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Russia Rescues Stranded Fishermen
MOSCOW: More than 100 fishermen were rescued from a drifting ice floe in Russia’s remote Far East, officials confirmed Wednesday.
Emergency responders said 139 fishermen...
Canada Appoints Fentanyl Tsar as Trump’s Tariff Threat Looms
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken a significant step in addressing U.S. concerns as Canada appoints fentanyl tsar. This move comes as...
Coast Guard Releases Titan Implosion Audio
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Coast Guard has released an eerie recording believed to capture the 2023 Titan submersible implosion.
The audio, made public on Tuesday, was...
Trump Announces Ukraine Peace Talks After Putin Call
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced that negotiations to end the Ukraine war will begin immediately after speaking with Vladimir Putin.
The call, held Wednesday morning,...
Senate Confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Intelligence Chief
WASHINGTON: The Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, marking a significant win for President Trump.
The vote was 52-48, largely along party...
Pete Davidson Flaunts Tattoo-Free Look as ‘Official Boyfriend’
NEW YORK: Pete Davidson, known for his high-profile relationships, stars in Reformation’s new Valentine’s Day campaign as the "official boyfriend."
In a social media video, the...
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Prequel Manga Announced
Ubisoft has officially announced a prequel manga for its highly anticipated game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The manga will launch in Japan on March 20,...
Inflation Hits Highest Rate Since June, Prices Surge in January
WASHINGTON: Inflation in the U.S. accelerated in January, reaching its highest level since June, driven by rising costs of goods and services.
Consumer prices increased...
AP Reporter Barred from Oval Office Over ‘Gulf of Mexico’ Name Use
WASHINGTON: The Associated Press (AP) says its reporter was blocked from an Oval Office event over its refusal to use "Gulf of America."
The White...
Hegseth Rules Out Ukraine Joining NATO, Says Europe Must Lead Security
WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ruled out Ukraine’s NATO membership and urged Europe to take responsibility for its security. Speaking at the Ukraine...
Take-Two CEO Talks GTA 6 PC Launch Strategy
Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6 is one of the most anticipated games of the decade. Rockstar Games has confirmed its release for PlayStation 5...
Duolingo ’s Iconic Owl Mascot Declared Dead
Pittsburgh: The famous green owl from Duolingo is gone, marking a major change for the language-learning app’s branding.
The Pittsburgh-based company announced the owl’s death...
Danish Petition Seeks to Buy California
Copenhagen: A humorous petition proposing Denmark buy California has gained over 200,000 signatures and aims to raise $1 trillion.
The petition suggests Denmark could benefit...
Nissan-Honda $60B Merger Talks Collapse
Nissan was in deep trouble late last year. Sales were down, and management was struggling. Rival Honda saw an opportunity. It proposed a $60...
Arnold Schwarzenegger Reacts to Son Patrick’s Nude Scene
Los Angeles: Arnold Schwarzenegger is embracing his dad joke phase with a playful comment about his son Patrick’s nude scene.
On Tuesday, he shared a photo...
Coca-Cola May Use More Plastic Due to Tariffs
Atlanta: Coca-Cola might increase plastic bottle usage in the US if Trump’s tariffs make aluminium cans more expensive.
Company CEO James Quincey discussed the potential...
UN Report Reveals Bangladesh Protest Crackdown
GENEVA: Bangladesh’s previous government and security forces committed severe human rights abuses during last year’s student-led protests, a UN report says.
The UN report highlights...
Truck Found in Sewer Weeks After Sinkhole Incident
TOKYO: A truck cabin swallowed by a sinkhole in Japan has been discovered inside a nearby sewer pipe, officials report.
Drone images suggest a human...
Australian Nurses Suspended Over Antisemitic Video
Sydney: Two nurses from a Sydney hospital have been suspended after a video showed them making violent threats against Israeli patients.
New South Wales (NSW)...
