Category: World

WASHINGTON: The United States has moved nuclear-capable B-2 bombers to a military base on the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia, bringing them within striking distance of Yemen and Iran amid rising regional tensions, the Pentagon confirmed on Wednesday. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth decided to deploy additional warplanes to reinforce the Pentagon’s naval assets in the Middle East. The Pentagon’s brief statement made no mention of specific aircraft. However, at least four B-2 bombers have relocated to a US-British military base on the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia, according…

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Myanmar held a minute’s silence on Tuesday in tribute to victims of a catastrophic earthquake that has killed more than 2,700 people, buckling roads and flattening buildings as far away as Bangkok. Four days after the shallow 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck, many people in Myanmar are still sleeping outdoors, either unable to return to ruined homes or afraid of further aftershocks. Sirens rang out at 12:51:02 (0621 GMT) — the precise time the quake struck on Friday — bringing the country to a standstill to remember those lost. Mandalay, the country’s…

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United States President Donald Trump’s popularity is on the line for Tuesday’s election in Wisconsin, for which his high-profile aide, Elon Musk, distributed million-dollar cheques to voters. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has introduced sweeping reforms, dismantling significant portions of the federal government, altering foreign policy, and instigating trade wars that threaten to reignite inflation. While his focus on migrants, judges, “woke” culture, and critics has garnered praise from supporters, these approaches remain largely untested among the broader electorate. The Wisconsin election features conservative candidate Brad…

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The White House issued a warning on Monday to nations it considers to be engaging in “unfair” trade practices against the United States, signalling that imminent tariffs may be imposed. In a press briefing on Monday, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announced that President Donald Trump will detail his tariff plan in a press conference scheduled for Wednesday. “Any country that has treated the American people unfairly should expect to receive a tariff in return on Wednesday,” Leavitt stated during the press briefing, emphasising the Trump administration’s commitment to reciprocal…

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Iran may be forced to develop nuclear weapons if it comes under attack by the United States or its allies, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Monday. This statement comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran following a new warning from US President Donald Trump. Ali Larijani, an influential political figure in Iran, stated on national television that while Iran has no current plans to pursue nuclear weapons, external threats could change its stance. “We are not moving towards (nuclear) weapons, but if you…

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President Donald Trump has sparked debate over a potential third term, but legal barriers and historical precedent suggest it would be an uphill battle, AFP reported. Trump, 78, told NBC News on Sunday that he was “not joking” about another term and alluded to “methods” that could make it feasible. However, constitutional scholars overwhelmingly disagree. Amending the law to allow a third term would require a level of political agreement that has rarely been seen in US history. Presidential limits through history George Washington voluntarily stepped down after two terms, setting a precedent followed…

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The upcoming summit in Samarkand will be truly historic as it will bring together for the first time the leaders of the five Central Asian countries and the EU in one place, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said in a Euronews exclusive. The Central Asia-EU summit in the historic Uzbekistan city of Samarkand marks a significant development in the relationship between Central Asia and the European Union. This meeting comes at a time of global geopolitical instability, economic risks and climate challenges, which in turn means there is a need for…

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NUUK: US Vice President JD Vance has accused Denmark of neglecting Greenland’s security, warning that the Arctic territory faces growing threats from Russia and China while calling on people for closer cooperation with the United States. The VP pledged respect for Greenland’s sovereignty while urging its people to partner with his country. Vance said the United States does not have immediate plans to expand its military presence on the ground in Greenland but will invest in resources, including additional naval ships. “Denmark has not kept pace and devoted the resources necessary…

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The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand passed 1,000 on Saturday, as rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search for survivors. The shallow 7.7-magnitude quake struck northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar in the early afternoon, followed minutes later by a 6.7-magnitude aftershock. The quake destroyed buildings, downed bridges, and buckled roads across swathes of Myanmar, with massive destruction seen in Mandalay, the country’s second biggest city and home to more than 1.7 million people. At least…

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WASHINGTON: Washington has confirmed plans to shut down USAID by July 2025 as part of sweeping foreign aid cuts, marking the end of the agency that has overseen billions in global assistance since 1961. The latest move by US President Donald Trump’s administration announced on Friday formalises widely criticised plans to dramatically cut foreign aid spending. “Today, the Department of State and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have notified Congress of their intent to undertake a reorganisation that would involve realigning certain USAID functions to the Department by 1…

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