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Responding to a question on the trade deal negotiation, Trump alleged India had taken advantage of US policies for years and charged tremendous tariffs, and his policies are just reversing that. Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi his ‘good friend’, US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Washington and New Delhi will reach a trade agreement soon. Trump’s…

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark has called for the ability to slow progression of artificial intelligence (AI), warning the technology is nearing a point where it could develop without human input. “You want the option to be able to take your foot off the gas and put your foot on the brake”, Clark told BBC Newsnight. “Right now,…

When Naomi Gleit joined Meta nearly 20 years ago, she was the firm’s 29th employee. Today, she is its longest serving staff member – apart, that is, from founder Mark Zuckerberg. Since joining him at the age of 21, Gleit has watched a start-up called Facebook transform into a tech giant called Meta, and weathered many storms…

Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a face-to-face meeting between himself and Vladimir Putin in a renewed bid to end the war. In an open letter to the Russian president, the Ukrainian leader said it would be “wrong to simply wait” until the war in Europe becomes the focus of the US’s attention once more, adding peace could…

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has warned that Chinese operatives are posing as recruiters on platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and Upwork to obtain sensitive information from government officials, military personnel, and other targets. China denied the allegations, calling them false, while Western agencies urged vigilance against online espionage attempts. The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has issued…

Until Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump was riding a near-perfect record of endorsements, with wins in Indiana, Louisiana and Texas. ​But that ended with the defeat of U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra in the Republican primary for Iowa governor. Nonetheless, the Trump-backed candidate for governor in ‌California appears to be on track to compete in the November election…

Cathy Smithwick, now 67, has lived with breast cancer, and then ovarian cancer, for more than 20 years with the help of targeted drugs, drugs that harness the body’s ​immune system, chemotherapy and hormone pills. Michelle Vacca, who recently turned 59, has had lung cancer for nearly 10 years and is doing well on an experimental drug…

Ukrainian drones hit ​an oil terminal in St Petersburg and a warship in dry-dock at a nearby naval base, hours before Vladimir Putin’s showcase economic forum got under ‌way in the city, in a clear attempt to embarrass the Kremlin chief. The attack on Putin’s home city, location of his own ‘Davos’ – a glitzy annual economic…

The Brazilian government expressed “deep ​disagreements” with the United ‌States’ proposal of new tariffs linked to forced ​labor in a ​statement on Wednesday, saying ⁠the move distorts the ​issue of protecting ​working conditions to justify unilateral, protectionist measures. Source : https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazil-rejects-proposed-us-tariffs-related-forced-labor-2026-06-03/

Two of President Donald Trump’s cabinet members on Wednesday distanced themselves from his pick of loyalist Bill ‌Pulte to serve as acting U.S. spy chief, as Republican lawmakers criticized his lack of national security experience. The unusual pushback from members of Trump’s own party highlighted concerns about his decision to appoint a mortgage regulator with no national…

Around 20 flights carrying medical equipment and specialist staff have landed at a base in Kenya where the U.S. ​government is continuing to build an Ebola quarantine facility despite protests and Kenyan court orders blocking it, according to flight data and officials. At least two ‌people have been killed in protests in the central Kenyan town of…

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said on Wednesday, ​in a boost to hopes for a broader deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Tehran, which had conditioned any deal with the U.S. in part on an end to fighting ‌between Israel and Lebanon, earlier struck Kuwait, damaging…

Scott Pelley accused CBS News management under editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of trying to inject “falsehoods and bias” into reporting after the veteran correspondent was fired Tuesday. Pelley, who spent 37 years at CBS News and became one of the most recognizable faces of “60 Minutes,” leveled a series of extraordinary allegations against CBS News leadership without giving…

The warning marks one of the clearest public statements the “Five Eyes” intelligence partners have ever made about an active, ongoing foreign intelligence operation targeting everyday job seekers. The US and its “Five Eyes” intelligence partners have issued an unprecedented joint warning that Chinese military spies are systematically infiltrating professional job platforms to recruit government insiders and…

