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Tourism flights, new investment, and government backing are pushing the sector forward — but mass adoption remains years away.

Inside Trump’s Windsor Castle state dinner: what was on the menu, who attended, and why it mattered

A 160-guest banquet at Windsor Castle showcased royal pageantry, fine dining, and high-profile guests during President Trump’s state visit to Britain.

OPINION | If Pakistan does not apologise for its army’s genocide in 1971, ties with Bangladesh won’t really blossom

Bangladesh recently asked the visiting Pakistani foreign minister to apologise for the mayhem unleashed 54 years ago. Successive Pakistani governments have sidestepped the issue but it refuses to go away. The events preceding Bangladesh’s liberation are an albatross that limit the efficacy of Pakistan’s outreach

Why Trump fumes at Netanyahu in private but still gives him free rein in public

The US president's annoyance at Israel's prime minister is a sign of tensions in Gaza policy, but his backing for Netanyahu remains unchanged.

How a JeM terrorist single-handedly exposed Pakistan's terror secrets, Asim Munir's role

JeM terrorist Masood Ilyas Kashmiri delivered a fiery speech at a recent event, openly declaring that his outfit "embraced terrorism" in its fight against India.

John H. Luckadoo, last surviving pilot of WWII’s Bloody 100th, dies at 103

The World War II veteran survived 25 perilous B-17 missions over Nazi Germany and later became a voice for remembering the airmen who never returned.

‘Trump is not emperor of the world’: Brazil’s Lula says he has 'no relationship’ with US President

Brazil’s President Lula said he has “no relationship” with Donald Trump, calling U.S. tariffs on Brazil “eminently political” and warning Americans will “pay for his mistakes.”

Brazil’s Bolsonaro diagnosed with skin cancer amid 27-year coup conviction

Former president Jair Bolsonaro, recently sentenced for plotting a coup, is diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma after hospital treatment in Brasilia.

Santos stock slumps as $18.7-billion ADNOC-led deal collapses

The deal's collapse will now put pressure on Santos' board, given it was the third offer from a buyer in the past seven years not to proceed

'Two total losers': Trump targets Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers after Kimmel show pulled off air

US President Donald Trump hails the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! over controversial remarks on Charlie Kirk and criticizes late-night hosts Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon for mocking his policies and actions.

Obama says US is at ‘an inflection point’ after Charlie Kirk’s killing and Trump has divided the country

The sentiment among Trump and his aides following Kirk's killing of calling political opponents "vermin, enemies … speaks to a broader problem," Obama said.

12-foot golden Trump statue holding Bitcoin installed outside US capitol | Watch

A crypto-backed 12-foot golden statue of President Trump holding a Bitcoin sparks debate on digital currency and monetary policy outside the US Capitol.

'Like a four-year-old mourning a goldfish': How Jimmy Kimmel mocked Trump on his now off-air show | Watch

Jimmy Kimmel's show was pulled off air after he sharply criticized Trump’s response to Charlie Kirk’s killing, mocking him for failing to unite the nation.

What is Antifa? Origins, tactics, and why Trump labeled it a terror outfit

Antifa, short for “anti-fascist”, is not a traditional organisation with leaders, membership lists, or headquarters; it is, instead, a loose, secretive network of activists organised into autonomous local cells.

Jimmy Kimmel Live taken off air after remarks about Charlie Kirk: What did he say?

Pointing to a video of Trump’s mourning of Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel said, “This is how a 4-year-old mourns a goldfish”.

Key questions that still remain unanswered in case against Charlie Kirk's accused killer

Kirk, 31, was killed by a single round to the neck during a campus event at Utah Valley University that drew a crowd of about 3,000

‘US politicians accept bribes from Israel openly’: Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif sparks controversy

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accused the US of openly taking bribes from Israel while claiming Pakistan is unfairly defamed for corruption.

Luigi Mangione and Charlie Kirk: Two incidents show how cracks have deepened in US

The viral nature of social media, which has spawned its own form of celebrity, is inflaming political divisions, anti-establishment sentiment and perceptions about the ills of capitalism

India reaffirms commitment to peace, humanitarian aid, and development in Afghanistan at UN

Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni highlighted India’s relief efforts, scholarships for Afghan students, and call for coordinated international action against terrorism.

'I'll do it': FBI director Kash Patel agrees to probe Trump-Epstein birthday note

The remarks come as pressure mounts in the US Congress for the release of the full set of Epstein case files.

Meta launches smart glasses with built-in display, reaching for 'superintelligence'

CEO Mark Zuckerberg showed off what he called Meta Ray-Ban Display, although some demos of the new technology did not go as planned

‘Get off the iPad!’: ATC yells at Spirit pilots after close call with Trump’s Air Force One over Long Island

Air Force One and Spirit Flight 1300 came within miles of each other over New York skies, prompting urgent ATC warnings, though the FAA said required separation was maintained.

Disney's ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' off air after remarks about Charlie Kirk

A number of Democratic lawmakers assailed the decision, saying that free speech was under attack

'He has zero talent': Trump welcomes ABC suspension of Jimmy Kimmel after Charlie Kirk comment backlash

ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live “indefinitely” after the host’s comments on Charlie Kirk’s killing, a move Trump celebrated as “great news for America.”

Bangladesh EC bars deposed PM Sheikh Hasina from voting

Hasina is currently being tried in absentia at Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal, where prosecutors have sought capital punishment for alleged atrocities during the July 2024 uprising.

Taliban leader bans Wi-Fi in Afghan province to 'prevent immorality'

Haji Attaullah Zaid, a provincial government spokesman, said there was no longer cable internet access in Balkh by order of a “complete ban” from the leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.

