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New Zealand consumer confidence weakens, survey says

Consumer confidence in New Zealand softened in the first quarter as global trade war risks and ongoing cost of living pressures weigh on confidence, a survey showed on Wednesday

New Zealand consumer confidence weakens, survey says
Economy|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Tennis-PTPA files lawsuit against sport's governing bodies

The Professional Tennis Players' Association (PTPA) has filed a lawsuit against the sport's governing bodies, accusing them of anti-competitive practices and a

Tennis-PTPA files lawsuit against sport's governing bodies
Americas|Political|US|World

US warns of more sanctions on Venezuela if it doesn't accept repatriated citizens

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday threatened to impose additional sanctions on Venezuela if the country doesn't accept its citizens who are repatriated from the United States.

US warns of more sanctions on Venezuela if it doesn't accept repatriated citizens
MidEast|Political|US|World

What the White House and Kremlin said about the Trump-Putin call

The White House says a lengthy phone call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin had achieved “movement to peace” in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

What the White House and Kremlin said about the Trump-Putin call
Americas|Australia|Political|Technology|World

Canada and Australia will develop new military radar system in the Arctic

Canada and Australia will develop new military radar system in the Arctic

Canada and Australia will develop new military radar system in the Arctic
Political|Sports|US|World

Trump and Putin discuss a US-Russia hockey series during their call, the Kremlin says

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed a series of hockey games between players from their respective countries during their lengthy call Tuesday, according to the Kremlin

Trump and Putin discuss a US-Russia hockey series during their call, the Kremlin says
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration

Mexico City lawmakers have voted to ban violent bullfighting in the capital

Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Presidents of Congo and Rwanda meet in Qatar to discuss the insurgency in eastern Congo

The presidents of Congo and Rwanda have met in Qatar for their first direct talks since Rwandan-backed M23 rebels seized two major cities in mineral-rich eastern Congo earlier this year

Presidents of Congo and Rwanda meet in Qatar to discuss the insurgency in eastern Congo
MidEast|Political|World

'We will return to battle': Netanyahu promises to fight Hamas with 'more power' after airstrikes shatter ceasefire

Hours after Israel pummeled Gaza with bombs, killing more than 400 people and ending the fragile ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised, "from now on, Israel will fight against Hamas with more and more power," until Gaza "will no longer be a threat."

'We will return to battle': Netanyahu promises to fight Hamas with 'more power' after airstrikes shatter ceasefire
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

After call with Trump, Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure targets

After call with Trump, Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure targets

After call with Trump, Putin agrees to pause attacks on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure targets
Science|Technology|World

Blue Ghost lander captures stunning sunset shots on the moon before falling silent

A private lunar lander has captured the first high-definition sunset pictures from the moon

Blue Ghost lander captures stunning sunset shots on the moon before falling silent
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Middle East latest: Israeli attack on Gaza shatters ceasefire and kills hundreds

Israel has launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, saying it is hitting Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January

Middle East latest: Israeli attack on Gaza shatters ceasefire and kills hundreds
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli PM says talks on restoring Gaza ceasefire will continue 'only under fire'

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday defended the resumption of airstrikes in Gaza, saying that negotiations on restoring the ceasefire would continue "only

Israeli PM says talks on restoring Gaza ceasefire will continue 'only under fire'
Europe|Political|World

Germany's Scholz welcomes halt on Ukraine energy facility strikes as 'first step'

Germany's outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz called a ceasefire on attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure agreed by U.S.

Germany's Scholz welcomes halt on Ukraine energy facility strikes as 'first step'
Business|Technology|Travel|US|World

United jet suffered navigation parts failure before jolts injured passengers

Investigators found that two key navigation parts failed on a United Airlines flight from Lagos to Washington on January 24, causing the plane to lurch

United jet suffered navigation parts failure before jolts injured passengers
Africa|Political|World

Nigeria declares state of emergency in Rivers State over pipeline vandalism

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in oil-producing Rivers State and suspended the state governor, his deputy and all lawmakers.

