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US President Donald Trump congratulated Argentina’s Javier Milei on his “landslide victory,” saying Washington’s financial support and strong endorsement played a key role in the win.

UK's Keir Starmer to discuss Eurofighter Typhoon jets sale with Erdogan in Turkey

Erdogan's office said he and Starmer would also hold talks on bilateral ties and regional and global issues

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.

Ten people to stand trial over online harassment of French first lady

The trial comes after she and President Emmanuel Macron filed a defamation lawsuit in the United States at the end of July, in connection with a rumour amplified and repeated online that Brigitte Macron was assigned male at birth

‘Go back to your f***ing country’: Indian worker faces racist attack in Canada eatery | Watch

A viral video from Oakville, Ontario, shows a young white man hurling racist slurs at an Indian McDonald’s employee, reigniting concerns over growing xenophobia in Canada.

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.

Biden calls America’s ‘dark days’ under Trump, urges faith in democracy after cancer recovery

Recovering from cancer, former President Joe Biden warned of “dark days” under Donald Trump, urging Americans to defend democracy, free speech, and institutional checks while expressing faith in the nation’s resilience.

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

Japan’s $550bn trade-for-tariffs gamble with Trump, explained

Tokyo got lower-than-threatened US tariffs—but agreed to fund $550bn of US projects largely at Washington’s direction. Here’s what that means, who signed off, and what to watch next.

The new playbook for visiting Trump: Pageantry, pledges, and a push for tariff relief

From fighter-jet escorts to Nobel talk, US partners are staging lavish welcomes to woo concessions—while juggling domestic optics and real policy limits.

The new corporate math: How big firms plan to grow without hiring

From Wall Street to Walmart, executives are betting AI and leaner teams can deliver higher profits with fewer people — but at what cost to workers and growth?

Trump’s second-term foreign policy: Wins, whiplash, and what comes next

From Gaza to Canada, Trump’s unpredictable mix of ego, instinct, and impulse is reshaping America’s role abroad — sometimes with real results, often with new risks.

How Los Angeles became a magnet for child sex trafficking and what rescue looks like on the ground

Inside “the Blade,” where minors are sold in plain sight, police and outreach workers race to pull girls out—only to watch a broken system send many back.

‘Stop importing Indians’: Ex-DOGE architect James Fishback blasts H-1B visa as a ‘scam’ hurting Americans

The Azoria CEO has frequently argued that American companies show little interest in hiring domestic talent despite an abundance of skilled graduates in fields like AI and computer science.

Elon Musk's praise for Zohran Mamdani as New York mayoral race heats up: 'Future of Democratic Party'

In her endorsement for Mamdani, Hochul said that the Democratic nominee is “a chance to reclaim the Senate and America” if elected.

Inside the ‘heist of the century’ at Paris’s Louvre, can the latest arrests help recover the stolen jewels?

French police arrested two suspects in the daring €88 million Louvre heist, recovering clues through DNA evidence as investigators race to retrieve France’s stolen crown jewels and restore national pride.

China asks US to protect ‘hard-won’ results before Xi-Trump meeting

Trade negotiators from China and the US announced Sunday that they’d struck a slew of agreements on issues spanning tariffs, shipping fees, fentanyl and export controls over two days in Malaysia.

‘She has good taste’: Trump, Takaichi seek to reset Japan–US trade ties with personal chemistry

President Donald Trump’s visit to Japan marks Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s first major diplomatic test, as she seeks to build a personal rapport with Trump to smooth trade frictions and strengthen ties.

Modi–Trump: From ‘howdy’ to hesitation, inside cooling friendship between two strongmen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump appear to be drifting apart, skipping key meetings amid rising trade tensions, energy disputes, and clashing optics — signalling a cautious diplomatic recalibration.

'Biggest scandal in American history': Trump demands DOJ investigation into alleged 2020 ‘stolen’ election

US President Donald Trump demanded a Department of Justice probe into alleged 2020 election rigging, labelling it the “biggest scandal in American history,” and called for voter ID and an end to mail-in voting.

Two US military aircraft crash in South China Sea: US Navy

According to a statement released by the US Navy's Pacific Fleet, the incident occurred on Sunday while the helicopter and the fighter jet were conducting separate routine operations over the disputed waters.

'Who's that shouting?': US President Trump shows impatience with journalists in Malaysia | ASEAN Summit

US President Donald Trump appeared frustrated during a press conference at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, brushing off journalists’ questions, deflecting inquiries, and prompting criticism over his conduct toward the media.

'We get along very well': Trump, Lula discuss tariffs, hope 'pretty good deals' soon

US President Donald Trump met Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, discussing tariffs and trade, while signing agreements with Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Indian-origin woman sexually assaulted in Walsall, UK cops call it ‘racially aggravated’ attack

A 20-year-old Indian-origin woman was sexually assaulted in Walsall, UK, in what police have described as a “racially aggravated” attack. Authorities released CCTV footage and urged public assistance to identify the suspect.

