Radio Liberty: air defense has been strengthened around Putin’s residence in Valdai

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

A number of countries want to bring in age restrictions for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. But can such bans really tackle the problems social media poses?

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🔴 Middle East war live: Trump says US will begin 'blockading' Strait of Hormuz

US-Iran ceasefire talks: What are the key sticking points?

Talks between Iran and the US expose deep divisions, prolonging uncertainty during a two-week ceasefire.

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The AI code wars are heating up

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US and Iran fail to reach a deal after peace talks in Islamabad

The United States and Iran ended peace talks on Sunday without reaching a deal to end the war, leaving a fragile two-week ceasefire in doubt as both sides blamed each other for the breakdown and signaled little progress on core disputes.

A Hezbollah commander describes battling Israel in Lebanon

In a rare interview, a wounded Hezbollah commander tells NPR about his secretive Shia Muslim militia's new command structure and how it has managed to keep firing rockets into northern Israel.

Saudi Arabia says key oil pipeline back to full capacity after attacks

The Ministry of Energy says the East-West pipeline is back to pumping about 7 million barrels per day.

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