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Trump congratulated the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia “on their brilliance in coming to this rapid and very fair conclusion”. US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Dec 28) congratulated the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia on a ceasefire agreed the previous day after weeks of border clashes that have killed dozens. “I want to congratulate both great…

Campaigners, Western diplomats and the UN’s rights chief have all condemned the phased month-long vote, citing a ballot stacked with military allies and a stark crackdown on dissent. A trickle of voters made their way to Myanmar’s heavily restricted polls on Sunday, with the ruling junta touting the exercise as a return to democracy five years after…

The talks will address a plan that would stop the war along its current front lines and could require Ukraine to pull back troops from the east, allowing the creation of demilitarised buffer zones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will sit down Sunday (Dec 28) with Donald Trump and seek to secure the US president’s stamp of approval…

A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has come into effect along the border, where almost three weeks of deadly clashes have forced nearly one million people from their homes. In a joint statement, the defence ministers of the two countries agreed to freeze the front lines where they are now, ban reinforcements and allow civilians living in…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the recognition had been extended “in the spirit of Abraham Accords”. Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, triggering backlash from nations in the Horn of Africa. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the recognition had been extended “in the spirit of Abraham Accords”, and…

Japan is seeking to bolster its defense capabilities in the face of “the most severe” security environment since the end of World War II. The Japanese Cabinet on Friday approved a record budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The 122.3-trillion-yen ($782 billion) budget will include more than 9 trillion yen for defense, setting an all-time record. This…

Right-wing activist Matt Forney has issued alarming warnings about potential violence against the Indian community in the US in 2026 and suggested they all must be deported back to India. Right-wing activist and American Journalist Matt Forney has warned of targeted attacks against members of the Indian community and on Hindu temples in 2026 in the United…

Poland scrambled fighter jets on Thursday (Dec 25) to intercept a Russian reconnaissance aircraft flying near its airspace over the Baltic Sea, while also reporting that dozens of objects crossed into Polish airspace overnight from neighbouring Belarus. The Polish armed forces said the Russian aircraft was intercepted over international waters, visually identified and escorted away from Poland’s…

Donald Trump said US forces conducted “powerful and deadly” strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria for killing Christians in the country. President Donald Trump said US forces conducted “powerful and deadly” strikes Thursday against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria, after he warned the group to stop killing Christians in the country. The Department of Defense said…

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Christmas Eve Mass as pontiff, as Christians flocked to Bethlehem after “two years of darkness” during the war in Gaza. Follow for the latest Christmas news. Pope gives first Christmas Mass Pope Leo XIVgave his first Christmas Mass after being elected to the role in May. The pontiff spoke about the…

Two weeks after Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 took effect, debate continues over how effective and enforceable the new law will be. It is the start of summer holidays in Australia and school is out. For many teenagers, that usually means spending more time online. For 15-year-old Amber Hunter, social media was the main…

President Donald Trump flew on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet “many more times than previously has been reported,” according to an email from a New York prosecutor that forms part of a new batch of documents about Epstein released Tuesday by the U.S. Justice Department. In an email dated January 7, 2020, the unidentified prosecutor…

A PROTECTIVE dome which stops radiation leaking from Chernobyl could collapse after it was hit by a Russian drone. The director of the defunct nuclear power plant has warned that the shelter is now at risk of falling down completely. Chernobyl director Sergiy Tarakanov said that a further Russian hit could even knock down the inner protective…

President Trump revealed that he does not like the Justice Department’s release of embarrassing photos of a half-naked Bill Clinton swimming with late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein’s madam, Ghislaine Maxwell. “No, I don’t like the pictures of Bill Clinton being shown,” he told reporters Monday. “I don’t like the pictures of other people being shown. I think…

Thailand and Cambodia will resume talks later this week to work toward a more durable ceasefire along their border, Thailand’s foreign minister said Monday, stressing that progress depends on detailed bilateral negotiations rather than public declarations that internationalize the dispute. A ceasefire agreement in October was rushed to ensure it could be witnessed by U.S. President Donald…

“Kablooey!” That’s the word U.S. Geological Survey volcanic experts used to describe a muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park on Saturday morning. Video shared by the USGS on social media shows mud spraying up and out from the pool just before 9:23 a.m. in Biscuit Basin about midway between park favorites Old Faithful…

THE horrifying scale of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual depravity has been exposed, with newly-released phone messages revealing his twisted interest in girls as young as 14. Handwritten notes taken by staff at Epstein’s Florida mansion were published by the US government this weekend after Friday’s initial tranche of files related to the disgraced billionaire were released. The messages…

Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were found guilty of corruption in relation to selling state gifts. The ruling is the latest legal setback for the former prime minister, who has been jailed since 2023. A court in Pakistan on Saturday sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in…

The missing files, which were available Friday and no longer accessible by Saturday, included images of paintings depicting nude women, and one showing a series of photographs along a credenza and in drawers. At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Department’s public webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein – including a photograph showing President Donald…

US officials said the strikes were aimed at IS targets, not the Syrian state, in retaliation for an attack which killed two American servicemen and an interpreter last week. The United States on Friday launched airstrikes against more than 70 Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria in retaliation for an attack that killed two US soldiers and…

Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package from Tesla, once worth $56 billion, was restored by the Delaware Supreme Court on Friday, nearly two years after a lower court struck down the compensation deal as “unfathomable.” The ruling overturns a decision that had prompted a furious backlash from Musk and damaged Delaware’s business-friendly reputation. It assures Musk greater control…

U.S. President Donald Trump is getting into the fusion power business through a $6 billion merger of his social media firm and Google-backed TAE Technologies, announced just days after industry leaders met with U.S. Energy Department representatives to urge federal funding. The all-stock deal announced on Thursday is an ambitious bet on the power boom spurred by…

Chanting slogans and waving placards, protesters accused authorities of failing to protect Osman Hadi, the convener of political platform Inquilab Mancha and a radical leader known for his fierce anti-India and anti–Sheikh Hasina rhetoric. Massive protests broke out across Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka, with thousands gathering at Shahbag following the death of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi, a…

Trump said his administration sealed the southern border, reversing Democratic policies and stopping undocumented migrants and violent criminals from entering. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a one-time $1,776 “warrior dividend” for American military personnel, saying more than 1.45 million service members will receive the payment before Christmas as part of what he described as the…

FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185. It was a rare climbdown by the soccer body and its president Gianni Infantino after soaking up waves of criticism for World Cup…

DRAMATIC footage shows the moment an enormous ‘Statue of Liberty’ crashes to the ground in southern Brazil. The 78ft statue can be seen leaning precariously before smashing into a car park in Guaíba, Brazil. High winds reached up to 55mph as Brazil was struck by a powerful storm on December 15. Footage shows cars driving away from…

United States President Donald Trump sued the BBC on Monday (Dec 15) for defamation over edited clips of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters to storm the US Capitol, opening an international front in his fight against media coverage he deems untrue or unfair. Trump accused Britain’s publicly owned broadcaster of defaming him by…

First German-Ukrainian drone factory to be opened A German-Ukrainian joint venture is set to establish Europe’s first industrial-scale droneproduction line for Ukraine. According to a statement by the two companies involved, Quantum Systems and Frontline Robotics, all drones produced in the factory will be delivered to Ukraine’s military. “The production line will combine Ukrainian battlefield-proven technology with…

Australian Prime Minister Albanese proposes ‘tougher gun laws’ Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday that his government was considering tougher gun laws after the Bondi beach shooting. The laws under consideration by the center-left government include limiting the number of guns used or licensed by individuals, and periodically reviewing gun licenses. “The government is prepared…

The Southeast Asian neighbours have resorted to arms several times this year since a Cambodian soldier was killed in a May skirmish. Thailand’s military said on Sunday (Dec 14) it was considering blocking fuel exports to Cambodia, as fighting between the two countries spread to coastal areas of a disputed border region two days after US President…

Three other American soldiers were injured in the shooting, which took place in a volatile area near Palmyra. Three Americans, including two US service members and a civilian, were killed in an attack in central Syria on Saturday. The United States has blamed the Islamic State (IS) group for the assault. Three other American soldiers were injured…

Global fashion brand Prada has announced a line of limited-edition footwear inspired by Indian-made Kolhapuri sandals, months after it faced backlash for allegedly appropriating the sandal’s design. The Italian luxury brand will make 2,000 pairs of sandals in India’s Maharashtra and Karnataka states, under a deal with two state-backed entities, Reuters news agency reports. “We’ll mix the…

More visitors to the US will be forced to reveal their social media handles under new plans from Donald Trump’s administration. It’s the latest in a number of measures aimed at tourists and residents born outside the US. Citizens of nations conventionally considered low-risk US allies will soon have to provide their social media handles upon arrival…