Nigeria declares state of emergency in Rivers State over pipeline vandalism
Americas|Political|US|World

Caribbean leaders seek clarity as US mulls sweeping travel bans

Leaders from across the Caribbean are seeking clarity after a draft of a U.S. government list of over 40 countries which could face sweeping travel restrictions was made public, a move

Caribbean leaders seek clarity as US mulls sweeping travel bans
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Congo and Rwanda presidents call for east Congo ceasefire during Qatar sit-down

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame called for a ceasefire in eastern Congo on Tuesday during

Congo and Rwanda presidents call for east Congo ceasefire during Qatar sit-down
Political|US|World

Hear McMaster's prediction about Trump and Putin's negotiations

As President Donald Trump speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, Former Trump National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster tells CNN how he expects Trump to handle Putin's demands.

Hear McMaster's prediction about Trump and Putin's negotiations
Science|Technology|US|World

Behind the story of the return of stuck NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams

On an episode of “The Story Behind the AP Story,” Associated Press space writer Marcia Dunn discusses the space odyssey of NASA’s two stuck astronauts

Behind the story of the return of stuck NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN chief hails 'meaningful progress' in Cyprus talks

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday talks on the future of Cyprus had made progress for the first time in years, with both sides agreeing a series of

UN chief hails 'meaningful progress' in Cyprus talks
MidEast|Political|World

Turkey to step up diplomatic push to reinstate Gaza ceasefire, Erdogan says

Turkey will ramp up diplomatic efforts to reinstate a ceasefire in Gaza and halt the killing of innocent people there, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday.

Turkey to step up diplomatic push to reinstate Gaza ceasefire, Erdogan says
Americas|Economy|Health|Political|World

Millions of people and hundreds of staff impacted by US aid cuts, UN migration agency says

The United Nations migration agency says it is scaling back or ending projects worldwide and firing staff following funding cuts led by the United States

Millions of people and hundreds of staff impacted by US aid cuts, UN migration agency says
Americas|Election|Political|World

Canada's Carney vows to expand presence in mineral-rich Arctic

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday said Canada would boost its military and security presence in the Arctic, a frozen and mineral-rich expanse that is

Canada's Carney vows to expand presence in mineral-rich Arctic
Europe|Political|US|World

Putin agrees in Trump call to 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine on energy targets, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a proposal by U.S.

Putin agrees in Trump call to 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine on energy targets, Kremlin says
Americas|Environment|Political|Sports|World

Mexico City overhauls bullfights in win for animal activists

Mexico City's local congress on Tuesday passed a measure aiming to make bullfights much less harmful to bulls and matadors, a move applauded by animal rights

Mexico City overhauls bullfights in win for animal activists
Africa|Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Yemen's Houthis vow to expand their targets in Israel until Gaza war ends

Yemen's Houthis said on Tuesday they would expand their range of targets in Israel in the next hours and days unless the "aggression" on Gaza stops.

Yemen's Houthis vow to expand their targets in Israel until Gaza war ends
MidEast|Political|World

Gaza ceasefire shattered as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes

The fragile ceasefire in Gaza ended on Tuesday as Israel launched “extensive strikes” across the enclave. The operation ended a nearly two month pause in fighting which had allowed some sense of normalcy for Gaza residents after over a year of war.

