Category: World

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Monday that aimed to limit no-cash bail in the nation’s capital and threatened to revoke federal funding for other jurisdictions that use it, part of a White House effort to push crime-fighting to the top of the national agenda. “Cashless bail, we’re ending it,“ Trump said… Continue reading Trump signs orders aimed at ending cashless bail policies

WASHINGTON: North Korea could soon produce 10 to 20 nuclear weapons per year according to South Korea’s dovish new president. President Lee Jae Myung made this assessment on Monday while calling for efforts to lower tensions on the Korean peninsula. “An ICBM capable of reaching the United States is almost fully developed, and they are… Continue reading North Korea could produce 10 to 20 nuclear weapons per year

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has expressed his desire to replicate the Intel equity model across other American industries, creating unease within the business community. The administration recently acquired a nearly 10% stake in Intel by converting government grants into equity shares. Trump confirmed his intention to pursue similar arrangements during a White House press briefing… Continue reading Trump seeks more corporate stakes like Intel deal, unsettling US business leaders

GAZA: Israeli forces struck Nasser hospital in southern Gaza on Monday, killing at least twenty people including five journalists working for international news organisations. A Reuters cameraman named Hussam al-Masri died near a live broadcasting position on an upper floor of the Khan Younis hospital during the initial strike according to Palestinian health officials. Hospital… Continue reading Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills 20 including five journalists

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the US attorney general to prosecute individuals who burn or desecrate the American flag. “If you burn a flag, you get one year in jail, no early exits, no nothing,“ Trump declared during the Oval Office signing ceremony on Monday. The order mandates the attorney… Continue reading Trump orders crackdown on US flag burning raising free speech concerns

TEXAS: Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI in United States federal court. The lawsuit accuses both companies of illegally conspiring to thwart competition in artificial intelligence markets. xAI claims Apple and OpenAI have “locked up markets to maintain their monopolies and prevent innovators like X and xAI… Continue reading Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI for AI market conspiracy

MIAMI: Tesla rejected a $60 million settlement proposal before a jury awarded $243 million against the company in a lawsuit concerning a fatal Autopilot crash. Plaintiffs’ lawyers revealed the settlement offer in a Monday court filing as part of their request for legal fees from Tesla. They argued that Florida law entitles them to recover… Continue reading Tesla rejected $60 million settlement before $243 million Autopilot verdict

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump stated on Monday that the military might deploy to Chicago and is prepared to go anywhere on short notice to address crime. Trump cited a purported wave of lawlessness as he seized control of Washington DC’s police force this month and authorised armed National Guard patrols in the city.… Continue reading Trump says US military may or may not deploy to Chicago

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump stated his intention to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year during South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s White House visit. “I’d like to meet him this year,“ Trump told reporters in the Oval Office while welcoming South Korea’s new president. Trump and Lee conducted their first… Continue reading Trump seeks meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un this year

CHICAGO/WASHINGTON: The first confirmed human case of travel-associated New World screwworm in the United States has fully recovered without any transmission to other people or animals according to Maryland health authorities. US cattle futures declined sharply amid concerns about potential livestock infections as ranchers criticised government secrecy surrounding the case following exclusive Reuters reporting. Screwworms… Continue reading US screwworm patient recovers as ranchers criticise secrecy over case

WASHINGTON: Nearly three dozen current and former Federal Emergency Management Agency staff have warned Congress about the inexperience of Trump administration appointees potentially causing a catastrophe comparable to Hurricane Katrina. The letter represents a rare public expression of internal dissent within the disaster response agency. It specifically criticised Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and acting… Continue reading FEMA staff warn Trump officials’ inexperience risks Katrina-level disaster

WASHINGTON: Korean Air confirmed a historic order for 103 Boeing aircraft on Monday during South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s official visit to Washington. The order represents the largest aircraft purchase in the Korean carrier’s fifty-five year history and includes a mix of Boeing 787, 777 and 737 models. Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope… Continue reading Korean Air orders 103 Boeing jets during Trump-Lee summit in Washington

NEW YORK: YouTube has confirmed ongoing negotiations to renew its content partnership with Fox amid a payment dispute that could see channels removed from the streaming service. The Alphabet-owned platform stated that Fox is requesting payments exceeding those received by partners providing comparable content. YouTube announced that failure to reach a new agreement by 5:00… Continue reading Fox channels may go dark on YouTube TV from Wednesday over payment dispute

LOS ANGELES: Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X entered a not guilty plea on Monday to four felony charges related to an alleged assault on police officers. Authorities reported encountering the musician walking naked along a Los Angeles street prior to the incident. A judge established bail at $75,000 and mandated the “Old Town Road” rapper’s… Continue reading Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to felony assault charges against police

