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Trump inaugural committee head arrested over accusations of being UAE agent

Also charged in a seven-count indictment were Matthew Grimes, 27, of Aspen, Colorado, who is a former executive at Barrack’s company, and Rashid al Malik, 43, a businessman from the UAE who prosecutors said acted as a conduit to that nation's rulers.

The Taliban ‘won’ because the world gave up on Afghanistan too soon

The Taliban’s rapid territorial gains in recent months has revealed the shortsightedness of the international community when it comes to their Afghanistan and Taliban policies.

Trump announces lawsuit against Facebook, Twitter over platform ban

Trump was banned from posting on Facebook and Twitter in the wake of the deadly January 6 siege of the US Capitol by his supporters.

Glamour, politics and controversy as Cannes film festival returns

The Cannes Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for the first time in more than two years, launching the French Riviera spectacular with the premiere of Leos Carax's “Annette" and the introduction of Spike Lee’s jury.

The evolution of Iran - US dynamics in Syria

Despite varying international pressures over years, Iran intends to remain an influential actor on the ground and maintain cards of power and pressure that allow it to protect its strategic interests.

Biden consoles Surfside families as search operation resumes

US President Joe Biden and the first lady offered comfort to the families of those killed and missing in the June 24 disaster.

Iraq’s stability depends on Iran and the US re-entering the nuclear deal

Reviving the nuclear deal would give Iran less of an incentive to target US positions in Iraq and support Baghdad’s sovereignty.

Ghani, Biden to bring contrasting goals for White House meeting

As a Taliban offensive spreads across Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani will be hoping for a significant commitment of aid post troop withdrawal with Joe Biden expected to pressure the Afghan leader to strike a deal with the insurgents.

Giuliani’s law license suspended over false US election claims

An appeals court suspended Rudy Giuliani from practicing law in New York because he made false statements while trying to get courts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the presidential race

US top court rejects Republican bid to rescind Obamacare

The Supreme Court justices have dismissed a challenge to the Obama-era healthcare law by a 7-2 vote, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans.

Putin: Meeting with Biden could help establish dialogue

The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden is due to take place on June 16 in Geneva amid strained bilateral relations on a wide array of issues.

Facebook bans Trump account for at least two years

Facebook suspended the account of former US President Donald Trump a day after the January 6 Capitol Hill riot, determining he had incited violence. That suspension will last at least two years from the date of the initial block, the company says.