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Japan PM's '2-hour' sleep schedule prompts concerns about work-life balance
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has revealed that she sleeps only two to four hours a night, raising eyebrows over her commitment to work-life balance.
Russia launches massive airstrike on Kyiv; 1 dead, 20 injured
Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, was hit by a "massive" Russian airstrike early Friday, Kyiv's mayor, Vitaly Klitschko, confirmed.
World to see catastrophic 2.6°C rise in temperature by 2100
The world is still headed toward a catastrophic 2.6 degree Celsius rise in temperature by the end of the century, two major reports have warned.
Pakistan Army chief gets lifelong immunity as controversial amendment passed
Pakistan's parliament has passed a constitutional amendment that expands the powers of the army chief and limits the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
Yunus's speedy takeover shows 2024 coup was premeditated: Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has alleged that her ouster was a premeditated coup.
Worrying: China might have stolen India's immigration data
A data breach at Chinese cybersecurity firm KnownSec has exposed sensitive information about India, including its immigration records.
'Clearly terrorist attack': US praises India's handling of Delhi blast
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called the recent Delhi blast a "clear" terrorist attack.
'Ready for war on 2 fronts': Pakistan warns India, Afghanistan
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has made yet another controversial statement, claiming that the country is "fully prepared" for a two-front war against India and the Taliban.
Train US workers, go home: Trump's new H-1B visa plan
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that President Donald Trump's new H-1B visa policy is not aimed at replacing American workers but rather at temporarily bringing in skilled foreign experts to train them.
Longest-ever government shutdown ends as Trump signs funding bill
United States President Donald Trump has signed a funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in US history.
Why China's youths are embracing frugality
China's younger generation is adopting a more frugal lifestyle as the economy slows down.
Obese immigrants can be denied visas under new Trump order
A new directive from the Donald Trump administration may make it harder for foreigners with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or obesity, to enter or stay in the United States.
Pakistani Taliban retracts claim it was behind Islamabad suicide bombing
The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has denied responsibility for the suicide bombing in Islamabad on Tuesday.
Video: Hongqi Bridge in South China collapses months after opening
A section of the newly constructed Hongqi Bridge in China's Sichuan province collapsed on Tuesday.
Bangladesh on high alert after Yunus's bank bombed, arson reported
Bangladesh has been put on high alert following a series of bombings and arson attacks in Dhaka.
Pentagon's largest warship enters Latin American waters amid US-Venezuela tensions
The United States Navy's USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has entered the area of responsibility of the US Southern Command in Latin America and the Caribbean.
'We don't have many talented workers': Trump defends H-1B visa
United States President Donald Trump appears to have softened his hardline stance on H-1B visa reforms.
New York will turn into Mumbai under Mamdani, billionaire warns
Real estate billionaire Barry Sternlicht has warned that New York City could face a "really tough time" under the leadership of mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
'Will pay back...': Pakistan warns India, Afghanistan after terror attacks
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stern warning to Afghanistan and India in the wake of two terrorist attacks.
Pakistan blames Taliban, India for suicide bombing that killed 12
Pakistan has blamed the Pakistani Taliban (Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) and India for a suicide bombing in Islamabad on Tuesday, which killed 12 people.
Chinese 'cryptoqueen' who stole $5.6B from pensioners faces jail
Qian Zhimin, a Chinese national dubbed the "Cryptoqueen," is due to be sentenced for her role in a massive cryptocurrency fraud scheme.
Car blast outside Islamabad court kills 12; suicide attack suspected
An explosion occurred outside the district court in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Tuesday afternoon.
Prince William recalls conversations with children about Kate's cancer battle
Prince William, the Prince of Wales, recently opened up about how he and his wife, Kate Middleton (Princess of Wales), have been communicating with their children during challenging times.
David Szalay wins 2025 Booker Prize for 'Flesh'
Hungarian-British author David Szalay has won the prestigious 2025 Booker Prize for his novel Flesh.
US Senate passes funding deal to end historic shutdown
The United States Senate has approved a funding package aimed at ending the longest government shutdown in history.
'We're pretty close': Trump signals breakthrough in US-India trade talks
United States President Donald Trump has hinted at a possible trade breakthrough with India.
US: Andhra student found dead; family starts fundraiser for repatriation
A 23-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh, Rajyalakshmi Yarlagadda, was found dead in her apartment on November 7. The cause of death is currently under investigation by medical authorities in the United States, The Times of India reported.
Rich nations losing zeal to tackle climate crisis: COP30 chief
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has started in Belem, Brazil.
What's Pakistan's 27th amendment that will make Munir power czar
Pakistan's proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment has received the green light from parliamentary law and justice committees.
Hamas returns Israeli soldier's remains after 11 years
The Israeli Prime Minister's Office has confirmed that the body received on Sunday is that of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, an Israeli soldier killed in Gaza during the 2014 war.
'Fedora man' from Louvre heist photo unmasked; who is he
Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has been thrust into the global spotlight ever since a photograph of him outside the Louvre, Paris, on the day of a crown jewels heist went viral.
Why BBC's director general and news chief have resigned
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has witnessed an unprecedented leadership shakeup with the resignation of its Director General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness.
BBC expected to apologize after editing Trump's speech in documentary
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is expected to issue a formal apology for editing United States President Donald Trump's speech from January 6, 2021, The Telegraph reported.
Typhoon Fung-wong approaches Taiwan after displacing 1.4M in Philippines
Typhoon Fung-wong has exited the northwestern Philippines after wreaking havoc on the northeastern coast.
US Senate reaches deal to end longest-ever government shutdown
A bipartisan group of at least eight Senate Democratic centrists has struck a deal with Senate Republican leaders and the White House to end the longest shutdown in US history within days.
Trump calls tariff opponents 'fools'; announces $2,000 dividend for Americans
United States President Donald Trump has defended his controversial tariff policy, claiming it has made the US "the richest, most respected country in the world."
Pakistan amends constitution, Asim Munir gets key role
Pakistan has introduced a constitutional amendment to establish a new position of chief of defense forces for better coordination among its military services.
Super Typhoon Fung-wong intensifies; 100,000 evacuated in Philippines
The Philippines has evacuated over 100,000 people from its eastern and northern regions as Super Typhoon Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, intensified on Sunday.
British intercepts linked India to Canadian Sikh's killing: Documentary
A new documentary by Bloomberg Originals, titled Inside the Deaths that Rocked India's Relations with the West, has claimed that British spy call intercepts helped Canadian authorities link India to Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing in June 2023.
Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks collapse over Islamabad's 'unreasonable' demands: Taliban
Peace negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have collapsed, the Taliban announced on Saturday.
Cancer and diabetes patients might be denied US visas
The United States may deny visas to immigrants with certain medical conditions, a report has said.
Mali: 5 Indians kidnapped amid rising Al-Qaeda, ISIS insurgency threat
Five Indian nationals have been kidnapped in Mali, a West African country that is witnessing an upsurge in violence by Al-Qaeda and ISIS-linked groups, according to AFP.
India-Israel joint attack on Pakistan's nuke facility was possible: Barlow
Former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer Richard Barlow has revealed, in an interview with ANI, that there were plans for a joint operation between India and Israel to bomb Pakistan's Kahuta nuclear facility in the early 1980s.
UN lifts sanctions on Syrian president ahead of Trump meeting
The United Nations Security Council has voted to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Missing Indian student in Russia found dead in dam
The body of a 22-year-old Indian student, Ajit Singh Chaudhary, has been discovered in a dam near the White River in Ufa, Russia.