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Putin turns to oligarchs for budget support as Ukraine war strains Russia’s finances
Despite considerable financial instability, Putin said that Russia would continue to fight until it captures the remaining areas of Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region that are not under its control
Password or prison: In Hong Kong, refusing to unlock your phone is now a crime
Under Hong Kong’s new rules, law‑enforcement officers can demand passwords and seize devices on mere suspicion. The failure to provide passwords could lead to one year in jail and a fine of up to $12,000.
Amid war, US soldiers in West Asia are now working out of hotel rooms. Here’s why
The Iran war has forced the US to go remote. American troops across West Asia are now working out of hotels and office spaces. That’s because the intense firing of missiles and drones by Iran has made American bases in the region uninhabitable
US population growth slowing as immigration plummets under Trump: 40% of counties losing people
America's population has taken a hit due to a decrease in immigration and hurricanes that forced people to leave parts of the Gulf Coast. Last year, several metro areas and counties saw slower population gains
April 6 is Trump’s new deadline for Iran: The last two also came and went
Amid his carrots‑and‑sticks approach, US President Donald Trump has set April 6 as the new deadline for a deal with Iran while continuing the build‑up for potential ground operations.
US banknotes to carry Trump's signature, first for a sitting president
Trump's signature will appear alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's in an unprecedented move to mark America's 250th anniversary
Trump considers deploying 10,000 more soldiers as Iran invasion looks likely: Report
Amid plans to invade Iran in the ongoing war, US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering deploying an additional 10,000 troops to West Asia. Since attacking Iran last month, he has already sent about 7,000 Marines and paratroopers to the region.
Stocks post worst day since war began even as Trump says Iran is ‘begging’ for a deal
US stocks tumbled as the Nasdaq confirmed a correction, with West Asia tensions, rising oil prices and fading rate-cut hopes weighing on sentiment
'China, India are neighbours that can't be moved apart', says Beijing envoy as he takes swipe at US
Taking a swipe at the US, Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong said the "remarkable" development witnessed by India and China is built on the hard work and wisdom of their people and not on someone's generosity
Iran war: Trump says US will hold off strikes on energy sites for another 10 days
The previous halt in striking Iran's energy sites was set to expire on Friday. Last Saturday, Trump had initially given Iran 48 hours to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz to oil tankers, threatening to destroy its power plants, but he has now extended the deadline twice
Trump to sign order instructing DHS to pay airport security workers salaries
Unscheduled absences among TSA staff have surged to their highest levels since a shutdown of the TSA parent agency, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), began in mid-February
'A bad start in Iran': Trump says CIA told him Mojtaba Khamenei is gay
Trump, however, did not indicate what evidence the CIA had to back up their claim. Homosexuality is illegal in Iran, as it is considered a breach of Islamic values and is punishable under the country’s Sharia-based law
Iran Israel War Live Updates: Fresh explosions heard in Tehran; Trump says taking control of Iran’s oil is an option
Iran Israel War Live Updates: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that taking control of Iran's oil was an "option," comparing it to the deal Washington made with Venezuela after toppling Nicolas Maduro.
In veiled dig at US, Beijing says India and China's growth built on hard work, not foreign generosity
Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong said that the rise of China and India stems from domestic efforts and cooperation, rejecting claims that outside powers fueled their development
Kaja Kallas says Russia helping Iran 'kill Americans', urges Europe to pressure Kremlin
The EU’s top diplomat warned Russian intelligence and drone support are enabling Iran to target US troops, as European criticism grows over American strikes and rising energy prices
'Iran begging for deal': Trump warns ‘lousy fighters’ Iran of more strikes if it keeps nuclear ambitions
Trump said Tehran has turned to negotiations after weeks of conflict but cautions that the window for diplomacy may be closing as the US weighs continued military action
Trump says Iran allowed 10 oil tankers through Hormuz as ‘goodwill gesture’
Iran allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz as a "present" to show it was serious about negotiations to end the war, US President Donald Trump said Thursday.
Powerful 6.2 quake jolts Honshu, Japan’s largest island
An earthquake measuring magnitude 6.2 struck off the east coast of Japan
Indian among 2 killed in Abu Dhabi after debris from intercepted missile hits Sweihan Street
Falling fragments from a successfully intercepted ballistic missile struck Sweihan Street, killing an Indian and a Pakistani national and injuring three
From island seizures to oil blockade: Pentagon prepares four 'final blow' options against Iran
The Pentagon is considering island seizures, oil blockades, and strikes on nuclear sites as talks with Tehran show little progress
Starmer orders British forces to capture Russia’s sanctioned shadow tankers
Starmer has ordered British forces to seize Russia’s sanctioned “shadow fleet” tankers, granting the military powers to board vessels transiting UK waters as pressure mounts on Putin
Pakistan's Ishaq Dar confirms mediating US-Iran talks, says Turkey, Egypt backing efforts
Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister clarified that while no direct talks were taking place, Washington had conveyed a 15-point proposal to Tehran through Pakistan, which Iran was currently reviewing
Border Clashes erupt between Afghanistan and Pakistan after Eid ceasefire, two civilians killed
A renewed border clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan has erupted after an Eid ceasefire ended, highlighting long-standing tensions, cross-border militant activity
War vs Covid: Why the conflict in West Asia is being compared to the pandemic
The war in West Asia is nearing the one-month mark. Since the start of the conflict, markets have tanked, and oil prices have soared. This has caused many countries, especially in Asia, to impose fuel-saving measures, evoking memories of the Covid pandemic when work from home and other curbs were introduced
‘Get serious’: Trump warns Iran amid ambiguity over 15-point peace proposal and mediation
Washington claims Tehran is desperate for a deal, but Abbas Araghchi denies talks, saying only indirect messages are being exchanged as war fallout worsens globally
US weighs Iran ground ops to secure 'highly enriched uranium' amid fragile peace push: Report
Amid rising tensions, the US weighs a risky operation to seize Kharg Island while Iran fortifies it heavily
Nepal’s judicial commission seeks ex-PM Oli’s prosecution for deaths in ‘Gen-Z protests’
A judicial commission investigating the violence during last year's 'Gen-Z protests' has recommended the prosecution of then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli for 'negligence' for failing to prevent dozens of deaths. If convicted, he could be jailed for up to 10 years.
Babbar Khalsa flags to be illegal in Canada? House passes bill after decades-old demand from Indo-Canadians
Under a bill passed by Canada’s House of Commons, displaying terrorist symbols —including flags of Khalistani groups such as Babbar Khalsa— as well as intimidating or obstructing people outside places of worship is set to become illegal.
'Fabricated information': Ukraine slams Russia over NIA action against 6 Ukrainians
Ukraine has expressed firm confidence in the integrity of India’s investigative and judicial systems as they face a sophisticated disinformation campaign orchestrated by Russian special services.
Iranian IRGC commander overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade killed: Report
Alireza Tangsiri, an Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) commander who oversaw the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has been killed in an airstrike in Bandar Abbas, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post.