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At least 56 people have been killed and 21 are missing in Sri Lanka after floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains wreaked havoc this week, in one of its worst weather related disasters the country has seen in recent years. Twenty-one people were killed in the central tea-growing district of Badulla when a landslide crashed onto…

VENEZUELAN troops are firing outdated RPGs and Soviet-era rifles in a desperate attempt to prepare for Donald Trump’s looming assault. Dictator Nicolas Maduro has issued a rallying war cry in the face of the impending invasion – while War Secretary Pete Hegseth has visited America’s biggest aircraft carrier in the Caribbean. Embarrassing footage showed small factions of…

ONE of the National Guard members who was shot by a crazed gunman near the White House has died from her injuries, President Donald Trump has announced. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, passed away after she was shot twice while out on patrol near the Farragut West Metro Station in Northwest Washington DC on the eve of Thanksgiving. Trump…

The Israeli army and police were reviewing an incident in the occupied West Bank that the Palestinian Authority calls a “war crime.” Israeli security forces killed two Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, reportedly after they had surrendered. The Palestinian Authority said the two men aged 26 and 37 were killed in “the brutal…

The Labour government celebrated a second consecutive year of declining long-term migration to the UK, as it faces mounting pressure on the issue from the populist, right-wing Reform UK party. Long-term net migration into the United Kingdom for the 12 months up to June 2025 stood at 204,000, figures released on Thursday by the national statistics agency…

How lethal autonomous weapon systems are defined could determine whether existing weapons will be regulated or prohibited, says Liu Mei Ching from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies. Think super-intelligent killer robots and our minds flash to popular films and television series like The Terminator and Black Mirror. While the idea of these sci-fi versions running…

Five native Thai cat breeds have been crowned national pet symbols, a move celebrated by breeders but met with both optimism and caution by rescuers confronting a growing stray-cat problem. In centuries-old Thai manuscripts, the cat appears as a revered species, a bearer of prosperity, protection and royal favour. In books made from samut khoi – traditional…

TAIWAN has fired a stark warning to Beijing, vowing to ready itself for all-out war within two years as China ramps up threats to seize the island. President Lai Ching-te announced today that he will be accelerating defence spending by £30.6billion to have a “high level” of joint combat readiness against China by 2027. Lai accused Xi…

Plus, inside Jenny’s sweet Thanksgiving plans with her husband Donnie Wahlberg Jenny McCarthy opened up about a serious health issue thats plagued her for the past year and forced her to undergo nine surgeries. The Masked Singer judge revealed that she suffered an infection after a ceramic dental implant. In an interview with People, the comedian and…

One month after Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister, young women share mixed views: from hope and empowerment to skepticism about real change. Some young women feel pleased, empowered, and hopeful that Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan’s first female prime minister. But others remain skeptical about whether Takaichi’s inauguration truly marks a milestone for women’s…

Members of the European Parliament demand that the EU end talks with the UAE over a trade deal. The UAE is suspected of sending arms to a Sudanese paramilitary accused of war crimes, which the Emirati government denies. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) meeting in Strasbourg, France, this week are considering whether to demand a complete…

After meeting Ukrainian officials in Kyiv, the US secretary of the Army is now negotiating with a Russian delegation in Abu Dhabi. Daniel Driscoll is fast becoming a key figure in US foreign policy. Looking through the gallery of US secretaries of the Army from past decades, there are few names that would be familiar to a…

A local businessman has claimed that he provided the funds to PM Anwar Ibrahim’s political aide Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin – who resigned on Tuesday – and the money was spent on home furniture, premium cigars and tailored suits, among other things. Malaysia’s anti-graft agency will investigate a businessman’s allegations that he had given bribes to Prime…

Joe and Hunter Biden were spotted strolling through downtown Nantucket with the former president’s gaggle of grandchildren in tow during a ritzy shopping trip ahead of their family’s Thanksgiving celebrations. Joe, Hunter, and former first daughter Ashley Biden were photographed browsing the storefronts of the tony Massachusetts island alongside Hunter’s four children on Wednesday afternoon. The pics…

The accused gunman, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is a 29-year-old Afghan national who, according to preliminary federal records, entered the United States in September 2021. Lakanwal allegedly rounded a street corner, raised a handgun and opened fire at close range without warning. The attack has been widely described by officials as ambush-style. Two National Guard members were…