The History of Money
The history of money began with barter systems, where people exchanged goods and services directly. In early societies, individuals traded items such as food,...
FBI Uncovers New JFK Assassination Documents
WASHINGTON: The FBI has discovered 2,400 previously unrecognized files related to John F. Kennedy(JFK)’s assassination.This discovery followed an executive order from President Donald Trump.Trump’s...
Trump Plans Reciprocal Tariffs Amid Global Trade War Fears
Washington: President Donald Trump's administration is finalizing plans for reciprocal tariffs on countries that impose duties on U.S. imports. This move has heightened fears...
Russian Ballistic Missile Attack Kills Civilian in Kyiv
Kyiv: A Russian ballistic missile strike hit Kyiv before dawn on Wednesday, killing one civilian and injuring four others, Ukrainian officials reported. The attack...
Trump Criticizes Judges Over Budget Cuts
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump criticized judges for opposing his government spending cuts.He expressed hope that judges allow him to fulfill his electoral mandate.Trump made...
Marc Fogel Meets Trump After Russian Release
WASHINGTON: Marc Fogel, an American teacher detained in Russia for over three years, has returned to the U.S. President Donald Trump negotiated an "exchange" to...
Italy Arrests 180 in Major Mafia Operation
ROME: Italian police arrested around 180 people in a large operation against the Sicilian mafia in Palermo.The arrests confirm that the mafia remains a...
Macron Overlooks Modi’s Handshake at Paris AI Summit
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron seemed to overlook Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handshake at a Paris AI summit.Footage captured Modi extending his hand...
UK and US Refused to Sign International AI Agreement
Paris: The UK and US have refused to sign an international AI agreement at the Paris AI Summit. The declaration, supported by 60 nations,...
American Teacher Marc Fogel Released in Russia-U.S. Exchange
WASHINGTON: The White House confirmed the release of American teacher Marc Fogel from Russia through an exchange deal. Fogel was previously classified as “wrongfully...
Steve Pleads Guilty in Border Wall Fraud Case
New York: Steve Bannon admitted guilt in a scheme defrauding donors in a private border wall project. His plea deal allowed him to avoid...
OpenAI CEO Rejects Musk’s $97.4B Bid: ‘Not for Sale’
Paris: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rejects Musk’s bid, dismissing a $97.4 billion takeover offer from Elon Musk and a group of investors, saying the...
Libya Boat Tragedy: Pakistan Confirms 16 Deaths
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry confirmed the deaths of 16 nationals in a boat accident off Libya’s coast. The tragic incident occurred near Zawiya, where...
Netanyahu Warns Ceasefire May End by Saturday
Tel Aviv: Tensions between Israel and Hamas have increased despite the ongoing ceasefire. Both sides accuse each other of violations. The agreement, now in...
Trump Hosted Jordan’s King Abdullah at White House on Gaza
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House to discuss the ongoing crisis in Gaza. The meeting focused...
Trump Reports Billions in Government Waste Found by DOGE
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has identified billions in government waste. He stated that fraud, mismanagement, and...
Teacher Fatally Stabs Eight-Year-Old in South Korea
Daejon: A tragic incident has shocked South Korea. A teacher fatally stabs an eight-year-old girl at an elementary school in Daejeon. The crime has...
Cholera Outbreak in Angola Claims 108 Lives
Luanda: Angola is experiencing a severe cholera outbreak, with 108 deaths reported this year, raising health concerns nationwide.
The Ministry of Health confirmed 3,147 cholera...
Japan Finance Ministry Worker Loses Sensitive Files
TOKYO: A Japanese finance ministry employee lost confidential documents after a night out with colleagues, local media reported.
The documents contained personal details of 187...
Elderly Israeli Hostage Shlomo Mansour Confirmed Dead
Tel Aviv: The Israeli military confirmed that 86-year-old Shlomo Mansour was killed during Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack. His body remains in Gaza. Attack Details
Mansour...