Protesters have clashed with police in Southampton over the December murder of finance student Henry Nowak. The fatally injured victim was handcuffed by police after his killer accused him of racist abuse. Demonstrators clashed with police in the southern English city of Southampton on Tuesday while protesting at what they said was an example of anti-white policing…

The scheme was linked to cases of food poisoning that have reportedly affected at least 33,000 children as of April. Indonesia on Wednesday (Jun 3) arrested the former head of the country’s free school meals programme, blighted by mass food poisonings and corruption claims, a day after he was fired. The programme was the flagship policy of…

CONVICTED murderer Mackenzie Shirilla showed tell-tale signs she was trying to force emotion during her arrest and in her bombshell Netflix interview, a body language expert has claimed. Shirilla, 21, has been languishing behind bars in Ohio after being found guilty of murdering her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend, Davion Flanagan. Her case has sent true…

In US talks, Israel and Lebanon agreed on a conditional ceasefire tied to cessation of Hezbollah fire and removal of its operatives from southern Lebanon. Both sides will reconvene week of June 22 toward a comprehensive deal, including pilot zones under Lebanese Armed Forces control and US-backed capacity building. The talks also condemned Iran-linked proxy activity amid…

It’s something many of us have experienced: You go on your phone to check something and – in the blink of an eye – you’ve been scrolling for an hour. People estimate more than a third of time on their phones is spent without a clear purpose, according to a new report. Dr Eleanor Drage of Cambridge…

Germany’s foreign minister says support for Ukraine and Israel may have cost votes after Berlin failed to secure a rotating spot on the UN Security Council. Johann Wadephul described losing out to Portugal and Austria as a “bitter defeat” after a vote on which countries would become one of the five new members of the council was…

Russia pounded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early ​on Tuesday, killing 23 people and wounding 130, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Moscow could launch a new assault for the second night in a row. The strikes on cities including ‌Kyiv and Dnipro followed Russian warnings of “systematic” attacks on the capital after a…

Democrat Rebecca Bennett emerged from a highly competitive primary on Tuesday to take on Republican U.S. Representative Thomas Kean in the November general election in New Jersey’s seventh congressional district, U.S. media projected. Bennett ​emerged from a crowded field as the winner with a 28 point-lead over ​her closest rival, Tina Shah, with 48% of the vote…

Gulf hostilities flared anew on Wednesday, with the U.S. military saying Iranian missile ​attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and other regional targets were either thwarted or failed, as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showed little progress. Two Iranian missiles shot at Kuwait fell short ‌or broke apart in flight, while several ballistic missiles aimed at regional targets failed…

The Trump administration is abandoning the president’s nearly $1.8 billion “weaponization” fund, U.S. Acting Attorney ‌General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday, after a rare backlash from Republican senators. “We are not moving forward with the fund,” Blanche said. “Period.” But Blanche also told lawmakers that an agreement with Trump to bar future audits of his or…

President Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped Bill Pulte, who leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to serve as acting director of national intelligence, succeeding outgoing DNI Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte, who has served as an attack dog against Trump’s foes, has no known prior intelligence experience. But in his new role, he will oversee the sprawling U.S. intelligence…

The CIA has stopped contributing to some intelligence assessments, including those related to the Iran war, produced by the office of the nation’s top spy as disputes over intelligence-sharing and areas of responsibility boil over, say people familiar with the matter. The infighting between the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has…

The issue has drawn attention because Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan, Abdul Hameed, attended the mosque’s inauguration earlier this year. Pakistan’s embassy in Japan has distanced itself from a mosque project in Kawagoe after Japanese authorities said the building was constructed without the approvals required under local laws. The mosque, located in Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture, stands on…

Scaloni also highlighted that despite every record Messi has broken, every trophy won, he still stays at the top of his game because of his relentless drive for “more”. Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has asserted that the team’s FIFA World Cup-winning legend Lionel Messi “will play untill he wants”, adding that it is his desire to…

