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CNA speaks to local leaders and businesses in Indonesia’s Batam on how Nongsa Digital Park is anchoring the city’s push to become a regional digital economy hub, even as challenges around talent and sustainability remain. Jesica Aulia Pardede moved from Medan to Batam in Indonesia’s province of Riau Islands in 2023 when she saw growing opportunities in…

A video of multiple humanoid robots skillfully performing kung fu at the China Media Group (CMG) 2026 Spring Festival Gala was shared online. The clip immediately went viral and left netizens awestruck. It’s China again– flaunting the impressive technological advancement they currently possess. China recently held a grand Spring Festival- China Media Group (CMG) 2026 Spring Festival…

The White House has been briefed that the military could be ready for an attack by the weekend. The US military is prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend; however, President Donald Trump is yet to take a final decision whether he’ll authorise such actions, sources familiar with the matter informed CNN. According to reports,…

Germany has joined the growing list of EU nations that are considering banning children from social media. Australia has banned youths from social media since December — and its example has lessons for EU governments. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz thinks that sociel media regulations could help prevent “personality deficits and problems in the social behavior of young…

The top commander overseeing U.S. forces in Latin America, General Francis Donovan, and senior Pentagon official Joseph Humire made a surprise visit to Venezuela on Wednesday for security talks, U.S. officials said. The trip is the first by a U.S. military delegation since U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an audacious raid last month and…

“Pulp Fiction” star Peter Greene died from an accidental gunshot wound, Page Six can confirm. The “Mask” star, who was found dead inside his Lower East Side apartment on Dec. 12, 2025, at the age of 60, died from the gunshot wound to the left axilla with injury to the brachial artery, the Office of the Chief…

When a US-imposed ceasefire halted the Gaza War last October, Hamas’s war for survival against Israel switched into a battle for control at home. The war had left the group’s disciplined military units shattered into guerrilla forces, and most of its leaders killed; Gaza’s buildings and infrastructure were largely destroyed, its population displaced, and its economic life…

Rescue teams combing through the backcountry of California’s Lake Tahoe region say they have found the bodies of eight skiers who went missing in an avalanche on Tuesday. The search for a final missing skier continues but that person is presumed dead, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said at a news conference on Wednesday. Officials said one…

A long-awaited ceasefire in eastern DR Congo is set to begin under the 2025 Washington Accords. Analysts remain skeptical, but US interest in Congolese resources could help propel the peace process. The increasingly unstable situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has occupied politicians and diplomats in recent days, both at the African Union summit in…

Germany’s national rail operator says it was hit with a cyberattack on its systems that disrupted ticketing and timetable information. German rail operator Deutsche Bahn on Wednesday said it had been targeted by a cyberattack that disrupted its digital services. The company said a so-called DDoS attack hit its IT systems around midday Tuesday, causing outages in…

Kim Jong Un said the new weapons system was a gift for the Ninth Congress of the ruling Workers’ Party — a landmark meeting set to begin soon. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a ceremony to unveil huge, multiple rocket launchers capable of firing nuclear warheads, state media reported on Thursday. At the ceremony, Kim…

Police said a man died after the car he was driving was trapped in flood waters near the North Island’s Otorohanga. Heavy rains and strong winds have lashed New Zealand in recent days, killing one man, flooding large areas and cutting off several communities, authorities said. The severe storm since last Friday (Feb 13) has prompted a…

Om Birla represented India at Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in in Dhaka, delivered Narendra Modi’s invitation, and discussed regional cooperation with leaders from Maldives and Bhutan. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, where he handed over an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an official visit to…

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s sister Dr Uzma Khan said he explicitly told her during a recent meeting: “These people will kill me; they have made a plan to kill me” In a series of explosive claims, former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s sisters said the “Asim Munir regime” wants to “kill” the jailed cricketer-turned-politician, and that…

A luminous outline of Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores loomed over Caracas against the night sky in January. The steady light of hundreds of drones in a show put on by the government in Venezuela, suspended their image in front of the clouds, before rearranging to call for their return: “El pueblo los reclama,” they…

