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Japan’s core inflation hit a more than two-year high in May and exceeded the central bank’s 2% target for well over three years, keeping it under pressure to resume interest rate hikes despite economic headwinds from U.S. tariffs. The data underscores the challenge the Bank of Japan faces in juggling pressure from sticky food inflation and risks…

A Chinese PhD student who drugged and raped 10 women in the UK and China was on Thursday (Jun 19) jailed for life, with a minimum term of 24 years. Passing sentence, UK judge Rosina Cottage said that to the world, Zou Zhenhao, 28, appeared “well to do, ambitious and charming” but this was in fact a…

A SMALL plane has crashed and left one person dead and another critically injured near Boston. The Mooney M20 aircraft crashed on a street close to Beverly Regional Airport in Massachusetts at around 8.45am on Thursday. Two men were inside the aircraft that crashed on Sam Fonzo Drive, just outside the Beverly Regional Airport, according to the…

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto signed a strategic partnership agreement with Russia on Thursday following talks in St Petersburg with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The agreement comes as Indonesia enters the BRICS grouping as a full member, and Prabowo on Thursday thanked Putin for his support on Indonesia’s BRICS bid. “Today we have met and our relationship is…

The world is on course to crash through a dangerous warming threshold with key climate indicators shifting at an alarming rate, more than 60 top UN scientists have warned. Bill Hare, CEO of think tank Climate Analytics, said Thursday it was “inevitable” that the world would breach the 1.5-degree Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) limit in around five years…

Since a Hamas-led terror attack left nearly 1,200 people dead in Israel on October 7, 2023, Israel has killed more than 55.000 Palestinians, according to health officials in Gaza, and destroyed large parts of Gaza. Israel has blocked nearly all foreign journalists from reporting from Gaza. Palestinians journalists have worked within the territory to get news and…

International Yoga Day is observed every year on June 21 to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being British Conservative MP Bob Blackman on Thursday hosted a special yoga session in the UK Parliament. The event, held just ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21, saw the participation of several Members of Parliament and staff. Sharing photos…

New Zealand announced on Thursday (Jun 19) it was suspending NZ$18.2 million (US$10.97 million) in budget funding to the Cook Islands, as the relationship between the two constitutionally linked countries continues to deteriorate amid the Cook Islands’ deepening ties with China. A spokesperson for New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said in a statement that the country’s…

As this club concludes its latest summit by defining success merely as avoiding a rage quit by the American guest, one wonders: What’s the point anymore? Bloomberg Opinion’s Andreas Kluth weighs in. Fifty years ago, it seemed like such a good idea. At the initiative of the West German and French leaders, the six leading industrialised democracies…

Iran’s supreme leader rejected U.S. calls for surrender in the face of more Israeli strikes Wednesday and warned that any military involvement by the Americans would cause “irreparable damage to them.” European diplomats prepared to hold talks with Iran on Friday. The second public appearance by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei since the Israeli strikes began six days ago…

Sam Cooper had just trekked 7 miles (11 kilometers) through a rain-sodden stretch of the Appalachian Trail when he sat down outside a little country store in Pennsylvania to take on its ice cream challenge. Nearly 40 minutes and 2,500 calories later, the dairy farmer from Chapel Hill, Tennessee, was polishing off the final titanium sporkful of…

3D-printed guns could become “the weapon of choice” for criminals and violent extremists around the world, an expert has told the BBC. These DIY, untraceable firearms have been recovered in several recent criminal cases, including the alleged use of a partially 3D-printed gun in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. BBC Trending has investigated the…

HULK HOGAN has been hospitalized after deathbed rumors swirled on social media. There had been talk on social media the WWE legend was suffering major health concerns. However, according to TMZ, it is understood he is NOT on death’s door. They report the 71-year-old was taken to hospital this week to address lingering neck and back issues.…

For Juliana Lumumba, he was not just a politician: Patrice Lumumba was her father. That’s why she continues to demand the truth about an assassination for which no one has faced justice. For more than 60 years, Juliana Lumumba has had questions. Who murdered her father? How did the Americans help? What did the United Nations do?…