PARIS: Telegram founder Pavel Durov has publicly criticised France’s ongoing investigation into illegal content on his messaging platform. Durov stated that authorities were “struggling” to find evidence of wrongdoing exactly one year after his high-profile detention. “One year ago, the French police detained me for four days because some people I’d never heard of used… Continue reading Telegram founder Durov criticises French investigation one year after arrest

GAZA CITY: Five journalists were among at least twenty people killed during Israeli strikes on a southern Gaza hospital according to the territory’s civil defence agency. Reuters, the Associated Press and Al Jazeera all confirmed the deaths of their contributors in Monday’s attack on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis. Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal stated… Continue reading Five journalists killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital, agencies mourn

DAMASCUS: Syria’s interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa will address the United Nations General Assembly next month according to a foreign ministry official. The official stated that Sharaa “will take part in the United Nations General Assembly in New York where he will deliver a speech” while requesting anonymity as they were not authorised to brief the… Continue reading Syria’s interim president to address UN General Assembly for first time

MOSCOW: A Russian court will present new espionage charges against a French researcher already imprisoned for three years on Monday. Laurent Vinatier, working with a Swiss conflict mediation organisation, faces allegations that could add twenty years to his current sentence. He was originally arrested in June 2024 for violating Russia’s foreign agents legislation, a case… Continue reading French researcher faces new espionage charges in Russian court

MADRID: Spanish authorities reported just over a dozen serious wildfires still burning across the country as foreign assistance begins to wind down. The civil protection service confirmed 14 active wildfires classified as operation level two, indicating they pose significant danger to people and property. This number represents a decrease from 18 fires reported on Saturday… Continue reading Spain battles 14 active wildfires with foreign aid set to wind down

TOKYO: Japan’s top law enforcement officials have apologised to the family of a businessman who died following wrongful arrest and months of illegal detention. Shizuo Aishima, a former advisor to machinery firm Ohkawara Kakohki, was one of three company executives illegally held in pretrial detention for months on charges that were later dropped. Human rights… Continue reading Japan police apologise for wrongful detention death in hostage justice case

OSLO: The Norwegian government aims to maintain its aid to Ukraine at 85 billion kroner ($8.4 billion) in 2026, the same level as this year, the office of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said Monday. The proposal, made as Store visited Kyiv, must be ratified by parliament and if passed would take to 275 billion… Continue reading Norway proposes maintaining Ukraine aid at $8.4 billion in 2026

OSLO: An eighteen-year-old Norwegian faces terrorism charges following the murder of a social worker in Oslo that authorities believe may have been racially motivated. The victim worked at a residential facility dedicated to helping vulnerable young people integrate into society and was killed during the night between Saturday and Sunday at her workplace. Norwegian media… Continue reading Norway teen faces terrorism charges in Oslo social worker murder case

PARIS: The United States ambassador to France received a formal summons to the French foreign ministry following his criticism of Paris regarding antisemitism. Ambassador Charles Kushner faced diplomatic repercussions after alleging insufficient French government action against rising antisemitic incidents. This diplomatic tension emerges alongside growing concerns about increased antisemitic acts and hate crimes throughout France.… Continue reading France summons US ambassador over antisemitism claims in diplomatic row

LISBON: Nearly 1,000 firefighters remained mobilised on Monday in central Portugal to prevent flare-ups of what authorities described as the country’s largest recorded forest fire. The blaze was only brought under control on Sunday after raging for 11 days and having burned 64,451 hectares (160,000 acres), according to National Civil Protection Authority spokesman Commander Telmo… Continue reading Portugal battles aftermath of largest forest fire in its history

SEOUL: South Korea hopes to normalise relations with China that have been strained in recent years, a special envoy from Seoul told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday, and agreed to boost economic cooperation, Seoul’s foreign ministry said. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sent a special delegation led by former parliament speaker Park… Continue reading South Korea tells China it wants to normalise ties, upgrade economic relations

COPENHAGEN: Wind farm developer Orsted’s plan to raise much-needed capital is at risk following a U.S. order to halt construction of a near-complete project, and the Danish group’s share price could come under pressure on Monday, analysts said. Orsted said on Monday it would proceed with the planned rights issue despite the U.S. order and… Continue reading Orsted cash plan at risk as Trump government blocks US wind project

SYDNEY: Thousands of Australians participated in nationwide pro-Palestinian demonstrations on Sunday amid escalating diplomatic tensions between Israel and Australia. Organisers from the Palestine Action Group reported more than forty separate protests occurring across the country with significant gatherings in major state capitals. The group claimed approximately 350,000 attendees nationwide including an estimated 50,000 participants in… Continue reading Thousands join pro-Palestinian rallies across Australia amid diplomatic tensions