American bobsleigh veteran Elana Meyers Taylor had won everything there is to win in the sport – except for Olympic gold. That was until Monday when, on her fifth attempt, she finally added that missing piece to her extraordinary collection. The 41-year-old triumphed in the women’s monobob to become the oldest individual Olympic champion at a Winter…

Iran has said it has reached an understanding with the US on the main “guiding principles” to resolve their dispute over Tehran’s nuclear programme. Speaking after indirect talks in Geneva, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi added that work still needed to be done. The US said “progress was made”. Badr Albusaidi, foreign minister of mediator Oman, said…

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died aged 84 on Tuesday morning surrounded by relatives, according to a statement released by his family. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Civil Rights leader and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Honorable Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr,” the family said, adding he died…

Prime Minister Andrej Babis’ new right-wing populist government wants to bring the Czech public broadcaster under its control. One of its reforms is to abolish licensing fees. Czech Television and Czech Radio currently have the highest audience and listener numbers in the Czech Republic, with licensing fees generating €450 million ($532 million) annually. For three decades, the…

Ukrainian and Russian officials are meeting in Geneva for another round of talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The talks come just days before the 4-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of its neighbor. Tuesday’s negotiations in Geneva come to a close Talks between Ukrainian and Russian negotiators in Geneva have ended for the day. “After…

Even for a U.S. president long fixated on deal-making, Donald Trump’s assignment of his favorite envoys to juggle two sets of negotiations – the Iranian nuclear standoff and Russia’s war in Ukraine – in a single day in Geneva has left many in the foreign policy world scratching their heads. The shuttle diplomacy on Tuesday by U.S.…

New Mexico lawmakers on Monday passed legislation to launch what they said was the first full investigation into what happened at Zorro Ranch, where the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is accused of trafficking and sexually assaulting girls and women. A bipartisan committee will seek testimony from survivors of alleged sexual abuse at the ranch, located…

Scotiabank’s 1832 Asset Management subsidiary has dissolved its stake in Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems (ESLT.TA), regulatory filings showed, after the Canadian bank faced sharp criticism for the investment. Activists angered over Elbit’s role in supplying military equipment used by Israel during its war in Gaza had pressured the Scotiabank (BNS.TO), investment arm, which at one point…

U.S. stocks dipped in early trade on Tuesday, while gold slid as investors continue to wrestle with the pros and cons of the artificial intelligence boom and nuclear talks progressed between the United States and Iran. The three main U.S. stock indexes reversed earlier tentative gains, while the dollar gained strength and gold slipped to a one-week…

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would be involved “indirectly” in high-stakes talks between Iran and the U.S. over Tehran’s nuclear program set for Tuesday in Geneva, adding he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal. “I’ll be involved in those talks, indirectly. And they’ll be very important,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force…

Authorities have likely ruled out Nancy Guthrie’s family as suspects in her kidnapping through alibis, cell phone data and other methods. The Pima County Sheriff’s Office officially cleared the Guthrie family — including “all siblings and spouses” — of the kidnapping in a statement to Page Six on Monday, as the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom…

With the Tesla CEO’s current net worth at $850 billion, the tech giant is expected to cross the threshold soon. Elon Musk may just become the world’s first trillionaire in 2026. With the Tesla CEO’s current net worth at $850 billion, the tech giant is expected to cross the threshold soon. As of February 2026, Musk became…

Indonesia has been preparing up to 8,000 troops for possible deployment as part of the Gaza International Stabilisation Force, a UN-authorised multinational peacekeeping force outlined in the Gaza peace plan. Any deployment of the Indonesian military to Gaza will be strictly for humanitarian purposes and not combat operations, the government said as it gears up to send…

The special defence budget will be “treated as a top legislative priority” after the Chinese New Year holiday, says a spokesperson for Taiwan’s parliament. Taiwan’s parliament will prioritise the review of a US$40 billion special defence budget when it resumes work after the week-long Chinese New Year holiday, its speaker said on Monday (Feb 16) following concern…