The Israel-Iran conflict could trigger new security and economic challenges for Pakistan, which is already grappling with militancy, separatism and economic instability. The escalating Israel-Iran conflict has far-reaching security, geopolitical and economic implications for Iran’s neighbor Pakistan. Iran shares a 909-kilometer (560-mile) border with Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province. On Monday, Pakistani officials announced several border crossings with…

Putin says Iran-Israel deal is possible Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to mediate an end to the conflict between Israel and Iran. During a midnight meeting with international news agencies, he suggested that Moscow could negotiate a settlement allowing Tehran to pursue a peaceful nuclear program while addressing Israeli security concerns. Putin said he had shared Moscow’s…

DONALD Trump’s nuclear-hardened “Doomsday Plane” has touched down near to Washington DC as speculation grows over a strike on Iran. The impervious US Air Force E-4B “Nightwatch” aircraft landed at Joint Base Andrews under the cover of darkness on Tuesday – hours after Trump’s crisis meeting in the White House Situation Room. Eager aviation followers managed to…

‘Mixed feelings’ in Iran — journalist Gilda Sahebi People in Iran are mostly scared, fearing for their lives, says German-Iranian journalist Gilda Sahebi. They may be hoping that this may be the end of the regime, but although the regime is obviously weak, it is still as repressive as ever. Why the Strait of Hormuz is critical…

The crew from an oil tanker was rescued on Tuesday following a collision involving two such vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates National Guard said the evacuation took place on Tuesday after the crude oil tanker, Adalynn, struck another ship — understood to be the Front Eagle oil tanker — managed by the…

FORD’S CEO has revealed that the brand was forced to shut down some factories thanks to an industry-wide issue plaguing automakers. Jim Farley opened up about the “day-to-day” struggle that has sometimes made car production impossible. The 63-year-old CEO made the admission on Friday, when he spoke about supply chain issues stemming from America’s tense trade relations…

NEWLY elected Pope Leo XIV is related to a high-profile cast of A-list celebrities, but his ancestry still has humble roots, his family tree has revealed. Researchers found that Robert Francis Prevost, the first American to ever lead the Catholic Church, is related to Madonna, Justin Bieber, Hillary Clinton, and other influential stars. Prevost’s ancestry was traced…

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jun 17) said Japan was being “tough” in trade talks and the European Union had not yet offered what he considered a fair deal, as a team led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stayed at the G7 meeting in Canada to keep working on trade issues after Trump’s abrupt early departure.…

Iran’s 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cuts an increasingly lonely figure. Khamenei has seen his main military and security advisers killed by Israeli airstrikes, leaving major holes in his inner circle and raising the risk of strategic errors, according to five people familiar with his decision-making process. One of those sources, who regularly attends meetings with…

Israel needs a 15-ton ‘bunker buster’ bomb to destroy the last untouched nuclear facility in Iran, but only the US has one. Such a powerful weapon – the largest non-nuclear bomb in the US arsenal – is needed because the target, Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, is built some 300 feet inside a mountain near the city of…

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from refusing to issue passports to transgender and nonbinary Americans nationwide that reflect their gender identities. U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick in Boston expanded, a preliminary injunction she issued in April that allowed six transgender and nonbinary individuals who challenged the policy to obtain passports consistent with…

Anne Burrell was noticeably missing from her longstanding role on “Worst Cooks in America” months before her shocking death. Fans were baffled by the Food Network star’s absence from the celebrity edition of the culinary competition series, which was instead led by chefs Jeff Mauro and Antonia Lofaso. Neither Burrell nor the network gave an explanation for…

BILL Maher has hit back at an A-list star with an expert takedown on why he decided to sit down for dinner with President Donald Trump in April. The comedian called out his guest’s hypocrisy in an instant and brought a swift end to their heated debate. The tiff started when guest Sean Penn questioned the comedian’s…

THURSDAY night at 3am was a strange moment. We had an air raid siren – nothing unusual given this has been almost nightly for months due to missiles from the Houthis. But having spent days hearing rumours that something was about to go down with Iran, my senses instantly told me this was different. Shortly after the…

DONALD Trump left the G7 summit in Canada a day early after warning “foolish” Iran to evacuate “everyone” from Tehran immediately, sowing fear of a major imminent escalation. Israel and Iran continued to trade missiles for a fourth night, with Tehran’s civilians fleeing the city in their thousands, but no casualties were reported by Tel Aviv. Trump…