Two West Virginia National Guard members who were deployed to the nation’s capital were shot on Wednesday afternoon just blocks from the White House. US President Donald Trump blamed the previous Joe Biden administration for the shooting attack on two West Virginia National Guard members deployed in Washington by a suspect identified to be a man from…

The Israeli military has been carrying out near-daily airstrikes in southern Lebanon, accusing Hezbollah of trying to rearm and rebuild their capabilities in violation of the agreement. When Aviva Weitzman walks through her home in Israel’s northernmost city, she still pauses at the scars on the walls – reminders of the missiles that forced her family to…

This year’s UN climate conference in Brazil has been among the most contentious and highlights the fragility of international climate diplomacy, say observers. Despite heightened calls for climate urgency, the COP30 climate summit concluded in Brazil last weekend without addressing the one issue many experts have called non-negotiable: A pathway to phase out fossil fuels. The omission…

United States President Donald Trump advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to provoke China over Taiwan’s sovereignty, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Thursday (Nov 27), after a diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing. The row between Asia’s two biggest economies was triggered by a suggestion from new premier Takaichi that Tokyo could intervene militarily in…

A court in Thailand said Wednesday that it has issued an arrest warrant for a co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization in connection with a fraud case. Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajutatip was charged with fraud then released on bail in 2023. She failed to appear as required in a Bangkok court on Tuesday. Since she did not notify…

President Donald Trump said Tuesday his plan to end the war in Ukraine has been “fine-tuned” and he’s sending envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to meet with Ukrainian officials. Trump suggested he could eventually meet with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but not until further progress…

Afghanistan’s Taliban government on Tuesday accused Pakistan of launching deadly overnight strikes in three eastern provinces, but Pakistan’s military dismissed the claim and said no such strikes were carried out. The Pakistani denial came hours after Zabihullah Mujahid, the chief spokesperson for the Afghan government, said on X that Pakistan “bombed” the home of a civilian in…

Italy’s parliament on Tuesday approved a law that introduces femicide into the country’s criminal law and punishes it with life in prison. The vote coincided with the international day for the elimination of violence against women, a day designated by the U.N. General Assembly. The law won bipartisan support from the center-right majority and the center-left opposition…

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ruffled some feathers when he pleaded with US air travelers to smarten up their wardrobes when flying the friendly skies, but he also found some kindred spirits among passengers at New York-area airports. “I think it’s great advice, because when you feel good about how you look, you’re treated better and you treat…

A mother in New Zealand who killed her two children and hid their bodies in suitcases has been sentenced to life in prison. Hakyung Lee, who was found guilty in September of the shocking murders of eight-year-old Yuna Jo and six-year-old Minu Jo, has to spend at least 17 years behind bars before she is eligible for…

South Korea’s HD Hyundai and Lotte Chemical have submitted a plan to the industry ministry on restructuring their petrochemical businesses, the companies said in separate regulatory filings on Wednesday. Under the plan, Lotte will spin off its business in Daesan city, South Korea, and merge it with HD Hyundai Chemical, in an effort to ease overcapacity at…

The FBI has requested interviews with six Democratic members of the United States Congress who, in a video message, told members of the military they can legally refuse to carry out unlawful orders, a Justice Department official told Reuters on Tuesday (Nov 25). The Pentagon on Monday threatened to recall Senator Mark Kelly, a Navy veteran and…

Taiwan’s Foxconn said on Wednesday that it had secured regulatory approval to invest an additional $569 million in the U.S. state of Wisconsin to meet rising demand for AI servers. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) approved the plan to expand operations at Foxconn’s facility in Racine County, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer said in a…

Australian telco Optus said on Wednesday (Nov 26) morning it had suffered an emergency call outage near Melbourne, impacting around 14,000 users, two months after a broader disruption that probably caused four deaths when customers failed to get timely aid. The outage is believed to have been caused by vandals trying to steal copper. Optus, owned by…

Russian identity must be consolidated in seized Ukrainian territories — Putin The Russian language and identity must be bolstered in parts of Ukraine seized by Russian forces, according to a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin that was published on Tuesday. The document, entitled “Strategy of Russia’s national policy in the period to 2036,” calls for measures…

