The United States has officially implemented a fresh round of tariffs on imports from Brazil, marking another significant step in President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policy aimed at reshaping America’s economic relationships with key trading partners. The move comes as the administration prepares to announce additional trade measures affecting several countries, reinforcing its broader strategy...
Families of people who disappeared during Sri Lanka’s decades-long civil conflict staged a peaceful protest during a visit by a delegation from the European Union to the Chemmani mass grave site in the country’s northern region. The demonstrators called for an independent international investigation into the mass grave, insisting that only a credible external inquiry...
Microsoft has announced a landmark multi-billion-dollar investment in French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI, marking one of the most significant technology partnerships in Europe’s rapidly expanding AI sector. The agreement is expected to strengthen Europe’s position in the global artificial intelligence race while providing Mistral AI with the financial resources, computing infrastructure, and strategic support...
Former Australian cricket star David Warner has pleaded guilty to a drink-driving offence after being stopped by police in Sydney, marking an unfortunate off-field incident involving one of Australia’s most celebrated cricketers. The case concluded with the court imposing a financial penalty and a temporary suspension of his driving privileges. The incident has attracted significant...
Pakistan has reportedly approached the United States with a proposal for a $10 billion exchange facility aimed at reinforcing its foreign exchange reserves and enhancing the country’s financial stability. The move comes as Islamabad continues to navigate persistent economic challenges, including pressure on its external accounts, currency volatility, and the need to maintain sufficient foreign...
The conflict between the United States and Iran escalated further on Wednesday as US forces carried out another round of airstrikes across Iranian territory, marking the 11th consecutive night of attacks and deepening concerns that the military confrontation could expand into a wider regional crisis. The latest strikes reportedly targeted a range of military infrastructure,...
The cost of the United States’ ongoing military campaign against Iran has climbed beyond $37.5 billion, according to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, who urged lawmakers to approve a major additional funding package to sustain military operations and strengthen American defence capabilities. Hegseth disclosed the latest estimate during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, saying the...
A fast-moving wildfire in California’s Alameda County intensified rapidly on Tuesday, scorching hundreds of acres of dry grassland and prompting mandatory evacuation orders in areas near Sunol and Pleasanton. The blaze, known as the Little Fire, was reported at around 2:45 p.m. near the intersection of Vallecitos Road and Little Valley Road in the Sunol...
Chile has declared a state of emergency in parts of the country after intense and prolonged rainfall triggered widespread flooding, landslides and severe damage, leaving at least 10 people dead and affecting more than 1,000 homes. The extreme weather has created a major humanitarian and emergency response challenge, with authorities working to assess the full...
A US federal judge has granted final approval to a landmark $1.5 billion settlement resolving a class-action copyright lawsuit brought by authors against artificial intelligence company Anthropic, bringing one of the most closely watched legal battles over the use of copyrighted books in AI development to a major conclusion. The settlement, approved in federal court...