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Leila Haddad covers world affairs, diplomacy, and humanitarian crises, with a focus on how fast-moving international developments affect public policy, conflict response, and cross-border institutions.
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Darline Graham Nordone to Fill Late Brother's U.S. Senate SeatGovernor Henry McMaster selected Darline Graham Nordone to serve as interim senator for South Carolina following the sudden death of Lindsey Graham.
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Trump Reinstates Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports and Cargo FeesPresident Trump declares a naval blockade on Iranian ports and a 20% transit fee for the Strait of Hormuz after US and Iranian military exchanges.
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Jurassic Park Star Sam Neill Dies Aged 78: Tributes to Film LegendThe versatile actor, known for his roles in Jurassic Park and The Piano, passed away suddenly in Sydney, with leaders and co-stars paying tribute.
Governor Henry McMaster selected Darline Graham Nordone to serve as interim senator for South Carolina following the sudden death of Lindsey Graham.
President Trump declares a naval blockade on Iranian ports and a 20% transit fee for the Strait of Hormuz after US and Iranian military exchanges.
The versatile actor, known for his roles in Jurassic Park and The Piano, passed away suddenly in Sydney, with leaders and co-stars paying tribute.
Medical findings confirm the South Carolina Republican died of an aortic dissection following a diplomatic trip to meet President Zelensky in Kyiv.
Record-breaking heatwaves fuel a virulent wildfire south of Paris, prompting the first-ever deployment of southern firefighting planes to the region.
As the death toll rises to 13, evacuees returning to Bédar criticize the lack of official emergency alerts during the devastating Almería province blaze.
The former leader, who transformed Qatar into a global energy powerhouse and launched Al Jazeera, passed away on Sunday following a historic reign.
Police in Toronto are investigating a deadly shooting at a crowded street festival that left two people dead and several others wounded on St Clair Ave.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away following a sudden illness, ending a career defined by political adaptation and hawkish foreign policy.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirms 27 fatalities after a fire erupted at a popular music venue in the Chatuchak district of Bangkok.
South African officials report tens of thousands of deportations following weeks of violent anti-immigration protests and increased border enforcement.
The 'Father Emir' who turned Qatar into a global energy superpower and media hub has passed away, sparking international tributes.
New York Times reporters face a grand jury after disclosing Secret Service concerns about the lack of antimissile systems on the president's new luxury
Representative Ro Khanna reports being surrounded by armed settlers while visiting a destroyed West Bank village, leading to a 90-minute standoff.
The influential South Carolina Republican and foreign policy hawk died Saturday evening shortly after returning from a high-profile visit to Kyiv.
South African midfielder Jayden Adams has died aged 25, just weeks after helping Bafana Bafana reach the historic knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk calls for a national memorial for Volhynia massacre victims, conditioning Ukraine's EU path on historical reconciliation.
A prehistoric predator named Gus heads to auction with a $30 million valuation, pitting wealthy private collectors against cash-strapped museums.
Judge Tabassum Khan was granted police protection after sentencing 14 men to life for the 2022 murder of Nazir Ahmad during a cow vigilantism incident.
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in Taizhou and Wenzhou, prompting mass evacuations and flight cancellations as China reels from its second storm in a week.
Representative Ro Khanna says armed Israeli settlers and the IDF detained him for 90 minutes during a fact-finding mission in the occupied West Bank.
In a written statement, Mojtaba Khamenei called vengeance the "will of the nation" following the death of his father in a US-led air strike.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a national memorial for the 100,000 Poles killed by Ukrainian nationalists during World War Two.
Several New York Times reporters face grand jury summonses following their reporting on alleged security flaws in President Trump's new luxury jet.