World Published 13 Dec, 2025 08:50am EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan Move clears path to using $246bn to support Ukraine’s defence and budget needs
Life & Style Published 13 Dec, 2025 12:02am Trump, Clinton appear in newly released photos from Epstein estate Photos include Trump, Clinton, Bannon, Gates, Summers and sex toys; Republicans accuse Democrats of politicising the investigation
World Published 12 Dec, 2025 11:31pm US admiral leading US troops in Latin America steps down US has carried out strikes on suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean; the departure follows other senior military exits under US Defence Secretary Hegseth
World Published 12 Dec, 2025 11:22pm Israel gives legal status to 19 West Bank settlements, media reports Palestinian Authority condemns the move; some of the settlements are newly established, while others are older, according to Israeli media
World Published 12 Dec, 2025 11:04pm US aims for international Gaza force deployment early next year, say US officials International troops in Gaza would deploy in Israeli-held areas; Indonesia plans to send 20,000 troops for health and construction tasks
Pakistan Published 12 Dec, 2025 08:55pm Pakistan to allow Binance to explore ‘tokenisation’ of up to $2bn of assets Deal paves the way for blockchain-based bonds, T-bills, and commodity reserves as Pakistan advances digital finance reforms
World Published 12 Dec, 2025 05:43pm Ukraine says it retakes parts of Kupiansk, encircling Russian troops Russia lost parts of northeastern town of Kupiansk as Ukraine retaliates
World Published 12 Dec, 2025 05:16pm India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties India reworks China ties amid U.S. tariffs to lure foreign investors; China says noticed India's 'positive action' on business visas
World Published 12 Dec, 2025 03:52pm UN agency warns displaced Gazans face floods, as emergency supplies blocked Heavy rains flood tents of displaced Gazans which led to the death of a baby girl
World Published 12 Dec, 2025 01:00pm US FDA approves first at-home device for depression First-of-its-kind device offers alternative to antidepressants with prescription launch planned for 2026
World Updated 12 Dec, 2025 09:32am Trump threatens funding for states over AI regulations White House moves to curb state-level regulation seen as restricting US tech dominance
World Published 11 Dec, 2025 11:44pm Trump plans to appoint US general to lead Gaza security force, Axios reports Two-star general to command new UN-backed mission as part of U.S.-led peace and reconstruction efforts in Gaza
World Published 11 Dec, 2025 11:15pm Bulgarian government resigns after weeks of street protests President Radev to appoint interim government if parties fail to form a new one
Business & Economy Published 11 Dec, 2025 10:48pm Amazon to invest over $35 billion in India on AI, exports US tech giant deepens its footprint in Asia’s fastest-growing digital market with plans to boost AI capacity, logistics, jobs and exports
World Published 11 Dec, 2025 10:20pm India’s Modi holds third call with Trump since tariff hike New Delhi seeks economic breathing room amid stalled trade talks and shifting geopolitical pressures
Life & Style Published 11 Dec, 2025 10:03pm Time names AI architects ‘Person of the Year’ for shaping the age of thinking machines Magazine spotlights innovators behind transformative AI technologies, from ChatGPT to advanced chips powering the global boom
World Published 11 Dec, 2025 09:40pm US seizes sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says Move is first known tanker seizure since US build-up began; Signals new effort to go after Venezuela's main revenue source
World Published 11 Dec, 2025 05:40pm Bangladesh to hold national election on February 12 Awami League has been barred from contesting the election
World Published 11 Dec, 2025 04:07pm Desperate Gazans pull iron bars from rubble to construct tents and scratch out a living 'We earn a living through halal (legitimate) means and effort'
World Published 11 Dec, 2025 03:56pm Nobel Peace Prize laureate Machado vows to bring award back to Venezuela Opposition figure left the country in secrecy despite travel ban to receive her peace prize
World Published 11 Dec, 2025 11:27am At least 19 killed in collapse of two buildings in Morocco’s old city of Fez Collapse comes weeks after protests over poor services and deteriorating living conditions