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At a Pennsylvania rally, President Trump drifted from his economic message to laud press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s “beautiful face” and “lips,” repeating praise he has made in the past.

JD Vance responds to viral restaurant photo: ‘I always wear an undershirt to fight loudly with my wife’

US Vice President JD Vance dismissed a viral restaurant photo as fake, responding with a sarcastic jab about “fighting loudly” with his wife.

'Somebody’s in there!': Trump jokingly reacts as Air Force One bathroom door swings open on him | Watch

US President Donald Trump shared a laugh with reporters after a bathroom door on Air Force One accidentally hit him while he joked about taking care of the plane.

North Korea's ruling elite prepares for once-in-5-years party meeting

The Korean Central News Agency reported that Kim presided over a plenary meeting of the Workers Party's Central Committee on Tuesday. It said participants began discussing unspecified key issues related to the party congress and reviewing this year's state policies.

Trump says birthright citizenship was intended for ‘babies of slaves, not the rich' 

Trump defends his executive order restricting automatic citizenship, claiming the 14th Amendment was intended solely for children of enslaved people, not for immigrants in the US illegally or temporarily.

OPINION | If Netflix gets Warner Bros, global entertainment industry dynamics will change for good

A vertically integrated entertainment behemoth will set the terms across the globe. Algorithms will play a huge role in picking creative ideas that can be financially backed

Pakistan red-faced again: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s car searched in London for 'explosives, narcotics' | Watch

A viral video showing UK security officials searching Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s car outside the UK Foreign Office has sparked diplomatic embarrassment and intense online criticism.

Why NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani is moving into the $100 Million Gracie Mansion

Mamdani says relocating to Gracie Mansion will help ensure his family’s safety and allow him to fully focus on delivering the affordability agenda New Yorkers voted for.

Putin hails India’s cultural depth, says unity in diversity key: ‘Not all speak Hindi’

Reflecting on his India trip, Putin praised the country’s cultural vibrancy and vast linguistic diversity, calling unity amid differences “critically important” for nations like India and Russia.

How the AI boom could trigger an energy crisis

AI's explosive growth is driving an unprecedented energy crisis, with data centres projected to consume up to 20% of global electricity by 2035 as tech giants scramble for nuclear solutions.

Sindhudesh separatist movement in Pakistan: What led to clashes in Karachi

Violent Sindhudesh protests on Sindhi Culture Day in Karachi highlight longstanding ethnic, political, and cross-border tensions.

Australia social media watchdog sees common cause with US as age ban begins

Already governments from Europe to Asia have said they plan similar steps to Australia amid rising concern about social media's links to bullying, body image problems and radicalisation

Democrat Eileen Higgins elected Miami mayor for first time in nearly three decades

Democrat Eileen Higgins' decisive win adds to the momentum Democrats gained in a flurry of election victories last month that dimmed Republican prospects for maintaining Trump's monopoly over Congress in the 2026 midterm elections

US revokes 85,000 visas in 2025 as Trump administration ramps up immigration crackdown

The Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas since January, targeting students and individuals deemed security risks, while expanding continuous vetting and tightening immigration measures.

Netflix vs Paramount: Warner Bros.’ bidders brace for a fight that will last months

Warner Bros. was given 10 business days to respond to Paramount’s hostile $30-a-share bid for the company on Monday

US Fed's rate cut this week may be last for a while

A new set of economic projections will likely show continued division among policymakers

Trump gives Zelenskyy fresh deadline to decide on US-backed peace proposal: Report

Zelenskyy said Ukraine could hold elections within 60–90 days if allies ensure security, even as Washington gives Kyiv only “days” to respond to a contentious peace proposal.

Pakistan set for up to 16 IPOs as three-year stock rally tops 300%

Two of the country’s prominent investment banks — Arif Habib Ltd. and Ktrade Securities Ltd. — have a combined pipeline of as many as 16 IPOs over the next seven months

Trump, seeking economic reset, insists smart people back tariffs

The president and his aides have acknowledged the need to sharpen their economic messaging, a tacit acknowledgment of how voter sentiment on the economy has become a challenge for the president

Plane makes emergency landing on Florida highway, crashes into traffic | Watch

There were two people on board the plane. The pilot and his passenger - both 27-year-old men - were not injured.

Imran Khan’s sisters stage protest outside Adiala Jail, allege ‘they’re torturing him’ after visit denied

Imran Khan’s sisters staged a sit-in outside Adiala Jail after authorities blocked their weekly visit, intensifying concerns over the former PM’s treatment in custody.

Asian stocks edge higher as investors await US Fed's decision

Benchmark share indexes in Japan and South Korea both gained, while US equity futures were little changed after the S&P 500 closed almost flat Tuesday

US Embassy in India issues advisory on visa appointment dates: What it means for applicants and how to check your new slot

The US Embassy has warned that applicants who arrive on their old visa interview dates, despite receiving rescheduling notices, will be denied entry.

Honduras’ Castro alleges vote tampering, accuses Trump of meddling in election

Trump declared his clear support for Asfura in the final stretch of the campaign, declaring him a "friend of freedom" and accusing Nasralla of merely "pretending to be an anti-communist."

