China Brokers Deal for Saudi and Iran to Normalise Relations in Major Diplomatic Coup
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Iran president, top diplomat found dead after helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and other officials were found dead on Monday after their helicopter crashed in a foggy region, state media reported. State television did not provide an immediate cause for ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
U.S. and Saudi Arabia near potentially historic security deal
United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salam on Saturday to discuss a potentially historic bilateral agreement between the two nations.CBS News - World -
Sullivan, Saudi crown prince discuss 'semi-final' security deal
Saudis call it a "semi-final" draft of a broad security agreement with the U.S.ABC News - World - United Kingdom -
Philippine group calls civilian mission in South China Sea a 'major victory'
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Taiwan, on China’s Doorstep, Is Dealing With TikTok Its Own Way
The island democracy was early to ban TikTok on government phones, and the ruling party refuses to use it. But a U.S.-style ban is not under consideration.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
Taiwan's steely leader rewrote the book on how to deal with China
Taiwan's outgoing president says boosting her country's military was the only way to defy China's threat.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Taiwan is selling more to the US than China in major shift away from Beijing
Taiwan is reducing its reliance on the Chinese mainland as it seeks to insulate itself from pressure from Beijing and forge closer economic and trade ties with the United StatesABC News - Tech - China -
3 Simple Steps to Maintain Relevance in Public Relations
In this rapidly growing field, PR firms will succeed by doing more than staying atop new technologies.Inc. - Business -
Russia gives British diplomat a week to leave
The expulsion of Capt Adrian Coghill comes after his counterpart was removed from Britain last week.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
U.S. ‘Condolences’ for Raisi Reflect a Delicate Diplomatic Ritual
Whether it’s Stalin or Castro or Kim Jong-il, the United States struggles for the right words when a reviled foreign strongman dies.The New York Times - Top stories -
Kanté in France's Euro squad despite Saudi move
France coach Didier Deschamps included midfielder N'Golo Kanté in his preliminary list of players for the European Championship on Thursday and gave a first call-up to Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola.ESPN - Sports -
Sullivan, Saudi crown prince discuss security agreement
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met with the Saudi crown prince over the weekend to discuss a security agreement between the two countries. The state-run Saudi Press Agency said Sullivan and Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed ...The Hill - Politics - United Kingdom -
Vance claps back at Romney over Trump-related criticism
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) made it clear Thursday that he didn’t appreciate Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) criticizing his appearance at former President Trump’s trial as “embarrassing” and advised his colleague from Utah to focus more on his legislative ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Top House Foreign Relations Democrat: Biden message to Israel 'clear and consistent'
Amid criticism from House Republicans, Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss President Biden's policy in the Israel-Hamas War.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Chubb raises dividend 5.8% after Berkshire-related stock boost
Chubb on Thursday raised its dividend 5.8%, which the company said marked its 31st consecutive hike.MarketWatch - Business -
Congolese Army Says It Foiled a Coup Involving Americans
The U.S. ambassador said she was “very concerned” that Americans may have participated in what officials of the Democratic Republic of Congo called a failed coup attempt early Sunday.The New York Times - World -
German group accused of plotting coup go on trial
The group believed that Queen Elizabeth II's death might have been a secret signal to act.BBC News - Top stories - Germany -
American mistakenly accused of involvement in DRC coup attempt
A U.S. national has been mistakenly accused of involvement in last weekend's attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo.ABC News - Top stories -
Russia expels British military attache in diplomatic tit for tat
Adrian Coghill ordered to leave in response to UK expelling Kremlin’s attache to London for alleged spying . Russia is expelling Britain’s defence attache to Moscow in the latest diplomatic tit for tat, after the UK accused it of sponsoring ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Russia Expels British Diplomat After U.K. Booted His Counterpart
Russia also warned of further action, while the British foreign secretary called the expulsion a “desperate move.”The New York Times - World - United Kingdom -