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his long-promised “ gold card ” was officially going on sale, offering legal status and an eventual pathway to U.S. citizenship for individuals paying $1 million and corporations ponying up twice that per foreign-born employee. A website accepting applications went live as Trump revealed the start of the program while surrounded…

Message board website Reddit on Friday (Dec 12) filed a lawsuit in Australia’s higher court seeking to overturn the country’s social media ban for children, calling it an intrusion on free political discourse and setting the stage for a protracted legal battle. The San Francisco-based firm, which ranks Australia among its biggest markets, said in a High…

President Donald Trump has launched a scheme offering fast-tracked US visas to wealthy foreigners who can pay at least $1m (£750,000). The card will give buyers a “direct path to Citizenship for all qualified and vetted people. SO EXCITING! Our Great American Companies can finally keep their invaluable Talent,” Trump said on social media on Wednesday. The…

Billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday hinted at a possible SpaceX initial public offering in a social media exchange with Ars Technica space journalist Eric Berger, following reports of a possible listing of the rocket maker in 2026. “As usual, Eric is accurate,” Musk said, in reply to Berger’s post saying “Here’s why I think SpaceX is going…

The US Embassy in India warned that any visa applicant arriving at the consulate on a previously scheduled interview date after being notified of a reschedule will be refused entry. The US State Department’s new social media vetting policy has triggered massive disruptions for H-1B visa applicants in India as many appointments have been postponed to next…

Trump also criticized European nations over Ukraine, amid growing differences over a US plan to end the war that many in Europe fear will force Kyiv to hand over territory to Russia, which launched a full-scale invasion of the country in 2022. President Donald Trump blasted Europe as “decaying” and “weak” on immigration and Ukraine in an…

Google’s new Gemini 3 model challenges OpenAI’s dominance in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race. As rivals invest billions and competition grows, OpenAI faces pressure to innovate — and finally turn a profit. According to media reports, OpenAI plans to unveil a new artificial-intelligence reasoning model this week that is reportedly surpassing Google’s latest, most advanced family…

The announcement marks a significant shift in US export policy for advanced AI chips, which Joe Biden’s administration had heavily restricted over national security concerns about Chinese military applications. President Donald Trump said on Monday (Dec 8) he had reached an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping to allow US chip giant Nvidia to export advanced artificial…

The US president has said “there could be a problem” with the proposed $72 billion deal that would see the streaming giant acquire the Hollywood studio. Donald Trump noted that Netflix already has a “big market share.” US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he would be involved in the review by federal regulators of a proposed…

Russia continued its air strikes on Ukraine overnight, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a “very constructive” phone call with Donald Trump’s negotiating team following three days of talks in Florida. Early on Sunday the mayor of Kremenchuk, a major industrial hub in central Ukraine, said the city had been repeatedly struck in a…

A drone attack on the town of Kalogi, in Sudan’s South Kordofan region, is said to have hit a kindergarten and killed at least 50 people, including 33 children. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group battling the army in Sudan’s civil war, was accused of Thursday’s attack by a medical organisation, the Sudan Doctors’ Network,…

The EU fined X 120 million euros for violating transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, marking its first major non-compliance ruling and triggering sharp criticism from US officials who call the move anti-speech. European Union regulators on Friday fined X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, 120 million euros for violating the bloc’s digital transparency rules —…

THIS is the terrifying moment a Romanian motorist catapulted his Mercedes over several cars – and unbelievably walked away with his life. Shocking CCTV footage shows the car speeding straight at a roundabout, clipping the kerb and being launched sky-high at lightning speed. The vehicle is airborne for several seconds before slamming into a metal pole just…

Japan’s Nikkei skidded on Friday, wiping out this week’s gains amid an otherwise upbeat Asian performance as investors wait for a U.S. inflation reading that could sway a deeply divided Federal Reserve. European stock markets were headed for a flat open, with both EURO STOXX 50 futures and FTSE futures little changed. Nasdaq futures gained 0.4% and…

As Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was finalising her $137 billion spending plan last month, which in recent weeks has put Japan into a standoff with investors over the outlook for government finances, a bond chart was brought to her attention. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama pulled up the chart on her tablet at a November 17 meeting in…

Wikipedia is working with Big Tech on deals similar to its arrangement with Google, the online encyclopedia’s co-founder, Jimmy Wales, said on Wednesday, in a bid to help the firm monetize AI companies’ heavy reliance on its content. Speaking in an interview at the Reuters NEXT summit in New York, Wales said that tech companies’ usage of…

