WORLD
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 hits Afghanistan day after powerful temblor rocked Myanmar
According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake struck at around 5.16 am at a depth of 180 km.
WORLD
Myanmar earthquake: 1000-bed hospital a 'mass casualty area' after powerful temblor
The powerful earthquake has damaged residential buildings in Mandalay and destroyed the iconic Ava bridge over the Irrawaddy River.
WORLD
Signal chat leak exposes Trump advisers’ personal data and top-secret Yemen strike plans
US national security officials are under fire after leaked private contact information appears online amid controversy from mismanaged group chat.
WORLD
Biden aides warned donors Harris would be a ‘mistake’ as nominee, new book reveals
Biden aides warned donors that replacing him would lead to Kamala Harris becoming the nominee—a move they called a “mistake”—but donor pressure led to Biden’s exit and Harris’s rise despite internal resistance.
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Trump officials lash out at journalist after Signal chat leak exposes sensitive military plans
Jeffrey Goldberg became the centre of a firestorm after stumbling into a Signal group chat revealing top-secret Yemen strike details.
WORLD
‘We will not allow encroachments’: Putin warns US over Arctic, NATO moves
Speaking at the Arctic Forum in Russia on Thursday, Putin emphasized that Moscow would defend its strategic interests in the region and cautioned against dismissing Trump’s ambitions.
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Millionaire fitness coach charged for keying Tesla in parking lot confrontation
Viral footage of the incident, shared by journalist Jonathan Choe, shows Enzler stepping out of her Toyota 4Runner in a grey sweater, exchanging a few words, and then deliberately keying the parked Tesla before calmly returning to her car.
WORLD
Trump’s National Security Adviser Mike Waltz reportedly exposed in another security lapse
The revelation comes days after Waltz was at the center of a controversy involving a Signal group chat where highly sensitive U.S. military plans were leaked to a journalist.
WORLD
'See you soon Google Chrome': Perplexity AI CEO as he pressure tests Comet browser
Perplexity AI CEO informed about its browser undergoing pressure tests in comparison to Google Chrome.
WORLD
Trump’s trade turbulence rattles markets, CEOs and global allies amid ‘golden age’ push
Tariffs, uncertainty, and mixed signals fuel investor unease and corporate hesitation as Trump insists economic pain is the price of revival.
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Once revered expert, now on trial: French chair scholar faces charges over high-end fakes
Renowned French furniture expert Bill Pallot is on trial for orchestrating a multimillion-euro antique forgery scheme, exposed by a former student.
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Poilievre denies knowledge of Indian interference in leadership race, calls security process ‘politicised’
Pierre Poilievre denied any knowledge of alleged Indian interference in his 2022 leadership win and defended his refusal to obtain a security clearance, calling the process politicised.
WORLD
Trump’s ad hoc foreign policy sparks confusion among allies and aides amid chat leak and shifting agendas
From group chats on strikes to Oval Office clashes, Trump’s impulsive national security style exposes divisions in administration and erodes diplomatic clarity.
WORLD
US social security in crisis as Musk-led cuts, staffing woes and tech failures threaten services
The US Social Security Administration is in crisis as Musk-led cost cuts, staffing losses, and tech failures severely disrupt services for millions of Americans.
WORLD
Leaked Trump administration chat calling Europeans ‘pathetic’ sparks outrage among US allies
A leaked Trump administration group chat insulting European allies over Yemen strikes has sparked outrage in Europe, further straining transatlantic trust and defence ties.
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Pituffik Space Base emerges as critical US outpost as Trump eyes Greenland
Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, a key US missile warning outpost, is drawing renewed focus as Trump pushes to strengthen American presence on the island.
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Colorado legislature removes Trump portrait after president calls it ‘truly the worst’
Artist Sarah Boardman, once praised for her Obama portrait, has faced backlash after Trump criticizes Capitol painting.
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Trump signs order requiring proof of citizenship to vote, sparking legal clash over election powers
US President Trump has signed an executive order requiring proof of US citizenship to vote in federal elections, sparking legal challenges over its constitutionality and federal overreach.
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Trump’s crackdown on law firms sparks fears for legal representation and rule of law
Trump’s escalating crackdown on law firms representing his opponents is undermining access to legal defence and threatening the foundations of the US justice system
BUSINESS
India's overall average tariff rate at 17%, 39% on agri goods, says MoS Commerce
India and the US are also looking to agree to the first tranche of a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) by the fall of this year.
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23andMe bankruptcy sparks panic among users trying to delete their genetic data
Following 23andMe’s bankruptcy filing, panicked users are rushing to delete their genetic data, fearing loss of control over sensitive information amid an uncertain sale.
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Trump’s annexation rhetoric spurs Canadian travel boycott, hitting US border economies
US President Trump’s annexation threats and trade tensions have triggered a sharp drop in Canadian travel to the US, dealing an economic blow to American border communities and tourism hubs.
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Trump’s foreign aid cuts leave power vacuum in Africa for China, Russia to fill
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Trump pushes for global mineral deals to boost US security—but still faces a China bottleneck
President Trump’s drive to secure critical minerals for US industries faces a major roadblock: without domestic processing capacity, much of the supply must still be refined in China.
