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Putin answers Russia’s questions in marathon call-in show as war rages on9:34 The annual event gives ordinary Russians a chance to question their leader, with queries expected on an end to the Ukraine war and boosting the economy. Saudi Arabia’s great game6:55 With a headlong plunge into the global video game sector, what is Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman playing at? GOP signals end to probes into military’s killing of boat strike survivors0:31 Despite Democrats’ objections, the leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees said they were satisfied a controversial Sept. 2 attack was lawful. A divided E.U. races against time to tap Russian assets for Ukraine15:24 The European Union is set to decide whether to move on Russia’s frozen assets, infuriating Moscow, possibly antagonizing the United States, to fund Ukraine. Bondi Beach suspects spent weeks in Philippine city, hotel says14:19 GV Hotel in Davao City said the alleged Bondi Beach gunmen stayed there for weeks in November, ahead of Sunday’s deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration. To replace New York’s archbishop, Chicago-born pope looks to home turf12:42 Ronald Hicks, widely seen as a moderate, will replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a prominent conservative who has been supportive of President Donald Trump. The president said there was a coup. But was he the one behind it?11:06 The unconventional departure of Guinea-Bissau’s president has focused renewed attention on his country’s role in the booming global cocaine trade. State Department announces $11 billion weapons sale to Taiwan11:06 The proposed sale includes rocket systems, self-propelled howitzers and drones. China condemned the move, saying it undermined its sovereignty. Brazilian lawmakers vote to reduce Bolsonaro’s prison time18.prosince The former president was convicted of attempting a coup. If the legislation survives an expected veto, he could be transferred to house arrest as early as 2028. These are the oil tankers targeted by Trump’s Venezuela blockade18.prosince More than 30 oil tankers designated by the Treasury Department and operating in the Caribbean could be affected immediately by Trump’s Venezuelan blockade. Senate passes Pentagon bill urging Hegseth to disclose boat strike evidence17.prosince The sprawling legislation includes a provision seeking video and other materials detailing the Trump administration’s military activities in Latin America. These are the U.S. ships and aircraft massing off Venezuela17.prosince The large-scale U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean suggests Trump’s pressure campaign on Maduro is expanding after the seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker. Trump hotel project canceled in Serbia after protests, investigation17.prosince Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has raged against the protests and the prosecutors he blames for halting the project, saying the country was the big loser. As Europe eyes Russia’s frozen assets, Belgium fears Moscow’s revenge17.prosince Most of Russia’s billions in frozen assets are in Belgium, which fears bearing the brunt of Russian lawsuits — and worse. All the countries affected by Trump’s expanded travel ban17.prosince The number of countries whose citizens face a full or partial travel ban on entry to the United States increased from 19 to 39. |