World
More News
-
Kīlauea volcano erupts again, sending lava fountains soaring
Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted on Tuesday, sending lava fountains up to 330 feet.
-
China says ‘Gaza belongs to the Palestinians’, opposes ‘forced displacement’
Earlier, President Donald Trump said Palestinians would have no right of return to Gaza under his US takeover plan
-
Mumbai Police probe ‘terror threat’ call targeting PM Modi’s aircraft
A call to Mumbai Police on Feb 11 warned that terrorists might target PM Modi’s plane before his overseas trip
-
Iron Mountain: Limestone mine used for federal retirement paperwork processing
Elon Musk highlights a ‘limestone mine’ in Pennsylvania used for retirement paperwork processing at the Oval Office.
-
IMF chief reaffirms support for reforms in meeting with PM Shehbaz
Kristalina Georgieva acknowledges Pakistan’s progress under IMF program.
-
Pi network nearing open mainnet launch
Pi Network's open mainnet launches on February 20, boosting connectivity and real-world use.
-
UN Accuses Sheikh Hasina’s government of widespread human rights violations in Bangladesh
Security forces in Bangladesh accused of executing extrajudicial killings and torture during 2024 protests.
-
Asteroid may hit the moon instead of Earth: NASA
New data suggests asteroid 2024 YR4 may collide with the Moon, not Earth, in 2032.
-
Elon Musk denies taking over US government
During a White House appearance, Musk defends his role in federal budget cuts, dismissing concerns.
-
Republican lawmaker wants Greenland to be renamed as ‘Red, White, and Blueland’
Proposed bill supports Trump’s push to acquire Greenland, despite strong opposition from Denmark and its residents.
-
French president rejects Trump's plan to deport Gazans
"You cannot say to 2 million people, 'okay, now guess what? You will move'," Macron said
-
Botulism contamination risk led to US-wide recall of canned tuna
The FDA warns consumers not to eat recalled canned tuna, as defective seals may lead to deadly botulism poisoning.
-
Coca Cola to increase plastic use or raise prices amid Trump's aluminium tariffs
25% increase in tariffs on aluminium next month could drive up the cost of canned beverages.
-
Jordan's King Abdullah rejects Trump’s Gaza displacement plan
During a White House meeting, Trump urged Jordan to accept displaced Palestinians
-
US teacher Marc Fogel freed from Russian detention after three years
Details of the deal remain unclear; Trump won’t confirm talks with Putin but thanked Russia for Fogel’s release.
-
Ecuador's president claims 'irregularities' in first-round vote
Ecuador's Noboa alleges election irregularities, but observers find no fraud; runoff set for April 13.
-
Vance puts Europe, China on notice over AI regulation
World leaders push for AI governance; US
-
Fragile Gaza ceasefire in peril
Israel threatens to resume Gaza fighting if hostages not released
-
'Trump's tariff tactics may reshape global trade'
Trump's tariff tactics shake global trade, aiming for leverage on commerce, immigration, and drug policy.
-
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V accedes as 50th imam
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V ascends as Ismaili Imam, pledges service, peace, and climate action.
-
WATCH: French president ignores India's Modi at Paris AI Summit
Video shows Modi extending his hand to Macron, who did not reciprocate before engaging with other attendees
-
France's Macron calls for equal access to AI for all nations
He stressed the need to ensure privacy, security against cyber threats, fake information, and creativity
-
US Senate approves Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
She became his 14th Cabinet confirmation following the 52-48 Wednesday vote
-
Iran frees journalists who exposed Mahsa Amini’s death, triggering 2022 protests
Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi were sentenced to 13 and 12 years for their coverage of Mahsa Amini’s death
-
Mary Comans fired over $59 million FEMA payment to luxury NYC hotels for illegal immigrants
FEMA's Mary Comans fired following revelation of $59 million payment to New York hotels for illegal immigrants.
-
Suicide bombing outside bank in Afghanistan kills five
Suicide bomber killed civilians and Taliban security forces in the province of Kunduz province
-
Israel's Netanyahu warns Gaza ceasefire will end if hostages not released by Saturday
The ceasefire, lasting weeks, is now questioned after Hamas accused Israel of violating of the agreement
-
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation high salary scandal exposed amid federal funding controversy
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s high executive salaries, funded by taxpayer dollars, raise ethical concerns.
-
Pope Francis criticized after condemning Trump’s mass deportation plan
Pope Francis faces criticism for his stance on U.S. immigration and Trump’s mass deportation efforts in open letter.
-
120 Starlink satellites burn up in January 2025
120 Starlink satellites creates nightly artificial meteor showers visible across the sky.
-
Trump pushes for $500b in rare earths from Ukraine for continued aid
Trump pushes Ukraine for $500B in rare earths, citing U.S. support in ongoing conflict
-
Google Messages could soon support WhatsApp video calls
Users will be able to initiate WhatsApp video calls without leaving Google Messages.
-
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch lights up Southern California skies with Starlink mission
SpaceX successfully launches 23 Starlink satellites, lighting up skies across Southern California.
-
Elon Musk changes X account name to Harry Bolz: what it means
Elon Musk switches his X account name to ‘Harry Bolz,’ continuing his playful online antics amid business moves.
-
World's highest penthouse in Burj Khalifa listed goes on sale for $51 million
The penthouse is the largest residence in Downtown Dubai, with 360-degree views.
-
Gaza ceasefire to end Saturday if hostages not freed: Trump
Trump sets a Saturday deadline for Hamas to release hostages, vowing severe consequences if they don’t
-
Teacher in South Korea fatally stabs 8-year-old student
Authorities investigate after a teacher confessed to stabbing a child at a school in Daejeon, South Korea.
-
Elon Musk and Sam Altman's OpenAI feud is the 'Tech and Finance Bro version of Kendrick vs. Drake'
Musk's $97.4B offer to buy OpenAI, quickly rejected by Altman and as he jokes that he would buy X for $9.74B instead.
-
Trump signs executive order to reverse federal paper straw ban
Trump criticises paper straws for being nonfunctional and costly, advocating a return to plastic.
-
Tuna cans sold at Walmart, Trader Joe’s, and more recalled over fatal contamination risk
Some tuna products available at major U.S. retailers have been recalled over a possible contamination hazard.
-
Google Maps renames Gulf of Mexico as ‘Gulf of America'
Google Maps now shows 'Gulf of America' for US users after Trump's formal name change
-
Nancy Mace accuses ex-fiancé of assault, sexual misconduct, and secret recordings in House speech
Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina accuses former fiancé of physically assaulting her, recording intimate encounters.
-
UK farmers up ante over planned inheritance tax
UK farmers protest farm tax near Parliament, fearing heavy costs under Labour's plan
-
Almost all nations miss UN deadline for new climate targets
Most nations miss UN deadline for new climate targets, raising fears of stalled action
-
Venice extends tourist tax for 2025
Venice extends tourist entry fee in 2025 after trial shows slight drop in crowds
-
Pentagon halts trans enlistment, transition treatment for US troops
US bans transgender military recruits, halts transition treatments under Trump's new order
-
Trump team orders work pause at agency
Trump admin halts US consumer watchdog's work, shuts HQ temporarily amid federal reform plans
-
Venezuela sends planes to fetch irregular migrants in US
Venezuela repatriates migrants from US after deal with Trump, includes suspected gang members
-
Duterte's future hangs in balance in Philippines
Philippines kicks off election race as Senate vote to decide VP Duterte's fate heats up
-
'Over 600 arrested for working illegally in UK'
UK makes 600+ immigration arrests in Jan, vows crackdown on illegal work & smuggling gangs