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A look at Ramadan and how Muslims observe the holy month

By Mariam Fam, Associated Press

For Muslims, it’s a time for increased worship, religious reflection and charity. It also brings families and friends together in festive gatherings around meals to break their fast.

Inside the Olympic curling controversy and allegations of cheating

By Julia Frankel, Steve Douglas, Associated Press

Controversy is swirling in curling at the Winter Olympics.

Iran meets UN nuclear watchdog ahead of U.S. talks

By Jamey Keaten, Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press

“I am in Geneva with real ideas to achieve a fair and equitable deal,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote on X. “What is not on the table: submission before threats.”…

Suspect in mass shooting at Bondi Beach Jewish festival appears in court

By Associated Press

A man accused of killing 15 people in a mass shooting at a Jewish festival on Sydney's Bondi Beach appeared in court Monday for the first time since his release from the hospital.

Russia and Ukraine head to latest U.S.-brokered talks with low expectations

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

There was no anticipation of any significant progress on ending the war at the Tuesday-Wednesday meeting in Switzerland as both sides appear to be sticking to their negotiating positions on key issues.

Rubio boosts Orbán's bid for another term during Budapest visit

By Matthew Lee, Justin Spike, Associated Press

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday enthusiastically endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's bid to serve a fifth straight term after upcoming elections in April.

Trump says Board of Peace members promise $5 billion for Gaza rebuild

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Israeli forces have carried out repeated airstrikes in Gaza and frequently fire on Palestinians despite a ceasefire deal. Trump did not detail which member nations were making the pledges for reconstruction.

Israel's plan to install West Bank regulations denounced as illegal 'mega land grab'

By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

The move would pave the way for the resumption of “settlement of land title” processes, which had been frozen in the West Bank since the Mideast War in 1967.

Iran's state media reports foreign minister will attend indirect talks with the U.S.

By Associated Press

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his delegation left for the Swiss city of Geneva after the first round of indirect talks took place in Oman last week.

Ukraine drone strike hits Russian Black Sea port ahead of peace talks

By Associated Press

Meanwhile, falling debris from Russian drones damaged civilian and transport infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region, officials said, causing disruption to the power and water supply.