THE man accused of fatally shooting a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband allegedly had a hit list with dozens of names after being caught by police. Vance Boelter, 57, is accused of shooting and killing Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband at their home on Saturday, along with injuring Senator John Hoffman and his wife in…

KYLIE Jenner caused a fan frenzy when she revealed exactly what breast surgery she had done, but a top New York plastic surgeon is warning against women copying her order. Kylie, 27, made the admission in response to influencer Rachel Leary who begged for specifics in a TikTok video. Leary had praised the beauty mogul’s chest as…

THIS is the dramatic moment an Iranian state TV studio was hammered by an Israeli bomb leaving the anchor fleeing for her life. The female host is delivering a stirring propaganda monologue during the live broadcast when she is interrupted by heavy shaking and a thundering bang from the blitz. The woman, in a black hijab, is…

Oil prices were volatile on Monday (Jun 16), after surging 7 per cent on Friday, as renewed strikes by Israel and Iran over the weekend increased concerns that the battle could widen across the region and significantly disrupt oil exports from the Middle East. Brent crude futures were up 6 cents, or 0.08 per cent, to US$74.29…

She performed for the large crowd at Beijing’s National Stadium, also known as the Bird’s Nest, on Jun 13, the first night of the Beijing leg of her Aut Nihilo tour. She had her second performance there on Jun 15. Singaporean singer-songwriter Stefanie Sun has been performing to massive crowds as part of her ongoing tour, Aut…

Eric Dane, who announced his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis in April, has revealed the first symptom he experienced about a year and a half ago. “I started experiencing some weakness in my right hand, and I didn’t really think anything of it at the time,” the actor, 52, explained to Diane Sawyer on “Good Morning America”…

Kanye West did not change his name for a second time despite online documentation stating otherwise. “There is no ‘Ye Ye,’” the “Heartless” rapper’s rep told Page Six on Monday. The misunderstanding was due to “an oddity created by an online form that required something in both first name and last name fields,” West’s spokesperson explained. Reps…

Meghan Markle isn’t letting the haters knock her down. In a preview clip for the next episode of the “Aspire” podcast, set to drop Tuesday, the Duchess of Sussex jokes about the now-viral video she shared of her and Prince Harry dancing around the delivery room. “You have to be authentic,” the As Ever founder tells host…

When North Korea’s new warship capsized into the sea during its launch last month, it made international headlines. News organisations followed every development, from its successful refloating to its relaunch last Friday. But why such interest, given there were no casualties, and the damage to the hull appeared relatively minor? The intrigue has less to do with…

The U.S. military has moved a large number of refueling aircraft to Europe to provide options to President Donald Trump as Middle East tensions erupt into conflict between Iran and Israel, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, speaking on condition of anonymity. The officials also said the U.S. aircraft carrier Nimitz was heading to the Middle…

Shocking footage captures the moment a knife-wielding maniac lunged at officers inside a Manhattan courthouse Monday, slashing two in the neck and face. The crazed suspect, identified as Jonathan Wohl, 37, of Queens, is seen calmly approaching the metal detectors in Manhattan Criminal court around 9:30 a.m. – but then suddenly pounces on a court officer, video…

President Trump warned that “everyone” in Tehran should “immediately evacuate” in an alarming Monday night Truth Social post as it was revealed he would be leaving the G7 summit a day early due to the Iran-Israel conflict. “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was adamant that the intelligence was “absolutely clear” that Iran was on the verge of obtaining a nuclear weapon — and described himself as President Trump’s “junior partner” while defending the preemptive strikes. “These [are] people who chant Death to America, try to assassinate President Trump twice, killed 241 of your Marines…

While ICE arrests and deportations have grabbed headlines, President Trump is also running a separate but complementary “mass deportation” program — one that encourages aliens here unlawfully to go home voluntarily. And if reports are correct, that plan is more successful than anyone could have imagined. Based on government data, my organization, the Center for Immigration Studies,…

President Donald Trump rejected a plan presented by Israel to the U.S. to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. The Israelis informed the Trump administration in recent days that they had developed a credible plan to kill Khamenei. After being briefed on the plan, the White House…

