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A creepy naked snap of the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein lounging in a bubble bath was among 70 new photos Democrats of the House Oversight Committee released Friday night. The vile image shows Epstein reclining in a bathtub, with a curtain exposing just the upper half of his bare body as he stares into the camera with…

The suspects have been identified as Manjot Bhatti, Navjot Bhatti, and Amanjot Bhatti, while the fourth suspect, still at large, remains unnamed. Three Indian-origin truck drivers have been arrested in connection with a shootout between two rival tow-truck groups in Canada. The search is still on for a fourth suspect, said Peel Regional Police, sharing a video…

Democratic US lawmakers have released two new batches of photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, revealing details of the convicted paedophile’s home and ties to the rich and powerful. US President Donald Trump, former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon are among the high-profile figures featured in the photos. The images, many of which have…

It’s no secret the Avatar films are a gigantic technical feat – pushing the boundaries of cinematography, animation and performance capture. But you may not be aware that the same applies to the music. Composer Simon Franglen says work on the third instalment, Avatar: Fire and Ash, took an epic seven years to complete. Along the way,…

Supporters are continuing to speak of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup. The Football Supporters’ Association has called ticket prices a “laughable insult” to fans. For some smaller nations, the cost of group-stage tickets is going to be higher than a month’s wages in that country. And that is before factoring…

Rosmah Mansor was acquitted on Dec 19 last year of 12 money laundering charges involving RM7.09 million (US$1.73 million) and five charges of failing to declare her income to the Inland Revenue Board. Malaysia’s Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) on Thursday (Dec 11) dropped its appeal against the acquittal of Rosmah Mansor – who is the wife of former…

“Thailand will continue to perform military actions until we feel no more harm and threats to our land and people,” Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday (Dec 13). Thailand’s leader vowed to keep fighting on the disputed border with Cambodia as fighter jets struck targets on Saturday (Dec 13), hours after United States President Donald…

Bitcoin hoarding giant Strategy clung to its place in the Nasdaq 100 on Friday, continuing its year-long stint in the benchmark at a time where analysts have raised questions over its business model. Some market watchers have suggested Strategy’s pioneering business model of buying-and-holding bitcoin, which has spawned dozens of copycats, more closely resembles that of an…

After years of Chinese dominance, the US is once again the largest investor in Africa. But statistics alone do not tell the whole story: Africa’s raw materials have long been of geopolitical importance. ­”America first”— that is the first impression that stands out from the data on so-called foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa. Since 2012, China…

The US recently published its new National Security Strategy. Now a leaked draft indicates that the US wants to exert its influence over four countries in Europe in particular to destabilize the European Union. Transatlantic relations have suffered since Donald Trump took office again. The publication of the National Security Strategy on December 4, 2025, was seen…

The coach was charged with three criminal counts after prosecutors alleged he broke into his mistress’s home and threatened to kill himself SHOCKING new details have emerged about the debaucherous activities of the ex-football coach arrested for attacking his mistress. Sherrone Moore, 39, was pictured partying with disgraced Diddy years before he was fired from his $5m-a-year…

KING Charles has revealed “good news” that doctors are reducing his cancer treatment next month – almost two years since he was first diagnosed. In a personal video statement the 77-year-old monarch said his improvement is due to “early diagnosis”, “effective intervention” and following “doctors’ orders”. Celebrating his “milestone” and “personal blessing” he spoke of hope his…

Over a dozen photos showed disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein spending time with Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, far-right personality Steve Bannon, Microsoft’s Bill Gates, among others. Democrats in the US House of Representatives released a trove of photos on Friday that show disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in the company of high-profile figures like former…

Germany accused Russia of repeated hostile actions, including acts of sabotage, cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns aimed at influencing elections. The German Foreign Ministry said it summoned the Russian ambassador, Sergei Nechayev, on Friday over allegations of repeated Russian hybrid attacks on Germany. Germany has been among several EU countries sounding the alarm in recent years over increasing…

In a High Court challenge, the US-based company is arguing that the age verification process could push away older teens and young adults. Global online forum Reddit on Friday launched a court challenge to an Australian law that bans children under 16 from having accounts on social media platforms. The ban, the first of its kind in…

