US Vice President JD Vance blasts Europe over free speech, lax migration
The US vice president calls Trump a 'new sheriff in town' as he offers harsh words for Washington's European allies.
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Can AI and automated planes help prevent plane crashes?
Artificial Intelligence is playing a crucial role in other walks of life. Can it also prevent loss of life in the air?
Trump’s tariffs could spur push to rewrite North America trade pact
The Trump administration is trying to rewrite numerous trade rules to extract concessions from allies and adversaries.
DR Congo’s M23 fighters seize Bukavu airport before African Union summit
Rebels seize a strategic airport as the president seeks international support.
Iran accuses Israel of disrupting Lebanon flights amid rising tensions
Hezbollah and Lebanese officials deny Israel's claims of using Beirut's airport for arming the group.
Left in the lurch: Asylum seekers respond to Trump’s CBP One cancellation
Donald Trump dissolved the app migrants use for asylum appointments. Some say that has left them in a dangerous limbo.
Three captives in Gaza, 369 Palestinians held by Israel to be released
Palestinian group in Gaza says a total of 369 prisoners held in Israeli jails are expected to be released on Saturday.
‘Please don’t do this’: Afghan families in Pakistan caught in crackdown
More than 2 million Afghans in Pakistan could face a new deportation wave as Islamabad issues tough new rules.
Displaced Palestinians wait for aid amid the rubble of Gaza’s destruction
Aid groups warn that Israel blocking essential supplies to rebuild homes is worsening Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
Pope Francis hospitalised in Rome with bronchitis, Vatican says
Leader of world's 1.4 billion Catholics admitted to the Gemelli Hospital for diagnostic tests and further treatment.
Have Trump, Musk and DOGE really unearthed ‘fraud’ in government?
US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk allege federal fraud in projects relating to diversity and climate change.
Drone strikes Chornobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, Russia says not to blame
Radiation levels are normal at Chornobyl, IAEA says, as world leaders gather in Munich to discuss Russia-Ukraine war.
What they lost: Families in terror as Israel raids West Bank camps
Israel killed Essam Awad's son. He tried to stay in the home Muhammed was raised in, but Israel forced him out.
Trump’s Gaza takeover ‘plan’ puts Egypt in a tough spot
Egypt must balance internal stability and US foreign aid when weighing its counter-offer to Trump's Gaza plan.
Ex-Philippine leader Duterte suggests killing senators in a bomb blast
Former president rallies the opposition as his family seeks to challenge the congressional majority of President Marcos.
At least 10 killed by bomb blast in Pakistan’s Balochistan
Officials said an improvised explosive device struck a vehicle carrying coal miners in the country's southwest.
TikTok returns to US app stores after Trump delays ban
Apple and Google have made the video-sharing app available again amid security concerns from some US officials.
Is Russia running out of weapons and manpower for its war in Ukraine?
As Ukrainian attacks wipe out their tanks and armoured vehicles, Moscow's troops adopt new tactics amid ammunition woes.
Munich car ramming: What happened, who’s the suspect, what’s next?
The Munich incident took place during an election campaign in which immigration and security are prominent issues.
Malaysia’s economy grows 5.1% in 2024 on strong investment, domestic demand
Central bank says Southeast Asian economy on track for robust investment, exports and household spending going forward.