World Published 25 Feb, 2026 06:17pm Gaza firm to build UAE-backed housing in Israeli-held south, sources say UAE housing plan comes amid Trump-led reconstruction push
World Published 25 Feb, 2026 06:02pm Germany seeks to enlist AI, modernise security bodies in fight against organised crime Germany to modernise federal police and harness AI in crackdown on organised crime and money laundering
World Published 25 Feb, 2026 04:03pm Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Thursday, Zelensky says Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine, U.S. to hold Geneva talks on $800 bln reconstruction plan, prisoner swaps and potential trilateral meeting with Russia
World Published 25 Feb, 2026 03:45pm Germany wants deeper, fairer economic ties with China, Merz tells Li Li advocates for multilateralism, free trade amid US tensions
World Updated 25 Feb, 2026 03:30pm Former UK PM Brown presses for action over Epstein documents Gordon Brown says findings over scandal demand accountability and transparency
World Published 25 Feb, 2026 12:29pm Mexico weighs legal action after Musk links president to drug cartels Mexican president considers response as political allies criticise Musk
World Published 25 Feb, 2026 11:43am Modi arrives in Israel to discuss technology, defence deals Visit coincides with escalating US-Iran tensions and ongoing genocide in Gaza
World Published 25 Feb, 2026 11:02am Eid moon unlikely to be sighted on March 19, says PMD Moon will be just 12–13 hours old at sunset, making visibility unlikely
World Updated 25 Feb, 2026 03:05pm UK government to disclose former Prince Andrew’s vetting files for trade role Government backs move as lawmakers debate royal confidentiality rules
World Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:46am No ETA, no entry: Britain enforces new rule for travellers Pre-travel electronic authorisation now compulsory for visa-exempt visitors
World Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:41am US judge blocks search of Washington Post reporter’s devices Court orders supervised review in leak probe over national security concerns
World Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:36am New York calls for $13.5 billion tariff refund from Trump administration New York governor joins other Democrats in seeking repayment over struck-down tariffs
World Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:31am Security scare forces evacuation of Australian PM Albanese urges public to “turn the heat down” after alleged bomb threat
World Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:20am Anthropic digs in heels in dispute with Pentagon, source says AI talks continue after defence meeting over military safeguards
World Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:04am Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China Potential purchase of CM-302 systems comes as US deploys ships near Iranian coast
World Updated 25 Feb, 2026 02:57pm US to offer passport services in West Bank settlement for first time Embassy says move aims to reach Americans abroad
World Published 25 Feb, 2026 09:52am Warner Bros reopens door to Paramount, putting Netflix deal in doubt Revised offer intensifies takeover battle with Netflix
World Published 25 Feb, 2026 09:45am Iraq says Baghdad airport shut by technical fault, to reopen in hours Transport ministry says no security issue, reopening expected within hours
World Updated 25 Feb, 2026 02:21pm Nepal’s rapper-mayor in pole position to become prime minister Youth icon leads prime ministerial contest after uprising reshapes politics
World Updated 25 Feb, 2026 12:53pm Trump lays out case for possible attack on Iran Trump says Iran spreads terrorism, death and hate in State of the Union address
World Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:43am Most Americans say Trump is growing erratic with age: Poll Survey finds 61% view president as increasingly erratic