KILMAR ABREGO, the migrant whose wrongful deportation to El Salvador made him a symbol of U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies, has been summoned to appear before federal officials in Baltimore on Monday while facing the possibility of being deported again, this time to Uganda. Abrego, 30, was released from criminal custody in Tennessee… Continue reading Wrongly deported migrant Abrego again faces possible removal to Uganda or Costa Rica

THOUSANDS of Australians joined pro-Palestinian rallies on Sunday, organisers said, amid strained relations between Israel and Australia following the centre-left government’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state. More than 40 protests took place across Australia on Sunday, Palestine Action Group said, including large turnouts in state capitals Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. The group said around… Continue reading Widespread protests held in Australia to support Palestinians

DOHA: Al Jazeera on Monday said one of its journalists was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, two weeks after the broadcaster lost six staff and freelancers in an attack. Mohammad Salama, a photojournalist and cameraman, was killed in an attack on a medical complex that left 14 people dead, the Qatar-based news network… Continue reading Al Jazeera journalist killed in Israeli strike in Gaza: broadcaster

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: SpaceX delayed a planned test flight for its Starship megarocket by 24 hours until Monday, saying it needed time to troubleshoot problems. This represents the latest setback for Elon Musk’s behemoth after a series of explosive failures. The recent problems have led some observers to doubt whether the world’s biggest and most… Continue reading SpaceX Starship launch delayed again amid technical setbacks

PRAGUE: The 3.18-million-year-old bone fragments of human ancestor Lucy, which rarely leave Ethiopia, will go on display in Europe for the first time Monday at the Czech National Museum in Prague. The ancient remains of the Australopithecus afarensis were discovered in Ethiopia in 1974. The find was, at the time, the most complete ever made… Continue reading Human ancestor Lucy gets first European showing in Prague

TEHRAN: Nuclear talks scheduled for Tuesday between Iran and Britain, France and Germany will be held in Geneva, Iranian state media reported. “On Tuesday, Iran and the three European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, along with the European Union, will hold a new round of talks at the level of deputy foreign ministers in… Continue reading Iran nuclear talks with European powers to be held in Geneva

JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has set up a new mineral industry agency that will oversee the development of rare earths and radioactive materials, the agency’s new chief told reporters on Monday. “This agency will manage the strategic materials industry that relates to the defence industry, because strategic materials are quite important for the sovereignty… Continue reading Indonesia sets up new mineral industry agency to oversee rare earths development

VINH, VIETNAM: Tens of thousands of residents were being evacuated from coastal Vietnam on Monday, as Typhoon Kajiki barrelled towards landfall expected to lash the country’s central belt with gales of around 160 kmh. The typhoon — the fifth to affect Vietnam this year — is currently at sea, roiling the Gulf of Tonkin with… Continue reading Vietnam evacuates tens of thousands ahead of Typhoon Kajiki

COX’S BAZAR: Bangladesh cannot mobilise additional resources for the 1.3 million Rohingya refugees living in the country, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus said on Monday, urging the international community to find a sustainable solution to the crisis. Nobel peace laureate Yunus, the de-facto prime minister of Bangladesh, also proposed seven action points to solve the crisis… Continue reading Bangladesh cannot mobilise more resources for Rohingya refugees, chief advisor says

JAKARTA: A 16-year-old Malaysian hiker was rescued after collapsing from hypothermia on Mount Sagara in Indonesia’s West Java province, local police said. The teenager fainted at Post Four of the trail near Sagara village at around 1 pm local time on Saturday while trekking with several companions. According to Garut Police, she was saved by… Continue reading Malaysian teen rescued from hypothermia on Mt Sagara

PHNOM PENH: Cambodian parliamentarians passed on Monday legislation allowing people who collude with foreign countries to be stripped of citizenship, a law rights groups fear will be used to banish dissent. All 120 lawmakers in attendance at the National Assembly session, including Prime Minister Hun Manet, voted unanimously to approve the bill. Rights monitors have… Continue reading Cambodia MPs pass law allowing stripping of citizenship

AT least eight people, including two women and a child, were killed, and around 43 others injured when a container truck collided with a tractor carrying devotees in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh early on Monday, police said. “Three people are in serious condition on ventilator,“ Bulandshahr district police chief Dinesh Kumar Singh said… Continue reading Container truck collision with tractor kills 8, injures 43 in India, police say

PARONG: India fears a planned Chinese mega-dam in Tibet will reduce water flows on a major river by up to 85% during the dry season, according to four sources familiar with the matter and a government analysis seen by Reuters, prompting Delhi to fast-track plans for its own dam to mitigate the effects. The Indian… Continue reading China’s new mega dam triggers fears of water war in India