Tarique Rahman, the frontrunner to be the Bangladesh PM, faces a rival who is using his father Ziaur Rahman’s legacy to attack him and his party, the BNP. Abdullah-al-Waki, Tarique’s rival in Bogura 6 from the students-led National Citizens Party (NCP), has accused the BNP of straying away from the ideals of Ziaur Rahman. Finally, Bangladesh has…

The Microsoft chief executive officer talked Thursday about how he combined two of his passions when he designed a Deep Research AI app over Thanksgiving. Microsoft Corp.’s Satya Nadella, a die-hard cricket fan, has been spending his free time coding and designing his own app that he uses to analyse the centuries-old game. The Microsoft chief executive…

The US reaffirmed that visa applications will be denied if travel its intention is found to be childbirth in the United States to obtain citizenship. US on Thursday reiterated that tourist visa applications will be denied if officers believe the primary purpose of the travel is to give birth in the United States in a bid to…

Stein-Erik Soelberg, 56, was convinced of conspiracies against him while he used ChatGPT to validate his paranoia. OpenAI has reportedly come under the scanner over a murder-suicide case and sued on Thursday in the California state court over claims that its chatbot, ChatGPT, encouraged a mentally ill man to kill himself and his mother. Stein-Erik Soelberg, 56,…

The Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk made his first in-person court appearance Thursday as his attorneys pushed to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case. Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of the conservative activist on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem, just a few…

The Bangladesh Awami League has rejected the election schedule, accusing the “illegal government’s illegal Election Commission” of operating under a biased authority. The Bangladesh Awami League on Thursday issued a statement rejecting the election schedule announced by what it called the “illegal government’s illegal Election Commission”, after it was banned from running. Escalating its confrontation with the…

US tax filings are due on April 15, 2026, with refunds typically issued within weeks of submission. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday said that Americans should expect to receive an additional $1,000 in their tax refunds next year, following the implementation of President Donald Trump’s recent tax legislation. Speaking at a press briefing, Leavitt…

Indiana’s Republican-led Senate decisively rejected a redrawn congressional map Thursday that would have favored their party, defying months of pressure from President Donald Trump and delivering a stark setback to the White House ahead of next year’s midterm elections. The vote was overwhelmingly against the proposed redistricting, with more Republicans opposing than supporting the measure, signaling the…

The new regulatory innovation corridor aims to speed up patient access to breakthrough therapies in high-impact areas, such as cancer, dementia, obesity, rare diseases and advanced diagnostics. A first-of-its-kind partnership between Singapore and the UK could allow patients in both countries to benefit sooner from major medical advances, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and the UK’s Medicines…

On a quiet evening, the Poon family goes about their routine inside the Ronald McDonald House beside Hong Kong Children’s Hospital. In the shared kitchen, a parent reheats dinner while another exchanges a nod with someone who understands exactly what they are going through. Upstairs, their child – who is undergoing long-term medical treatment – settles into…

Lionel Messi? Cristiano Ronaldo? Pele? Diego Maradona? The debate over football’s greatest player of all time (GOAT) is one that has rumbled across generations – but India has cast its vote. Fresh from leading Inter Miami to a historic MLS Cup, Messi is heading to India for a three-day ‘GOAT Tour’. Accompanied by club-mates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo…

This week, tech giants Amazon and Microsoft pledged an eye-popping $50bn-plus combined investment in India, putting artificial intelligence (AI) in the spotlight. Microsoft’s Satya Nadella announced his company’s largest investment ever in Asia – $17.5bn (£13.14bn) – “to help build the infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities needed for India’s AI-first future”. Amazon followed suit, and said it…

Thailand has dissolved parliament after nearly a week of fresh clashes along its border with Cambodia, with a general election to be called within 45 to 60 days. In a royal decree published on Friday, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul cited the deadly border dispute among other challenges his minority government has struggled to contain since it took…

NATO chief Mark Rutte has urged the West to prepare for war “like our grandparents endured”. He warned the UK and other allies are next in Russia’s sights – and said member states must rapidly boost defence spending. Speaking at a security conference event in Berlin, Rutte said: “We are Russia’s next target. I fear that too…

