New Zealand authorities have officially ended rescue efforts for six people missing after a landslide struck a popular campsite, confirming that the operation has shifted to recovery efforts as hopes of finding survivors have faded. Police said on Saturday that the conditions at the site made it clear the missing individuals could not be brought…
India and the European Union are moving closer to what leaders on both sides have described as a landmark free trade agreement, as global trade uncertainty grows and concerns over US tariff policies continue to loom large. European Council President Antonio Luís Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are set…
China is no longer the United States’ primary security concern, according to the Pentagon’s newly released National Defense Strategy, which places greater emphasis on protecting the US homeland and the Western Hemisphere. The strategy document, updated every four years, states that Washington has spent too much time focusing on global commitments while neglecting the direct…
Prince Harry has called for the sacrifices made by Nato troops in Afghanistan to be discussed with honesty and respect, following controversial remarks by the US president suggesting allied forces played a limited role in frontline combat. Speaking on Friday, the Duke of Sussex reflected on his own military service in Afghanistan, where he was…
Saudi Arabia has revealed that it holds an estimated $2.5 trillion worth of mineral reserves, a development that could position the kingdom as a major player in the global race for critical and rare earth minerals. The renewed global focus on minerals comes as major powers compete to secure supplies essential for clean energy technologies,…
Ukraine reported a fresh wave of deadly Russian air strikes overnight into Saturday, just hours after officials from Kyiv, Moscow and Washington held their first known trilateral talks since the war began, with further discussions expected to continue over the weekend. Ukrainian authorities said missile and drone attacks targeted multiple cities, including the capital, Kyiv,…
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized on Wednesday that the international stabilization force deployed in Gaza is a “temporary measure,” reaffirming that a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine remains the ultimate objective. Speaking at a press briefing, Sugiono said the international presence in Gaza is aimed at ensuring short-term stability and providing humanitarian support…
WASHINGTON: The Justice Department under the Trump administration has shifted its legal strategy in an ongoing push to obtain sensitive voter data from states, now relying heavily on a Civil Rights Act provision originally designed to protect Black voters from disenfranchisement during the Jim Crow era. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, appointed by former President…
KAMPALA: Uganda has temporarily suspended internet access nationwide ahead of Thursday’s presidential election, in a move authorities say is aimed at safeguarding public safety and ensuring a smooth voting process. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) directed all service providers to halt internet services starting at 18:00 local time on Tuesday, citing concerns over potential misinformation,…
Los Angeles — Actor Kiefer Sutherland, 59, has been arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening a ride-share driver in Hollywood, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Police said the incident occurred at around 12:15 a.m. local time on Monday at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. Sutherland is accused of entering…
