U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to the press, on the day of U.S.-China talks on trade, economic and national security issues, in Madrid, Spain, September 15, 2025. Violeta Santos Moura | Reuters Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China of trying to weaken the global economy by slapping export controls on resources vital for technology….
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs lashed out at U.S. President Donald Trump’s “baseless, irresponsible, and shameful accusations” in his speech to the Israeli Knesset. In his speech, Trump had hailed the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran earlier this year, saying “many of Iran’s top terrorists” have been “extinguished from this earth”. Trump also…
The Transport Department (TD) reminded the public to be cautious of recent fake messages which falsely claim that the Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles (NBT) scheme is being extended to other boundary control points (BCPs) and that details regarding the upcoming Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles are available. The statement follows recent messages circulating…
President Donald Trump said Friday on his social media site that “there seems to be no reason” to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during an upcoming trip to South Korea, after China restricted exports of rare earths vital to U.S. industries. Trump suggested he is considering a “massive increase” in import taxes on Chinese…
U.S. President Donald Trump is among the nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025, an award he has long coveted, styling himself as a global peacemaker who, through the use of hard American power and his own tough-talking diplomacy, claims to have ended several conflicts. The announcement coincides with what is shaping up to…
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – New Orleans investigators say a tip led them to uncover a large-scale narcotics and gun trafficking network operating out of a French Quarter clothing store. The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office seized “Kulture Fashion” on Burgundy Street, where agents say they recovered more than $150,000 in drug proceeds, marijuana, fentanyl and…
By Alimat Aliyeva Netflix has launched a thought-provoking new documentary series titled The Last Words of a Celebrity, offering some of the world’s most influential figures a final opportunity to share their stories, values, and reflections. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning producer Brad Falchuk, the series features intimate, in-depth interviews filmed under a unique condition: they…
President Donald Trump lashed out at former special counsel Jack Smith, calling him a “real sleazebag,” after the Republican-led Senate Judiciary Committee published documents indicating the FBI targeted the cell phones of eight GOP Senators under its “Arctic Frost” investigation into alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. “Deranged Jack Smith got caught with…
Air India (For representational purposes only) NEW DELHI: The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), a pilots’ body, on Sunday called for a thorough inspection of the electrical systems of all Boeing 787 planes operating in India “in the interest of air safety.”The FIP’s appeal to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) comes a day…
NEW DELHI: India and the UK on Sunday kicked off their major `Konkan’ bilateral naval exercise in the western Indian Ocean, with the two sides deploying aircraft carriers, warships, submarines and fighters for the intense combat manoeuvres.The Indian warships are being led by aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, with its MiG-29K fighters on board, while the…