Gaza ceasefire shattered as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's new anti-LGBTQ+ law bans Pride events and sparks protests

Hungary has passed a new anti-LGBTQ+ law that bans Pride events and allows authorities to use facial recognition software to identify those attending the festivities

Hungary's new anti-LGBTQ+ law bans Pride events and sparks protests
Europe|Political|US|World

EU debates ways to keep Radio Free Europe afloat after Trump orders staff cuts at US-funded media

The European Union is debating ways to keep Radio Free Europe afloat after the Trump administration stopped grants to the pro-democracy media outlet over the weekend

EU debates ways to keep Radio Free Europe afloat after Trump orders staff cuts at US-funded media
Europe|Political|US|World

From France comes a call for Trump's America to return Lady Liberty. Here's why it won't happen

A French politician has suggested the U.S. is no longer worthy of keeping the Statue of Liberty

From France comes a call for Trump's America to return Lady Liberty. Here's why it won't happen
Europe|World

Last surviving pilot from the Battle of Britain, John 'Paddy' Hemingway, dies at 105

John “Paddy” Hemingway, the last surviving pilot who flew during the Battle of Britain, has died at the age of 105

Last surviving pilot from the Battle of Britain, John 'Paddy' Hemingway, dies at 105
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Italy's Meloni cautions EU on US trade war, won't send troops to Ukraine

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni cautioned European partners on Tuesday against escalating a trade dispute with the United States through

Italy's Meloni cautions EU on US trade war, won't send troops to Ukraine
Americas|Political|US|World

Mexico seeks to prevent US deporting Mexicans to Guantanamo Bay

Mexico's government sent a diplomatic note to the United States seeking to prevent Mexicans from being sent to the naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, President Claudia

Mexico seeks to prevent US deporting Mexicans to Guantanamo Bay
MidEast|Political|US|World

US says Hamas solely to blame for resumption of Gaza hostilities

Responsibility for the resumption of hostilities in Gaza lies solely with Hamas, and the United States supports Israel in its next steps, the acting U.S. ambassador to the United Nations

US says Hamas solely to blame for resumption of Gaza hostilities
MidEast|Political|World

Israel's multiple wars in the Middle East

Israel has been fighting wars on several fronts in the Middle East since the Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked communities in the country in

Israel's multiple wars in the Middle East
Europe|Political|World

Hungary passes law to ban Pride march, triggering protest

Hungary's parliament passed a law on Tuesday to ban the Pride march by LGBTQ+ communities, triggering the blockade of a bridge in central Budapest in protest against the changes

Hungary passes law to ban Pride march, triggering protest
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish Cypriot leader says Geneva talks on the island were positive

The Turkish Cypriot leader said on Tuesday that talks in Geneva on Cyprus were positive, and that he hopes to open a new page on a sustainable future for the island.

Turkish Cypriot leader says Geneva talks on the island were positive
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

US says ready to confer with China, Canada on WTO disputes

The U.S. mission told China and Canada it was ready to confer with its officials in Geneva after those two countries filed trade disputes in response to new tariffs, World Trade

US says ready to confer with China, Canada on WTO disputes
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli foreign minister says fresh strikes on Gaza are not a "one-day attack"

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Tuesday that fresh Israeli strikes that have killed hundreds of Palestinians were not a "one-day attack" and that the military

Israeli foreign minister says fresh strikes on Gaza are not a "one-day attack"
Americas|Crime|Education|Travel|World

Parents of Pittsburgh student missing in Caribbean seek death certificate

The parents of an Indian-born student from a U.S. university who went missing earlier this month from a popular tourist resort in the Dominican Republic

Parents of Pittsburgh student missing in Caribbean seek death certificate
Environment|Europe|World

Heavy rains hit Spain for third consecutive week, hundreds evacuated

Heavy rains hit Spain for a third week in a row on Tuesday, with at least two people missing and hundreds evacuated in the southern region of Andalusia, where several rivers had

Heavy rains hit Spain for third consecutive week, hundreds evacuated
Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish university annuls Erdogan rival's degree, preventing run for president

Istanbul University said on Tuesday it had annulled the degree of President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival over irregularities, dealing a blow to the opposition days before

Turkish university annuls Erdogan rival's degree, preventing run for president
Europe|Political|World

Europe must be included in Ukraine peace talks, Zelenskiy says

Europe should be included in Ukraine peace talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on his arrival in Helsinki on Tuesday, as U.S.