Launched after the deadly December 13 Palmyra ambush that killed two US soldiers and an interpreter, the campaign has eliminated over 50 terrorists and 100 sites in two months. The United States has hammered the Islamic State with a relentless barrage, conducting 10 precision strikes on more than 30 terrorist targets across Syria in just the past…

Naureen Niazi, sister of Imran Khan, alleges that her brother, imprisoned since 2023 on multiple charges, faces deteriorating health due to inadequate medical care while in Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail. Niazi asserts that the government continues to detain him because of his public support and previous assassination attempts. Pakistan former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sister Naureen Niazi has…

In his speech, Yunus leaned heavily on nationalist rhetoric, repeatedly asserting that Bangladesh had reclaimed its “sovereignty, dignity, and independence” in foreign policy and was “no longer guided by others’ directives.” Facing sustained criticism at home for failing to fully restore democratic normalcy and protect vulnerable minorities, Bangladesh’s outgoing Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus used his farewell address to project…

Last month at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo, after receiving thousands of tearful goodbyes from Japanese fans, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei were put on a plane bound for China – the latest symbols of the deteriorating relationship between China and Japan. The two giant Chinese pandas had to return home after Beijing announced it was taking them back,…

This is Kim Jong Un’s latest effort to glorify North Korean soldiers who have died fighting alongside Russian troops against Ukraine. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inaugurated a new housing district in Pyongyang for the families of troops who died in overseas military operations, state news agency KCNA reported on Monday. The new district symbolizes “spirit…

Prosecutors in Austria have filed terrorism charges against a 21-year-old who was allegedly plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024. Austrian prosecutors on Monday filed terrorism charges against a now 21-year-old man accused of plotting an attack on Taylor Swift’s August 2024 concert in Vienna. According to the Vienna Public Prosecutor’s Office, the…

Robert Duvall won an Oscar for “Tender Mercies” and earned nominations for classics including “The Godfather,” “Apocalypse Now,” and “The Great Santini.” Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning American actor known for landmark films including “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now”, has died. He was 95. His death was announced in a statement posted by his wife, Luciana Duvall, on…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese refused help for Australians linked to suspected IS fighters who are trying to return home from Syria’s Roj detention camp. Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his ‌government wouldn’t ⁠repatriate Australian citizens held for years in a Syrian camp. Roj detention camp in northeastern Syria holds families of militants suspected of having links…

When Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva learned that a samba school in Rio de Janeiro would base its carnival parade this year on his journey from factory worker to president, he broke into tears and then smiled for pictures holding the school’s flag. But, as Rio’s world‑famous carnival parade approached, the tribute became a political…

The Democratic Party is willing to spend tens of millions on a Virginia redistricting effort that could gain the party four more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, the chamber’s top Democrat said on Sunday. Democrats will do “whatever it takes” to ensure a Virginia ballot initiative succeeds in an April voter referendum, House Minority Leader…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reflected a feeling of profound change among European leaders at this weekend’s Munich Security Conference when she said: “Some lines have been crossed that cannot be uncrossed anymore”. Transatlantic ties have already been strained over the past year by Donald Trump’s return to the White House. But the U.S. president’s…

Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday, days before a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington. Iran and the U.S. renewed negotiations earlier this month to tackle their decades-long dispute over Tehran’s nuclear programme and avert a…

An Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle near the Lebanon-Syria border killed four people, with Israel saying the strike targeted Islamic Jihad operatives. At least four people were killed after an Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle near Lebanon’s border with Syria, Lebanese authorities said, underlining continued hostilities along Israel’s northern front despite an existing truce. According to AFP,…

Pam Bondi says DOJ released all Epstein case materials, naming 305 figures including Michelle Obama, Meghan Markle, Trump, Jay-Z, and Maxwell. US Attorney General Pam Bondi has informed Congress that the Department of Justice (DoJ) has completed the public release of all materials it was required to disclose in connection with the investigation into late financier and…

