India to buy up to  billion in Boeing aircraft as part of U.S. trade deal

India to buy up to $80 billion in Boeing aircraft as part of U.S. trade deal

Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles Shri Piyush Goyal is talking to media on EU-India trade relations. India will waive tariffs on industrial imports from four European nations for a $100 billion investment over 15 years, ending nearly 16 years of negotiations. Thierry Monasse | Getty Images…

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Iran seizes foreign oil tankers, accused of fuel smuggling hours before US talks

Iran seizes foreign oil tankers, accused of fuel smuggling hours before US talks

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, accusing them of fuel smuggling and detaining 15 foreign crew members, ahead of high-stakes U.S.–Iran talks Friday in Oman. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy said it intercepted the two ships near Farsi Island,…

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World News in Brief: UN condemns attack on civilians in Nigeria, updates from Gaza and West Bank, relief flights to resume in Yemen

World News in Brief: UN condemns attack on civilians in Nigeria, updates from Gaza and West Bank, relief flights to resume in Yemen

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, António Guterres conveyed his “heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of Nigeria,” and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. “The Secretary-General reiterates the solidarity of the United Nations with the Government and people of Nigeria in their efforts to…

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Cuba: UN warns of possible humanitarian ‘collapse’, as oil supplies dwindle

Cuba: UN warns of possible humanitarian ‘collapse’, as oil supplies dwindle

The United States has threatened to impose tariffs on any country providing oil to Cuba, increasing pressure on the island nation following a decades-long trade embargo and the US seizure of Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro last month. Venezuela had been the main supplier of oil to Havana but Washington has been ratcheting up pressure on…

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Child malnutrition hits catastrophic levels in parts of Sudan

Child malnutrition hits catastrophic levels in parts of Sudan

According to an alert from the IPC, a global food security monitoring system, thresholds for acute malnutrition were surpassed in two new areas of North Darfur – Um Baru and Kernoi – following the fall of the regional capital, El Fasher, in October 2025 and a massive exodus. December assessments found acute malnutrition levels among…

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UN lauds  billion US funding approval towards ending HIV/AIDS

UN lauds $6 billion US funding approval towards ending HIV/AIDS

“This US investment will provide lifesaving support for millions of people in partner countries and help to ensure that the global HIV response remains efficient, data-driven and delivers results,” said Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS. “I thank President [Donald] Trump and the US Congress for their continued commitment to HIV and global health.” The…

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‘Human rights cannot wait’: Türk launches 0 million appeal for 2026

‘Human rights cannot wait’: Türk launches $400 million appeal for 2026

He warned Member States that with crises mounting, the world cannot afford a human rights system in crisis.  “The cost of our work is low; the human cost of underinvestment is immeasurable,” he said.  “In times of conflict and in times of peace, we are a lifeline for the abused, a megaphone for the silenced, a steadfast ally to those…

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U.S. would ‘absolutely not’ drop all tariffs if Canada did same: Bessent – National

U.S. would ‘absolutely not’ drop all tariffs if Canada did same: Bessent – National

The Trump administration would “absolutely not” eliminate all of its tariffs on Canada if Ottawa did the same for American goods, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday, citing Canada’s recent trade agreement with China and the threat of Chinese electric vehicles. During testimony in front of the U.S. Senate banking committee, Republican Sen. John…

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Tate McRae responds to backlash over Team USA Olympics ad

Tate McRae responds to backlash over Team USA Olympics ad

Canadian pop star Tate McRae, 22, is facing backlash over her appearance in an ad promoting Team USA ahead of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy. In the ad, the Calgary-born singer is seen asking an owl for directions to Italy, then mentions only Team USA athletes before throwing in a line about the Super…

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UN human rights agency in ‘survival mode’: chief

UN human rights agency in ‘survival mode’: chief

The UN human rights chief said Thursday his agency was “in survival mode” due to funding shortfalls, as he launched a $400 million appeal to tackle global rights crises in 2026. Volker Turk warned countries that at a time when global human rights are under significant assault, his office was facing dire funding shortages hampering…

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