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The FAA is investigating an incident where a JetBlue flight near Fort Lauderdale encountered an unresponsive aircraft not in communication with air traffic control.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's finance minister revealed the federal government faces a Rs1.7 trillion fiscal gap and is seeking greater financial burden-sharing from provinces, particularly Punjab and Sindh, amid budget formulation difficulties.
Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Mehmood Khan Achakzai, has petitioned the Balochistan High Court against a case registered over a controversial speech, arguing the country's issues are political in nature.
President Trump announced a plan for the US and Iran to jointly remove buried nuclear material, but Tehran downplayed the prospect of a breakthrough in talks, highlighting ongoing tensions and diplomatic ambiguity over Iran's nuclear program.
European allies Germany, France, and Britain are drafting a new diplomatic initiative to engage Russian President Vladimir Putin in negotiations over Ukraine, seeing a shift in momentum that strengthens President Zelensky's position.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated the United States is nearing completion of the approval process for a $400 million military aid package for Ukraine, providing additional weapons and support amid the ongoing war with Russia.
Residents in Ekiti State, Nigeria, protested after 16 worshippers were reportedly held captive by kidnappers even after a ransom was paid, highlighting ongoing insecurity and kidnapping-for-ransom.
Two people were killed during protests in Kenya against a US-operated Ebola quarantine center, reflecting local opposition and broader tensions over foreign health interventions.
The Oyo State Assembly in Nigeria has rejected any negotiation with bandits following a recent abduction, reflecting a hardline stance against the growing kidnapping crisis.
The United States imposed sanctions on Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, citing its ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which the US designates as a terrorist organization.
A man entered The Press newsroom in Christchurch and made a threat referencing the Charlie Hebdo massacre, raising concerns about press freedom and security.
A chaotic scene unfolded in the Philippine Senate when Marines forced entry despite an order from Senator Gatchalian, with Senators Cayetano and Padilla supporting the action, leading to a political confrontation.