“Stuck”. That is the word most people who have spoken to the BBC use to describe life in Iran right now. After three days of Israeli attacks, “everyone is trying to escape” Tehran “one way or another,” one resident told BBC News Persian. On Sunday, long queues formed at petrol stations across the city. Many people tried…

King Charles III shared a heartfelt Father’s Day tribute after his second-born son, Prince Harry, made a plea for them to reconcile. On Sunday, the monarch shared a throwback photo of himself and his sister, Princess Anne, playing on the swings while their late father, Prince Philip, pushed them. Charles also shared a photo of his wife,…

A royal tribute. Meghan Markle shared adorable home videos of husband Prince Harry and their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in honor of Father’s Day on Sunday. “The best,” the Duchess of Sussex captioned the heartwarming montage via Instagram. “Happy Father’s Day to our favorite guy 💕.”   View this post on Instagram   A post…

Thousands of people took to the streets of cities in southern Europe on Sunday to demonstrate against overtourism, firing water pistols at shop windows and setting off smoke in Barcelona, where the main protest took place. “Your holidays, my misery,” protesters chanted in the streets of Barcelona while holding up banners emblazoned with slogans such as “mass…

Iran has told mediators Qatar and Oman that it is not open to negotiating a ceasefire while it is under Israeli attack, an official briefed on the communications told Reuters on Sunday, as the two foes launched fresh attacks and raised fears of a wider conflict. “The Iranians informed Qatari and Omani mediators that they will only…

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have claimed to have discovered a second hidden city sat deep beneath Egypt’s famous pyramids of Giza. The potentially seismic revelation could even help to prove the existence of a whopping complex of chambers buried 2,000ft underground. Back in March, a clever team of Italian and Scottish archaeologists sensationally claimed that “an entire hidden world of…

Another transfer of 1,200 bodies from Russia was received by Ukraine as part of an exchange agreement that was struck in Istanbul talks earlier this month, Ukrainian officials announced on Sunday. “Another 1,200 bodies which the Russian side claims belong to Ukrainian citizens, including military personnel, were returned to Ukraine,” the coordination headquarters for the treatment of…

THIS is the heartstopping moment a six-year-old drowns in a pool as his cousin watches on helplessly – before a bystander bravely intervenes. Shocking footage showed the boy desperately trying to stay afloat for nearly two minutes – before a quick-thinking stranger leapt into the water to help him. The harrowing video begins with the two cousins…

Supporters of police officer killed in 2022 tell The U.S. Sun why they are confident justice will be served ONE dead police officer, two furious camps of supporters, and a flood of sickening, bitter online hate that’s threatening to destroy lives. The small Massachusetts suburb of Canton, just 20 miles south of Boston, will hold its breath…

DUCK Dynasty star Willie Robertson’s store Duck Commander has been slammed as “unimpressive” and “cheap” by customers. Willie, 53, owns Duck Commander in West Monroe, Louisiana with the warehouse holding a store, museum, tour and other family businesses. On Duck Dynasty: The Revival, Willie revealed he hasn’t been as involved in the business recently, as he shocked…

THE best friend and roommate of the suspected Minnesota assassin revealed the final chilling text he received from the alleged killer. Suspected gunman Vance Boelter is believed to have killed Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband at their home while disguised as a police officer wearing a latex mask. The killer, who is still on…

In the heart of Spain’s capital, Sobrino de Botín holds a coveted Guinness World Record as the world’s oldest restaurant. Exactly three hundred years after it opened its doors, Botín welcomes droves of daily visitors hungry for Castilian fare with a side of history. But on the outskirts of Madrid, far from the souvenir shops and tourist…

Israel and Iran traded another round of blows late Saturday – in a series of overnight attacks that killed at least eight civilians in the Jewish state and struck Iran’s Ministry of Defense headquarters in Tehran. Iran continued its response to Israel’s preemptive strike from earlier this week with a massive barrage of missiles on Sunday, sending…

A massive “No Kings” rally opposing President Trump erupted into an alarming scene of chaos in downtown Los Angeles Saturday, as rocks, concrete and “commercial-grade” fireworks were lobbed at officers — as another rally in Portland near an ICE facility was reportedly decared a riot. What started as a peaceful protest of more than 20,000 people quickly…

