Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote
Hegseth’s nomination had been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct.
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Between bombs and books: The lasting impact of war on Lebanese students
A young man from Beirut’s Dahiyeh suburbs, another from a south Lebanon village – both…
Philippines stops research survey in disputed sea amid China’s ‘harassment’
Several Chinese coastguard vessels accused of making ‘aggressive manoeuvres’ towards Philippine fisheries boats.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,066
Here are the key developments on the 1,066th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
US suspends new funds for aid programmes, excepting Israel and Egypt
Trump administration freezes new funding for anti-HIV programme and other health services, excepts key food…
Zuckerberg sets Meta’s AI targets for the year, expects to spend $60 billion on growth
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company plans to invest around $60 billion to $65 billion…
Venture Global closes below IPO price in disappointing debut despite Trump’s support of LNG industry
“The Trump administration has made very clear they support growing LNG exports,” Venture CEO Mike…
Trump decree paves way for ‘Muslim ban’, targeting pro-Palestine students
Newly signed executive order has ‘broader implications’ than travel ban Trump imposed in his first…
US President Trump threatens to abolish FEMA during tour of North Carolina
After visiting hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, the Republican leader travelled to California to inspect fire response.
‘Fear is the point’: Immigrant rights groups brace for fight against Trump
Advocates say Trump entered office for his second term more prepared to implement hardline immigration…
Target becomes latest US firm to end DEI initiatives
The move comes after US President Trump ended DEI hiring in gov’t jobs and encouraged…
Alphabet shares close above $200 for first time on split-adjusted basis
Investors are growing more bullish on Alphabet as the company speeds up its AI development.
Israeli drone attack kills two in expanding occupied West Bank operation
Israeli attack on vehicle close to Qabatiya comes during ongoing assault on nearby Jenin, which…
Who are the female Israeli soldiers being released by Hamas?
A second round of prisoners are to be exchanged between Hamas and Israel on Saturday…
Fire at major Russian oil refinery after Ukrainian drone attack
People were filmed fleeing a fire at a Russian oil refinery in Ryazan after a…
Military governor of DRC’s North Kivu province killed in M23 rebel assault
Local authorities say Major General Peter Cirimwami dies after being wounded on the front lines.
US judge bans some January 6 rioters from capital without court permission
Order comes days after President Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people sentenced in relation to…
Palestinian family returns to destroyed home in Gaza
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire was meant to mark an end to the misery of displacement for…
American Express CFO says spending picked up at year-end, thanks to millennials and Gen Z
The pickup was especially fueled by millennials and Gen Z users, who spent more on…
Australian Open women’s singles final preview: How to watch, follow, stream
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Madison Keys of the US are set for epic women’s…
