Investors cautiously optimistic of trade truce extension

The United States last tested a nuclear weapon in 1992

The void is set to deepen by Thursday as Washington holds off publishing gross domestic product (GDP) numbers

Trump wants some quick progress, in talks being closely watched by businesses worldwide.

Israel said it struck an arms stockpile in Gaza yesterday, hours after the deadliest night of bombing since the start of a US-brokered truce, which killed at least 104 people across the Palestinian territory, warning it would continue to operate to take out perceived threats.

The Chinese and Indian militaries have had talks on the management of the border the countries share, and both agreed to use existing mechanisms to resolve any “ground issues”, the neighbours said yesterday.

At least 64 people died on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro’s most deadly police operation ever, which targeted a major gang days before the city hosts global events related to the United Nations climate summit known as COP30.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that Russia had tested a Poseidon nuclear-capable super torpedo and that it had been a great success.

Pakistan’s defence minister yesterday threatened to “obliterate” the ruling Taliban in neighbouring Afghanistan, a dramatic escalation of rhetoric after the collapse of talks towards a lasting peace between the South Asian nations.

US President Donald Trump said yesterday he prevented a war between India and Pakistan this year by threatening both nations with 250 percent tariffs, the highest he has mentioned on any country.

The meeting Thursday might yield a truce in the trade war between the world's top two economies

Trump landed in South Korea on the final leg of a trip through Asia

With OpenAI reporting more than 800 million people use ChatGPT every week, this translates to about 1.2 million people

2,500 heavily armed Brazilian officers, backed by armored vehicles, helicopters, and drones, took part in operation

Around 200 people were wounded "in a clear and flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreement"

Trump and his supporters have repeatedly raised the question of a 2028 presidential run for the 79-year-old

At least three deaths in Jamaica during storm preparation

Has the perceived US military threat affected crude exports from Venezuela, the country with more of the "black gold" than any other?

It stipulates pharmacies and veterinary clinics will need to obtain a license to sell cannabis flowers

Both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of violating the ceasefire.