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US redistricting surge reshapes political landscape ahead of midterms

A partisan redistricting battle accelerates across the US following a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the federal Voting Rights Act.

US Supreme Court allows Voting Rights Act ruling to take effect ahead of schedule

The Supreme Court's move could undermine challenges to Louisiana Republicans' decision to delay state's congressional primary elections and seek a new electoral map.

Trump warns Tehran against attacking US ships, says Iran negotiators 'more malleable' than in past

President Trump says Iran would be "blown off the face of the Earth" if it tries to target US vessels in Strait of Hormuz or Gulf.

Shots fired near White House as Secret Service rushes to scene, one injured

Netanyahu got his war on Iran, says Obama, but doubts if outcome will be good for Israel and US

Ahead of Trump-Xi talks in Beijing, Bessent urges China to convince Iran to lift Hormuz blockade

Israeli sniper bullet hits Palestinian bride in Gaza, days before her wedding

US launches 'Project Freedom' to escort neutral vessels from Strait of Hormuz

Merz says US remains Germany's 'most important partner' despite troop cuts

Trump reveals 'very positive' Iran talks that could benefit 'all parties'

Trump says US to cut troop presence in Germany 'a lot further than 5,000'

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Gaza's open grave: 8,000 bodies remain trapped as rubble clearance stagnates

UN rapporteur warns against 'Israelisation of Europe'

Israel kills two Palestinians in Gaza as ceasefire violations continue

Israel's war cabinet to discuss resuming genocide in Gaza

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US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iran's ports, says Trump

"We're like pirates. We're sort of like pirates but we are not playing games," says US President Trump at an event in Florida.

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The reluctant ally: How Trump’s potential travel ban will affect US-Pakistan relationship

The Trump team includes many known pro-India and Indian-origin faces, who are openly hawkish on Pakistan and its all-weather ally, China.

Advantage China: Why Trump’s tariff gamble could backfire on the US

The reluctant ally: How Trump’s potential travel ban will affect US-Pakistan relationship

The Trump team includes many known pro-India and Indian-origin faces, who are openly hawkish on Pakistan and its all-weather ally, China.

Advantage China: Why Trump’s tariff gamble could backfire on the US

Rebels capture key base in Mali's north from junta and Russian mercenaries — report

Tuareg-led separatists and other militant groups take over Tessalit "super-camp" near Algerian border, AFP news agency reports.

'Fewer Black and Latino members of Congress' — what experts say about US ruling on Voting Rights Act

We spoke to constitutional scholars and leading legal minds in the US to decode the Supreme Court's landmark voting rights ruling, which could redraw the contours of American political power.

Serial truce violator Israel kills 29 more Lebanese, including women and children

Israel's history of ceasefire violations continues as it kills dozens of people in southern Lebanon, despite agreeing to US-brokered ceasefire.

Trump inks bill to fund DHS agencies, ending its longest shutdown

Trump's signs bill after US House approves to fund DHS agencies, including Secret Service and Transportation Security Administration.

Trump faces Friday deadline to end US-Israel war on Iran or seek Congress extension

Trump's early March notification to Congress triggered 60-day clock that now requires wind-down of hostilities unless lawmakers authorise force.

Amir Zia

The reluctant ally: How Trump’s potential travel ban will affect US-Pakistan relationship

The Trump team includes many known pro-India and Indian-origin faces, who are openly hawkish on Pakistan and its all-weather ally, China.

Advantage China: Why Trump’s tariff gamble could backfire on the US

The reluctant ally: How Trump’s potential travel ban will affect US-Pakistan relationship

The Trump team includes many known pro-India and Indian-origin faces, who are openly hawkish on Pakistan and its all-weather ally, China.

Advantage China: Why Trump’s tariff gamble could backfire on the US