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At least one dead as business jets collide at US airport
At least one person died when a business jet smashed into another plane after landing at a US airport Monday, authorities said, the latest in a string of deadly aviation accidents in the United States.
One person remained trapped…
Paris summit grapples with real-world impact of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) risks reinforcing gender disparities rather than immediate widespread job destruction, the International Labour Organization chief said yesterday as a summit of national leaders and tech bosses opened in Paris.…
Manipur CM quits after months of ethnic strife
The chief minister of BJP-ruled northeastern Indian state of Manipur N Biren Singh yesterday resigned after months of ethnic strife that left more than 250 people dead.
"It has been an honour to serve the people of Manipur so far," Singh…
Saudi bans children from accompanying hajj pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has banned children from accompanying pilgrims during the hajj this year.
The country's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in a statement on Sunday, said, "The decision aims to protect children from the risks associated with the…
Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will introduce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US, on top of existing metals duties, in another major escalation of his trade policy overhaul.
Trump, speaking to…
War crimes prosecutor first target of Trump’s ICC sanctions, sources say
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan is the first person to be hit with economic and travel sanctions authorized by US President Donald Trump that target the war crimes tribunal over investigations of US citizens or US allies,…
Trump’s war with the US media
Armed with multimillion-dollar lawsuits and regulatory threats, Donald Trump is taking his long-standing battle with the US media to a new level –- targeting the finances of organizations already struggling in an increasingly tough…
UN’s World Food Programme calls on ‘all donors’ to feed Gazans, rebuild
The United Nations World Food Programme urged the international community and "all donors" Thursday to help feed millions of Gazans and rebuild the war-ravaged area.
The UN agency said it had provided more than 15,000 tonnes of food…
Khamenei warns against negotiating with US
Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said yesterday that there should not be negotiations with the United States, days after US President Donald Trump called for a new nuclear deal.
"You should not negotiate with such a…
UK govt to fire civil servants who fail to make savings
Senior civil servants in the UK could lose their jobs if they fail to make savings, while those who do will receive bonuses, the government said yesterday.
The moves come as part of an effort by the Cabinet Office, the ministry that…