Trump ‘sick of meetings’ on Ukraine US President Donald Trump is “extremely frustrated” with both Russia and Ukraine, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. The US has sought to pressure Ukraine to secure a quick peace deal that was widely regarded as highly favorable to Russia, but so far Kyiv has pushed back, working on…

Truphena Muthoni has set a Guinness World Record by hugging a tree for three straight days. Kenyan climate activist Truphena Muthoni has smashed her own previously held record, hugging a tree for 72 hours straight. “This peaceful protest is important because it bypasses all differences. During other protests, we hear stories of goons, but this one bypasses…

An abundance of hungover Russian drivers forced Ukraine to delay its “Pearl Harbor”-style attack on Moscow’s bomber fleet, just one of the hiccups that nearly thwarted the secret operation, according to a new report. After Kyiv successfully sneaked dozens of drones into Russia for the unprecedented attack this past spring, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) hoped…

Former Nepali ministers, officials and a Chinese company were charged with corruption over financial irregularities during the construction of an international airport. The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority filed on Sunday cases against 55 people and the China CAMC Engineering Company Limited, one of the biggest such cases in the Himalayan nation, accusing them of…

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who has been in hiding for months, has told the BBC that she knows “exactly the risks” she’s taking by travelling to Norway to collect her Nobel Peace Prize. Machado appeared in Oslo in the middle of the night, waving from the balcony of a hotel. It was the first time…

The U.S. Federal Reserve may not give President Donald Trump all the rate cuts he wants, but the view of the economy policymakers included in new economic projections on Wednesday should buoy the administration nonetheless with its outlook for faster growth, lower inflation and steady unemployment heading into the 2026 midterm elections. The Fed, in fact, may…

LABOUR’S plan to get the UK to Net Zero by 2050 could end up costing every household in Britain £500 a year. Ministers have been warned that transitioning to meet green targets over the next 25 years could cost the country a staggering £350 billion more than taking a slower approach. The UK could save an average…

THIS is the stunning moment US troops rappel from helicopters and storm an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela with high-powered rifles. Well-oiled commandos swept through the ship as they executed Trump’s boldest play yet in his stand-off with dictator Nicolas Maduro. Footage released on X by Attorney General Pam Bondi shows a military helicopter hovering…

DONALD Trump is warning he won’t bother coming to Europe for Ukraine peace talks unless there’s a real chance of a deal. The European leaders want a meeting this weekend, but Trump says he needs more clarity before making the trip. The President told reporters: “We want to know some things before a meeting. We don’t want…

US President Donald Trump announced the seizure of a “very large” oil tanker and said “other things are happening” off the coast of Venezuela. US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. “We’ve just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela, a large tanker,…

Researchers excavating an ancient Neanderthal site in southern England found evidence not just of a hearth, but of its inhabitants bringing iron pyrite to the area specifically to enable them to light fires. Archaeologists wrote in the journal Nature this week that they have unearthed the oldest-known evidence of deliberate fire-making by prehistoric humans in the English…

Brandenburg’s state Environment Ministry warned of a “large oil spill” after a pipeline accident. It said that emergency services were on site and that details on the size and cause of the spill were not yet available. State authorities in Brandenburg reported a major oil spill north of Berlin late on Wednesday, saying there had been an…

A political artists’ collective has placed a statue of murdered politician Walter Lübcke outside CDU headquarters. Lübcke was killed by a supporter of the far-right AfD, which the activists are warning against. The conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is not happy about a new protest stunt that has appeared on its doorstep. Leading members of Germany’s governing…

Two Russian Tu-95 nuclear-capable bombers flew from the Sea of Japan to rendezvous with two Chinese H-6 bombers in the East China Sea, then conducted a joint flight around the country, Tokyo said. NATO chief Mark Rutte and Japan’s defence minister shared their “grave concerns” about recent joint patrols by Chinese and Russian aircraft, Tokyo said. The…

Andy Dick said he smoked crack cocaine with a random man he met on the streets of Los Angeles ahead of suffering an apparent overdose. The comedian, 59, spoke to TMZ inside his Los Angeles home on Wednesday alongside two friends, and answered combatively when asked if he was okay. “Doesn’t it look like I’m 100 percent…