Javier Milei triggers diplomatic row by calling Spanish PM’s wife ‘corrupt’
Spain recalls ambassador after Argentine leader attacks Pedro Sánchez’s partner at far-right rally in MadridFinancial Times - World -
Ireland's top diplomat concerned over slow pace of justice in peacekeeper's killing
Ireland’s top diplomat has expressed concerns about the slow progress of criminal proceedings against several Lebanese men charged with the killing of an Irish peacekeeper in LebanonABC News - World -
Diplomats owe more than £143m in London congestion charges
The US Embassy owes £14m while Togo owes £40, figures from Transport for London reveal.BBC News - Top stories -
ICC’s move against Netanyahu puts Biden in diplomatic and political bind
Arrest warrant announcement for Hamas and Israeli leaders for alleged war crimes sparks anger in USFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
FirstFT: ICC’s move against Netanyahu puts Biden in diplomatic and political bind
Also in today’s newsletter, building a rival to Nvidia and Jamie Dimon signals exit planFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
Israel Resists Grand Bargain as U.S. and Saudis Work on Security Pact
President Biden is pushing for a broad deal that would get Israel to approve a Palestinian nation in return for Saudi recognition of Israel. But officials need to overcome Israeli opposition.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Top Biden aide to travel to Saudi Arabia, Israel this weekend
Jake Sullivan, White House national security adviser, will travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel this weekend amid rising international tensions around the Israel-Hamas war, the administration confirmed Friday. Sullivan will meet in Saudi Arabia with ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Tyson Fury meets Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia
After Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk finally meet in the ring this weekend, boxing should have its first undisputed heavyweight champion in nearly a quarter-centuryABC News - Sports -
Congress must stop Biden from fueling a Saudi nuclear bomb
If Jake Sullivan and team can pull it off, the mega deal will be billed as bringing peace to the Middle East. If it opens the door to Saudi enrichment, however, the accord will only fuel more chaos and instability.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Sullivan urges political solution in Gaza in talks with Israel and Saudis
Biden administration has grown increasingly frustrated with Netanyahu’s conduct of warFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Florida State petitions NCAA to rescind NIL-related penalties following court injunction, per report
Florida State is hoping a recent court decision can help it avoid some serious penaltiesCBS Sports - Sports - Florida -
Georgia WR Sacovie White arrested on reckless driving charge in latest traffic-related incident for program
White is the latest in a long string of driving-related incidents for Georgia's football programCBS Sports - Sports -
Over 1 million claims related to toxic exposure granted under new veterans law, Biden will announce
President Joe Biden, intent on selling his legislative accomplishments this election year, will travel to New Hampshire to detail the impact of a law that helps veterans get key benefits as a result of burn pit or other toxic exposure during their ...ABC News - Health - Joe Biden -
Turkey's Erdogan pardons elderly generals imprisoned over 1997 'postmodern coup'
Turkey's president has pardoned seven former top military officers who were sentenced to life terms in prison over the ouster of an Islamic-led government in 1997ABC News - World -
DR Congo army says it has thwarted attempted coup
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Congolese forces claim to have thwarted coup ‘involving foreign nationals’
Government official says first ‘lines of inquiry’ point to self-exiled opposition politician Christian MalangaFinancial Times - World -
DRC army says it stopped attempted coup involving three US citizens
Coup leader killed and 50 people, including Americans, arrested after men reportedly attacked presidency in capital Kinshasa. The leader of an attempted coup on Sunday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been killed and some 50 people ...The Guardian - World -
DR Congo army says it has thwarted attempted coup
The Democratic Republic Congo army said they have stopped an attempted coup involving Congolese and foreign soldiers.BBC News - Top stories -
Germany coup plot trial to begin amid high security
Self-styled Prince Heinrich XIII among alleged ringleaders of plan for violent overthrow of state. The most spectacular of a trio of trials of a sprawling group of far-right conspiracists who plotted to violently overthrow the German state is to ...The Guardian - World -
In Germany, Far-Right Plotters of an Improbable Coup to Go on Trial
Members of a group called the “United Patriots” are accused of planning to bring a prince into power by violently overthrowing the government.The New York Times - World