A SHOCKING investigation has led police to a gruesome discovery. A case that has rocked two states after police found two newborn babies dead, one in Louisiana, the other in Kentucky. On November 21, police were called to a hospital in Livingston Parish after a 14-year-old girl sought treatment following a secret home birth. Investigators rushed to…

FESTIVE market shoppers in a major city have slammed “extortionate” prices for everything from hot chocolate to pork belly. But stall holders have hit back, saying it’s a knock-on effect from the tens of thousands of dollars they’re charged by “public space real estate vultures.” One shopper who criticized both the quality of food and prices after…

The Pentagon on Monday threatened to recall U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, to active duty status in order to prosecute him after what it described as seditious behavior by the former astronaut and decorated veteran. Kelly, who denies any wrongdoing and who said in a statement he would not be intimidated, joined five other…

The United States on Monday formally designated Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, layering additional terrorism-related sanctions on the group it has said includes President Nicolas Maduro and other high-ranking officials. Venezuela’s government rejected what it called a “ridiculous” U.S. plan to designate the “non-existent” group. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said this…

The Trump administration will shed about 317,000 employees this year, its human resources chief said, a higher figure than previously estimated. Scott Kupor, director of the Office of Personnel Management, also said in a statement that the U.S. government hired 68,000 workers in 2025. Both figures are larger than the estimates Kupor gave earlier this year in…

From 10 December, social media companies will have to take “reasonable steps” to ensure that under-16s in Australia cannot set up accounts on their platforms and that existing accounts are deactivated or removed. The government says the ban – a world-first policy popular with many parents – is aimed at reducing the “pressures and risks” children can…

Under the harsh lights of an operating theatre in the Indian capital, Delhi, a woman lies motionless as surgeons prepare to remove her gallbladder. She is under general anaesthesia: unconscious, insensate and rendered completely still by a blend of drugs that induce deep sleep, block memory, blunt pain and temporarily paralyse her muscles. Yet, amid the hum…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed proposed changes to the controversial 28-point peace plan for ending the war with Russia. It appears Ukraine’s European allies produced an amended version of the plan after rejecting parts which favoured Russia’s war aims. “Now the list of necessary steps to end the war can become doable…” Zelensky said on Telegram.…

Back in the 1990s, computer geeks half-jokingly referred to the Internet as “The Net of a Million Lies.” The anonymity it offered meant users could pretend to be anyone, and could say anything. “On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog,” as the famous New Yorker cartoon put it. Online anonymity today isn’t what it once was.…

Leaders of major powers these days don’t like to sign on to anything that constrains them, says David Fickling for Bloomberg Opinion. Another climate conference, another failed climate conference. That’s the sense you might get from the anguished statements emerging at the close of the COP30 meeting in the Brazilian city of Belem last weekend (Nov 22…

A woman in Thailand shocked temple staff when she started moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation. Wat Rat Prakhong Tham, a Buddhist temple in the province of Nonthaburi on the outskirts of Bangkok, posted a video on its Facebook page, showing a woman lying in a white coffin in the back of a…

DETAILS about the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas, whose remains were found in the trunk of a car once rented by singer D4vd, have been abruptly taken off the medical examiner’s website. Cops demanded that the once publicly available information be ripped from the internet just days after a bombshell report claimed the 20-year-old artist was being…

A NEW city has just muscled its way to the top of the global population charts with 42 million inhabitants. The leader of the pack outpaced other global metropolises like one-time leader Tokyo and even Cairo, Sao Paulo, and Dhaka. But the city is sinking and is even set to be replaced as its country’s capital with…

Three attackers attempted to enter the headquarters of a civilian paramilitary force, with one having blown himself up at the gate and two others having been gunned down by officers. Suicide bombers struck the headquarters of Pakistan’s civilian paramilitary force, formerly called the Frontier Constabulary, in Peshawar, killing at least three officers and wounding at least two…

From racism and black resistance in Jamaica, to Vietnam, the Arab Spring and refugee crises, Jimmy Cliff used the sound of reggae to address social injustice around the world for half a century. Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer famous for hits including “I Can See Clearly Now” and “You Can Get It If You Really…

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said it was “shocking” for Japan’s leader to openly send a wrong signal concerning Taiwan, according to an official statement on Sunday, the latest remarks in a row that has shaken relations for more than two weeks. Wang, the most senior Chinese official to have commented publicly on the issue, said Japan…