The sea is sometimes so tranquil that Captain Hassan Khan forgets his ship has been stuck in the middle of a war zone for three months. “It is really strange that everything looks normal outside, but people inside are not calm,” says the Pakistani sailor, who doesn’t want to use his real name. Things may look normal…

If Vladimir Putin’s Russia had an official slogan, what would it be? “Russia is what it is, and we’re not ashamed of showing it,” Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov once told me in an interview. That fits. But I recently heard an updated version from veteran pop and folk singer Nadezhda Babkina. After receiving an award from President…

Former Manchester United and England superstar to be honored for role in “elevating soccer’s profile in America” ahead of FIFA World Cup. English football legend David Beckham is set to be honored with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, organizers announced on Tuesday, as the United States counts down to the FIFA World Cup, which it…

Princess Leonor of Spain becomes the first Spanish royal to complete a parachuting course as part of her military training, according to Spanish media. The heir to the Spanish throne, Princess Leonor, has completed basic paratrooper training at the Military Parachuting School in Murcia in southeastern Spain, the Royal Household announced in Madrid on Tuesday. Leonor, 20,…

British police faced a national backlash on Tuesday (Jun 2) over the inflammatory case of an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from stab wounds after his killer falsely alleged a racist attack. Henry Nowak died after the knife attack in the southern England city of Southampton in December last year. His murderer Vickrum…

Indonesia is counting on waste-to-energy plants to tackle its waste crisis, but experts say it’s no substitute for reducing trash at the source. With its sandy beaches and lush paddy fields, Bali has long been sold as Indonesia’s picture-perfect island paradise. But to locals, especially those living in southern Bali, their streets have been far from dreamy,…

Lebanon announced ​a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel on Monday in what would amount to a limited de-escalation of a conflict that has ‌killed thousands of people and inflamed the broader U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. According to Lebanon’s embassy in Washington, the agreement would not end the conflict in that country. But it calls for Israel…

Florida sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Monday, accusing the company of misrepresenting the safety of its ChatGPT platform, which the lawsuit said has harmed children by ​providing information to school shooters, offering guidance on self-harm and addicting young ‌users. Marking the first state to take legal action against the company, Florida Attorney General James…

President Donald Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of alleged government “weaponization” has ​been put on hold after the White House faced fierce opposition from Republicans in Congress, three sources familiar with the plan said on Monday. The rare rebuke of Trump ‌demonstrated some Republicans’ increased willingness to flex their political power against the president,…

Hundreds of people took ​to the streets in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki on Monday to protest moves by the ‌United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility at a military base there, residents told Reuters, days after the High Court ordered the government to suspend the plan temporarily. The court ordered the temporary suspension…

An alleged member of an Iran-backed militia pleaded not guilty on Monday to U.S. criminal charges he was involved in multiple attacks against American interests in Europe, proclaiming in a courtroom outburst, “I am not ​a criminal.” Iraqi national Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi spoke in Manhattan federal court after ​his lawyer, Andrew Dalack, entered a not…

Russia pounded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early on Tuesday in a heavy attack that authorities said killed 22 people and wounded more ​than 100. The strikes on cities including Kyiv and Dnipro followed Russian warnings of “systematic” attacks on the capital after a drone attack on a dormitory in Ukraine’s Russian-held ‌region…

Police said that preliminary findings indicate the shootings stemmed from a domestic-related dispute, as all victims were found to be family members of the suspect. At least seven people, including the suspect, were killed in a shooting spree at multiple locations across Iowa, United States, in an apparent domestic dispute. The “series of homicides” occurred at two…

Nepal and India share a long and open border, much of which was defined by the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli. However, mapping remains incomplete in areas such as Susta and Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh-Kalapani. Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah has triggered a political storm at home after claiming that the Himalayan nation had also encroached on Indian territory despite Kathmandu’s…

