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Trump sets off for first trip to Asia this term

On a trip expected to be focused on investments and peace deals, the US president will be visiting Malaysia, Japan and South Korea. He is also likely to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

USA

US sending aircraft carrier to waters off South America, Pentagon says

Deploying an aircraft carrier is a major escalation of military power in a region that has already seen an unusually large US military buildup in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off Venezuela.

Economy

Trump ends trade talks with Canada over anti-tariff TV advert

US President Donald Trump's post came after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he plans to double Canada's exports to countries other than the US in response to Washington's tariffs.

Gaza

Vance slams Knesset vote on West Bank annexation as an 'insult'

While many members of Israel's coalition support annexation, they have backed off those calls since US President Donald Trump said last month that he opposes the move.

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North Korea

North Korea says latest missile test showcased new hypersonic system

At a military parade earlier this month, Kim Jong-un unveiled some of his military's newest weapons, including what appeared to be a short-range ballistic system fitted with hypersonic glide vehicles.

Markets

Qatar and US warn EU law may threaten energy security in Doha talks

Both countries called on the EU to either repeal the law entirely or remove its most economically damaging provisions, specifically citing articles on extraterritorial application and transition plans.

USA

NBA legend and Portland coach Billups arrested in FBI gambling probe

FBI Director Kash Patel and other law enforcement officials were expected to provide more information at a news conference later on Thursday.

Cinema

Gen Z want less sex in movies and TV shows according to new study

According to a new study, raunchy teen comedies and sexually edgy dramas are losing favour among Gen Z viewers.

USA

US Senate candidate Graham Platner covers up tattoo with Nazi links

The Democrat Graham Platner says he is not a "secret Nazi" and was not aware of the associations of the skull-and-crossbones tattoo on his chest.

Culture news

How ‘Your mom’ has become the Trump administration's trending reply

It’s a comeback that every teenager has used. However, when several members of the Trump administration turn to the reply "your mom" to answer newsworthy questions, many online have become concerned about the White House and government officials behaving like puerile teens.

Culture news

Spotify users boycott streaming platform over ICE recruitment ads

Spotify has been running a series of recruitment ads for ICE and said that the ads referring to “dangerous illegals” do not violate their advertising policy. This has prompted more and more subscribers to (further) boycott the streaming giant.

Business

Netflix blames tax dispute in Brazil for rare earnings letdown

Netflix shares were down more than 6% in extended trading after the company delivered weaker-than-expected results.

USA

Trump doesn’t want ‘wasted time’ with Putin in called off meeting

“I don’t want to have a wasted meeting,” Trump said in comments that followed reports his planned Budapest meeting with Putin has been shelved over Moscow’s refusal of an immediate ceasefire in its war against Ukraine.

Israel

Gaza ceasefire going better than expected, JD Vance says in Israel

The ceasefire was tested by renewed fighting on Sunday and accusations from both sides of ceasefire violations, but both Israel and Hamas have said they are committed to the deal.

Business

US and Australia sign critical minerals deal as a way to counter China

Beijing recently said it would tighten rare earth exports, prompting the US to impose further tariffs on Chinese goods. Now, Australia and the US are looking to counter China's dominance of the critical minerals market.

USA

Trump says he does not think Ukraine can win war against Russia

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his reportedly tense meeting with Trump on Friday was "positive" even though he did not secure the Tomahawk missiles for his military.

Iraq

Iraq says some US military advisers will stay due to IS in Syria

Washington and Baghdad agreed last year to wind down a US-led coalition fighting IS in Iraq by this September, with US forces departing some bases where they have been stationed.

Cinema

Michael Mann on 'Heat 2' and whether AI will be involved

Michael Mann, who is this year's recipient of the prestigious Lumière Award, sat down with journalists in Lyon and revealed what the long-awaited sequel to 1995's 'Heat' could look like...

Culture news

Outrage grows over Trump’s 'disgusting' AI response to 'No Kings'

Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video of himself dumping feces from a fighter jet onto protestors, following US-wide demonstrations against his administration. This latest - but not uncommon - use of AI from the Trump administration has drawn widespread criticism.

USA

Trump lashes out at Colombia's Petro and announces aid withdrawal

Trump's comments come after Petro accused the US government of assassination and demanded answers after the latest American strike in Caribbean waters.