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Trump's close ally Daniel Noboa re-elected Ecuador president
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has won re-election in a closely run election, the country's electoral officials said.
Hungary to vote on constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ gatherings
Hungarian lawmakers will vote on Monday on a contentious constitutional amendment that rights advocates have labeled a significant escalation in the government's efforts to suppress dissent and undermine human rights.
What happened at the US-Iran nuclear meeting in Muscat?
Iran and the United States of America will hold indirect nuclear talks next week, with Oman acting as the mediator.
Teen kills parents to use their money to assassinate Trump
Wisconsin teen Nikita Casap, 17, has been charged with murdering his mother and stepfather and hiding their bullet-riddled bodies under blankets for weeks in their Waukesha home.
Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium on India's extradition request
Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, accused in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, has been arrested by Belgian authorities.
UK woman arrested for 'stealing' her own daughters' iPads
A 50-year-old history teacher from the United Kingdom, Amanda Brown, was recently arrested on suspicion of theft. The whole thing started when she confiscated her daughters' iPads in a disagreement over parenting.
Russian missile strike on Ukrainian city kills 31
A Russian ballistic missile strike in Sumy, Ukraine, has left at least 31 dead and dozens injured.
Trump administration officials find Musk 'irritating,' question drug use
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is ruffling the feathers of senior officials in Donald Trump's administration, according to Rolling Stone.
No fuel conservation, fastest routes—Leak reveals Musk's in-flight preferences
A recent cyberattack on NetJets, an aviation company owned by Berkshire Hathaway, resulted in the exposure of confidential documents outlining Elon Musk's personalized in-flight preferences.
Harvard faculty sues Trump administration over $9B funding review
A group of Harvard University professors has sued the Donald Trump administration.
Steelmaking in UK lives to see another day—after government intervention
The UK government has taken control of the operations of British Steel, owned by Chinese conglomerate Jingye, after passing emergency legislation through Parliament.
South Korea's ex-President Yoon to face trial for martial law
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol goes on trial on Monday, over charges of insurrection.
Need US visa? These Indian cities have fastest appointment dates
The waiting time for US B1/B2 visitor visas has reduced considerably in major cities across India.
Myanmar rocked by fresh earthquake, 2 weeks after 7.7-magnitude tremors
Myanmar has been hit by a 5.1-magnitude earthquake, two weeks after the region was rocked by a powerful 7.7-magnitude tremor that killed over 3,600 people.
Russia, Ukraine trade blame over US-brokered ceasefire violation
Russia and Ukraine's foreign ministers traded allegations of breaching a temporary US-brokered ceasefire agreement.
Helicopter that crashed with Siemens CEO didn't have flight recorder
All six people onboard a helicopter that crashed near Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, have been killed. Among the victims is a senior executive of Siemens AG, his wife, and three children.
Iran, US to continue nuclear program discussions next week
Iran and the United States of America will continue discussions on Tehran's fast-moving nuclear program next week, Iranian state television announced on Saturday.
UN's humanitarian agency to lay off 20% of staff
The United Nations's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced drastic cuts in its staff due to an extreme funding crisis.
NASA fires diversity chief despite title change to protect her
Neela Rajendra, former Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), has been removed from her newly created role as head of the "Office of Team Excellence and Employee Success."
Indian living in US? Now carry an ID 24/7
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new policy.
Ukraine war could see partitioning like Berlin post-WW2: US envoy
Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg, Donald Trump's envoy to Kyiv, has suggested a possible partitioning of the country similar to Berlin's division post-World War II.
US health secretary's autism study sparks public health concerns
United States Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's recent autism study has alarm bells ringing in the medical community.
Trump claims Iran may soften stance on nuclear talks
US President Donald Trump has said that Iran's current vulnerabilities, such as domestic unrest and international sanctions, could make the country more amenable to discussions.
Taliban arrests men for missing prayers, wrong beard length
The Taliban's morality police have arrested men and their barbers over haircuts and others for failing to attend prayers at mosques in Ramadan.
Israel releases Palestinian prisoner controversially arrested at age 13
Israel has released Palestinian Ahmad Manasra, who was arrested at the age of just 13.
'No matter how....': Xi Jinping warns US over Trump's tariffs
Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that trade wars are futile and there are no winners.
Why US is under fire for abandoning war-torn, earthquake-ravaged Myanmar
Criticism of the United States for its perceived lack of support for Myanmar has emerged following the recent 7.7-magnitude earthquake, which has killed at least 3,550 people.
Greenpeace head arrested after anti-Israel activists dump 'blood' in embassy
Will McCallum, head of Greenpeace in the United Kingdom, and four other activists have been arrested after they allegedly poured 80 gallons of red dye into a pond at the US Embassy in London.
US issues statement after 26/11 accused handed over to India
The United States has welcomed the extradition of Pakistani-Canadian terror accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India.
Siemens executive, his family killed in NYC sightseeing helicopter crash
Agustin Escobar, head of Siemens's Spanish division, and his family were among the six victims of a tragic helicopter crash over New York's Hudson River.
'He's Canadian': Islamabad after Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana extradited to India
Pakistan has distanced itself from Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the Pakistani-Canadian terrorist wanted in India for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
Andrew Tate 'pointed gun at me': Horrific abuse allegations emerge
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate is facing serious allegations as four British women have accused him of rape, assault, and coercive control.
Trump signs orders punishing ex-officials who were critical of him
United States President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders against two former top officials from his first term and a law firm that represented Dominion Voting Systems.
ICE chief says deportations should run like 'Amazon Prime'
Todd Lyons, the acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has proposed a controversial approach to deportations, suggesting that the process should be run like a business.
Are soybeans China and EU's secret weapon against Trump's tariffs?
The trade war between the United States and China has reached a new high, with President Donald Trump slapping an eye-popping 125% tariff on Chinese imports.
Who's Anurag Bajpayee, billion-dollar tech CEO exposed for frequenting brothels
Clean-water start-up Gradiant has stood by its CEO Anurag Bajpayee after he was arrested in early 2025 in a Boston-area prostitution sting operation.
Michelle Obama finally addresses divorce rumors, absence from political events
Michelle Obama has finally put to rest rumors of a rift in her marriage and her absence from political events in a recent podcast interview with actress Sophia Bush.
Trump announces 90-day tariff pause; raises China tariffs to 125%
In yet another flip flop of sorts, US President Donald Trump has suspended his reciprocal tariff policy for 90 days, for non-retaliating countries.
Why Bangladeshis are vandalizing KFC, Bata, Pizza Hut outlets
Massive protests have broken out in Bangladesh, denouncing Israel's campaign in Gaza and calling for a boycott of Israeli products.
China slaps 84% tariffs on US goods after Trump's 104%
China has upped the ante in its ongoing trade war with the United States by imposing a shocking 84% tariff on US imports, up from 34%.