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US seeking to build ‘Asia-Pacific version of Nato’
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin yesterday hailed a "new era of security" in the Asia-Pacific region, as Washington strengthens its network of alliances aimed at countering China's growing military might and influence.
From Japan to…
Trump warns jail time could be ‘breaking point’ for supporters
Donald Trump has suggested that sending him to prison could prove a "breaking point" for his supporters -- a warning that will fuel concerns of political violence around the US presidential election on November 5.
In an interview…
King gives 100th birthday card to D-Day veteran
A D-Day veteran has been given a 100th birthday card in person by King Charles.
Jim Miller was invited to Buckingham Palace, where he told the King about his experiences of the Second World War Normandy landings into Nazi-occupied…
Indian election: How accurate are exit polls?
Voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections ended yesterday with the conclusion of the seventh phase. Before the final results scheduled for June 4, exit polls show the BJP-led coalition is set to win the election by a big margin.
Most…
Kuwait’s emir makes Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid crown prince
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah issued a decree nominating Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah as crown prince, the state news agency KUNA reported on Saturday.
"The Emiri decree comes into effect as of its issuance date and…
Israel’s Netanyahu says ‘thrilled’ to address US Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday he was "thrilled" to accept an invitation to address the US Congress, where he plans to "present the truth" about the Gaza war.
Democratic and Republican leaders had invited…
Crew error blamed for Malaysian deadly chopper crash
A mid-air collision between two Malaysian military helicopters that killed all 10 people onboard was caused by crew error, the country's navy said Thursday.
The helicopters were participating in a flypast rehearsal on April 23 over a…
Israel offers new Gaza ceasefire plan
US President Joe Biden yesterday said Israel had proposed a Gaza ceasefire in exchange for the release of hostages, and called on Hamas to agree to the new offer, saying it was the best way to end the conflict.
"It's time for this…
Biden presents new Israel ceasefire plan, calls on Hamas to accept
US President Joe Biden on Friday said Israel had proposed a Gaza ceasefire in exchange for the release of hostages, and called on Hamas to agree to the new offer, saying it was the best way to end the conflict.
"It's time for this…
Donald Trump becomes first US president convicted of a crime
Donald Trump became the first US president to be convicted of a crime on Thursday when a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying documents to cover up a payment to silence a porn star ahead of the 2016 election.
After two days…