U.S. President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency has disbanded with eight months left to its mandate, ending an initiative launched with fanfare as a symbol of Trump’s pledge to slash the government’s size but which critics say delivered few measurable savings. “That doesn’t exist,” Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor told Reuters earlier this month…

In the final fractious hours of the U.N. climate summit in Brazil, when a deal to advance the world’s fight against global warming was slipping out of reach, COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago reminded them about the cost of failure. This was the first international climate conference since the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump in…

Usha Vance‘s spokesperson made a rare statement denying speculation that the second first lady is divorcing her husband, Vice President JD Vance. Split rumors between Usha and JD began to swirl after she didn’t wear her wedding ring during her visit to Camp Lejeune, a military training facility in Jacksonville, NC, on Nov. 19. Dressed in a…

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott owe more than $1.7 million in unpaid federal and state taxes. The staggering amount was revealed in the final judgment filed in their divorce. The former couple owe $1.2 million to the IRS, according to court docs obtained by Fox News Digital. They also owe more than $500,000 in unpaid taxes to…

Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has formally requested India to extradite deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina following her death sentence by the International Crimes Tribunal. This move intensifies diplomatic tensions between the two neighbouring countries amid serious allegations. Bangladesh’s interim government of Muhammad Yunus has sent an “official letter” to New Delhi seeking the extradition…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff scrambled Sunday to get the White House’s controversial 28-point Ukraine peace plan back on track after facing bipartisan criticisms that it was nothing more than a Russian “wishlist.” Ahead of a key meeting in Geneva, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies raised major reservations about the…

Meanwhile, Europe is said to be open to welcoming Russia back into the G8 VOLODYMYR Zelensky has thanked Donald Trump for his proposed peace deal – after the US president blasted Kyiv for showing “zero gratitude”. It comes after Washington confirmed it was making changes to Trump’s blueprint in response to European leaders dubbing it a “surrender…

Charlie Kirk’s widow spoke during the final stop of Megyn Kelly’s tour ERIKA Kirk battled through tears as she told Megyn Kelly about the message she would send to the family of her husband Charlie’s alleged assassin. The brave widow joined the final stop of the Megyn Kelly Live tour on Saturday night to talk about Charlie’s…

The island of Hokkaido has long been an agricultural powerhouse – now Japan is investing billions to turn it into a global hub for advanced semiconductors. More than half of Japan’s dairy produce comes from Hokkaido, the northernmost of its main islands. In winter, it’s a wonderland of ski resorts and ice-sculpture festivals; in summer, fields bloom…

A three-year-old boy has astounded doctors with his progress after becoming the first person in the world with his devastating disease to receive a ground-breaking gene therapy. Oliver Chu has a rare, inherited condition called Hunter syndrome – or MPSII – which causes progressive damage to the body and brain. In the most severe cases, patients with…

Speaking at the G20 Summit, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also highlighted the need to reform the World Trade Organization to make it more outcome-oriented. New partnerships need to be built around the world in order to reform and update the global rules-based multilateral system to meet today’s realities, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Saturday…

Speaking at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong urged world leaders to harness artificial intelligence for more efficient governance and economic productivity. Amid global excitement over the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and the investments pouring into related infrastructure, governments must address legitimate concerns about jobs and livelihoods, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said…

Despite truce, Israel continues it’s militant campaigns in Lebanon and Gaza Israel killed militant group Hezbollah’s top military official in an airstrike on a southern suburb of Beirut on Sunday (Nov 23), the Israeli military said, despite a US-brokered truce a year ago. The strike, the first on the outskirts of the Lebanese capital in months, targeted…

The German chancellor told DW that Europe cannot support elements of a contentious US plan on Ukraine. He also warned that a Thursday deadline set by Donald Trump is not realistic. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday told DW that Europe was facing a “deep threat” to its security architecture as negotiations continue in Geneva over a…

Israel says it is preparing a plan to bring thousands of Jewish-identifying Bnei Menashe from northeast India and resettle them. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was an “important and Zionist decision.” Israel has approved a plan to absorb about 5,800 members of the Bnei Menashe community by 2030, according to a government decision announced Sunday. The…

