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Brigitte Macron identified as a man in hacked tax files: Inside the conspiracy that became a global attack
The alteration renamed her “Jean-Michel, known as Brigitte Macron,” directly referencing an online conspiracy that has stalked the French First Lady for years.
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Pakistan-Taliban talks in Turkey deadlocked as Islamabad holds 'final position': What went wrong and why it matters
As the talks in Turkey appear to drift toward deadlock, Pakistan finds itself caught between diplomatic isolation, eroding credibility, and the consequences of decades of misguided policy.
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Bangladesh head Yunus' controversial gift to Pakistani general raises eyebrows in India
The move has triggered concern within Indian intelligence agencies sincethe artwork reportedly shows India’s Northeast within an expanded Bangladeshi boundary
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Pakistan reports five soldiers, 25 militants killed in border clashes with Afghanistan amid Istanbul talks
Clashes in Kurram and North Waziristan districts occurred as Pakistan and Afghan officials met in Istanbul to ease tensions and maintain a truce.
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Kremlin says Trump-Putin summit not canceled, warns of 'overwhelming' response to strikes deep inside Russia
The Kremlin clarified that preparations for a US President Donald Trump-Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting are ongoing, while warning that Russian forces would respond forcefully to any strikes deep inside the country.
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‘Real victim was his aunt’: US VP JD Vance mocks NYC mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani over 9/11 Hijab remarks
Zohran Mamdani, facing Islamophobic attacks during the mayoral race, shared how his aunt stopped taking the subway after 9/11, prompting US Vice President JD Vance to mock his comments.
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PM Modi announces 2026 as ASEAN-India year of maritime cooperation
Expressing optimism about the shared path ahead, he remarked, “The 21st century is our century -- India and ASEAN's century."
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Trump calls Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir 'great people,' vows to end Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict
US President Donald Trump lauded Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir as “great people” and pledged swift resolution of the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict while taking credit for past conflict interventions.
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Louvre Museum heist: Two suspects arrested over seven-minute jewel robbery
French police have arrested two suspects over the £76 million Louvre jewel heist, a daring daylight robbery that saw thieves steal eight crown jewels and flee on scooters.
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Trump dances with Malaysian performers during warm airport welcome | Watch
US President Donald Trump delighted onlookers in Kuala Lumpur by joining traditional performers in a lively dance, with the viral clip drawing praise for his energy and humor online.
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How a $130 million donation to US troops raised legal and political questions
The secret benefactor who helped fund troop salaries during the government shutdown is a billionaire with deep ties to Trump’s political movement.
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What Trump wants from Asia and what Asia wants from him
The president’s first trip to the region in his second term aims to reset strained economic ties and show Washington’s influence as China’s power expands.
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Trump’s East Wing rebuild explained: Size, cost, and design changes
The $300 million project has changed in scope, design, and size, as the president unveils new renderings that differ from official plans.
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'Call me Raja': Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi claps back at Florida Councilman
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi rebukes Palm Bay Council member Chandler Langevin for mocking his name and targeting Indian immigrants, calling the remarks dangerous and hateful.
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Trump administration rolls out new travel rules for all foreigners, including Green Card holders | Explained
The Trump administration will expand biometric tracking, including facial recognition, for all non-citizens entering and leaving the US to curb visa overstays and enhance border security.
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Pakistan issues NOTAM ahead of India’s Trishul Tri-Services exercise near Sir Creek
Pakistan issues airspace restrictions as India prepares for Exercise Trishul near the strategic Sir Creek border, signaling heightened monitoring and regional tension.
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Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warns of ‘open war’ if Istanbul talks with Afghanistan fail
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned that failure to reach an agreement in Istanbul talks with Afghanistan could lead to “open war,” despite recent adherence to a fragile ceasefire following deadly border clashes.
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North Carolina shooting: Two dead, 13 injured in Robeson County party
A shooting at a party outside Maxton left two people dead and 13 others injured, with authorities calling it an isolated incident.
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US could impose more sanctions on Russia, wants Europe to step up first
The US is preparing additional sanctions targeting Russia’s banking and oil sectors while supporting EU use of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, officials told Reuters.
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Can Trump legally run for a third term? What Bannon’s claim means under the 22nd Amendment
The former White House strategist says a team is working on a way to bypass constitutional limits as Trump toys with extending his presidency beyond two terms.
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Why Alaska’s melting glaciers could trigger the next deadly tsunami
Scientists warn that climate change is destabilising mountainsides above Alaska’s fjords, threatening cruise ships and coastal towns with sudden, massive waves.
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Why Doug Ford’s Reagan ad blew up Canada-US trade talks — and what it means for tariffs and auto jobs
Doug Ford’s Reagan-inspired ad criticizing Trump’s tariffs derailed ongoing negotiations, forcing Ottawa to pause its charm offensive with Washington.
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Why the Ukraine war is shifting to drones, deep strikes, and economic attrition
With peace talks stalled and front-line advances frozen, both sides brace for years of attrition marked by drone warfare and deep strikes on vital infrastructure.
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How Trump’s swings between Moscow and Kyiv shape the battlefield
The US president’s volatile approach has swung between courting Putin and confronting him, leaving allies uncertain about America’s long-term stance.
