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Trump Ties Saudi Nuclear Deal to Israel Normalization

The United States and Saudi Arabia announced a landmark civilian nuclear agreement, which President Donald Trump said is contingent on Riyadh normalizing relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords. Saudi Arabia has long tied normalization to a pathway toward Palestinian statehood, which Israel's current government rejects. The deal has drawn criticism over concerns it could fuel a regional arms race.

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Prominent Indian Activist Breaks Hunger Strike After 26 Days

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Indian Activist Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday, saying he acted after negotiations with officials and to avert possible violence. The fast helped galvanize youth-led Cockroach Janta Party protests in Delhi over an exam paper scandal, and demonstrators vowed to continue demanding the education minister's resignation.

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Knife came 'a millimetre from my brain': Salman Rushdie testifies at attacker's terrorism trial

Sir Salman Rushdie has testified at the terrorism trial of the man convicted of trying to kill him.

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Japan Is Startled by Prime Minister’s Grueling Sleep Schedule

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi posted that she gets "zero to three hours" of sleep a night, drawing criticism from some who say she is valorizing overwork and prompting a national debate over work-life balance.

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Trump Ties Saudi Nuclear Deal to Israel Normalization

Top stories

Indian Activist Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike

Knife came 'a millimetre from my brain': Salman Rushdie testifies at attacker's terrorism trial

Japan PM's Sleep Schedule Sparks Work-Life Balance Debate

World headlines

Iran War Live Updates: Iran Rejected a U.S. Cease-Fire Offer Delivered by Iraq, Officials Say

Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes

Rubio says U.S. is ready to help end war in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead

Australia news live: Socceroos star allegedly tests positive for cocaine; Barnaby Joyce’s wife bans ABC’s 7.30 from farm

Trump hits 60 friends and foes with new wave of tariffs

Once a textile powerhouse, Syria is betting on an industrial comeback

Urgent need for more security after physical attacks and abuse, say MPs’ staff

Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find

Modi Caught Off Guard as India’s Economic Failings Inflame Young People

Adelaide airport pulls ads from conservation groups but keeps gas and mining ads during ALP conference

Trump threatens to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for shipping damage

Trump, His Money, and the World

Christian Brothers abuse victims to get ‘full’ compensation in backdown after controversial property sales

‘Burnham bounce’ and World Cup lift mood in July, says data firm

Rare heron seen at Somerset estate where river has been allowed to run free

Isla Bell death: man previously accused of killing Melbourne teen loses bid to have final charge dropped

Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage

Is the 'no wars' president about to start another one?

US imposes new tariffs on 60 countries

CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming

Iran Rejects U.S. Cease-Fire Deal Presented by Iraqi Leader

Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?

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