Europe must be included in Ukraine peace talks, Zelenskiy says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Putin urges officials not to freeze Russian economy in 'cryotherapy chamber'

Russian President Vladimir Putin urged his economic officials on Tuesday not to freeze the Russian economy as if it were in a "cryotherapy

Putin urges officials not to freeze Russian economy in 'cryotherapy chamber'
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|World

Shohei Ohtani plays for LA Dodgers in rare game in Japan

Thousands of fans clustered inside and outside the Tokyo Dome for the Major League Baseball season opener. Ohtani mania has grabbed Japan as LA Dodgers star player makes a rare appearance playing in his home country. CNN's Hanako Montgomery was at the venue speaking to fans.

Shohei Ohtani plays for LA Dodgers in rare game in Japan
MidEast|Political|World

Israel warns more to come as airstrikes kill over 400 in Gaza after two months of truce

Israeli airstrikes pounded Gaza and killed more than 400 people on Tuesday, Palestinian health authorities said,

Israel warns more to come as airstrikes kill over 400 in Gaza after two months of truce
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil prices ease as Ukraine peace talks offset Mideast instability worries

Oil prices eased about 1% on Tuesday as U.S.

Oil prices ease as Ukraine peace talks offset Mideast instability worries
MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel has resumed the war in Gaza. Why now?

Israel has resumed the war in Gaza. Why now?

Israel has resumed the war in Gaza. Why now?
Health|MidEast|World

‘Mama, I’m tired - I want to die:’ Israel’s strikes in Gaza leave a generation of Palestinian children traumatized

‘Mama, I’m tired - I want to die:’ Israel’s strikes in Gaza leave a generation of Palestinian children traumatized

‘Mama, I’m tired - I want to die:’ Israel’s strikes in Gaza leave a generation of Palestinian children traumatized
MidEast|Political|World

Families of hostages in Gaza are terrified they won't return after Israel resumes fighting

Families whose relatives remain hostages in Gaza are terrified their loved ones might not return after Israel launched a wave of strikes on the territory

Families of hostages in Gaza are terrified they won't return after Israel resumes fighting
MidEast|Political|World

In Lebanon, Israeli strikes point to a precarious ceasefire

As Israel resumes heavy strikes in the Gaza Strip, escalating Israeli attacks in south Lebanon have killed five Hezbollah members in the last few days, according to security sources

In Lebanon, Israeli strikes point to a precarious ceasefire
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

FBI applauds Mexico's arrest and handover of '10 Most Wanted' gang figure

FBI Director Kash Patel applauded Mexican authorities Tuesday for the arrest and handover of one of the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” suspects, an alleged gang leader from El Salvador

FBI applauds Mexico's arrest and handover of '10 Most Wanted' gang figure
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Somali militants target presidential convoy in bomb attack, president safe

Al Shabaab militants targeted Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in a bomb attack on his motorcade as it was traveling through the capital Mogadishu on Tuesday, the

Somali militants target presidential convoy in bomb attack, president safe
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Meloni questions wisdom of responding to U.S. tariffs with EU tariffs

The European Union needs to be pragmatic and seek common ground on tariffs with the United States to avert a trade war, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told parliament on

Meloni questions wisdom of responding to U.S. tariffs with EU tariffs
Europe|Political|World

Russia preparing for confrontation with Europe, EU's von der Leyen says

Russia is preparing itself for a confrontation with European democracies as the United States shifts its focus towards the Indo-Pacific region, European Commission head Ursula von

Russia preparing for confrontation with Europe, EU's von der Leyen says
Business|Economy|Sports|World

FIFA report highlights the inequities in women's soccer

Despite the growing attention on women’s soccer globally, the vast majority of players and teams still struggle for resources and investment

FIFA report highlights the inequities in women's soccer
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza hostilities must cease and emergency relief be allowed in -U.N. coordinator

The return to hostilities in Gaza must cease and humanitarian aid and commercial essentials be allowed to enter the embattled territory, the emergency relief coordinator for the United

Gaza hostilities must cease and emergency relief be allowed in -U.N. coordinator
MidEast|Political|World

Syria condemns Israeli strikes on southwestern city of Daraa

Syria's foreign ministry on Tuesday condemned Israeli strikes on the southwestern city of Daraa, which it said killed and injured civilians.