Savannah Guthrie posted another desperate plea to suspected kidnappers to bring her mom Nancy home. In a new video on Sunday, Savannah said the family still “has hope” despite 84-year-old Nancy’s missing case entering week two. “I wanted to say to whoever has her, or who knows where she is, that, it’s never too late,” the “Today”…

Early analysis of the 2026 election results reveals a clear transfer of votes from the Awami League to the BNP A defining moment of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister-elect Tarique Rahman’s press conference on Saturday was his response regarding the future of Awami League supporters. Toward the end of the session, a journalist asked, “Many people in Bangladesh remain…

A fresh controversy has erupted after Candace Owens alleged that Erika Kirk ordered the removal of all episodes of The Charlie Kirk Show from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube weeks after Charlie Kirk’s death. A political dispute has intensified following claims by commentator Candace Owens that Erika Kirk, widow of the late Charlie Kirk, ordered the removal…

Tarique Rahman, who lived in London in self-exile for 17 years, has emerged as the new face of Bangladesh, with his Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) bagging 209 out of 297 seats in the recently concluded national elections. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman on Sunday met Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman and National Citizen Party leader Nahid…

Athletes from Canada, Sweden, Britain and Germany have found themselves at the center of a curling controversy at the Winter Olympics, with accusations made of illegal “double-touching” when releasing the stone. The curling competitions at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, were mired in controversy this weekend after some athletes accused each other of cheating by illegally…

The move, which eases land purchases for Israeli settlers anywhere in the occupied West Bank, has sparked international criticism. The Palestinian Authority describes it as de facto annexation. Israel’s government on Sunday approved a contentious plan to make it easier for Israeli settlers to purchase land in the occupied West Bank and further sideline Palestinian authorities. Under…

Australia has announced the initial funding to build a new submarine construction yard in Osborne under the AUKUS security pact. Australia on Sunday earmarked AU$3.9 billion (US$2.8 billion, €2.3 billion) for the construction of a shipyard that would help deliver nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS security pact with the United Kingdom and the United States.…

A former energy minister in Ukraine has been detained while attempting to leave the country, authorities have said. German Galushchenko, who was forced out of his government role last year after being among officials named in a corruption scandal, was reportedly apprehended while on a train leaving Ukraine. It is unclear where he intended to travel to.…

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has said it has released all of the files required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but lawmakers have argued the release is insufficient. The letter sent to members of the US Congress on Saturday from US Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputy said all documents held by the DoJ…

A firm behind a bid to trademark the brand “Swift Home” for a line of bedding products has withdrawn its application over the weekend, following an appeal by pop star Taylor Swift to the US patents office. A representative for Cathay Home, a company selling home goods through major retailers, told the BBC that the decision was…

“We will continue to strengthen our national defence and public security efforts, safeguarding national security and maintaining social stability,” said Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te. Taiwan will strengthen its defence efforts and safeguard the island’s security in the year ahead, President Lai Ching-te said in his Chinese New Year message released on Sunday (Feb 15). Last year, Lai…

The Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) said this month Timor-Leste had opened its own case against the junta for both war crimes and crimes against humanity. Myanmar’s junta on Sunday (Feb 15) announced the ejection of Timor-Leste’s top representative in the country, after a rights group said Dili had opened a legal case against the military for…

The U.S. military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, two U.S. officials told Reuters, in what could become a far more serious conflict than previously seen between the countries. The disclosure by the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature…

President Donald Trump’s attack on Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show – including a gripe that it was mostly in Spanish – has alarmed some Republican Hispanic strategists, politicians and business leaders who warn it risks further eroding his support among Latino voters ahead of November’s congressional elections. Hispanics were central to the coalition…

Meghan Markle is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a sweet shot of Prince Harry and Princess Lilibet. The Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram Saturday to post a photo of the Duke of Sussex holding their 4-year-old daughter in his arms. Lilbet, dressed in a pink dress and matching tights, held onto a bouquet of balloons. Harry, who…

James Van Der Beek purchased the multimillion-dollar Texas ranch he was renting prior to his death. According to Realtor.com, the “Dawson’s Creek” star — who, along with his wife, Kimberly, and their children, began renting the sprawling property in 2020 — officially purchased the Austin area ranch for $4.76 million on Jan. 9 in what appears to…