Diplomatic discussions between Tehran and Washington are ongoing, with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi highlighting the complexities of transferring Iran’s highly enriched uranium, which poses transport challenges due to its gaseous form. As diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington continue, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has said that transferring Iran’s stockpile of highly…

A suspected shell left over from World War II exploded under a stilt house in an Indonesian fishing village, killing five people and wounding nearly 20, police said on Monday (Jun 1). The blast in Indonesia’s restive eastern Papua region startled locals with a thunderous boom on Sunday afternoon, emitting a ball of flames followed by a…

THE SECRET Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul has won back partial custody of her two-year-old son after a nasty battle with her ex Dakota Mortensen. Taylor, 32, initially lost total access to her son Ever when Dakota filed a protective order against the reality star in March, accusing her of repeated abusive behavior. During…

A MASSIVE World Cup security operation is being rolled out as officials brace for huge crowds, drone threats, fake tickets and fears of violence. Fans are also being urged to act as extra eyes and ears as police prepare for one of the biggest deployments the city has seen in decades. Los Angeles will host a wave…

Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare species of Ebola that has already killed nearly 250 people. The International Aids Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), which is working on one vaccine, said the outbreak was threatening to be the worst ever. The University of Oxford and the pharma company Moderna are also researching vaccines against the…

The United States said Monday that it bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend. Iran then said it targeted American soldiers in Kuwait with missiles, which the U.S. says it shot down. The nominal ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. has been repeatedly tested with back-and-forth attacks,…

President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday, as the Justice Department also said it would temporarily pause the program’s implementation in compliance with a court order. The potential retreat is a nod to the legal setbacks the…

The authorities have faced days of protest by pro-immigrant groups at the Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey, with the center’s residents reportedly on a hunger strike over living conditions in the facility. The mayor of the US city of Newark ordered a curfew around the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in the state of New…

(This May 31 story has been corrected to remove a reference to tens of thousands of Israelis being displaced by Hezbollah fire, in paragraph 3) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the ‌battle against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, he said on Sunday, despite a ceasefire announced more than…

The U.S. ‌Department of Commerce on Sunday moved to close a potential loophole that may have led companies to export the world’s most advanced chips – like Nvidia’s (NVDA.O), most sophisticated Blackwell processors – to subsidiaries of Chinese companies located outside China. The unexpected guidance suggests that the United States’ best AI chips may have been making…

Caught between China’s rapid military rise and growing ​doubts about the U.S. focus on a region it has long dominated, Indo-Pacific nations are racing to arm themselves, and each other. At Asia’s ‌premier defence forum on Saturday, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pressed regional partners to shoulder more of the security burden. Yet, he faced persistent concerns…

Hundreds of thousands of Arsenal fans from far and wide lined the streets of north London on Sunday chanting and lighting red flares as they celebrated their club’s first Premier League ​title in 22 years. The players celebrated in an open-top bus along with the gleaming ‌Premier League trophy that the club had finally got their hands…

Iran has successfully restored access to numerous underground missile facilities after recent US and Israeli strikes targeted them. Satellite imagery indicates that Iranian crews have been actively clearing debris and repairing roads to reopen tunnel entrances. Iran has restored access to many of its underground missile facilities following weeks of US and Israeli strikes, according to a…

US President Donald Trump has sought amendments to a draft Iran deal, focusing on nuclear material and Hormuz terms. United States President Donald Trump has reportedly asked for several amendments to the deal his envoys reached with their Iranian counterparts during the recent negotiations. The US and Iran are engaged in negotiations to finalise a peace deal…

US President Donald Trump said that the US and Iran are close to a “very good deal”, adding that there could be two ways – either the two sides reach a deal, or it could end “militarily.” United States President Donald Trump said that any deal between Washington and Tehran will bar the latter from acquiring nuclear…