Following bitter rows, the UN climate summit COP30 in Belém, Brazil has ended with a deal that contains no direct reference to the fossil fuels that are heating up the planet. It is a frustrating end for more than 80 countries including the UK and EU that wanted the meeting to commit the world to stop using…

It was at a landmark architecture exhibition in Paris in 1925 that the Art Deco aesthetic first exploded on the scene. In the 100 years since, the glamorous building style – evocative of neon-lit jazz bars and the golden age of big motion pictures – rapidly spread around the world. It moved from the famous pastel hotel…

The Ukrainian military shared dramatic video of a military strike appearing to decimate Russian air-defense and military assets. The elite “Ghosts” unit carried out several successful attacks targeting key components of the Russia defenses in the contested Crimea region, the Kyiv Post reported. A compilation of apparent radar videos of the bombings was shared to the official…

After the scandal-scarred Miss Universe pageant wrapped Friday, a fuming Miss Israel demanded they strip Miss Palestine of her top 30 status — following The Post’s bombshell report outing her marriage to a convicted terrorist’s son. The false eyelashes hit the fan ever since the news broke that the first-ever “Miss Palestine” contestant in the Miss Universe…

Bounties as high as $100,000 are being offered for the murders of dozens of Israeli researchers, including some in the US, on the website of a hateful anti-Zionist group. “The Punishment for Justice Movement” website offers between $50,000 for murdering one of the Jewish academics listed — and twice that amount for the killing of “special targets”…

The fallout from Jeffrey Epstein’s transgressions spans oceans and continents, from the vulnerable girls he exploited to the privileged people and institutions that chose to associate with him, cover up his activities — or look away. No one has paid a higher cost than Epstein’s victims, who number more than 1,000, according to the Justice Department. The…

One year after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the death toll is again climbing as both sides accuse the other of violating the terms of the deal. Can Beirut prevent a full-scale war by pursuing direct talks? Days before the one-year anniversary of the ceasefire that ended the Israel-Hezbollah war in Lebanon on November 27, 2024,…

Being deepfaked can feel like sexual assault, stripping victims of control, identity, and dignity. With the rise of AI-generated content, experts tell CNA Women that digital sexual violence against women is becoming normalised, and why it’s crucial for victims to regain control. When lawyer Stefanie Yuen Thio’s colleague told her about suggestive videos and photos of her…

Using sour ingredients, potassium salt, and umami-rich seasonings can deepen flavour without added sodium, experts suggest. Salt is magical: It can reduce bitterness, increase sweetness and enhance overall flavor. But 90 per cent of people in the United States eat too much of it. The US dietary guidelines recommend that adults consume no more than 2,300mg of…

Caroline Kennedy’s daughter Tatiana Schlossberg revealed she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and told by doctors that she had a year left to live. In an essay published by the New Yorker on Saturday, Schlossberg, 35, shared that doctors discovered the disease after she welcomed her second baby in May 2024. “A few hours later, my…

Months after Page Six exclusively revealed Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding will take place in Rhode Island, a new report claims she’s transforming her $17 million New England mansion into her dream wedding venue. Swift is planning to create a new garden on site, according to the US Sun. The “Cruel Summer” singer and her fiancé…

WATCH the incredible moment a farm drone plucks a man out of a surging river amid Vietnam’s worst flooding for decades. The farm worker, Nguyen Van Hat, had to be rescued from an island in the middle of the Serepok River, Dak Lak province, as water rose alarmingly around him. Footage from Friday morning shows the large…

A RAPPER who allegedly kidnapped and battered a teenage fan trying to take a snap of him has been charged. Zola, whose music has amassed millions of listeners, is being held in pre-trial detention with three others for kidnapping and aggravated violence. The full charges include unauthorised possession of a weapon, property damage, aggravated assault, kidnapping, and…

WITH the city of Pokrovsk falling into Vladimir Putin’s hands, Ukraine is toughening its next line of defence to show the Russian tyrant has won the battle – but not the war. In the latest episode of Battle Plans Exposed, intelligence officer Philip Ingram MBE reveals the looming carnage Russian forces now face – and how Kyiv…

THE US is poised to launch “fresh operations” against Nicolas Maduro – following a stark airspace warning and a daring nuclear bomber “attack demo”. The latest escalation between Washington and Caracas came as several major airlines cancelled flights heading to Venezuela in response to a terrifying flight alert. White House sources said Trump was ready to launch…