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos admitted the search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, could take “years.” After hitting several dead ends in the investigation, the weary sheriff promised that his team would remain dedicated to finding Guthrie — even if their search goes on for longer than intended. “Maybe it’s an hour from now,” Nanos told the…

Former US President Barack Obama responded for the first time to a post on Donald Trump’s social media account that depicted him and first lady Michelle as monkeys. Former US President Barack Obama criticised a lack of shame and decorum in the country’s political discourse, responding Saturday (Feb 14) for the first time to a post on…

THE horrific details of a Valentine’s Day missing person and murder case where a young mom’s torso was found hidden in her own garage have been retold by the sheriff who worked on the grisly crime. Mom of two Tara Grant, 34, was first reported missing by her husband on February 14, 2007, before the case took…

THIS is dramatic moment US forces unleashed a lethal strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the Caribbean Sea. Footage shows a boat wading through choppy waters before being hit by what the military called “a lethal kinetic strike.”   In the 11-second clip, a huge explosion is seen ripping through the vessel followed by…

Brazilian police have disguised themselves using fancy dress to blend in as Carnival-goers to target phone thieves in Rio de Janeiro. The undercover officers donned masks depicting Captain America, Batman and Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th, among others, to nab a pair in the act, Brazil’s Civil Police said. The two people were arrested after a…

It has been described as Germany’s most “spectacular” bank heist in years. On a quiet weekend just after Christmas, a group of thieves broke into a High Street bank in the western town of Gelsenkirchen, by boring through a wall with an industrial drill. They looted more than 3,000 safe deposit boxes and made off with millions…

Ni hao, we’re all Chinese now. Or at least that’s what they claim on TikTok, where a trend called “Chinamaxxing” has taken off in the West. Chinese wellness practices, once associated with the tacky and geriatric, have suddenly found themselves in vogue, largely among Americans. From warm apple-boiled water to indoor slippers and longevity exercises, people are…

Former US President Barack Obama has indirectly addressed a racist video posted on President Donald Trump’s social media, telling a podcast host that the “shame” and “decorum” that once guided public officials is now lost. The offensive video included a clip depicting Obama and his wife Michelle as apes, which drew widespread criticism from Democrats and Republicans.…

While European leaders cautiously welcomed a softer tone from the US at the Munich Security Conference, American independence and the “Trumpian narrative” remained top of mind for Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Marco Rubio’s speech at the Munich Security Conference didn’t deviate from the themes of Donald Trump’s second term in office. Europe, he said Saturday, had…

The Ukrainian leader said that the US often asks his country to make concessions, rather than Russia. Earlier, US top diplomat Marco Rubio accused European allies of being too “scared” to defend themselves. DW has more. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that he hoped to upgrade bilateral ties and boost trade, according…

Shuliak’s immigration story – and the stories of several other women revealed in a cache of files released by the US Department of Justice – show how Epstein used student visas, English language courses and sham marriages to make sure the women in his orbit stayed right where he wanted them. In early 2013, Jeffrey Epstein’s girlfriend,…

President Donald Trump may have expected his endorsement of a local prosecutor in the race to replace U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene to clear the Republican field. Instead, more than a dozen Republicans are still competing, turning this deeply conservative corner of Georgia into an election-year test of Trump’s hold on his Make America Great Again movement.…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend $38.3 billion by the end of the year on detention centers to detain and process tens of thousands of immigrants slated for deportation, according to an overview of the plan published by New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte’s office on Thursday. The document was provided by the Department of Homeland…

TYRA Banks is returning to television and will be facing her critics head-on when ANTM returns for Cycle 25 with some major changes, The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal. Nearly a decade after America’s Next Top Model went dark, the mogul is plotting a comeback and understands that this time around, she needs to “correct past mistakes,”…

The group was swept away by an avalanche after venturing off piste in the Val d’Isere area. Heavy snowfall brought by storm Nils has increased the avalanche risk in some French ski resorts. Three skiers died in the French Alps after they went off piste and were caught in an avalanche, authorities said Friday. They were part…