Syria condemns Israeli strikes on southwestern city of Daraa
Americas|Health|Political|World

Funding cuts for global health programs threaten childhood vaccination efforts, WHO says

Countries, including the United States, cutting down funding for life-saving global health projects could jeopardize vaccination programs that protect

Funding cuts for global health programs threaten childhood vaccination efforts, WHO says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany’s Merz wins vote to massively expand borrowing and super-charge military spending

Germany’s Merz wins vote to massively expand borrowing and super-charge military spending

Germany’s Merz wins vote to massively expand borrowing and super-charge military spending
Crime|Europe|World

Three believed dead in Switzerland as plane from Denmark crashes

Three people are believed to have died when a plane originally from Denmark crashed on Monday evening in Switzerland, police from the eastern Swiss canton of Graubuenden said on

Three believed dead in Switzerland as plane from Denmark crashes
MidEast|Political|World

Gaza truce shatters as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes and says it has ‘returned to fighting’

Gaza truce shatters as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes and says it has ‘returned to fighting’

Gaza truce shatters as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes and says it has ‘returned to fighting’
Asia|Europe|Political|US|World

Defying Trump, several US-funded international broadcasters are still reporting the news

Defying Trump, several US-funded international broadcasters are still reporting the news

Defying Trump, several US-funded international broadcasters are still reporting the news
MidEast|Political|World

Why did Netanyahu end the Gaza ceasefire?

The wave of Israeli strikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday was the culmination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to get out of the ceasefire with Hamas that he agreed to in January

Why did Netanyahu end the Gaza ceasefire?
Asia|Business|Sports|World

‘This is baseball country’: MLB season gets underway in Japan as national hero Shohei Ohtani inspires Dodgers’ win over Cubs

‘This is baseball country’: MLB season gets underway in Japan as national hero Shohei Ohtani inspires Dodgers’ win over Cubs

‘This is baseball country’: MLB season gets underway in Japan as national hero Shohei Ohtani inspires Dodgers’ win over Cubs
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

A timeline of the legal wrangling and deportation flights after Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act

An extraordinary legal showdown took place last weekend over President Donald Trump’s invocation of an 18th-century wartime act to deport hundreds of immigrants to a prison in El Salvador

A timeline of the legal wrangling and deportation flights after Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act
Europe|Political|World

Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia and Ukraine

Russia’s seizure of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine exactly 11 years ago on March 18, 2014, was quick and bloodless, but it sent Moscow’s relations with the West into a downward spiral unseen since the Cold War

Crimea has been a battleground and a playground. Why it's coveted by both Russia and Ukraine
Asia|Entertainment|Food|Sports|World

Baseball in Japan looks about the same, but the food and the vibe are different

The jammed sellout at the Tokyo Dome as the Dodgers and Cubs opened their regular season had a different vibe than the usual MLB game

Baseball in Japan looks about the same, but the food and the vibe are different
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

AI is turbocharging organized crime, EU police agency warns

The European Union’s law enforcement agency is warning that artificial intelligence is turbocharging organized crime that is eroding the foundations of societies across the 27-nation bloc as it becomes intertwined with state-sponsored destabilization efforts

AI is turbocharging organized crime, EU police agency warns
Europe|Political|US|World

French politician suggests US should give back Statue of Liberty for taking ‘the side of the tyrants’

French politician suggests US should give back Statue of Liberty for taking ‘the side of the tyrants’

French politician suggests US should give back Statue of Liberty for taking ‘the side of the tyrants’
Europe|Political|World

Trump suggests Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant is on the line in talks with Putin. What’s next for Zaporizhzhia?