North Korea has successfully repaired and relaunched its new 5,000-ton naval destroyer less than a month after the boat embarrassingly capsized, according to state media reports. The Korean Central News Agency said the destroyer — the second one Pyongyang has built this year — was back in the water on Thursday. The reclusive North Korean leader Kim…

We are driving at speed through the green hills of rural Hertfordshire. Through the passenger seat window, large elegant houses flash by. Each front lawn is neat, each hedgerow well-kept. It looks like England from a storybook – but this part of the country is actually on the frontline of a relatively new (and some might say…

Stark images, captured from a drone by environmental campaigners and shared with the BBC, appear to show how nickel mining has stripped forests and polluted waters in one of the most biodiverse marine habitats on Earth. The Raja Ampat archipelago – a group of small islands in Indonesia’s Southwest Papua Province – has been dubbed the “Amazon…

They hoped for a better career but ended up in Russia’s war factories. A new study reveals how young women, mainly from Africa, have been being exploited. Some of those affected have shared their stories with DW. “I like Russia, its language and culture,” Aminata, 20, told DW. She wants to leave her home country of Sierra…

Israel’s strikes on Iran have taken aim at its nuclear facilities, amid fears that the Iran is seeking to develop nuclear weapons – an accusation Tehran denies Experts told AFP that while the attacks might have caused some damage to Iran’s nuclear programme, they are unlikely to have delivered a fatal blow. WHAT IS THE EXTENT OF…

Princess Charlotte is keeping Queen Elizabeth II close to her heart. During the 2025 Trooping the Colour ceremony in London over the weekend, the 10-year-old daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton subtly paid tribute to her late great-grandmother with a sweet gesture. Charlotte wore a short-sleeved turquoise dress with white trim and white Mary Jane flats.…

The bizarre LA property has a history of nuclear testing and was transitioned into a now-shuttered rehab facility before becoming Jared’s private home JARED Leto’s $20 million abandoned military compound that he’s turned into his private home has been revealed. The eerie property once housed nuclear weapons and remains a guarded fortress in the Hollywood Hills as…

THIS is the moment a drunk Delta Air Lines passenger refused to get off a flight – forcing the whole plane to disembark so cops could carry her off. Police bodycam footage shows cops repeated attempts to get the woman, stubbornly seated on the plane, to cooperate. In the shocking newly released video shared by police, the…

SEAN ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex-trafficking case could result in a hung jury and second trial as the prosecution has a lot more to prove, an expert has told The U.S. Sun. The disgraced music mogul, 55, is currently on trial in New York and facing life behind bars if convicted. He’s pleaded not guilty to charges of sex…

THE Minnesota shootings suspect wore a fake police uniform and an eerie latex mask when he killed a lawmaker and her husband. In the early hours of Saturday, suspected gunman Vance Luther Boelter shot and killed Minnesota Rep Melissa Hortman and her husband at their home in Brooklyn Park. Boelter has now been identified as a former…

The ‘No Kings’ protests being held today across the United States saw a major setback after the Minnesota leg was cancelled after two Democrat leaders were shot early morning, resulting in the death of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her spouse. Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were also the victims of this shooting, with police suspecting…

Everybody loves to travel to new, iconic places they have never seen. Nothing is more exciting than packing a bag and exploring a new culture and landscape. However, some countries aren’t quite as perfect as the media makes them out to be. After all, every country has its fair share of problems. Below, we will discuss some…

Iran on Saturday claimed that the air defence force of its army has successfully shot down and destroyed two Israeli F-35 fighter jets and a large number of other micro air vehicles. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday accused the Iranian media of “spreading lies” while terming reports about the downing of two Israeli F-35 fighter…

The blaze was brought under control by firefighters and other authorities after nearly six hours. There were 3,820 residents in the high-rise, all of whom were safely evacuated. No injuries or fatalities have been reported in this incident. A massive fire broke out inside the 67-storey residential tower, Marina Pinnacle, in Dubai Marina late Friday night. The…