The Congresswoman urged lawmakers to move with incredible urgency to mitigate the damage this administration has done to the US-India partnership and return to steady cooperation. The now-famous car selfie of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin surfaced in the US Congress, held aloft as a poster by Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove during a hearing…

New data from human rights groups shows that extrajudicial killings and custodial torture have continued largely unabated under Muhammad Yunus’s interim regime. For many Bangladeshis, the promise of justice by Yunus in the post-Sheikh Hasina, now might look increasingly like a replay of the past. Anger was building up against the Sheikh Hasina regime for some years…

Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the country, the Japanese defence ministry said late Tuesday, amid rising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. Two Russian Tu-95 nuclear-capable strategic bombers flew from the Sea of Japan toward the East China Sea to rendezvous with two Chinese H-6 bombers, and performed…

It is hard now even for Democrats to defend illegal immigration, given that the Biden administration allowed in more than 10 million entrants. Among them were an estimated 500,000 criminals. No one believes that was wise or should ever be repeated. Worse, the message went out that there would be few, if any, deportations and no real…

Elon Musk says he’s no longer convinced his crusade to clean up government waste through the Department of Government Efficiency — better known as DOGE — was worth the chaos it unleashed. Musk admitted he’s deeply unsure whether his high-profile stint running Washington’s most meme-able agency actually worked, in a wide-ranging — and, at times, philosophical —…

As Western powers scramble to reach a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, China maintains close ties with Moscow and weighs its strategic interests. As European leaders work to show unity on Ukraine’s long-term security during peace talks, calls have resurfaced for China to play a more constructive role in helping end the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

A new US rule requiring H-1B and H-4 applicants to make social media public has sparked anxiety among Indians, as consulates cancel visa appointments and delays threaten jobs, travel and family plans. A new US State Department rule requiring all H-1B workers/applicants and their H-4 dependents to make their social media accounts public for visa vetting —…

Pakistan Army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry faced significant backlash after winking at a journalist during a press conference. Pakistan Army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has drawn sharp criticism after he appeared to wink at journalist Absa Komal during a press briefing. The moment came right after she questioned him about the military’s allegations…

Rajan claimed the US imposed a 50 per cent tariff on India because it did not endorse Trump’s version of events, while Pakistan “played along” and got 19 per cent. The import of Russian oil was not the central reason for the Donald Trump administration’s imposition of a hefty 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods in…

Ukraine is currently under martial law due to its war with Russia, which has been going on for almost four years now. War-torn Ukraine, where last elections were held in 2019, is ready to hold fresh polls given that security can be assured, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday after his United States counterpart Donald Trump…

A fierce border battle between Thailand and Cambodia raged for a second day and spread to new fronts on Tuesday, as both countries accused each other of shelling civilian areas and Bangkok vowed to push on with its planned military operations. With the neighbours trading blame for starting Monday’s renewed clashes, it was unclear how or if…

Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled on Monday they will uphold the legality of Donald Trump’s firing of a Federal Trade Commission member and give a historic boost to presidential power while also imperiling a 90-year-old legal precedent. The justices heard about 2-1/2 hours of arguments in the Justice Department’s appeal of a lower court’s decision that…

Jared Kushner’s financing role in Paramount’s $108 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery injects Trump-family interests into one of the biggest media battles in years, raising concerns over whether the president’s influence could tip the scales. Paramount Skydance (PSKY.O), opens new tab on Monday launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O), opens new tab in…

At least 30 people were injured after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit north-eastern Japan on Monday night, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. The quake occurred at 23:15 (14:15 GMT) at a depth of 50km (31mi), about 80km off the coast of the Aomori region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. It prompted tsunami warnings which…

When Stephen Scheeler became Facebook’s Australia chief in the early 2010s, he was a true believer in the power of the internet, and social media, for public good. It would herald a new era of global connection and democratise learning. It would let users build their own public squares without the traditional gatekeepers. “There was that heady…

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has picked a controversial rapper who did seven years in state prison for armed robbery to advise him on the criminal justice system, The Post has learned. Mysonne Linen, 49, a Bronx convict-turned-activist who was found guilty of two felony heists in the late 1990s, was appointed by the democratic socialist to sit on…