Trump suggests Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant is on the line in talks with Putin. What’s next for Zaporizhzhia?

Trump suggests Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant is on the line in talks with Putin. What’s next for Zaporizhzhia?
Americas|Europe|Political|World

UN agency warns of impact on migrants as US cuts force shutdowns

The U.N. migration agency said on Tuesday that unprecedented cuts in donor funding this year will force it to scale back or shut down projects around the world,

UN agency warns of impact on migrants as US cuts force shutdowns
Europe|Political|World

Poland and Baltic nations plan to withdraw from landmine convention

NATO members Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia plan to withdraw from the Ottawa convention banning anti-personnel landmines due to the

Poland and Baltic nations plan to withdraw from landmine convention
Business|Health|Political|Technology|World

Gates warns White House he can't fill shortfalls in US global health funding

Bill Gates is personally lobbying Trump administration officials to keep funding health programs worldwide, from childhood vaccination to HIV

Gates warns White House he can't fill shortfalls in US global health funding
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin tells Russian business not to count on fully free trade even if Western sanctions are eased

President Vladimir Putin told Russian business leaders on Tuesday not to count on fully free trade or movement of capital being restored in the event of Western sanctions on Russia

Putin tells Russian business not to count on fully free trade even if Western sanctions are eased
Africa|Political|World

South Sudan party partially withdraws from peace process

A major party in South Sudan's coalition government said on Tuesday it had suspended its role in a key element of a 2018 peace deal as relations between its leader Riek Machar and

South Sudan party partially withdraws from peace process
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin promises tough road back for Western businesses that 'slammed door defiantly' on Russia

Western companies that "slammed the door defiantly" when they left Russia will not be allowed to buy back the businesses they quit for small

Putin promises tough road back for Western businesses that 'slammed door defiantly' on Russia
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza hospitals overwhelmed by hundreds of injured from Israeli barrage

Israel's sudden onslaught of air strikes overnight overwhelmed Gaza hospitals already reeling from weeks of an aid blockade, medics

Gaza hospitals overwhelmed by hundreds of injured from Israeli barrage
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Water cooperation is essential when countries share lakes and rivers – yet it’s been deteriorating in many places, with serious consequences

Nationalistic behavior can put people, economies and ecosystems, and even peace, at risk. The US, which paused Columbia River talks with Canada, isn’t the only country shifting in this direction.

Water cooperation is essential when countries share lakes and rivers – yet it’s been deteriorating in many places, with serious consequences
Arts|Europe|Political|World

An artist traces her choices under Putin’s Russia – from resistance to retreat to exile – one mural at a time

Graphic artist Victoria Lomasko’s journey highlights how censorship has intensified in Russia.

An artist traces her choices under Putin’s Russia – from resistance to retreat to exile – one mural at a time
Asia|Crime|Political|US|World

India asks US to list Sikh group as terrorist organisation, Indian source says

India has asked the U.S. to list a Sikh separatist group as a terrorist organisation, an Indian government source said on Tuesday, more than a year after the U.S.

India asks US to list Sikh group as terrorist organisation, Indian source says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Sri Lanka's economy grew 5% in 2024 in strong rebound from financial crisis

Sri Lanka's economy grew 5% last year, official data showed on Tuesday, beating forecasts, and marking a strong rebound from the country's worst financial crisis in

Sri Lanka's economy grew 5% in 2024 in strong rebound from financial crisis
Asia|Business|Economy|World

India, New Zealand target free trade pact in 60 days to boost trade ties

India and New Zealand aim to sign a free trade agreement in the next two months, New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Tuesday, a move that could

India, New Zealand target free trade pact in 60 days to boost trade ties
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Police evict hundreds of migrants squatting in Paris theatre for months

French police raided a theatre in central Paris at dawn on Tuesday, briefly using tear gas to evict more than 400 migrants who had been squatting

Police evict hundreds of migrants squatting in Paris theatre for months
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

UK PM updates Trump on efforts of 'coalition of the willing' to support Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has updated U.S.

