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Ms Rachel faces probe request over Gaza posts from pro-Israel group
StopAntisemitism deems Ms Rachel’s posts on suffering of children in Gaza may have constituted foreign agent work.
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India races to seal trade deal with US after trump’s tariff pause
The 90-day tariff relief offers Indian exporters a temporary reprieve, especially for shrimp.
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Kash Patel removed as acting ATF Director
Patel's dual role ended abruptly with little official explanation. He continues as the director of the FBI.
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Titanic 3D scan reveals fresh insight into ship's final hours
New digital mapping adds clarity to long-standing questions about the 1912 disaster
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Trump says military action on Iran ‘absolutely’ possible if nuclear talks fail
Tensions escalate ahead of Oman talks as Washington signals readiness for force
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Over 120 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub disaster
Renowned Dominican merengue singer Rubby Perez was performing on stage when the roof collapsed.
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Israeli blitz kills another 23 Gazans
The strike took place in the Shujaiya neighbourhood of Gaza City, the agency's spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP.
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US imposes new curbs on Iran N-plan
In practical terms, the move is symbolic as the US already enforces sweeping sanctions on Iran.
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India arrests Bangladeshis escaping political turmoil after Hasina's ouster
India's BSF has detained nearly a dozen Bangladeshis fleeing violence after Sheikh Hasina's ouster.
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Trump hikes China tariffs to 125%, temporarily eases rates for other nations
Trump suspends some tariffs for 90 days, but 10% import duty and auto, steel, aluminum tariffs stay in place
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Trump orders 90-day pause on new tariffs
Raises 'reciprocal' levies on Beijijng to 125%; China lashes back with 84% tariffs on US goods
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Israeli strike on Gaza residential building kills 29, mostly women and children
Israel resumed strikes on Gaza on March 18, ending a two-month ceasefire with Hamas; truce efforts have failed
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France may recognise Palestinian state within months: Macron
France may recognise Palestinian state within months, possibly at UN conference in June, says President Macron
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US imposes new sanctions on Iran days after Trump's plan for direct talks
US sanctions 5 Iran-based entities, 1 individual for aiding nuclear program aimed at developing a nuclear weapon
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Death toll in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse reaches 124
Over 150 people were rescued from the rubble on Tuesday. Since then, authorities have not pulled out any survivors.
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US to issue visas, green cards after screening social media posts
Under the policy, content supporting groups US classifies as terrorist will be treated as grounds for visa denial
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Trump administration freezes over $1b in funding for Cornell, Northwestern University
The US president labels protesters antisemitic, sympathetic to Hamas, and a threat to foreign policy
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China raises tariffs on US imports to 84% in response to Trump's policies
US-China trade hits new low as 2024 exports hit $143.5b, imports $438.9b amid escalating tariff battle.
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Beijing to act with 'firm and forceful' resolve over Trump’s tariff hike
Chinese officials accuse Washington of protectionism and economic bullying.
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Death toll rises to 98 in Dominican nightclub roof collapse
Among the victims of the Dominican Republic nightclub collapse were former baseball players.
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China slams JD Vance over 'Chinese peasants' comment amid tariff tensions
Beijing condemned the remarks as ignorant and disrespectful.
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'Boys will be boys,' White House brushes off Musk–Navarro clash
Feud turned sharp as Musk labelled Navarro “dumber than a sack of bricks.”
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UN chief calls Gaza a ‘killing field’, demands end to aid blockade
French President Macron joins calls to lift the blockade on Gaza
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Indonesia to shelter 1,000 Palestinians from Gaza
Prabowo’s statement aligns with Jakarta’s long-standing foreign policy.
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10-year Treasury yield soars as bond sell-off signals market distress
The bond selloff, led by heavy trading in Asia, signals distress in global financial markets.
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Fire at China nursing home kills 20
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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Zelensky claims China-linked soldiers captured in Donetsk battle
The Ukrainian president has urged the international community to respond.
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Trump compares Hamas to Nazis, makes controversial remarks on hostages
Trump's remarks about Nazi "generosity" have been widely condemned as offensive and historically inaccurate.
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SC backs Trump in deportations case
The unsigned 5-4 decision was powered by the court's conservative justices.
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At least 44 dead in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse
Renowned Dominican merengue singer Rubby Perez, who was on stage, was among more than 100 people injured.
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Trump plans to fine migrants $998 a day
US president turns to rarely used 1996 law to fine and potentially seize migrant assets
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Kabul seeks joint accord on repatriation
Kabul seeks joint accord on repatriation
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Iran, US set for nuclear talks in Oman
Russia backs dialogue as way to de-escalate tensions
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China ready to 'fight' US trade war
Beijing calls Vance 'ignorant and impolite' over his 'peasants' comments
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Three-year-old girl dies of bird flu in Mexico as WHO urges global vigilance
Mexico reports first human death from H5N1, a deadly bird flu strain with high mortality, WHO warns of severe illness
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Guterres rejects Israeli proposal to limit Gaza aid, calls it ‘further controlling’
No aid has reached Gaza since March 2; Israel halts supplies until Hamas releases all remaining hostages
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US to impose 104% tariffs on China as trade war escalates
After China’s 34% tariffs on US goods, Trump’s new tariff package adds 50%, raising costs for Chinese imports
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Palestinian president urges Hamas to stop giving Israel ‘excuses’ for Gaza strikes
Israel resumed strikes on Gaza on March 18, ending a ceasefire, with 58 people killed in the past 24 hour
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UK welcomes first baby girl born from womb transplant
Baby's aunt donated her uterus to her sister, making her the first in the UK to be born from a womb transplant.
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Tehran doubts progress ahead of weekend nuclear talks with US
Trump says Saturday's Oman talks will be direct, but Iran insists on indirect talks due to US pressure and threats
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Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic kills 27, including governor
Rescue teams are working to free people still trapped under rubble, says Dominican emergency chief Juan Manuel Mendez
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Indian airliner makes emergency landing after passenger dies mid-air
Flight to Varanasi diverted to Aurangabad after 89-year-old woman fell ill, died despite efforts to revive her.
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How to verify a job offer in the UAE? Here's what you need to know
MOHRE outlined official procedures to confirm authenticity of employment offers, ensure legitimacy of hiring companies
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US plans daily fines of up to $998 for migrants defying deportation
Trump admin may seize property of immigrants who don't pay fines, per internal emails reviewed by Reuters
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UAE residents to get four Eidul Adha holidays likely starting from June 6
Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society said the crescent is expected to appear at 07:02am on May 27.
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Trump’s tariff logic under fire as cited economist distances himself
The economist said his work was taken out of context and applied incorrectly.
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Trump’s tariffs could lead to China banning American films, risking $500 million loss for blockbusters
China's retaliation against US tariffs may put Hollywood’s access to the world’s second-largest box office in jeopardy