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Iran FM leaves Pakistan ahead of planned visit by US envoys
Mali junta battles 'terrorist groups' amid intense fighting
Mali junta battles 'terrorist groups' amid intense fighting

The army in junta-ruled Mali on Saturday battled what it called "terrorist groups" that launched surprise attacks around the capital Bamako and other parts of the west African nation.

April 25, 2026

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Gunfire in Mali as army battles 'terrorist groups'
Gunfire in Mali as army battles 'terrorist groups'

The army in junta-ruled Mali on Saturday battled "terrorist groups" it said had launched attacks across the west African nation stricken by more than a decade of jihadist conflict.

April 25, 2026

US envoys head to Pakistan for Iran war talks
US envoys head to Pakistan for Iran war talks

US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital Saturday to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran, although Iranian state media said Tehran's envoys had no immediate plans to hold face-to-face talks.

April 25, 2026

Gunfire rocks Mali districts, including junta stronghold: witnesses
Gunfire rocks Mali districts, including junta stronghold: witnesses

Gunfire rocked several districts of the junta-ruled west African country of Mali on Saturday, including Kati, the home of military ruler General Assimi Goita, witnesses and a security source told AFP.

April 25, 2026

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AI firms flex lobbying muscle on both side of Atlantic
AI firms flex lobbying muscle on both side of Atlantic

AI developers are ramping up efforts to win over the hearts and minds of officials in Europe and the United States, hoping to sway governments as they weigh high-stake regulatory frameworks for the ever more powerful technology.

April 25, 2026

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US envoys heading to Pakistan for uncertain Iran talks
US envoys heading to Pakistan for uncertain Iran talks

US envoys headed to the Pakistani capital Saturday in a bid to kickstart a new round of peace negotiations with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire, though the prospect of direct talks remained uncertain.

April 25, 2026