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Historic Meeting Between US President Trump and Syria's Interim Leader
US President Donald Trump has met face-to-face with Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the first meeting between US and Syrian leaders in 25 years. ...
Tragic Air Strikes in Gaza Kill Dozens, Including Children Amid Ongoing Conflicts
Netanyahu says there is ‘no way’ Israel will halt its war in Gaza ...
U.S. President Trump Meets Syrian Leader Amid Sanctions Lift
Saudi Arabia and Turkey's leaders played a key role in convincing Trump to lift sanctions on Syria and meet with al-Sharaa. ...
Philippines Condemns North Korea's Ballistic Missile Launches
The Philippines on Wednesday condemned North Korea's firing of multiple ballistic short-range missiles, calling it an act of provocation that undermines regiona ...
Increasing Cases of Blackwater Fever Among Children in Rural Uganda Raise Alarms
A dangerous complication of malaria turns urine dark with blood – but only affects some young patients in rural areas and not others. Puzzled experts are tryi ...
US and China Agree to Temporary Tariff Reductions Amid Ongoing Trade Tensions
BEIJING: The United States and China slashed sweeping tariffs on each other's goods for 90 days on Wednesday (May 14), after a temporary ceasefire in a brutal t ...
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Projected to Exceed 40% Market Share by 2030, IEA Report Reveals
More than one in four cars sold worldwide this year is set to be electric as EV sales continue to grow - News from the International Energy Agency ...
Escalation in Gaza: Israel Targets Hospitals in Air Strikes, Claims Attempted Assassination of Hamas Leader
Israel has launched air strikes at two hospitals in Gaza, reportedly attempting to assassinate Hamas chief. ...
Erik and Lyle Menendez Granted Parole Eligibility After 35 Years Behind Bars
A judge’s decision means the brothers, who have spent 35 years in prison for the 1989 murders of their parents, are now eligible for parole. ...
Lockheed Martin's Potential Deal with Saudi Arabia Raises Questions
RIYADH: The United States agreed on Tuesday (May 13) to sell Saudi Arabia an arms package worth nearly US$142 billion, according to a White House fact sheet tha ...
Tsunami Alert Issued Following 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake off the Coast of Greece
People are warned to stay away from parts of Crete in Greece, following the magnitude 5.9 earthquake - and emergency services there remain on high alert this mo ...
The Looming Threat of Nuclear Conflict Between India and Pakistan
Recent hostilities were a reminder of how easily a crisis could escalate into catastrophe. ...
Energy Australia Faces Landmark Legal Action Over Greenwashing Allegations
Climate group alleges energy giant misled 400,000 customers about ‘Go Neutral’ product, arguing that carbon offsets don’t actually remove emissions ...
Macron Discusses Sanctions and Nuclear Umbrella for European Allies
The president addressed numerous issues, including questions about France’s country’s nuclear arsenal, in a TV interview on Tuesday. ...
Donald Trump to Accept $400 Million Luxury Plane Gift from Qatar
A $400 million plane gifted from the Qatari royal family could be the next Air Force One aircraft responsible for transporting the president of the United State ...
Historic $142 Billion Arms Deal Between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia Marks a New Era in Diplomatic Relations
White House touts deal made on first stop of US president’s four-day diplomatic tour to Gulf states ...
Trump's Potential Acceptance of $400 Million Gift from Qatar Raises Legal Concerns
The US leader has faced criticism over his plan to accept a plane from Qatar worth an estimated $400m. ...
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Ukrainian president puts onus on Russian counterpart to engage in Istanbul ...
Iran Proposes Middle Eastern Nuclear Enrichment Consortium Amid US Negotiations
A consortium would help Tehran deal with US objections and tie in Gulf states to its enrichment programme ...
Trump Signs Major Economic Pact with Saudi Arabia During Gulf Tour
Deal with Prince Mohammed bin Salman reported to cover energy, defence, mining and other areas ...
Tragic Collision Claims Lives of Paramilitary Members in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: At least nine members of a Malaysian paramilitary force were killed on Tuesday (May 13) when their transport truck collided with a lorry, emergenc ...
Gérard Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault: A Landmark Case in French Cinema
A Paris court found actor Gérard Depardieu guilty of having sexually assaulted two women on a 2021 film set, giving him an 18-month suspended prison sentence. ...
Record Levels of Internal Displacement Highlight Urgent Global Crisis
GENEVA – A record 83.4 million people were living in internal displacement at the end of 2024, marking the highest number ever recorded, according to the Glob ...
Astronomers Capture Groundbreaking Discovery of a Wandering Black Hole Devouring a Star
In a cosmic first, astronomers observed a supermassive black hole consuming a star. This happened outside the core of its host galaxy. The event, named AT2024tv ...
Scientists Achieve Real-Life Transmutation of Lead into Gold at the Large Hadron Collider
Researchers at the Large Hadron Collider — the world's largest and highest-energy particle accelerator — have observed a real-life transmutation of lead int ...
Putin Faces Intensifying Economic Crisis as Central Bank Holds Interest Rates High
The current rate is at its highest level in 20 years and is imposing immense financial strains on companies across the country. ...
Gerard Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault, Receives Suspended Sentence
The French actor, who has appeared in more than 200 movies, is convicted by a court in Paris of groping the women during the filming of the 2021 film Les Volets ...
Czech Republic Faces Alarming Rise in Hepatitis A Infections
The Central European country has reported six deaths caused by the virus so far this year, up from two in all of 2024. ...