FOX News reporter Trey Yingst has been seen running for his life while reporting live on air as Iranian missiles struck Israel on Friday. Yingst yelled at his team to take cover as his camera crew showed the panicked moment that the missile attack reached Tel Aviv. Fireballs could be seen coming from the sky and plumes…

There are now 138 million child laborers, down from an estimated 160 million in 2020, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) said in a joint report that was released to mark Thursday’s World Day Against Child Labor. The drop represents good news for child welfare; in 2000, the ILO estimated 245.5…

Trapped between what it sees as a historical responsibility to Israel and international law and diplomacy, Germany is facing a tough foreign policy test after the latest Israeli attacks on Iran. Germany’s foreign policy in the Middle East has always involved a delicate balancing act — a balancing act that just got a little more difficult. Israel’s…

Scale AI founder and chief executive Alexandr Wang will join Meta to help with the tech giant’s own AI efforts as part of the deal. Scale AI announced a major new investment by Meta late Thursday that values the startup at more than $29 billion and puts its founder to work for the tech titan. Company founder…

Strike a pose. Madonna’s the latest A-lister to carry one of Aupen’s signature Nirvana bags, but the Queen of Pop’s pricey purse is quite literally a cut above the rest. Created in partnership with French luxury conglomerate LVMH’s Métiers d’Art program, the patchwork crocodile style is valued at a whopping $100,000. What’s more, “one of one” couture…

Kanye West made a shocking — and bizarrely quick — appearance at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial Friday to support the fellow rapper. West, 48, arrived with Combs’ son Christian “King” Combs, wearing the same all-white denim ensemble he sported Thursday. Completing his outfit with black sunglasses, the musician stopped to shake a fan’s hand before…

Four staffers have left Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s team, Page Six can confirm. Kyle Boulia, the couple’s Los Angeles-based deputy press secretary, and Charlie Gipson, their UK press officer, have quietly exited their positions after the couple took on new advisers, Hello! reported Friday. A source also confirmed to the outlet that two members of their…

Like many in Singapore, 37-year-old Ella Lyn would spend her days off indulging in a hobby, namely rollerblading with friends. What’s unique about Ms Lyn’s experience is that her fellow rollerbladers are made up mostly of migrant workers – though not entirely by choice. The domestic helper from the Philippines said that during her 12 years here,…

A GIRL was attacked by a school of piranha fish just moments after taking a dip in a scenic lake in Brazil. Nine-year-old Yasmin Luis Vieira’s foot was mutilated in the savage attack that took place before her mum’s eyes. Mum Janaina Luis Pereira, 31, said the horror unfolded on a day trip to a lake in…

Nippon Steel’s (5401.T), $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel (X.N), poses a national security risk, but those concerns can be mitigated if the companies fulfill certain conditions laid out by the Trump administration, U.S. President Donald Trump said in a executive order on Friday. Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/trump-says-nippon-us-steel-deal-has-resolvable-national-security-risk-2025-06-13/  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed condolences for the loss of lives in a plane crash in Ahmedabad. In a post on micro-blogging website X, Sharif said, “My heartfelt condolences to the families of the precious lives lost in the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.” “This devastating loss transcends borders and reminds…

Cambodia escalated its cold war with Thailand on Friday when it announced a ban on Thai movies and TV shows and a boycott of the neighboring country’s international internet links. Tensions between the Southeast Asian countries have soared since an armed confrontation in a border area on May 28 that each side blamed on the other and…

President Trump reported more than $57 million in income from his family-linked cryptocurrency venture — one of several sources of revenue the commander in chief listed in his financial disclosure on Friday. The disclosure, released by the Office of Government Ethics, shows Trump’s stake in crypto platform World Liberty Financial netted him $57,355,532, one of his largest…

Two shocking attacks within two hours of each other, in France and Austria, have left parents and governments reeling and at a loss how to protect school students from random, deadly violence. At about 08:15 on Tuesday, a 14-year-old boy from an ordinary family in Nogent, eastern France, drew out a kitchen knife during a school bag…

Australia’s defence minister woke up to a nightmare earlier this week – and it’s one that has been looming ever since the United States re-elected Donald Trump as president in November. A landmark trilateral agreement between the US, UK and Australia – which would give the latter cutting-edge nuclear submarine technology in exchange for more help policing…