washington will cut off $4 billion in yearly aid to Israel by end of 2026

Trump says Washington will cut off $4 billion in yearly aid to Israel by end of 2026

Trump says the US will end $4 billion in annual aid to Israel at the end of 2026 under a deal with Netanyahu. His office has not confirmed it

Asia
China presses for Middle East peace talks in meetings with Iranian, Omani and Saudi officials

China presses for Middle East peace talks in meetings with Iranian, Omani and Saudi officials

China urges Middle East talks as Wang Yi and Xi Jinping meet Iranian, Omani and Saudi officials in Beijing, and an envoy plans regional trips

Europe
Spain train crash leaves 68 dead as safety failures come under scrutiny

Spain train crash leaves 68 dead as safety failures come under scrutiny

Second disaster of the year triggers intense safety scrutiny ahead of next month's national election

Middle East
US conducts strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island as IRGC claims capturing four American drones

US conducts strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island as IRGC claims capturing four American drones

United States carries out limited, unannounced airstrikes on Iranian military installations on Qeshm Island amid US midterm elections

North America
Tens of millions to vote in high-stakes US midterm elections to decide control of Congress

Tens of millions to vote in high-stakes US midterm elections to decide control of Congress

Americans head to the polls in a crucial midterm election that will determine whether Republicans retain control of Congress or Democrats secure a divided government during President Donald Trump’s second term