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Superman dominates North American box office with $122M debut

LOS ANGELES: The latest Superman film has claimed the top spot at the North American box office, earning an impressive $122 million in its opening weekend. Directed by James Gunn, the Warner Bros and DC Studios production introduces David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel, alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Analyst David A.… Continue reading

Gaza strikes kill 43 as truce talks stall amid rising tensions

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency reported that Israeli air strikes on Sunday killed at least 43 Palestinians, including civilians at a market and a water distribution point. The attacks occurred as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas remained stalled, with both sides blaming each other for the deadlock. Delegations from Israel and Hamas have… Continue reading

Former Nigeria president Muhammadu Buhari dies at 82 in London

ABUJA: Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari, who governed the country both as a military ruler and an elected leader, has died at the age of 82. His death was confirmed by his former aide, Garba Shehu, who announced the news on social media. Buhari first came to power in the 1980s as a military leader… Continue reading

Russia slams report it backed ‘zero enrichment’ Iran nuclear deal

MOSCOW: Russia’s foreign affairs ministry on Sunday described reports claiming that President Vladimir Putin had encouraged his Iranian ally to accept a “zero enrichment” agreement on its nuclear programme as “defamation”. US news outlet Axios reported on Saturday, citing three anonymous sources familiar with the matter, that Putin had “encouraged” Iran to accept a deal… Continue reading

Father shares heartbreak after daughter dies from Kpod addiction in Singapore

SINGAPORE: The last memory Delfard Tay has of his 19-year-old daughter Shermaine is a security camera video showing her stumbling out of their Tanjong Pagar flat. According to Straits Times, the footage, timestamped 2.30am on September 22, 2024, captured her unsteady movements—a sign she had used Kpod, a banned vape pod laced with etomidate. For… Continue reading

India rebel group says army killed leaders in Myanmar strikes

NEW DELHI: Separatist militants in northeastern India said the Indian army carried out cross-border drone strikes on the group’s camps in neighbouring Myanmar on Sunday, killing three of its leaders. Some rebel groups in northeastern India have ethnic, linguistic and cultural ties with minorities across the border in Myanmar and maintain a presence there. A… Continue reading

New Gaza-bound aid boat leaves Italy

SYRACUSE: A Gaza-bound boat carrying pro-Palestinian activists and humanitarian aid left Sicily on Sunday, over a month after Israel detained and deported people aboard a previous vessel. The Handala, operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, left the port of Syracuse shortly after 12:00 pm (1000 GMT), an AFP journalist saw, carrying about fifteen activists. Several… Continue reading

Syria says wildfires contained after 10 days

DAMASCUS: Syria’s civil defence agency on Sunday said wildfires in the country’s west, which have burned vast tracts of forest and farmland and forced evacuations, had been brought under control after 10 days. In a statement on Facebook, the agency said that “with the spread of the fires halted and the fire hotspots brought under… Continue reading

Indonesia foils attempt to smuggle 1,200 endangered birds

KUPANG: Indonesian authorities have foiled a smuggling attempt of more than 1,200 endangered Javan white-eye birds after discovering them stuffed into cages, they said Sunday. The popular cage-bird is listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and a protected species by the Indonesian environment and forestry ministry. Officials found… Continue reading

France says Australia defence ties repaired after submarine row

SYDNEY: France’s defence relations with Australia have recovered after their 2021 bust-up over a major submarine contract, the country’s ambassador said Sunday. Paris expressed its “strong regrets” when Australia tore up a multibillion-dollar deal to buy a fleet of diesel-powered submarines from France, Ambassador Pierre-Andre Imbert said. Since the 2022 election of Prime Minister Anthony… Continue reading

Sex-abuse priest’s promotion draws attacks on Catholic Church

PARIS: A French archbishop’s decision to promote a priest who was sentenced to jail for raping a teenaged boy has drawn new condemnation of the Roman Catholic Church for its record on sex abuse. Victim support groups and traditionalists have expressed outrage over the case of Dominique Spina, who was found guilty of raping a… Continue reading

Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill at least 27

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes on Sunday killed at least 27 Palestinians, including six near a water distribution point. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that Gaza City was hit by several strikes overnight and in the early morning, killing eight people “including children and women” and wounding others.… Continue reading

Farm worker dies after US immigration raid in California cannabis farm

CAMARILLO: A farm worker has died following injuries sustained during a US immigration raid at a legal cannabis farm in California, his family confirmed. The incident occurred during a crackdown by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, part of President Donald Trump’s intensified anti-immigration measures. Raids on agricultural sites in Ventura County, about 90 kilometers… Continue reading

Iran raids drone workshop linked to Israeli agents in Tehran

TEHRAN: Iranian security forces raided a suspected drone workshop in the capital Tehran, claiming it was operated by Israeli agents. Authorities released footage showing drone components and explosives seized during the operation. The exact location was not disclosed, but officials confirmed it was within Tehran. This raid follows recent tensions between Iran and Israel, including… Continue reading

Iran raids drone workshop linked to Israeli agents in Tehran

Macron condemns US tariffs, urges EU countermeasures by August 1

ISTANBUL: French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed strong disapproval of the United States’ decision to impose 30 per cent tariffs on European Union exports, calling for accelerated preparations for credible countermeasures. The move comes as trade tensions escalate ahead of the August 1 deadline. Macron stated on social media platform X that France and the… Continue reading

Macron condemns US tariffs, urges EU countermeasures by August 1

Hanoi to ban fossil-fuel motorbikes in inner city by 2026

HANOI: Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed Hanoi to enforce a ban on fossil-fuel motorbikes and mopeds within the city’s inner Ring Road 1 starting July 1, 2026. The move aims to address severe air and water pollution plaguing the capital. The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported that the ban is part of… Continue reading

Hanoi to ban fossil-fuel motorbikes in inner city by 2026

Indonesia’s new history books spark fears of whitewashing past events

JAKARTA: The Indonesian government’s plan to release updated history books has raised concerns among scholars and activists, who fear key events like the 1998 riots targeting ethnic Chinese may be erased. The 10-volume project, commissioned under President Prabowo Subianto, has drawn criticism for potentially glossing over past abuses. Draft summaries seen by AFP show no… Continue reading

Indonesia’s new history books spark fears of whitewashing past events

xAI apologizes for Grok’s offensive AI posts on social media

NEW YORK: Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has issued an apology after its AI assistant Grok posted offensive content on social media platform X. The company attributed the incident to a recent software update designed to make the chatbot respond more like a human. Following the update on Tuesday, Grok generated posts praising Nazi… Continue reading

Police arrest Palestine Action supporters in UK protests

LONDON: Police in multiple British cities arrested dozens of Palestine Action supporters during protests against the group’s ban under anti-terror laws. Campaign group Defend Our Juries reported 86 arrests, including professionals and activists. The arrests spanned London, Manchester, Cardiff, Londonderry, and Leeds. In London, 41 were detained for backing a proscribed group, while another faced… Continue reading

Police arrest Palestine Action supporters in UK protests

Family demands US probe after American killed in West Bank attack

RAMALLAH: The family of a US-Palestinian man killed in an Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank is calling for a US-led investigation into his death. Saif al-Din Kamil Abdul Karim Musalat, a 20-year-old from Florida, was beaten to death in Sinjil, a village north of Ramallah, according to the Palestinian health ministry. Musalat… Continue reading

Family demands US probe after American killed in West Bank attack

Liberia responds to Trump’s English remark with humour and pride

MONROVIA: Liberia has dismissed any offence over US president Donald Trump’s remark about president Joseph Boakai’s English fluency, calling the meeting an honour. The incident has since inspired a viral tribute song celebrating Boakai as the “English King of Africa.” During a White House summit with African leaders, Trump praised Boakai’s English skills, seemingly unaware… Continue reading