UK PM updates Trump on efforts of 'coalition of the willing' to support Ukraine
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Europol warns of AI-driven crime threats

Organised crime gangs are turning to AI-powered scams and payment systems to target victims, allowing them to rapidly and more cheaply scale up operations globally and making them harder

Europol warns of AI-driven crime threats
MidEast|Political|World

UN rights chief 'horrified' by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

The U.N. human rights chief said on Tuesday he was horrified by Israeli strikes on Gaza which Palestinian authorities say have killed hundreds of people, threatening the complete

UN rights chief 'horrified' by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin envoy expects Russia to hold talks with Elon Musk on plans for Mars flights

Russia sees big prospects to work with the United States, including in the space sector, and expects to hold talks with Elon Musk soon about flying to Mars,

Putin envoy expects Russia to hold talks with Elon Musk on plans for Mars flights
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Russia’s sovereign wealth fund is eyeing rare earth projects with US companies, CEO says

Russia’s sovereign wealth fund is eyeing the development of rare earth deposits in the country and wants to partner with U.S. companies, Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of the Russian Direct

Russia’s sovereign wealth fund is eyeing rare earth projects with US companies, CEO says
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Takeaways from AP's reporting on U.S.-allied Afghan refugees struggling for basic support

An Afghan father of two is among thousands of newly arrived refugees who lost financial assistance when the Trump administration cut off funding for the federal refugee program in January

Takeaways from AP's reporting on U.S.-allied Afghan refugees struggling for basic support
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Afghan refugees in US struggle as faith-based aid is disrupted

An Afghan father of two is among thousands of newly arrived refugees who lost financial assistance when the Trump administration cut off funding for the federal refugee program in January

Afghan refugees in US struggle as faith-based aid is disrupted
Africa|Crime|Science|World

Fear at isolated Antarctica base as a man is accused of attacking a colleague and making threats

South African officials say a member of a research team at an isolated Antarctica base has been put under psychological evaluation after he allegedly assaulted and sexually harassed colleagues

Fear at isolated Antarctica base as a man is accused of attacking a colleague and making threats
Asia|Political|World

Indonesia lawmakers set to pass amended bill allowing more military in government

Indonesia is set to pass contentious revisions to a military law this week that will allow armed forces personnel to hold more civilian posts, a move that has triggered concern in

Indonesia lawmakers set to pass amended bill allowing more military in government
Europe|Political|World

OSCE head urges Bosnia's leaders to respect constitutional order

SARAJEVO - The chairperson of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Elina Valtonen, on Tuesday urged rival leaders in Bosnia to respect constitutional order and engage in talks to

OSCE head urges Bosnia's leaders to respect constitutional order
Asia|Political|World

From intelligence sharing to tabletop exercises, Taiwan to deepen military exchange with US

Taiwan will deepen military cooperation with the United States including intelligence sharing and holding joint tabletop exercises, the island's defence ministry said

From intelligence sharing to tabletop exercises, Taiwan to deepen military exchange with US
MidEast|Political|World

Russia voices regret and concern over new Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

Russia expressed "deep regret" on Tuesday over Israel's latest airstrikes on Gaza and said it condemned any actions that led to civilian deaths.

Russia voices regret and concern over new Israeli airstrikes in Gaza
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump is considering recognising Ukraine's Crimea as part of Russia, Semafor reports

The administration of U.S.

Trump is considering recognising Ukraine's Crimea as part of Russia, Semafor reports
Asia|Crime|World

Scam hubs on Thai-Myanmar border still have up to 100,000 people, Thai police says

Despite a weeks-long multinational crackdown, scam centres along the Thai-Myanmar border are still operating with up to 100,000 people working

Scam hubs on Thai-Myanmar border still have up to 100,000 people, Thai police says

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