TAYLOR Swift is planning to transform her Rhode Island mansion into a flower-filled dream wedding venue, a source close to the superstar has told The U.S. Sun. Taylor and fiancee Travis Kelce had been considering tying the knot in Italy but insiders are stressing her plush $32 million pad now appears the likeliest of locations for the…

In his opening remarks, President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa has sought to preserve the integrity and stature of the Group of 20 top economies. World leaders have gathered for the G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa, which opened Saturday in Johannesburg with opening remarks from its President Cyril Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa said South Africa has sought to…

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Friday temporarily paused a lower court ruling that blocked a new voting map in Texas, allowing the state to proceed for now with a plan aimed at adding more Republicans to the House of Representatives. Texas officials had asked the U.S. Supreme Court in a filing earlier on Friday to…

A LUXURY watch was found at the scene of Kris Boyd’s New York City shooting. Boyd was shot in Manhattan around 2 am on Sunday and needed multiple surgeries. While the police continue to investigate the shooting, they have also revealed that a $185,000 watch was recovered at the scene of the crime. No one has claimed…

PUTIN’S “invincible” hypersonic missiles are being foiled by Ukraine’s latest defence strategy: music. A crack team of techies known as Night Watch are jamming signals on the Russian weapons using a parody of a Kremlin propaganda tune. The group claims to have brought down 19 Kinzhal missiles – described by Putin himself as “invincible” – in the…

BOTH FedEx and UPS have confirmed their holiday schedules and the exact dates you should be mailing your packages so they arrive in time for Christmas. FedEx, for example, has allowed its customers to wait until the absolute last minute to mail their packages. It’s time to start thinking about when exactly you should get your gifts…

FORMER First Lady Jill Biden is said to have shared a pointed four-word message with Kamala Harris during their encounter at Dick Cheney’s funeral on Thursday. The two reconnected in public for the first time since failed presidential hopeful Harris blasted her former president in her memoir 107 Days. The Bidens were seated by Harris at the…

COP30 runs into overtime amid fossil fuel phase-out dispute The UN Climate Change Conference is set to extend talks after representatives from about 200 countries failed to agree on a draft deal proposed by host nation Brazil. Debate is particularly fierce over whether the deal should include a reference to phasing out fossil fuels. More than 80…

Russia is increasing its hybrid attacks on Germany, including the use of drones, sabotage of infrastructure and disinformation campaigns. Security forces say the situation is serious, but Germany is not helpless. When do we call it a “war”? How does “war” begin? Especially nowadays, in the digital age of cyberattacks? “If a German corvette ship is attacked…

For decades, China has been a critical economic partner for German business. That remains the case and German industry is reluctant to pivot away despite a changing economic and political relationship. For Matthias Rüth, there’s no question of pivoting his business away from China — despite growing government warnings about the risks of being too invested in…

Zelenskyy, who has rejected the plan’s terms in the past as capitulation, appealed to Ukrainians for unity and said he would never betray Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Friday (Nov 21) that Ukraine risked losing its dignity and freedom, or Washington’s backing, over a US peace plan that endorses key Russian demands, a proposal Donald Trump…

Fifteen people with disabilities were recognised on Friday (Nov 21) at the 2025 Goh Chok Tong Enable Awards (GCTEA). The awards ceremony was attended by guest of honour President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development, and Law Eric Chua. Launched in 2019, the GCTEA is a…

At least five people have been killed, including one child, and more than 450 injured after a 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit Bangladesh. The epicentre of the earthquake was close to the Narsingdi district, about 30 kilometres (18.6 miles) from the capital, Dhaka. People rushed from residential buildings as buildings shook and makeshift structures collapsed. At least 10…

When it assumed the presidency of the G20 last year, South Africa hoped that as the first African country to host the gathering of world leaders, it could champion issues that mattered the most to developing nations. For instance, it wanted the 20 heads of state from the world’s biggest economies to consider arguments that borrowing should…

France’s government is taking action against billionaire Elon Musk ‘s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok after it generated French-language posts that questioned the use of gas chambers at Auschwitz, officials said. Grok, built by Musk’s company xAI and integrated into his social media platform X, wrote in a widely shared post in French that gas chambers at the…