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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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ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Colombian National in Biddeford, MaineDHS officials confirm the man killed in Biddeford was not the target of the warrant, sparking sharp criticism from Maine Governor Janet Mills.
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ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Colombian National During Maine OperationA Colombian national was killed by ICE in Biddeford, Maine, amid conflicting reports regarding whether the man was the intended target of the operation.
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Bangkok Bar Fire Death Toll Rises to 30 as Safety Probes BeginAuthorities probe locked exits and flammable decor after a deadly blaze at a Bangkok bar kills 30, highlighting gaps in Thai safety regulations.
For the first time since the start of the invasion of Ukraine, Romanian citizens have been injured by Russian drone activity within their own borders.
Jeff Bezos's space company reported no injuries following a hotfire test anomaly at Cape Canaveral on Thursday night.
The 21-year-old defendant admitted to planning a jihadist suicide attack that led to the cancellation of three sold-out Eras Tour shows.
Negotiators have reportedly agreed on a framework for a 60-day extension of the current ceasefire, but President Trump warns of a return to war if his
The Israel Defense Forces hit Beirut's southern suburbs for the second time since the ceasefire began, reportedly targeting an Iranian militia official.
The fine follows an investigation into the sale of dangerous toys and electronics that violated the Digital Services Act.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched retaliatory measures as US forces targeted drone sites and imposed new maritime sanctions.
At least 16 pupils died after a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil early Thursday morning.
The Australian government is seeking to recoup massive cleanup costs, alleging the manufacturing giant misrepresented the safety of its firefighting foam.
The former First Lady told CBS News she was 'scared to death' by the president's faltering performance in June 2024.
Ongoing violence in the eastern Ituri province is blocking medical access to the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain, prompting Uganda to close its borders.
President Trump confirmed that while negotiations are ongoing, the US remains prepared to resume military action if a satisfactory agreement is not
The Israeli military cited ceasefire violations for its renewed offensive, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.
Rescue teams located five individuals in a narrow, abandoned gold mine in Xaysomboun province after a week-long search operation.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated long-serving Senator John Cornyn in a GOP run-off Tuesday, concluding Cornyn's 23-year career in Congress.
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees is boycotting the Bollywood star over his alleged last-minute withdrawal from the high-budget sequel Don 3.
Emergency responders are struggling to stabilize a 900,000-gallon tank of corrosive white liquor following a fatal rupture in Longview.
Construction has begun on a professional fighting cage at the executive mansion ahead of the 'UFC Freedom 250' event next month.
A surge in cases has overwhelmed hospitals in Dhaka, leading the government to cancel health worker leave and initiate mass vaccinations.
Recent heatwaves in Europe and the US are exceeding previous records by unprecedented margins, a phenomenon experts attribute to the compounding effects of
The space agency has awarded contracts to Blue Origin and other private partners for robotic landers and drones to scout the lunar surface ahead of human
A new report alleges that Emirati military bases were used to train and deploy foreign contractors to assist the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
The South African president argued in a High Court filing that an independent panel misinterpreted the law regarding foreign currency hidden at his farm.
Tehran warns of consequences following US Centcom strikes on missile sites and naval targets near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.