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Earlier this week, Iranian media outlet Varzesh 3 reported that US authorities had refused visas to key officials, including Mehdi Taj. While the US did grant entry to four members of the delegation, among them national team coach Amir Ghalenoei, the federation argued that selective approval amounted to unequal treatment and undermined fairness.
Around 6,000 planes from the A320 family are affected, which represents about half of the manufacturer’s global fleet. Most aircraft are expected to resume flying once a simple software update is applied.
In a phone conversation between the two leaders, President Xi said the current state of bilateral ties has been welcomed not only by both nations but also by the broader international community.
The leaked peace plan outlines measures Kyiv had previously dismissed, including relinquishing control of parts of eastern Ukraine, drastically downsizing its military, and pledging to forgo Nato membership. Analysts note that the proposals appear to favor Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin described the plan as a possible "basis" for a settlement, while insisting Russia remains ready to continue the conflict if needed.
This year’s meeting is historic for the continent, as it marks the first time the G20 is being hosted under African leadership. The agenda focuses on challenges that heavily affect developing countries, including climate pressures, rising debt and widening gaps between nations. Although some leaders such as China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Argentina’s Javier Milei will not be present in person, their governments have sent teams to join the talks.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking after a G7 foreign ministers meeting in Canada, described the attacks on civilians as systematic and targeted, highlighting the urgent need for international intervention.
According to Bedford, the cutbacks will be phased in gradually, starting with 4 percent of domestic flights being grounded on Friday, 5 percent on Saturday, and 6 percent on Sunday—before reaching the full 10 percent next week. The FAA said the list of affected airports, all major high-traffic hubs, will be released on Thursday.
At least 57 people have now been killed in similar operations, increasing tensions with Colombia and Venezuela. While most earlier strikes were in the Caribbean, the US has recently intensified operations in the Pacific, a major corridor for drug trafficking.
Zhang’s capture followed an extraordinary escape from house arrest in Mexico City, reportedly through a hole in a wall, after being initially arrested in October 2024. He then took a private jet to Cuba with the aim of moving to a country without a US extradition treaty.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing had lodged “serious protests” with Washington, accusing the US of once again putting its domestic laws above international norms.
The US and Australia have been working on these issues since Trump's first term, but Albanese said the latest agreement would take the partnership to the "next level".
This outbreak comes as measles cases surge across the United States, following recent outbreaks in New Mexico and Texas that infected hundreds and left three people dead. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1,563 cases have been confirmed nationwide so far this year, marking the highest number in more than three decades.