A blast in northern Myanmar killed dozens of people on Sunday (May 31), two rescue workers said, with rebels controlling the region saying it was caused by the accidental detonation of mining explosives. One first responder in Shan state’s Namhkam district, where the blast occurred, said 46 people were killed, including six children, and more than 70…

BEAMING Dua Lipa leaves a register office with new husband Callum Turner — after wrong-footing fans with a surprise low-key wedding yesterday. The loved-up singer, 30, and actor Callum, 36, tied the knot in central London in front of just eight guests. They are to have a second lavish bash in Italy later this week. Hollywood actor…

At least 46 people have been killed and dozens more wounded after an explosion in a village in a region of Myanmar under insurgent control, rescue teams have told the BBC. A rescue worker in Kaung Tat, a village in Namkham Township in Shan State, near the Chinese border, said six children including a one-year-old toddler were…

The Israeli military has captured the strategic site of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, in what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as a “decisive shift” in its offensive against Hezbollah. It comes as ground troops move ever deeper into Lebanese territory beyond their original demarcation line of the Litani river. The UK, France and Germany criticised Israel’s…

The authorities have faced days of protest by pro-immigrant groups at the Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey, with the center’s residents reportedly on a hunger strike over living conditions in the facility. The mayor of the US city of Newark ordered a curfew around the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in the state of New…

Naomi Osaka and Taylor Townsend are piling up wins on the court at the French Open. Their success comes after drawing attention off the court for organizing a dinner for Black players before the tournament started. “It caused a bit of a stir, which I thought was pretty funny because for so long we have been the…

The Trump administration is pushing to unleash the power of artificial intelligence for the U.S. military while facing calls to put up guardrails around the rapidly developing technology from some companies — and even notes of caution from top leaders in uniform. Adm. Frank Bradley, head of U.S. Special Operations Command, told attendees of a recent annual…

A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported Sunday, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer. “While not curing the cancer, it is a very large step forward,” said Dr. Zev Wainberg, of the University of California, Los Angeles, who helped lead the study. The…

Despite the positive assessment, the doctor’s report showed Donald Trump has gained weight over the past year. US President Donald Trump’s doctor said that the commander-in-chief is in excellent health but must lose weight and exercise more. The White House released the results of Donald Trump’s annual physical examination, revealing that White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella…

US forces launched a Hellfire missile into the ship’s engine room, effectively disabling the vessel. CENTCOM said the ship was “no longer transiting to Iran”. The United States military said it fired a Hellfire missile at a commercial cargo vessel after it allegedly ignored repeated warnings and attempted to enter an Iranian port despite an ongoing US…

Drones, robotic vehicles and remotely controlled weapons platforms are now playing a growing role in Kyiv’s war effort, giving it a technological advantage against a larger Russian force. Ukraine’s war against Russia is increasingly being fought by machines rather than soldiers on the battlefield. Far from the frontlines, commanders who once fought in some of the war’s…

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair ‌of Russia’s powerful Security Council, warned European leaders on Friday that drones would continue to stray into their countries and prevent their populations from sleeping ​peacefully. Medvedev spoke out after NATO accused Moscow of reckless behaviour and ​pledged to “defend every inch of Allied territory” after Romania said ⁠a Russian drone had crashed…

Paris St Germain held their nerve in a cagey Champions League final to retain the title by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties as Saturday’s nail-biting showdown ended 1-1 after extra time, cementing the French side’s ​status among Europe’s modern greats. Arsenal defender Gabriel blasted his spot kick over Matvey Safonov’s crossbar at the Puskas Arena, his miss…

A U.S. judge in Florida said she will review a deal between the Justice Department and President Donald Trump to settle his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue ​Service, intensifying scrutiny of the heavily criticized agreement. Trump filed the lawsuit against his own ‌government over an alleged mishandling of his tax records that resulted in leaks…

REMEMBER when none of us could agree whether that viral dress was blue and black, or white and gold? It may be a sign of things to come. A bizarre future where we can no longer trust our eyes might await us as a top AI expert reveals how deepfakes might reshape the future, speaking to The…

