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DR Congo to establish US-backed paramilitary guard for mines
US hopes to secure access to critical minerals as DRC struggles with rebel groups for control of areas with reserves.
MAHA is mad. Its alliance with Trump is about to face its biggest test
Supreme Court arguments Monday and the farm bill put MAHA squarely at odds with President Donald Trump and the majority of Republicans in Congress.
Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 15 on board
The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.
Canada’s Carney announces a sovereign wealth fund
The prime minister says the federal government will put up money alongside private investors to fund major projects.
Social Security benefits can be reduced for some retirees who work. How that may change
A new bill in Congress calls for eliminating the retirement earnings test, which reduces Social Security for some workers who are younger than retirement age.
Iran offers Hormuz deal without nuclear talks, as it seeks broader buy-in
Tehran widens diplomacy to regional and global players while indirect US talks remain uncertain.
Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children
The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.
Ageing workers in East Asia are essential. More are needed
Yet they often face high barriers to employment and unpalatable options
25% of Gen Z women think they must choose between love and career: It's 'the greatest challenge for women,' says expert
Many Gen Z women believe to build their careers properly, they must put romantic relationships on hold, according to a new survey.
United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American Airlines about merger
United CEO Scott Kirby said American rejected the idea, "and without a willing partner, something this big simply can't get done."
Xi Jinping wants China to read more—as long as it’s the right books
A new campaign to put down phones and pick up classics
Celebrating one of literature’s greatest pessimists
Why Texans throw a birthday party for Eeyore—and everyone else should, too