Legend once had it that the huge, three-toed footprints scattered across the central highlands of Bolivia came from supernaturally strong monsters — capable of sinking their claws even into solid stone. Then scientists came here in the 1960s and dispelled children’s fears, determining that the strange footprints in fact belonged to gigantic, two-legged dinosaurs that stomped and…

A CERTAIN group of Americans are slated to receive one-time payments from the federal government via a new assistance program. Dubbed the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, the checks will go out in an effort to lend a financial helping hand to farmers impacted by the ongoing trade war with our country’s top economic partners. The Trump administration…

DONALD TRUMP has sensationally revealed that there could be up to NINE title fights on the UFC’s proposed White House card. The US President is set to host a historic event at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue on June 14 to celebrate America’s 250th year of Independence. UFC supremo Dana White has teased an epic card befitting the magnitude…

WATCH the terrifying moment a tourist plunges off a 130ft high cliff while taking a selfie. The daredevil hiker can be seen balancing his way along the edge of the mountain grasping his phone in his hand. He looks down at the rocks seemingly securing his footing before turning to take the snap. Just seconds after, he…

PRESIDENT Zelensky will tomorrow present a fresh peace plan to Donald Trump following today’s talks with his European allies in London. The Ukrainian has again rejected handing land to Putin and also made a plea to his allies for the cash needed to buy American weapons. Zelensky was at 10 Downing Street to meet Keir Starmer and…

Germany has dismissed a US security strategy that was scathing in its assessment of Europe. Meanwhile, a new study says hundreds of children and teenagers were abused by clergy. Merz rows back on migration comments that caused outrage German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pulled on comments he made last month on migration in Germany, when he said…

President Donald Trump’s announcement marks a notable shift in the US policy of restricting Chinese access to high-tech chips over concerns of military applications. The United States will allow chip giant Nvidia to export its advanced artificial intellegence chips to China, US President Donald Trump said on Monday, after he reached an agreement with Chinese President Xi…

Paramount has criticized Netflix’s offer and said its own counterbid is worth up to $18 billion in cash more. The earlier Netflix offer had also been criticized by US President Trump. US production company Paramount said on Monday that it was looking to challenge Netflix’s takeover of Warner Brothers Discovery with a hostile bid of its own.…

Celebrations kicked off marking the ousting of Bashar Assad after decades of his family’s rule and a 14-year conflict. But not everyone is celebrating. Thousands of Syrians on Monday took to the streets to mark the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime. Assad fled to Russia after an Islamist-led offensive a year ago. The…

Donald Trump wants the US to increasingly prioritize itself over global conflicts in a stark change from recent decades. Though this is a reflection of his ‘America First’ mandate, it’s not quite as simple as that. It’s long been a key slogan for Donald Trump, but ‘America First’ appears closer to reality than ever, after the release…

Online discussion site Reddit on Tuesday (Dec 9) condemned Australia’s imminent social media ban for under-16s as “legally erroneous” but said it would comply with the landmark crackdown. Australia’s world-first legislation comes into effect on Dec 10, curbing the globe’s most popular social media platforms and websites, including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Reddit. US-based Reddit was one…

This comes after US farmers urged tougher action, arguing that subsidised rice imports are battering US markets and pushing domestic prices down. Donald Trump vowed to “take care” of the issue and pressed officials to identify countries accused of undercutting US markets. US President Donald Trump signalled that his administration is ready to consider fresh tariffs on…

Japan said on Sunday that Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft in two “dangerous” incidents near Japan’s Okinawa islands, an account Beijing disputed. “These radar illuminations are a dangerous act that went beyond what is necessary for the safe flight of aircraft,” Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told reporters, adding that Japan had…

White House border czar Tom Homan on Sunday defended President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota, saying the state is home to a large illegal Somali community despite local officials’ comments that the vast majority of Somalis in the U.S. are American citizens. Homan denied, however, that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement had stepped up its…

U.S. lawmakers on Sunday unveiled an annual defense policy bill authorizing a record $901 billion in national security spending next year, billions more than President Donald Trump’s request, and provides $400 million in military assistance to Ukraine. The sweeping 3,000-page bill includes a 4% raise for enlisted troops but excludes a bipartisan effort to spur housing construction…