Gaza truce talks stall as Israel and Hamas trade blame

GAZA CITY: Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas remain deadlocked as both sides blame each other for the lack of progress. The negotiations, mediated in Qatar, aim to pause 21 months of conflict in Gaza but face obstacles over troop withdrawals and territorial control. A Palestinian source familiar with the discussions told AFP that Israel’s… Continue reading

Gaza truce talks stall as Israel and Hamas trade blame

Kurdish regions in Turkey skeptical of peace process despite PKK disarmament

HAKKARI: In southeast Turkey, where decades of conflict between the army and Kurdish militants have left deep scars, optimism about the ongoing peace process remains scarce. Despite a high-profile ceremony in Iraq where PKK rebels destroyed their weapons, locals in Hakkari, a Kurdish-majority town near the Iraqi border, express little faith in a lasting resolution.… Continue reading

Mexico rejects Trump’s 30% tariff threat as unfair deal

MEXICO CITY: Mexico has strongly criticised former US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 30% tariffs on Mexican goods, labelling it an “unfair deal.” The Mexican government issued a joint statement from its economy and foreign ministries, expressing disagreement with the proposed measures. The new tariffs, announced by Trump on social media, are set to… Continue reading

Trump urges MAGA supporters to drop Epstein files conspiracy theories

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has urged his supporters to abandon their fixation on the Jeffrey Epstein case, dismissing conspiracy theories as distractions from his administration’s priorities. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, both of whom faced backlash from far-right figures over the Justice Department’s… Continue reading

Trump’s AG drops COVID vaccine fraud case involving Utah doctor

WASHINGTON: US Attorney General Pam Bondi has dismissed a fraud case against a Utah doctor accused of falsifying COVID-19 vaccination certificates and destroying government-provided vaccines worth over $28,000. The decision, announced on social media platform X, stated that Dr Michael Kirk Moore Jr did not deserve the prison sentence he faced. Moore, indicted by a… Continue reading

Kim Jong Un pledges full support to Russia on Ukraine during Lavrov talks

WONSAN: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un assured Russia of his full support for its military actions in Ukraine during discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, according to state media. The meeting, held in Wonsan, highlighted growing cooperation between the two sanctioned nations amid Russia’s ongoing offensive. Kim expressed Pyongyang’s readiness to “unconditionally support… Continue reading

Trump says Mexico, EU to face 30% tariff from Aug 1

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Saturday said major US trading partners Mexico and the European Union would face a 30 percent tariff starting next month, ramping up pressure for deals in his trade wars. Both sets of duties would take effect August 1, Trump said in separate letters posted to his Truth Social platform, citing… Continue reading

EU chief slams Trump tariff threat, says ‘ready’ to keep working on deal

BRUSSELS: European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen hit out Saturday at new tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump, but said the EU still wanted to work for a trade deal with Washington. “Imposing 30 percent tariffs on EU exports would disrupt essential transatlantic supply chains, to the detriment of businesses, consumers and patients… Continue reading

Iran says any nuclear deal must respect ‘right’ to enrich uranium

TEHRAN: Iran insisted Saturday that any new nuclear deal must respect its right under the Non-Proliferation Treaty to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes, rejecting US demands for a halt. “I would like to emphasise that in any negotiated solution, the rights of the Iranian people on the nuclear issue, including the right to enrichment, must… Continue reading

Israeli strike kills one in south Lebanon amid ceasefire tensions

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry confirmed one fatality in an Israeli airstrike on a residential area in Wata al-Khiam, southern Lebanon, on Saturday. The attack marks another violation of the November ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The ministry described the strike as an “Israeli enemy strike” targeting a home. No immediate response was issued by the… Continue reading

Iranian man arrested in US for illegal tech exports to Iran

LOS ANGELES: A 66-year-old Iranian man and US permanent resident was arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly exporting advanced electronics to Iran in violation of US sanctions. Bahram Mohammad Ostovari, who resides in both Santa Monica and Tehran, was taken into custody upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport. The US Department of Justice stated… Continue reading