February 22 Australia vs. England – Champions Trophy 2025
The historic rivalry of Australia vs. England Champions Trophy 2025 takes center stage once again on February 22, 2025, as the two cricketing giants...
Dog Fighting: Man Gets 475 Year Sentence
WASHINGTON: A U.S. citizen received one of the longest prison sentences ever for organizing illegal dog fights. The court sentenced Vincent Lamarque to 475 years...
Todd Boehly Buys 49% Stake in Trent Rockets for £40M
Chelsea: Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has secured a major stake in The Hundred franchise Trent Rockets. His company, Cain International, has purchased 49% of...
Chinese Man Insists on Work Despite Heart Attack
BEIJING: A Chinese man shocked many by insisting on going to work after suffering a heart attack. The incident happened on February 4 in...
Canada Promises Quick Retaliation to ‘Unjustified’ Tariffs
Ottawa: Canada has pledged a strong retaliation response to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariffs. Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne called the measures "totally unjustified"...
Hong Kong to File WTO Complaint Against U.S. Tariffs
Hong Kong: Hong Kong plans to challenge the recent U.S. tariffs imposed on the city by filing a complaint with the World Trade Organization...
The Holocaust
The Holocaust stands as one of the darkest and most tragic chapters in human history. It refers to the systematic extermination of six million...
Google Maps Renames Gulf of Mexico
Los Angeles: Google Maps now labels the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for U.S.-based users. The update follows a presidential directive.
President...
Chinese EV Giant BYD Adds Free Driver Assistance to $10K Cars
Hong Kong: Chinese EV giant BYD has introduced an advanced driver-assistance system to most of its models at no extra cost, propelling its shares...
Mass Graves in Libya Contain Gunshot Victims
Geneva: Two mass graves filled with migrant bodies have been discovered in Libya, with some victims bearing gunshot wounds. The International Organization for Migration...
Protests in Tel Aviv Over Hostage Release Delay
TELAVIV: Israeli citizens protested in Tel Aviv after Hamas postponed the release of hostages. Protesters gathered outside the Israeli Ministry of Security.
They demanded the...
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Canada Appoints Fentanyl Tsar as Trump’s Tariff Threat Looms
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken a significant step in addressing U.S. concerns as Canada appoints fentanyl tsar. This move comes as...
Coast Guard Releases Titan Implosion Audio
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Coast Guard has released an eerie recording believed to capture the 2023 Titan submersible implosion.
The audio, made public on Tuesday, was...
Senate Confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Intelligence Chief
WASHINGTON: The Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence, marking a significant win for President Trump.
The vote was 52-48, largely along party...
Pete Davidson Flaunts Tattoo-Free Look as ‘Official Boyfriend’
NEW YORK: Pete Davidson, known for his high-profile relationships, stars in Reformation’s new Valentine’s Day campaign as the "official boyfriend."
In a social media video, the...
Russian Ballistic Missile Attack Kills Civilian in Kyiv
Kyiv: A Russian ballistic missile strike hit Kyiv before dawn on Wednesday, killing one civilian and injuring four others, Ukrainian officials reported. The attack...
Macron Overlooks Modi’s Handshake at Paris AI Summit
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron seemed to overlook Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handshake at a Paris AI summit.Footage captured Modi extending his hand...
American Teacher Marc Fogel Released in Russia-U.S. Exchange
WASHINGTON: The White House confirmed the release of American teacher Marc Fogel from Russia through an exchange deal. Fogel was previously classified as “wrongfully...
OpenAI CEO Rejects Musk’s $97.4B Bid: ‘Not for Sale’
Paris: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rejects Musk’s bid, dismissing a $97.4 billion takeover offer from Elon Musk and a group of investors, saying the...
Trump Reports Billions in Government Waste Found by DOGE
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has identified billions in government waste. He stated that fraud, mismanagement, and...