President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet key European leaders in London on Monday, as Ukraine’s allies plan their response to an ongoing US push for Kyiv to accept concessions in peace talks. The leaders of France and Germany will join Zelensky and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at No 10 as they seek to ensure any deal deters…

Benin’s president has appeared on television to reassure citizens of the West African nation that the situation was now “totally under control” following an attempted coup earlier in the day. “I would like to commend the sense of duty demonstrated by our army and its leaders, who have remained… loyal to the nation,” Patrice Talon said, looking…

Last year, more than 18,000 older people living with dementia left their homes and wandered off in Japan. Almost 500 were later found dead. Police say such cases have doubled since 2012. Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan’s population – the second-highest proportion in the world after Monaco, according to…

A tuxedo-wearing President Trump hosted Sunday evening’s feted 48th Kennedy Center Honors ceremony — marking the first time a sitting president has led one of the glitziest nights of the year in DC. Trump, 79, who once dreamed of being a theater producer, honored the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Kiss, and Gloria Gaynor at the star-studded event,…

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said he didn’t order the second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat — but he would have, in new comments about the decision to target survivors of a Sept. 2 US attack. “I fully support that strike,” Hegseth said during his remarks at the Reagan National Defense Forum on Saturday. “I…

LANDO NORRIS won the war with himself to rise to the occasion and join F1’s promised land as Britain’s 11th world champion. For so long the Bristol-born 26-year-old’s confidence has been questioned, not just by pundits, rivals or fans – but mainly by himself. Tonight Norris shattered the self-doubt with a fearless drive to live out his…

THE US President’s eldest son has labelled his father “unpredictable”, claiming Trump may walk away from a deal to bring peace to Ukraine. Donald Trump Jr went as far as saying the bloody war between Kiev and Moscow was not a priority for Americans. It comes as Moscow launched a “massive” combined air strike on infrastructure in…

The German chancellor said “lasting peace is possible” in Gaza and that the possible establishment of a Palestinian state, alongside Israel, offered the best prospect for future peace. Merz visits Yad Vashem, meets Netanyahu German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, reaffirming Germany’s historic responsibility and commitment to Israel’s security. His first trip to Israel…

Meth production and opium poppy cultivation are growing and expanding in Myanmar, according to the UN, with many armed groups using the profits to buy weapons. New data on opium and methamphetamine production in Myanmar from the United Nations puts the war-torn country at the epicenter of Asia’s multi-billion-dollar illicit drug trade. Opium poppy cultivation rose 17%…

In a recent Instagram post, the 41-year-old singer included a photo of herself and Trudeau cheek to cheek in front of a colourful autumn backdrop. It is not a teenage dream, it’s Instagram official: Pop star Katy Perry has posted a photograph of herself cuddling with Canada’s former prime minister, as secure a confirmation as any that…

The archipelago recorded at least 940 deaths, while Thailand and Malaysia reported death tolls of around 276 and three respectively. As parts of Southeast Asia reel from the effects of deadly flooding over recent days, Indonesia faces a significantly higher death toll than its regional neighbours. As of Sunday (Dec 7), the archipelago recorded at least 940…

Kate Winslet called out “terrifying” cosmetic procedures and weight loss drugs while claiming young women nowadays have no “concept of what being beautiful actually is.” When talking about how injections make women look the same, the “Titanic” star, 50, told the Times, “Oh, it’s terrifying.” “It is devastating. If a person’s self-esteem is so bound up in…

Bethenny Frankel shut down the haters brutally criticizing her home’s décor by bragging about the millions she’s made off of flipping houses. The “Real Housewives of New York City” alum’s new home in Florida was recently featured in Architectural Digest, with the outlet describing her home as “a streamlined, contemporary take on classic Floridian design.” Some of…

The Trump administration has consistently demanded European governments pay more into NATO defense spending. The United States wants Europe to take over the majority of NATO’s conventional defense capabilities, from intelligence to missiles, by 2027, Pentagon officials told diplomats in Washington this week, a tight deadline that struck some European officials as unrealistic. The message, recounted by…