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For 15 years, the New Start treaty bound the United States and Russia to curb their nuclear arsenals – until it expired earlier this month. Researcher Benoit Pelopidas tells RFI what hope remains for disarmament now that there are no longer fixed limits on the world's two largest nuclear powers.

Sheikh Saleh bin Awad Al-Maghamsi has been appointed as an imam at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. He led his first Isha prayer on February 21. Al-Maghamsi is a respected scholar with decades of experience in Islamic teaching and Quran interpretation. He previously served as imam and khateeb of Quba…

Hidden beneath Egypt’s shifting sands for almost a century, a missing piece of history has quietly returned. Archaeologists working in central Egypt have uncovered the upper section of a colossal seated statue of Ramesses II, one of the country’s most recognisable rulers. The fragment connects to a lower portion discovered…

Neal Katyal, the Indian-origin lawyer who successfully challenged President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs at the US Supreme Court has now cast fresh doubt on the legality of the administration’s new 15 per cent import levy.

Pakistan and thirteen other nations have strongly condemned US Ambassador Mike Huckabee's remarks endorsing Israel's biblical claim to Arab lands. The joint statement, issued by foreign ministers and regional bodies, denounced the comments as a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability.

DHS official reportedly says Global Entry program would remain halted amid a partial government shutdown

An anonymous philanthropist has donated AED35 million to the 'Edge of Life' campaign, a Ramadan initiative aiming to rescue five million children from hunger. Launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the campaign seeks AED1 billion for sustainable programs addressing childhood malnutrition globally, building on the UAE's humanitarian vision.

US Vice-President JD Vance humorously recounted his early culinary struggles, admitting his first attempt at cooking for his wife, Usha, was "inedible." While his initial vegetarian dish failed spectacularly, Vance has since mastered baking, with brioche and Japanese milk bread now among his best creations. The couple, married since 2010,…

Nigel Farage’s man in Gorton and Denton has a huge public platform, and a taste for culture war. What happens when he concerns himself with bin collections?

Birthrates have fallen since Russia’s invasion but some have held on to hope and are bringing up children despite risks

Turkish authorities have launched a massive anti-narcotics crackdown, detaining 346 suspects and seizing over 80,000 psychotropic pills and 11 kg of drugs. The coordinated operation across five provinces also uncovered unlicensed firearms, disrupting major drug trafficking networks. This significant action underscores Türkiye's ongoing commitment to combating organised crime and protecting…