Venezuela condemns US warship visit to Trinidad as 'provocation'

Venezuela denounced the arrival of US warship USS Gravely in Trinidad and Tobago as a “provocation,” amid fears of escalating conflict, covert CIA operations, and Washington’s anti-drug campaign targeting Caracas.

Shinzo Abe’s protégé takes the wheel: Here’s why Japan's Takaichi betting on Ford F-150s to woo Trump

US President Donald Trump arrives in Japan for talks with new PM Sanae Takaichi, who hopes personal chemistry and symbolic gestures like buying Ford F-150 trucks will ease trade tensions.

China industrial profits soar on strong output, easing deflation

Faster expansion in output is propping up earnings of Chinese factories and mines, as foreign demand remained robust despite US tariffs.

ASEAN Summit: Jaishankar, Marco Rubio discuss bilateral ties amid trade talks

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, discussing bilateral ties, regional issues, and ongoing India-US trade negotiations.

US, China tee up sweeping trade deal for Trump, Xi to finish

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods “is effectively off the table” and he expected the Asian nation to make “substantial” soybean purchases as well as offer a deferral on sweeping rare earth controls.

Inside Trump’s trade push: What to know about the emerging U.S.–China deal and its global stakes

President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are nearing a potential U.S.-China trade deal after reaching a preliminary consensus, as Trump also brokers a Thailand–Cambodia ceasefire and signs new regional economic frameworks.

Nepal PM Sushila Karki expands interim cabinet, inducts two youth-favored ministers

Prime Minister Karki appointed Bablu Gupta as youth and sports minister and Sudha Sharma as health minister, aiming to address youth concerns after recent protests.

A courtesy call with subtext: Pakistan army’s top General Mirza in Bangladesh after years of frosty ties

The meeting is seen as part of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to re-engage with Dhaka through diplomatic and security dialogue, with both sides emphasising cooperation built on shared history and mutual interests.

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.

Albania’s AI minister 'pregnant with 83 children,' PM Edi Rama makes bizarre announcement

Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that the country’s AI-generated minister, Diella, is “pregnant” and will “give birth” to 83 digital aides, one for each Socialist Party MP, to enhance transparency in governance.

Netanyahu says Israel won’t seek approval for strikes in Gaza or Lebanon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Israel would act independently to defend itself, despite ceasefire agreements and ongoing US efforts to stabilize the region.

PKK withdraws all forces from Turkey, urges Ankara to advance peace process

The Kurdish militant group PKK announced it is pulling its fighters from Turkey to northern Iraq, calling on Ankara to take legal steps and involve jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan to sustain the peace process.

‘JD Vance’s wife isn’t Muslim’: Laura Loomer responds to Mehdi Hasan over Zohran Mamdani 9/11 remarks

The feud erupted after Vance mocked Mamdani's account of post-9/11 discrimination, with Loomer and Hasan trading sharp criticisms over faith and identity.

Who is Entisar al-Hammadi? Yemeni model released after nearly five years in Houthi prison

Yemeni model Entisar al-Hammadi has been released by Houthi rebels after nearly five years in prison, during which she faced abuse and false charges targeting her as a woman.

Why nearly 5 million US-bought contraceptives are gathering dust in Belgium instead of reaching women in need

The Trump administration is holding $9.7 million worth of USAID contraceptives in Belgian warehouses instead of delivering them, risking expiry and global health setbacks.

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.

100% tariffs off the table? US, China clinch ‘substantial framework' to ease rare earth tensions before Trump-Xi meet

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington and Beijing have agreed on a major trade framework to avoid 100% tariffs and ease rare earth export curbs.

China confirms preliminary agreement with US on trade ahead of Trump-Xi talks

China and the US have made a preliminary agreement in trade negotiations during talks in Malaysia, ahead of a planned Trump-Xi meeting in South Korea.

‘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.

Lincoln University shooting: One dead, six injured during Pennsylvania Homecoming event

A shooting during homecoming celebrations at Lincoln University left one person dead and six others injured, with authorities investigating but saying there is no active threat on campus.

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."

China’s ‘ghost fleet’: Report reveals how Beijing uses fishing boats for stealth operations in Taiwan Strait

A CSIS report has found that hundreds of Chinese fishing boats are being used as covert militia vessels in the Taiwan Strait, blurring the line between military and civilian activity.

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.

Russia’s ‘Burevestnik’ nuclear missile test: 14,000 km range, 15-hour flight time | Explained

Russia says the 9M730 Burevestnik (Storm Petrel) - dubbed the SSC-X-9 Skyfall by NATO - is "invincible" to current and future missile defences, with an almost unlimited range and unpredictable flight path.

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.

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.