Elderly Israeli Hostage Shlomo Mansour Confirmed Dead
Tel Aviv: The Israeli military confirmed that 86-year-old Shlomo Mansour was killed during Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack. His body remains in Gaza. Attack Details
Mansour...
Google Maps Renames Gulf of Mexico
Los Angeles: Google Maps now labels the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America for U.S.-based users. The update follows a presidential directive.
President...
Mass Graves in Libya Contain Gunshot Victims
Geneva: Two mass graves filled with migrant bodies have been discovered in Libya, with some victims bearing gunshot wounds. The International Organization for Migration...
Musk Bids for OpenAI, Altman Rejects with Twitter Offer
WASHINGTON: Elon Musk is leading investors in a $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI, ChatGPT’s parent company. This potential acquisition could significantly impact the...
16 Israeli Hostages Freed as Hundreds of Palestinian Released
GAZA: Hamas has postponed releasing Israeli hostages, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement. Israel denies the claim, saying Hamas is breaching the deal instead. So...
Romanian President Iohannis Resigns Before Election Re-Run
Bucharest: Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis has stepped down following demands for his resignation before a re-run of the presidential election. The previous December vote...
Indian Forces Kill 31 Maoist Rebels in Chhattisgarh Operation
NEW DEHLI: Indian security forces killed 31 Maoist insurgents during an operation in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. The encounter lasted for several hours. According to Indian media,...
Israeli Police Raided Palestinian Bookstores in East Jerusalem
Jeusalem: Israeli police raided two well-known Palestinian bookstores in occupied East Jerusalem on Sunday. Officers confiscated books and arrested the owner and his nephew....
Elon Musk Reacts to Bengali Text at London Station
LONDON: A British Member of Parliament, Rupert Lowe, criticized a London railway station sign written in Bengali. He shared a photo on X and...
Trump to Announce New 25% Tariff on Steel and Aluminum
Washington: President Donald Trump has revealed plans to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States. Aboard Air...
US Attorney to Probe Musk’s Referral List
WASHINGTON: Acting US Attorney Ed Martin announced Friday that he will investigate individuals referred to him by Elon Musk.
Martin confirmed his decision in a...
Trump Seeks Names of Underperforming Federal Workers
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is targeting federal employees with less than “fully successful” performance ratings. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has requested details on...
Swedish Shooting Victims Include Christians Who Fled Syria
Örebro: A tragic mass shooting in Sweden has left 11 people dead, including the attacker. Among the victims was Salim Iskef, a 29-year-old who...
Khamenei Rejects US Talks as Iran Faces New Oil Sanctions
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, rejects US talks after Washington imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s oil sector. He called negotiations "neither wise, intelligent,...
Ukraine Receives French Mirage Jets and Dutch F-16s
KYIV: Ukraine’s air force received a major boost with the arrival of Mirage 2000-5 jets from France and F-16s from the Netherlands.
French Defense Minister...
Trump Orders Sanctions on ICC Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrant
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The sanctions are a response to the ICC’s...
Deported Indian Migrants Claim US Kept Them Shackled 40 Hrs
Amritsar: Over 100 Indian migrants deported from the United States have accused US officials of keeping them shackled throughout a grueling 40-hour flight home....
Trump Administration Sues Chicago Over ‘Sanctuary City’ Laws
Washington: The Trump administration sues Chicago, accusing local officials of obstructing federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit, filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, targets...
Trump Declares America’s Golden Era Has Begun
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has announced the start of a new "golden era" for America. In a speech at the annual breakfast event,...
U.S. Military Aircraft Arrives in Punjab Carrying Deported Indians
Amritsar: A U.S. deportation flight with 100 Indians has landed in Punjab. The US military aircraft departed from Texas and arrived in Amritsar, where...
Kanye West Claims Bianca Censori Stole the Spotlight at Grammys
Los Angeles: Kanye West has suggested that his wife’s outfit at the Grammys overshadowed the entire event. The rapper implied that Bianca Censori’s look...