Gaza Faces Dire Humanitarian Crisis as Aid Systems Collapse
The Gaza Strip is at high risk of falling into “outright famine” if Israel doesn’t lift its blockade, food security experts warn. ...
Xi Jinping Addresses Bullying in Trade Following US-China Tariff Truce
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has taken aim at “bullying” and “hegemonism,” in his first public remarks since a temporary truce over tariffs was agreed in t ...
Trump Considers Trip to Turkey for Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks
It still isn't clear whether Vladimir Putin will respond to Volodymyr Zelenskyy's invitation to meet in person in Istanbul on Thursday, despite growing pressure ...
Soldier Edan Alexander Released from Hamas Captivity After 19 Months
The Israeli military confirmed that Alexander was turned over to the Red Cross on Monday evening and was being brought to Israeli forces. ...
Taiwan Successfully Test-Fires New US-Supplied Rocket System Amid Rising Tensions with China
Taiwan on Monday test-fired for the first time a new US-supplied rocket system that has been widely used by Ukraine against Russia and could be deployed to hit ...
UN Aviation Council Holds Russia Accountable for MH17 Tragedy, Calls for Reparations
Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will work with Australia and the Netherlands to consider reparations ...
Forgotten Nazi Documents Discovered in Argentina's Supreme Court Basement
Inside boxes found in the basement were documents "intended to consolidate and propagate Adolf Hitler's ideology in Argentina," the court said. Supreme Court pr ...
International Civil Aviation Organization Holds Russia Accountable for MH17 Tragedy
It ruled that Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine that killed all 298 people on board, including 38 Australians. ...
Surge in Measles Cases in Australia Sparks Health Concerns
Measles cases have reached the highest number of infections nationwide in six years. Health professionals are urging vaccination to prevent further spread. ...
UN Aviation Authority Holds Russia Accountable for Downing of Flight MH17
The decision marks a landmark ruling in a case brought by Australia and the Netherlands against Russia over the downing of the Malaysia Airlines flight that kil ...
Zelenskyy and Trump Open Doors for Peace Talks with Putin in Türkiye
The meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian presidents was first proposed by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but has still not drawn a response from the Kremlin. ...
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Global Electric Vehicle Sales Projected to Exceed 40% Market Share by 2030, IEA Report Reveals
More than one in four cars sold worldwide this year is set to be electric as EV sales continue to grow - News from the International Energy Agency ...
Energy Australia Faces Landmark Legal Action Over Greenwashing Allegations
Climate group alleges energy giant misled 400,000 customers about ‘Go Neutral’ product, arguing that carbon offsets don’t actually remove emissions ...
Putin Faces Intensifying Economic Crisis as Central Bank Holds Interest Rates High
The current rate is at its highest level in 20 years and is imposing immense financial strains on companies across the country. ...
Gérard Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault: A Landmark Case in French Cinema
A Paris court found actor Gérard Depardieu guilty of having sexually assaulted two women on a 2021 film set, giving him an 18-month suspended prison sentence. ...
Gerard Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault, Receives Suspended Sentence
The French actor, who has appeared in more than 200 movies, is convicted by a court in Paris of groping the women during the filming of the 2021 film Les Volets ...
Increasing Cases of Blackwater Fever Among Children in Rural Uganda Raise Alarms
A dangerous complication of malaria turns urine dark with blood – but only affects some young patients in rural areas and not others. Puzzled experts are tryi ...
Czech Republic Faces Alarming Rise in Hepatitis A Infections
The Central European country has reported six deaths caused by the virus so far this year, up from two in all of 2024. ...
Surge in Measles Cases in Australia Sparks Health Concerns
Measles cases have reached the highest number of infections nationwide in six years. Health professionals are urging vaccination to prevent further spread. ...
Violence Claims 13 Lives Ahead of May 2025 Midterm Elections in the Philippines
A total of 13 people died in 49 validated election-related incidents since the start of the election period on January 12 for the May 2025 midterm polls, the Ph ...
Lockheed Martin's Potential Deal with Saudi Arabia Raises Questions
RIYADH: The United States agreed on Tuesday (May 13) to sell Saudi Arabia an arms package worth nearly US$142 billion, according to a White House fact sheet tha ...
Iran Proposes Middle Eastern Nuclear Enrichment Consortium Amid US Negotiations
A consortium would help Tehran deal with US objections and tie in Gulf states to its enrichment programme ...
Astronomers Capture Groundbreaking Discovery of a Wandering Black Hole Devouring a Star
In a cosmic first, astronomers observed a supermassive black hole consuming a star. This happened outside the core of its host galaxy. The event, named AT2024tv ...
Scientists Achieve Real-Life Transmutation of Lead into Gold at the Large Hadron Collider
Researchers at the Large Hadron Collider — the world's largest and highest-energy particle accelerator — have observed a real-life transmutation of lead int ...
Tragic Air Strikes in Gaza Kill Dozens, Including Children Amid Ongoing Conflicts
Netanyahu says there is ‘no way’ Israel will halt its war in Gaza ...
U.S. President Trump Meets Syrian Leader Amid Sanctions Lift
Saudi Arabia and Turkey's leaders played a key role in convincing Trump to lift sanctions on Syria and meet with al-Sharaa. ...
Philippines Condemns North Korea's Ballistic Missile Launches
The Philippines on Wednesday condemned North Korea's firing of multiple ballistic short-range missiles, calling it an act of provocation that undermines regiona ...