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Fears of a US attack have eased since Wednesday after Trump said killings in Iran were slowing An Iranian woman shops in a local market in Tehran, Iran, January 5, 2026.PHOTO: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS Iran’s deadly crackdown appears to have broadly quelled protests for now, according to a rights group … Read more
[The shutdown of online discourse within Iran has allowed both the government and its critics to flood social media outside the country with disinformation campaigns and fake images.
The high-profile visit, which could be seen as snubbing the opposition, comes nearly two weeks after the U.S. military seized President Nicolás Maduro in a raid.
[Larry Fink, BlackRock’s chief executive, led an effort to elevate the World Economic Forum next week, the first without the event’s founder, Klaus Schwab.
Largest number of blocks carried out on Facebook, TikTok; content against “decency and morality” shows biggest share The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has informed the Lahore High Court that it has blocked more than 1.4 million web links and URLs in its ongoing drive against “unlawful online content” amid growing concern over coordinated social media campaigns targeting … Read more
From the over-the-top marriage proposals to the thoughtful surprises that made a huge impact.
With less than a month until the Winter Games in northern Italy, builders have yet to complete a major arena.
The director Brittany Shyne’s film is slow-moving and lyrical in its focus on the seasonal rhythms of the work, even as it shifts to policy concerns.
Red Bull drivers Isack Hadjar and Max Verstappen snap a selfie at the unveiling of the team’s car for the 2026 Formula One season. Photo: AFP DETROIT: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said he’s keen to get to grips with the new car Red Bull unveiled on Thursday for a 2026 Formula One season of … Read more
[From oil drillers to credit card companies, President Trump has been a market mover this year.