Asia stocks rise after US Fed cuts rate by 25 bps

Shares in Japan and South Korea rose while Australia lagged.

Trump designates Antifa ‘terror organisation’: Was it involved in Charlie Kirk’s murder? 

Trump’s move to label Antifa a terrorist group follows Charlie Kirk’s killing, though investigators say suspect Tyler Robinson’s direct ties to the movement remain unclear.

 Pennsylvania shooting: Three police officers fatally shot, two injured; suspect kills self

Three Pennsylvania police officers were killed and two injured in a domestic-related shooting, with the suspect believed to have died by suicide.

Trump receives lavish royal welcome at Windsor, calls UK state dinner 'one of highest honors of life'

Donald Trump received lavish royal pageantry at Windsor Castle on his second UK state visit, even as protests in London and political shadows loomed over the occasion.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan ink defence pact: 'Aggression against either shall be considered aggression against both'

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defense pact in Riyadh, pledging joint response to attacks while Riyadh reassures ties with India remain strong.

Trump flags India, China, Pakistan in global drug trafficking list; 5 nations labelled as ‘failing’

Trump’s latest Presidential Determination lists India, China, and Pakistan as major drug transit or producing nations, with 5 countries failing obligations.

Eitan’s Light: Inside Israel’s laser air shield Iron Beam hailed as 'game-changer' in modern warfare

Israel declares its Iron Beam laser defense system operational after final tests. Aimed at rockets, drones and mortars, it could reshape air defense.

'Challenging situation': Powell explains jobs, tariffs and Fed independence; here are his top quotes

Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns of a 'two-sided risk' between weak jobs and higher inflation, signals more rate cuts, and stresses central bank independence.

'We’ll never get there': Jerome Powell rejects fears Fed could be politicised under Trump pressure

Fed Chair Jerome Powell insists the Federal Reserve remains independent, saying policy decisions are driven by data, not politics, despite Trump-era pressure.

Trump pick Stephen Miran lone dissenter in Fed’s 11–1 rate cut vote

Fed Governor Stephen Miran, Trump’s latest appointee, dissented in the 11–1 vote for a 25 bps cut, pushing instead for a bigger half-point move.

Red carpet in Windsor, unrest in London: Why thousands protested against US President and why it matters

A lone counter-protester, surrounded by police, displayed a sign saying "We Love Trump", sparking boos as anti-Trump campaigners marched past him.

'Rivers and dams of Kashmir will belong to us': Lashkar commander threatens India, vows Op Sindoor revenge | WATCH

Bahawalpur, known as the nerve centre of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operations, was among the targets of India’s precision strikes under Operation Sindoor on May 7.

Russia's most unprecedented war tactic? How Moscow is 'brainwashing' Ukrainian children in 200+ facilities | Explained

Ukraine has officially identified more than 19,500 children as unlawfully deported or forcefully taken by Russia since its full-scale invasion, but officials believe the true number is much higher.

Leaked 100,000 files expose China’s export of surveillance tech to Pakistan, Africa, and beyond

Over 100,000 leaked files expose China’s Geedge Networks, showing how it exports censorship and surveillance tech to governments worldwide, sparking global alarm.

‘Act of terror’: FBI hunts man who crashed car into Pittsburgh office; what we know so far

After the crash, he exited the vehicle, pulled out an American flag and threw it over the fence before fleeing the scene. No injuries were reported.

'You lead India's fantastic progress...': Bill Gates wishes PM Modi on his birthday

PM Modi turned 75 on Wednesday with a host of prominent personalities, including world leaders, lauding his leadership, while the ruling BJP organised welfare initiatives under the fortnight-long "Sewa Pakhwada" to mark the birthday of its preeminent leader.

'Next generation wouldn't believe in Islam': Extremists in Bangladesh threaten protests over music and dance in schools

The controversy centers on the Muhammad Yunus administration’s National Education Policy, which seeks to appoint music and dance teachers in primary schools.

From Nepal protests to Charlie Kirk's assassination: How Discord became a hub for activism and controversy

The Covid-19 lockdowns turned Discord into a lifeline for millions, helping friends, students and online communities stay connected. Today it hosts more than 200 million monthly users across the world.

'I’m disappointed, but patient': Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on China’s AI chip ban and US tech battle

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, in London, says he's disappointed with fresh China curbs on its AI chips and may discuss the issue with Trump at UK state banquet.

PM Modi thanks Russian President Putin for birthday wish, commits to help end Ukraine crisis

PM Modi thanked the Russian President and said that India is ready to make all possible contributions towards a peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

UK rolls out biggest-ever royal welcome: Trump treated to gun salute, carriage procession at Windsor Castle

Britain is going the extra mile to dazzle and flatter the unpredictable Trump with an extraordinary show of pomp and pageantry as it tries to keep him onside during a host of international crises.

China orders firms to stop buying Nvidia AI chip: Report

Such a move would mark an escalation of Beijing’s campaign against the use of Nvidia’s accelerators, essential to AI development but largely banned from the world’s largest semiconductor arena

India’s Russian oil purchase, military drills 'stand in the way of closer ties': EU top diplomat

The European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said that India’s continued purchases of Russian oil and its participation in Russian military exercises “stand in the way of closer ties” with the bloc.

'Call made at 7:45 am, not 8 am': Israeli officials say Netanyahu informed Trump before Doha strike

Trump has maintained that he was not informed in advance of the strike. On Monday he told reporters, “No, no, they didn’t,” when asked if Netanyahu had directly warned him of the impending operation.