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CNN, MS NOW journalists denied access to White House after Trump announces ban

White House Correspondents’ Association president says group ‘stands in defence of our colleagues’ US President Donald Trump in his Oval office. PHOTO: REUTERS Journalists from news channels CNN and MS NOW were turned away from the White House on Saturday morning, one day after President Donald Trump announced that those news channels, along with website … Read more

Trump signs bill authorizing sweeping Russia sanctions

Bill targets companies and foreign actors aiding Russia’s military and extends sanctions against Iran US President Donald J. Trump makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, September 18, 2026. REUTERS US President Donald Trump signed a bill on Friday authorising new sanctions designed to pressure … Read more

UK actor Naomi Watts honoured at Spain film festival

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Actress says she still seeks challenging roles as San Sebastian gives her the Donostia Award NaomiWatts. Photo/AFP British actor Naomi Watts is to receive a special honour on Saturday at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain, where she declared an unwavering appetite for challenging roles that make audiences think differently. The festival will present … Read more

Canada optimistic about concluding trade talks with India by year-end, minister says

Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu gestures as he speaks during an interview with Reuters at the residence of the Canadian High Commissioner in New Delhi, India, November 13, 2025. REUTERS Canada is optimistic about concluding negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with India by year-end, the country’s minister for ​international trade … Read more

Greenland, Denmark say US deal will not cede sovereignty

Denmark and Greenland hope a UN deal will end months of uncertainty over Trump’s threats to seize Greenland A drone view shows houses on the shore of Nuuk, Greenland, February 7, 2026. REUTERS Denmark and Greenland on ​Saturday said any agreement with the United States would not compromise Greenland’s sovereignty, after President Donald Trump said … Read more

China’s StarWhisper Telescope earns place in Stanford AI Index Report

The system simulates telescope components and observations to test controls, train agents and optimise procedures It simulates telescope systems and observations to test controls, train agents and optimise procedures. PHOTO: XINHUA China’s StarWhisper Telescope has been cited in Stanford University’s AI Index Report 2026 as a leading 2025 example of AI agents in physics, astronomy, … Read more

Putin says Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe, ready to restore relations

Accuses Ukrainian govt of turning into dictatorship, names strengthening nuclear triad ‘absolute priority’ Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via video link at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia February 27, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS Russia has no aggressive intentions toward Europe and is ready to restore relations and cooperate with … Read more

DPM Dar reviews PM fuel relief scheme rollout, directs inclusion of operational fuel stations

[ Asks stations found permanently closed, dealing exclusively in diesel removed from the list People wait for their turn to get fuel at a petrol station in Peshawar. Photo: Reuters/ File Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Ishaq Dar on Saturday directed authorities to bring all operational fuel stations “onto the system” to ensure proper rollout of the … Read more