World Updated 05 Nov, 2025 11:58pm China to lift export controls on 15 US firms, ease curbs on 16 others Beijing’s move, effective November 10, signals a thaw in trade ties with Washington
World Published 05 Nov, 2025 07:14pm Philippines begins cleanup after Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves at least 85 dead Cebu hardest hit, homes destroyed, and residents salvage belongings
World Published 05 Nov, 2025 06:03pm Saudi Arabia’s request to buy F-35 jets clears key Pentagon hurdle, sources say Potential multi-billion-dollar deal could reshape Middle East defence balance and test Washington’s Israel policy
World Published 05 Nov, 2025 04:06pm China bans foreign AI chips from state-funded data centres, sources say Beijing restricts foreign chips in new projects, boosting local manufacturers and limiting Nvidia, AMD, and Intel access
World Updated 05 Nov, 2025 06:09pm IAEA urges Iran to ‘seriously improve’ nuclear cooperation, FT reports UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi warns Tehran to grant full facility access or risk escalating tensions with the West
World Published 05 Nov, 2025 02:42pm Australian mushroom murderer launches appeal bid against her conviction Australian woman convicted in deadly mushroom poisoning files appeal, claiming jury irregularities and unfair trial conditions
World Published 05 Nov, 2025 02:12pm Japan deploys military to fight rising bear threat Over 100 bear attacks and 12 deaths push Japan to call in troops as rural residents live in fear and schools shut down.
World Published 05 Nov, 2025 12:45pm Israel receives the body of another deceased buried by Hamas in Gaza Return of Staff Sgt. Itay Chen’s remains come as both sides report casualties despite ongoing ceasefire
World Published 05 Nov, 2025 12:33pm Trump, Modi hold frequent talks as US pushes to mend ties with India White House says trade talks ‘very serious’ as both sides seek to ease tariff tensions
World Published 05 Nov, 2025 11:08am UPS cargo plane crashes in Louisville, killing seven and sparking massive fires Fireball crash near Louisville airport halts flights; three crew and four on ground dead, 11 injured
World Published 05 Nov, 2025 10:01am US may ask UN to mandate international force in Gaza for two years ISF would stabilise security in Gaza, including through demilitarisation of non-state armed groups
World Updated 05 Nov, 2025 12:14pm Typhoon kalmaegi kills 58 in central Philippines, leaves Cebu in ruins Storm displaces hundreds of thousands as it heads to South China Sea
World Published 05 Nov, 2025 08:55am Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race as Democrats sweep All three Democratic candidates emphasise economic issues, particularly affordability