Iran threatens painful response if US renews attacks
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Gaza flotilla: 211 activists ‘kidnapped’ by Israel
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Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years: RSF
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Mamdani calls on King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor
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Putin, Trump discuss Iran, Ukraine in phone call
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Israeli strikes kill 4 more in Gaza
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Musk launches 'scary smart' AI chatbot

The launch comes as the world's richest man is deploying the enormous powers granted him by US President Donald Trump to restructure and dismantle federal agencies
18 February 2025, 06:37 AM

Judge expected to rule in 24 hours in case that aims to sharply curtail Musk's DOGE

Around 20 lawsuits have been filed in various federal courts challenging Musk's authority, which have led to differing results.
18 February 2025, 04:26 AM

Delta plane flips upside down in Toronto crash, at least 17 injured

A Delta Air Lines jet with 80 people onboard crash landed Monday at the Toronto airport, officials said, flipping upside down and leaving at least 17 people injured but causing no fatalities
18 February 2025, 02:22 AM

At least 30 killed after Bolivia bus plunges into ravine

A passenger bus plunged into an 800-meter-deep abyss in southern Bolivia on Monday, killing at least 30 people and injuring 15, police and local media said
18 February 2025, 02:22 AM

Saudi crown prince, US secretary discuss regional, global developments

Rubio arrived in Saudi Arabia earlier in the day from Israel where he began his first visit to the region as the top US diplomat
17 February 2025, 19:06 PM

India SC refuses new pleas

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has expressed his displeasure over piles of new petitions filed in the matter involving the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which stops a lawsuit from being filed to reclaim a place of worship or change its character.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Taiwan Strait not China’s

The Taiwan Strait does not belong to China and any attempts to create tension threaten global security, the island’s defence ministry said yesterday, after Beijing criticised Canada for sailing a warship through the sensitive waterway.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Israel, US ‘cannot do a damn thing’ against Tehran

Iran said yesterday that US and Israeli threats against it were a blatant violation of international law and that they could not “do a damn thing” to hurt Tehran.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM

No point in inviting Europeans to Ukraine truce talks: Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said yesterday he saw no reason for Europeans to take part in Ukraine truce talks, accusing them of wanting to “continue war” in Ukraine.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Musk’s DOGE seeks access to US tax system: reports

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sparked alarm by seeking access to a system with the US tax office that has detailed financial data about millions of Americans, US media reported.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Musk's DOGE seeks access to US tax system: reports

Latest request is for DOGE officials to have broad access to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) systems, property and datasets
17 February 2025, 10:33 AM

European leaders meet on response to US shift on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump sidelined Kyiv and its European backers last week when he called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin
17 February 2025, 09:53 AM

Taliban delegation visits Japan in rare trip outside region

Afghan delegation plans to "exchange views with Japanese government officials during their stay"
17 February 2025, 09:08 AM

Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia before Russia talks to end Ukraine war

The talks come after President Donald Trump last week spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone
17 February 2025, 06:21 AM

Musk's DOGE team to visit US FAA command center on Monday

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy disclosed the plan in a social media post on Sunday.
17 February 2025, 05:46 AM

Singapore court finds opposition party leader guilty of lying to parliament

Singh had pleaded not guilty and his sentencing was due later on Monday
17 February 2025, 04:21 AM

Israel security cabinet to discuss new phase of Gaza truce after Rubio visit

Rubio was in Israel on his first Middle East trip as President Donald Trump's secretary of state
17 February 2025, 03:47 AM

Storms kill 9 in eastern US

Brutally cold weather is expected to hit much of the country later in the week.
17 February 2025, 03:38 AM

UK PM says ready to send troops to Ukraine if needed

The UK was playing a leading role in supporting Kyiv in the war against Russia
17 February 2025, 03:18 AM

Trump administration turns to US Supreme Court in bid to fire agency head

The Justice Department asked the court to immediately lift a federal judge's February 12 order
17 February 2025, 03:12 AM