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Trump Backs India-Middle East-Europe Corridor, Calls For Energy Shift From Iran
Trump said his administration strongly supports the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor and other places in the form of getting oil out, whether it's pipelines or anything else.
Zelensky Says Russia Planning New Mass Attack On Ukraine
Russian forces have long unleashed large-scale overnight attacks by drones and missiles but have altered tactics in recent weeks, launching constant barrages throughout the day.
Dialogue And Diplomacy Way Forward: S Jaishankar To Ukrainian Minister
S Jaishankar met the minister of foreign affairs of Ukraine in New York, just weeks after he had met the Ukrainian leader in Kyiv earlier this month.
"You Should Not Be Here": Trump Scolds CNN Journalist At UN Amid Row
The current ban was the subject of a joint lawsuit filed Monday by the three outlets, asking a judge to find the administration's move unconstitutional. The White House had until Tuesday to respond, and a hearing is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
Anthropic Launches New Version Of Its Claude Amid Global AI Slowdown Calls
The release came days after CEO Dario Amodei called for a slowdown in AI development, sparking a global debate about the need for stricter AI safeguards.
Thinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension
‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxesA thinktank linked to Reform UK has called for the abolition of the state pension and £75bn worth of sweeping tax cuts in a “radical” report likely to influence the party’s platform for the next election.The Centre for a Better Britain’s (CFABB) report – which also calls for weaker rules for UK banks and Trump-style investment accounts offering £1,000 to newborns – will be formally launched at a private event with City executives on Wednesday. Continue reading...
Trump defends actions in Iran and Venezuela in UN General Assembly address amid rising tensions with allies – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Sign up for US Breaking News emailsTrump is arriving at the UN HQ right now.After very brief doorstep comments – almost exclusively mocking CNN - he answers a reporter’s very loud question by saying his message to Putin is: “settle the war.” Continue reading...
15 Men Jailed For 220 Years Over 2019 Lanka Bombings That Killed 279
The three-judge bench found that 14 of the accused were guilty on all charges, including murder, conspiracy to commit terrorism and possessing firearms and explosives under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
Trump Says Russia, Ukraine Are Going To 'Make A Deal' Soon
Donald Trump said he and Zelenskyy had a "very good relationship" and were working to find a solution to the conflict.
Jamaica hails King’s decision to refer slavery reparations petition to privy council as ‘really big deal’
The move comes after Jamaica’s culture minister Olivia Grange travelled to the UK earlier this month to lodge the historic petitionKing Charles has referred a landmark slavery reparations petition from Jamaica to a high-level UK appeals court for legal advice, Jamaica’s culture minister announced in parliament on Tuesday.Referring to the move as a “really big deal”, Olivia Grange told Jamaica’s MPs the monarch had confirmed that their legal questions have been passed on to the London-based privy council – the final court of appeal for UK overseas territories and some Commonwealth countries. Continue reading...
After Threatening To "Annihilate" Iran, Trump Reveals "Good" Talks Happened
Earlier Tuesday, Trump, in his address to the General Assembly, made the case that he's shown fortitude while other leaders have equivocated as he defended his decision to start a war with Iran.
Qantas announces 18-hour direct flights from Sydney to New York with onboard ‘wellbeing zones’
Flying from 2028, it is set to be the national carrier’s second ultra long-haul route after Sydney to London, due to take off in 2027Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQantas says travellers will be able to fly between Sydney and New York in just 18 hours from mid-2028 when the airline launches its second ultra long-haul route, cutting at least three hours from the travel time.The route will be the second in Qantas’ Project Sunrise expansion plans, with new Sydney to London direct flights planned for October 2027, after some delays. Continue reading...