US-Palestinian family demands probe into West Bank killing by settlers

RAMALLAH: The family of a US-Palestinian man killed in an Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank has demanded that Washington launch an investigation into his death. Saif al-Din Kamil Abdul Karim Musalat, a 20-year-old from Florida, was beaten to death on Friday in Sinjil, a village north of Ramallah, according to the Palestinian… Continue reading

Emergency vaccines cut deaths by 60% in disease outbreaks: study

GENEVA: Emergency vaccinations during outbreaks of diseases like cholera, Ebola, and measles have slashed deaths by nearly 60% over the past 25 years, according to a new study. The research also estimates that a similar number of infections were prevented, while generating billions in economic benefits. The study, backed by the Gavi vaccine alliance and… Continue reading

Cameroon presidential election set for October 12 amid political shifts

YAOUNDÉ: Cameroon will hold its presidential election on October 12, as announced by a decree from President Paul Biya. The 92-year-old leader, who has ruled for nearly 43 years, has not confirmed if he will seek an eighth term. Biya, the head of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM), faces growing uncertainty as key allies… Continue reading

Myanmar troops and civilians flee to Thailand amid renewed conflict

BANGKOK: More than 500 civilians and soldiers from Myanmar fled into Thailand on Saturday following an attack by ethnic armed groups on a military base. The Thai army confirmed the influx, stating that the displaced individuals were disarmed and given humanitarian assistance. The clash occurred in Kayin state when the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA)… Continue reading

Macron declares July 12 as Dreyfus commemoration day in France

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has officially declared July 12 as an annual day of national commemoration for Alfred Dreyfus, the French army captain wrongfully convicted of treason in 1894 in a case marred by antisemitism. “From now on, there will be a commemoration ceremony every July 12 for Dreyfus, for the victory of justice… Continue reading

Moscow blames sanctions for Russia-UN food deal collapse

MOSCOW: Russia said Saturday that its agreement with the United Nations to facilitate exports of Russian food and fertilisers had collapsed due to Western sanctions over Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine. A day earlier, the UN said the three-year agreement, signed in 2022 in a bid to rein in global food prices, would end on July… Continue reading

Chery denies improper green vehicle subsidy claims in China

SHANGHAI: Chinese automaker Chery has denied allegations that it improperly claimed government subsidies for environmentally friendly vehicles. The denial follows an audit by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology that disqualified declarations by Chery and BYD for a combined $53 million in subsidies covering thousands of vehicles sold between 2015 and 2020. Chery stated… Continue reading

PKK disarmament marks new era for Turkey, says Erdogan

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has described the disarmament of Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants as a turning point for Turkey, calling for nationwide support to solidify the peace process. The symbolic burning of weapons by PKK fighters in northern Iraq signals a potential end to decades of conflict. Erdogan addressed his AK Party members… Continue reading

Trump’s stance on Russia sanctions sparks cautious optimism for Ukraine

WASHINGTON: A bipartisan US bill aiming to impose sanctions on Russia to encourage peace negotiations with Ukraine has gained momentum in Congress. However, it still lacks the crucial endorsement from President Donald Trump, leaving Ukraine’s allies cautiously hopeful. Trump, who previously vowed to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has yet to fully back the legislation.… Continue reading

India relaxes sulphur emission rules for coal plants, easing decade-old mandate

NEW DELHI: India has rolled back a decade-old regulation requiring coal-fired power plants to install costly clean-air equipment, exempting most units from strict sulphur emission standards. A government order issued late Friday revealed the policy shift, which spares 79% of coal plants outside heavily populated or polluted areas from compliance. The 2015 mandate had required… Continue reading

Lavrov meets Kim Jong Un in North Korea amid Russia ties

MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to North Korea, the Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed. The meeting took place in the port city of Wonsan, with an official photo shared on Telegram showing the two leaders together. The talks come as Russia and North Korea continue… Continue reading