Foreign nationals from more than two dozen countries could be barred from entering the United States under an expanded travel ban being considered by President Trump. The Trump administration is targeting at least 30 countries to include on an updated travel ban list – but could add more in the future, a source confirmed to The Post.…

Concerns over Khan’s health intensified last month after his three sisters Noreen Niazi, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan said they were assaulted for asking to meet with him. Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is alive but is being “mentally tortured”, his sister, Dr Uzma Khanum, said Tuesday evening after a 20-minute meeting with her brother in…

The residents came in camouflage hats and red shirts signaling unity, more than 300 of them packing into a rural Pennsylvania planning commission meeting to protest a proposed data center they feared would carve up their farmland and upend the quiet rhythms of their valley. Most were loyal supporters of President Donald Trump, who carried their home…

RUSSIA has accused Europe of gearing up for “major war” after a top Nato chief claimed the defence pact could launch “pre-emptive strikes” on Vladimir Putin. Moscow hit back at the suggestion, blaming the West for “moving towards escalation” – despite mad Vlad’s growing shadow war currently tearing through the continent. It comes after Admiral Giuseppe Cavo…

Pakistan’s decision to halt trade with Afghanistan, which defence minister Khwaja Asif said was “a blessing in disguise”, is backfiring. This is why the ban is hitting Pakistan’s own economy hard while the Taliban regime in Afghanistan is finding alternative routes and partners like India. Pakistan’s DG ISPR, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry’s statement warning Afghanistan—”blood and…

TOP diplomats from Kyiv are heading to the US to continue talks on a peace deal that could end Russia’s bloody war in Ukraine. The delegation, which is being led by the country’s Security Council Secretary Rustem Umerov, hopes to hammer out the details of Donald Trump’s proposed peace draft. Diplomats from Kyiv will meet US Secretary…

Dignitas founder chose to end his life shortly before his 93rd birthday, the association said. Ludwig A. Minelli’s effort was crucial to the decriminalization of assisted suicide services in Germany in 2020. The founder of Swiss right-to-die group Dignitas has died through assisted death, the association said Saturday. Ludwig A. Minelli was a pioneer in the field…

Moldovan authorities said on Saturday that Russian drones had entered the country’s airspace, posing a threat to aviation, in the third such incident in nine days. President Maia Sandu, who wants to bring Moldova into the European Union by 2030, has denounced Russia’s war in Ukraine and accused Moscow of attempting to destabilise the ex-Soviet state, which…

The number of people confirmed killed in Israel’s offensive in the Gaza Strip has passed the 70,000 mark, the enclave’s health ministry said on Saturday. A total of 301 people have been added to the toll since Thursday, taking it to 70,100, the ministry added. Two died in recent Israeli strikes, the rest were identified from remains…

THIS is the moment a furious Donald Trump blasts a “stupid” reporter for her bizarre question in the aftermath of the deadly shooting of two National Guard troops by an Afghan migrant in DC. The tense exchange unfolded at the start of Thursday’s press conference, when reporters asked whether the federal screening of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, had…

Archaeologists are to resume digging at the Ness of Brodgar on Orkney after 3D radar technology led to an “extraordinary discovery”. The dig team at the Ness, one of the most important Neolithic sites in the British Isles, are not revealing what they believe the find to be until more work is done. But they say it…

THE gunman who opened fire on two National Guardsmen in an “act of terror” near the White House on the eve of Thanksgiving is a CIA-trained Afghan refugee who worked with the US military. Suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, was identified as the shooter who critically injured two soldiers after the attack in downtown Washington DC on Wednesday…

Putin said that he considered the Ukrainian leadership to be illegitimate and so it was legally impossible to sign a deal with Kyiv. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (Nov 27) that outline draft peace proposals discussed by the United States and Ukraine could become the basis of future agreements to end the conflict in Ukraine,…

Thailand is battling severe monsoon flooding as rescue teams move people to safety across multiple provinces. Over a dozen people are dead and the major response has included the deployment of an aircraft carrier. Severe rainfall caused destructive flooding in southern Thailand, leaving the tourist city of Hat Yai waist-deep underwater and prompting the government to declare…

Patel has faced criticism over his girlfriend’s security detail, his reported access to a government jet, and ongoing disagreements with people inside Trump’s circle US President Donald Trump is weighing whether to remove FBI Director Kash Patel in the coming months, according to a report by MS NOW quoting three people familiar with internal discussions. The sources…