US President Donald Trump says regime change in Iran is “the best thing that could happen”, signifying one of his clearest endorsements for replacing the clerical establishment. “For 47 years, they’ve been talking and talking and talking. In the meantime, we’ve lost a lot of lives,” he said on Friday. Trump declined to specify who he wants…

Just over two years ago, when Sheikh Hasina won an election widely condemned as rigged in her favour, it was hard to imagine her 15-year grip on power being broken so suddenly, or that a rival party that had been virtually written off would make such a resounding comeback. But in the cycle of Bangladeshi politics, this…

A Palestinian official in the occupied West Bank has described Israel’s latest expansion of control there as “the end of the road” for negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians. Asma al-Sharabati, acting mayor of Hebron, said new legal changes recently announced by Israeli cabinet ministers would leave Palestinian authorities shut out of decisions on urban planning and development,…

After pleading not guilty to federal civil rights charges over his coverage of a protest at a church linked to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Don Lemon called the case an attack on press freedom. Former CNN anchor Don Lemon pleaded not guilty on Friday (Feb 13) to federal civil rights charges stemming from his coverage of…

The US military said on Friday (Feb 13) it killed three alleged drug traffickers in a strike on a boat in the Caribbean, bringing the death toll in Washington’s anti-narcotics campaign to at least 133. President Donald Trump’s administration began targeting alleged smuggling boats in early September, insisting it is effectively at war with alleged “narco-terrorists” operating…

The referendum sought people’s consent to the July National Charter 2025, which aims to completely change how the country is governed. The July Charter outlines a total of 84 reform points related to state restructuring. February 12 was more than just general elections for Bangladesh. The results showed that the BNP-led alliance has triumphed in 210 seats,…

The administration of President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the repeal of a scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, and eliminated federal tailpipe emissions standards for cars and trucks. It is the most sweeping climate change policy rollback by the administration to date, after a string of regulatory cuts and other moves intended to…

Trump administration officials signed a final reciprocal trade agreement that confirmed a 15% U.S. tariff rate for imports from Taiwan, while committing Taiwan to a schedule for eliminating or lowering tariffs on nearly all U.S. goods. The document released by the U.S. Trade Representative’s office on Thursday also commits Taiwan to significantly boost purchases of U.S. goods…

Americans are shouldering almost all of President Donald Trump’s import tax surge, a report, from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said on Thursday. The bank said 90% of the tariffs imposed by the president on imported goods are borne by American consumers and companies. The report pushes back against the Trump administration’s argument that the…

European Union leaders agreed on Thursday on a wide-ranging set of commitments to improve how the bloc’s border-free internal market works so Europe’s businesses can be competitive and survive aggressive economic rivalry from the U.S. and China. Meeting at a Belgian castle, the leaders stressed how urgent it was to act and agreed to speed up the…

Nick Jonas has some words of wisdom for men who love to use a Squatty Potty. Calling the toilet stool — which allows its user to draw their legs up higher in order to ease bowel movements — “the best thing ever,” Jonas imparted advice to BBC Radio 1 host Matt Edmondson on convincing his own wife…

The FBI has revealed new details about the suspect in Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping, and increased the reward for key information to $100,000. FBI Phoenix shared on X Thursday that the suspect is a male who’s approximately 5’9” – 5’10” tall, with an average build. “Today, the FBI is increasing its reward up to $100,000 for information leading…

It felt like the moment the baton was passed on. Chloe Kim, the greatest women’s halfpipe snowboarder, and Choi Ga-on, the young protege, standing side by side on the podium. It was expected to be a procession for American Kim to win a third consecutive Winter Olympic gold, a feat no snowboarder has ever achieved. And yet…

Iran has been fortifying an underground complex near one of its nuclear facilities, according to analysis of new satellite images. This activity comes at a time of heightened tensions as talks between Iranian and US officials continue, with President Donald Trump threatening fresh military action against Iran if it does not agree a new deal on its…