DONALD Trump’s secret blueprint for how he could pull off a daring full invasion of Cuba has been revealed by a former intelligence officer. Lt Col Hal Kempfer, ex-Marine intelligence officer, told The Sun how the US could neutralise Havana’s Navy and Air Force in as little as 48 hours so US special ops can bundle out…

In some parts of Europe, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine can feel like a distant threat. But in Romania, that war is right next door and increasingly dangerous. In Galati, there is an apartment block with a hole in the roof that proves it. Residents have just begun returning to check on their homes, after an attack…

A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding with a carload of homemade desserts for the celebration. The family wedding will go forward Sunday in South Carolina, but it also will be a time to mourn the loss of Dmitri and Ecaterina…

For nearly a year, public demand and increasingly outspoken calls from the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse have driven Congress to mostly set aside party politics and search for accountability. Yet even after interviews with some of the highest-ranked officials to ever appear before a congressional investigation, including a former president, lawmakers have little to show…

A recent study shows that e-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular among young people in Germany, with even elementary school kids picking up vapes. Health experts are alarmed. At least Antonia S.* has no desire to smoke cigarettes anymore. She started smoking at 18, and six years later switched to vaping. Watermelon flavor is her favorite, and a…

The recall comes a day after Putin warned Armenia against seeking EU membership and alluded to the “Ukrainian scenario.” Armenia historically has strong ties with Russia but has pivoted toward the West in recent years. What you need to know Armenia has strong economic ties with Moscow The government argues that Russia and allies failed to help…

Addressing the public from the epicenter of the DRC Ebola outbreak, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged the residents to stay safe during burials of Ebola victims and called on the infected to seek care early. What you need to know about the Ebola outbreak The epicenter of the Ebola outbreak is in Ituri province in eastern DR Congo Ebola has…

The F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over southwestern Iran in April, marking the first time in decades that a US fighter jet had been downed by enemy fire. At the time, President Donald Trump said the aircraft had been struck by a shoulder-launched missile. A new report is raising serious questions about China’s role in the…

The US Department of Homeland Security clarified its recent guidelines regarding permanent residency applications, which initially raised concerns about applicants needing to leave the country while awaiting green cards. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday clarified its recent circular on seeking permanent residency, after an earlier announcement appeared to suggest that many applicants would…

NATO accused Moscow on Friday of reckless behaviour and pledged to “defend every inch of Allied territory” after Romania said a Russian drone ​had crashed into an apartment block in the alliance member state during an attack on neighbouring Ukraine. Romania’s defence ministry said a woman and a child suffered minor injuries in Galati near the border…

Novak Djokovic’s latest bid to capture a record 25th Grand Slam title was left in tatters after ​a stunning third-round defeat by Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca in an entertaining epic at the French Open on Friday. Djokovic’s 4-6 4-6 6-3 7-5 7-5 defeat meant the 39-year-old ‌Serb’s wait to surpass Margaret Court will go on in…

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete ​Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China’s growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of “rightful alarm” ‌over its rapid military buildup. Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia’s premier forum for defence leaders, militaries and diplomats, said a stronger, more…

President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration will transfer control of the Kennedy Center ‌to Congress, after a judge ordered the removal of Trump’s name from the iconic Washington venue and blocked his plans to close it for renovations. Trump said on social media that he instructed the U.S. Commerce Department to “make all necessary arrangements…

New Jersey’s governor on Friday ordered state police to assume control outside a migrant detention center in Newark that has become a ​weeklong flashpoint for clashes between protesters and federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Governor Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, said she was acting to ‌quell escalating tensions and episodes of violence outside Delaney Hall, the 1,000-bed…

A reporter’s question on whether Pakistan would recognise Israel stole the spotlight ahead of Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. Both officials ignored the query and walked away. The moment came amid US efforts to expand the Abraham Accords, while Pakistan continues to maintain its longstanding support for…