1 dead, 1 critically hurt as shooting puts Kentucky state university on lockdown

The governor's office confirmed there was a shooting.

FDA opens safety review of injectable RSV drugs approved for babies and toddlers

A spokesman for Kennedy described the inquiry as a routine safety evaluation and said the FDA “will update product labeling if warranted by the totality of the evidence.”

Bessent tells Kyiv Trump remains focused on ‘lasting peace’ in Ukraine

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Trump called Europe "weak on migration" and accused European governments of failing to manage migration and claimed their leaders were undermining the continent’s stability.

Trump calls Europe ‘decaying’ and weak on migration

Ukraine’s presidential vote, originally set for March 2024, has been delayed under martial law since Russia’s full-scale assault began in 2022. Zelensky, responding Tuesday, said he was “ready for the elections” if security conditions allow.

Narrow vote in French parliament delays Macron’s retirement-age reform until 2027

French politics have been in turmoil since Macron called early parliamentary elections in June last year which resulted in a deeply fragmented legislature.

Zelensky says he is ready for new elections as Kyiv prepares revised response to US peace plan

Zelensky has spent recent days in London, Brussels and Rome, meeting European leaders, Pope Leo XIV, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as Ukraine works through Washington’s plan.

France calls new US security doctrine 'brutal clarification'

The remarks from Rufo, who has previously served as President Emmanuel Macron's deputy national security adviser, are the strongest public ⁠comments to ⁠date from French officials following the release of the U.S. National Security Strategy.

Pentagon picks Google AI platform for its millions of employees

The new platform, known as GenAI.mil, is designed to usher in an “AI-driven culture change that will dominate the digital battlefield for years to come,” the Pentagon said in a statement.

Trump says Russia is stronger in Ukraine as he chides Europe

Last week, a US national security strategy document signed by the president said European governments “hold unrealistic expectations for the war.”

Zelenskyy says 'refined documents' on peace plan will soon be sent to US

In a statement, Zelenskyy said new components of the deal hashed out with the British, French and German leaders in London on Monday were "more developed" and ready for U.S. review.

Why America’s affordability crisis is turning Trump’s economy into a political headache

A split between wealthy and lower-income households is turning the economy into a political liability for the US president.

Australia’s social media ban takes effect, becomes first nation to do so

Ten of the biggest platforms were ordered to block children or be fined up to A$49.5 million ($33 million) ‌under ‌the new law, which was criticised by major technology companies and free speech campaigners, but praised by parents and child advocates.

How Chinese phonemakers are using AI to pry loyal users away from Apple

Domestic brands see an opening to lure users away from the iPhone as Beijing delays Apple’s AI rollout.

How Trump’s Supreme Court case could transform presidential power over US regulators

A long-running conservative effort to expand White House control now meets Trump’s push to remove independent regulators.

South Korea scrambles fighter jets as 11 Chinese, Russian warplanes enter air defence zone

An earlier report had said that 11 planes had entered the South Korean air defence zone.

China executes second ex-Huarong executive for taking over $156 million bribe

Bai Tianhui, a former general manager at the firm, was executed Tuesday by a court in Tianjin city following the approval of the Supreme People’s Court, China Central Television reported.

How Biden ignored early warnings and lost public trust on immigration

An inside account of the choices, miscalculations and delays that reshaped US politics and helped return Donald Trump to power.

Why does IMF keep saving Pakistan? The danger of financing a nuclear state addicted to bailouts

Pakistan’s latest loan solves nothing. It only postpones the next crisis. The IMF may have stabilised the numbers, but it has not stabilised Pakistan.

Why Nvidia and other AI giants are slipping out of the ‘quality stock’ category

A debate over what makes a company truly “high quality” is reshaping how investors judge Big Tech in the age of AI.

Trump says rate cut will be litmus test for new Fed chair

Trump responded “yes” when asked in an interview with Politico if a quick reduction of borrowing costs would be a litmus test for his handpicked central bank leader.

Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. features obscure Abu Dhabi firm

Set up relatively recently, government-owned L'imad is among financing partners supporting the Paramount bid, according to a regulatory filing Monday.

Asim Munir, Shehbaz Sharif considering treason case, ban on PTI: Why is Imran Khan now labelled a national threat?

Pakistan’s security establishment is increasingly frustrated with PTI leaders, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where provincial officials have reportedly refused to cooperate with federal security institutions.

H-1B visa applicants asked to reschedule appointments as social media vetting begins from Dec 15: How will new checks affect wait times?

The cancellations appear linked to the rollout of the updated vetting system, which requires consular officers to examine applicants’ online activity before approving their visas.

Pakistan Army DG ISPR winks at female journalist during presser, faces backlash

Chaudhry faced trolling on social media over his gesture, with people saying that it was a "new low" for the DG ISPR. "Ahmed (Not)Sharif Chaudhary," one user remarked.

Is rice the next flashpoint after Russian oil? Should India really worry about Trump’s tariff threat? Trade data has an answer

Trade data shows that the US is far from being a significant market for Indian rice, raising questions over whether Trump’s threat is more about politics than trade.