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What You Need to Know • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran has not decided to resume negotiations with the United States. • Araghchi mentioned that Iran is...

What You Need to Know • Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against the BBC in Florida last December over a documentary. • Trump accuses the BBC of "intentionally,...

What You Need to Know • A review by aviation-medicine specialist David Newman for Australia's Transport Safety Bureau found cannabis affects cognitive performance. • A 2022 clinical trial led by...

What You Need to Know • Sahra, a Sudanese educator, became a head teacher in Chad after fleeing conflict in Sudan. • Nearly one million Sudanese refugees have crossed into...

What You Need to Know • Nyathi, a writer and former investment analyst, transitioned to full-time writing at age 40. • She has published four novels, including The Polygamist, and...

What You Need to Know • A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia on August 15, 2026, causing significant destruction. • The earthquake resulted in at least...

What You Need to Know • Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads Senator Flavio Bolsonaro by 43% to 40% in a recent poll. • The poll conducted by...

What You Need to Know • In Buenaventura, approximately 540 homes collapsed, and 3,416 were damaged following a recent earthquake. • Luis Ablanque de la Plata District Hospital has several...

What You Need to Know • Abdul El-Sayed won a narrow victory in Michigan's Democratic primary, becoming a key figure for progressives. • Peggy Flanagan's victory in Minnesota positions her...

What You Need to Know • A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Flores Island, resulting in two fatalities. • The earthquake occurred at 5:58am local time...

What You Need to Know • More than half of the 74 women’s organisations in Afghanistan may cease operations due to funding issues. • The United Nations’ $1.7 billion humanitarian...

What You Need to Know • The USS George Washington is en route to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln. • Family members have raised concerns about...

What You Need to Know • Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is advocating for a clear timetable for Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon. • Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem criticized Lebanese officials...

What You Need to Know • Five people were found dead in Missaukee County, Michigan, on Friday, according to state police. • Chad Hickman, 39, was identified as a suspect...

What You Need to Know • Mortgage rates have decreased to 6.69%, the lowest in nearly four weeks, according to Mortgage News Daily. • The average rate for a 30-year...

What You Need to Know • President Donald Trump announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory. • The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for the global...

What You Need to Know • Mount Etna's ongoing volcanic activity has led to the closure of Vincenzo Bellini Airport in Sicily. • Flights at the airport will remain suspended...

What You Need to Know • The FBI reported a record decline in the national violent crime rate by over 9% in 2025. • The murder rate fell by more...