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Remarks come during a video call between the Chinese vice premier, US treasury secretary and US trade representative Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. Photo: Reuters/file Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng expressed “serious concern” on Thursday over recent US economic and trade restrictions on China during a video call with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and … Read more
The Kuwaiti military said that it had detected and destroyed multiple drones in its airspace since dawn. A U.S. Defense Department official said there had been no major impact on its military bases in the region.
Once united in support of President Trump, right-wing influencers are embroiled in feuds and losing viewers, creating a problem for Republicans in the midterm elections.
The assailant, a German citizen, was imprisoned after trying to join the Islamic State but freed weeks before attacking a gay Pride event in Berlin.
Simon Afram claims unencrypted master copy of war drama was stolen from studio drives A man takes a photograph next to a Netflix logo during an event in Mumbai, India, February 3, 2026. PHOTO: Reuters A movie producer is seeking $105 million in damages from Netflix after he says a copy of his unreleased Nicolas … Read more
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti on Friday said the provincial government was willing to engage in political dialogue with opponents and offer rehabilitation to those willing to renounce violence, while warning that security forces would continue action against militants who refused to lay down arms. The chief minister’s remarks came against the backdrop of … Read more
Implementation of 2nd phase would begin within 14 days after approval by ‘all relevant parties’ A relative carries the body of Palestinian girl Ameera al-Masri, who was killed along with her parents and all three of her siblings in an Israeli strike on their apartment, in Gaza City, July 21, 2026. REUTERS A roadmap for … Read more
Boy George’s manager said he was pulling the singer from a role in “Jesus Christ Superstar” in “the best interests of my artist.”
The logo of Amazon is seen at the company’s logistics center in Bretigny-sur-Orge, near Paris, France, November 28, 2025. REUTERS Amazon beat analysts’ expectations on Thursday when it reported growth in overall revenue and sales, particularly in its cloud, artificial intelligence and chips divisions. Its revenue increased 20 per cent to more than $200 billion … Read more
[Across Europe, reserves of natural gas for use in the winter months are lagging, meaning continued higher prices for households and businesses.