Dozens Protest Trump Administration in Georgia
Georgia: In Georgia, dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the state capitol to voice their opposition to the Trump administration. This protest is part of...
Mexico Sends Troops to U.S. Border After Tariff Deal
Mexico City: Mexico has started deploying around 10,000 troops to its northern border. This move follows an agreement with the United States. The operation,...
Judge Halts Trump’s Executive Order to End Birthright Citizenship
Washington: A federal judge issued a nationwide injunction blocking former President Donald Trump’s executive order that aimed to end birthright citizenship. The ruling marks...
Qatar: Arab Nations Gaza Reconstruction Plans Amid Ceasefire
Doha: Arab nations are actively preparing comprehensive Gaza reconstruction plans, all while ensuring that Palestinians can remain in their homeland during the rebuilding process,...
Trump Seeks “Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement” with Iran
Washington, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his preference for a diplomatic solution with Iran rather than military action. He stated on Wednesday...
Trump’s Gaza Plan Called ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ by Charity
London: The proposal to take control of Gaza, put forth by U.S. President Donald Trump, has drawn severe criticism from humanitarian organizations. Steve Cutts,...
USPS Halts China Shipments
HONGKONG: The US Postal Service (USPS) has suspended incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong indefinitely. This decision could significantly impact major e-commerce companies...
European Leaders Respond to Trump’s Gaza Plan
London: European Leaders are responding to Trump's Gaza plan. This plan has sparked significant debate and concern among European leaders, each responding with their perspectives.
France's...
Egypt Oppose Palestinians Displacement
Jerusalem: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Palestinians should remain in Gaza while reconstruction efforts continue. He made these remarks during a meeting with...
Palestinian Authority Rejects U.S. Gaza Plan
Jerusalem: The Palestinian Authority strongly opposed a U.S. takeover of Gaza, calling it a violation of international law. President Mahmoud Abbas stated that Palestinians’...
Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support for Palestine
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia restated its strong support for Palestinian statehood following comments by U.S. President Donald Trump about Gaza. Trump suggested the U.S. could...
Trump’s Order Releases 2.2 Billion Gallons from California Dams
California: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released 2.2 billion gallons of water from two California dams over the weekend. This action followed an...
Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in West Bank Shooting Amid Military Operation
TELAVIV: Two Israeli soldiers were killed in a shooting attack in the occupied West Bank. The attack occurred at a checkpoint in Tayasir, north of...
Trump Demands Ukrainian Minerals in Exchange for U.S. Aid
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump linked American aid to Ukraine’s mineral supply.
He stated that assistance would continue only if Ukraine provided rare minerals.
Trump emphasized...
Young Man Dies After Inhaler Price Jumps from $66 to $540
Madison: A 22-year-old man died after being unable to afford his essential asthma inhaler.
Cole Schmidtknecht had suffered from chronic asthma since childhood.
He was denied...
Princess Catherine Smiles in Woodland Photo for World Cancer Day
LONDON: Kensington Palace shared a joyful photo of Princess Catherine to mark World Cancer Day.
The image, released Monday, was captured by her six-year-old son,...
USAID Contractors Face Crisis Amid Trump’s Aid Overhaul
Washington: President Donald Trump's sweeping changes to U.S. foreign assistance have created chaos in the aid and development sector. USAID Contractors are grappling with...
Rebel Group Seeks Truce Amid Deadly Clashes
Kinshasa: A rebel group in eastern DR Congo has announced a humanitarian ceasefire after deadly clashes with government forces. The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) claimed...
Trump Delays Tariffs For Canada and Mexico
Washington: President Donald Trump postponed tariffs on Mexico and Canada after discussions with their leaders on Monday. The tariffs were set to begin soon. Trump...
Thousands Evacuate Santorini Amid Ongoing Earthquakes Crisis
Santorini: Santorini, a stunning jewel of the Aegean Sea, has been shaken by a series of earthquakes, prompting thousands of residents and tourists to...