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Trump Envoys Push Ukraine Plan as Russia Sanctions Are Eased

Trump Envoys Push Ukraine Plan as Russia Sanctions Are Eased

The Treasury Department suspended until at least April 29 economic sanctions against Lukoil-branded gas stations outside...

4 Dec 2025 11:11 PM IST

Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Hits 159 After Towers Searched

Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Hits 159 After Towers Searched

The number of dead may still be revised as officers had found "suspected human bones" that require forensic testing:...

3 Dec 2025 9:48 PM IST

US Envoy to Meet Russias Putin for Talks on Ending Ukraine War

US Envoy to Meet Russia's Putin for Talks on Ending Ukraine War

"I think the administration feels very optimistic," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on...

2 Dec 2025 8:07 AM IST

Trump Warns Israel Not to Interfere in Syria

Trump Warns Israel Not to 'Interfere' in Syria

"It is very important that Israel maintain a strong and true dialogue with Syria, and that nothing takes place that will...

1 Dec 2025 11:10 PM IST

Trump Says Documents Signed by Autopen Under Biden Terminated

Trump Says Documents Signed by Autopen Under Biden 'Terminated'

"Any document signed by Sleepy Joe Biden with the Autopen, which was approximately 92% of them, is hereby terminated,...

29 Nov 2025 1:59 AM IST

Russia Threatens Full Ban on WhatsApp

Russia Threatens Full Ban on WhatsApp

Russia had blocked users from making calls on the platform in August, part of a broader crackdown on Western-owned...

28 Nov 2025 11:05 PM IST

Hong Kong Anti-Corruption Watchdog Arrests 8 Over Deadly Fire

Hong Kong Anti-Corruption Watchdog Arrests 8 Over Deadly Fire

The commission had already opened an investigation into the fire at the residential complex, which was under renovation

28 Nov 2025 8:26 PM IST

India GDP Soars 8.2%, US Tariffs Threaten Exports

India GDP Soars 8.2%, US Tariffs Threaten Exports

Friday's reading reaffirms India's position as the fastest growing major economy and will come as welcome news for...

28 Nov 2025 6:33 PM IST

AI Boom Fuels Taiwan’s GDP Growth

AI Boom Fuels Taiwan’s GDP Growth

Foreign firms like Nvidia and Apple -- key customers of Taiwanese chip giant TSMC -- have poured billions of dollars...

28 Nov 2025 4:05 PM IST

Trump Criticizes Program That Brought Afghan Refugees to US Who Fought the Taliban

Trump Criticizes Program That Brought Afghan Refugees to US Who Fought...

The program, called Operation Allies Welcome , was created after the 2021 decision to leave Afghanistan following 20...

28 Nov 2025 1:55 AM IST

Afghan National Charged in Guard Ambush Shooting Drove Across US to Carry Out Attack, Officials Say

Afghan National Charged in Guard Ambush Shooting Drove Across US to...

Pirro said that the suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, launched an “ambush-style” attack with a .357 Smith & Wesson...

28 Nov 2025 1:47 AM IST

Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze in Decades Kills at Least 83, Scores Missing

Hong Kong’s Deadliest Blaze in Decades Kills at Least 83, Scores...

Authorities have begun investigating what sparked the blaze -- the financial hub's worst in almost 80 years - including...

28 Nov 2025 1:38 AM IST