Top Trump officials try to walk back President’s Gaza ownership comments
Senior officials in the Donald Trump administration have attempted to clarify the President’s comments suggesting that the US would “take over” the Gaza Strip and assume a “long-term ownership position” in the enclave. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is visiting Guatemala,
Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s house vandalised, set on fire by mob in Dhaka
A large group of protesters on Wednesday vandalised and set on fire the residence of Bangladesh’s founder, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in Dhaka during a live online address by his daughter, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The mob targeted the memorial and residence of
After US, Israel withdraws participation from UN Human Rights Council
A day after US President Donald Trump announced America’s withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa’ar, stated that Israel would also join the US in its decision not to participate in the UNHRC. On
White House dials down Trump’s plan to ‘take over’ Gaza
The White House clarified on Wednesday that President Donald Trump had not committed any funds for his proposal for the US to take over Gaza or deploy troops there for that purpose. Senior officials of the Trump administration also sought to make it
US federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship
A federal judge in Maryland has indefinitely blocked US President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants and foreign visitors with temporary visas. Judge Deborah L. Boardman of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland issued
Sunrisers Eastern Cape eliminate Joburg Super Kings to keep title hopes alive
Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s quest for an unprecedented hat-trick of SA20 titles remains on track after they defeated Joburg Super Kings by 32 runs in the eliminator. They will now face Paarl Royals in Qualifier 2 on Thursday for a place in the final.
Singapore sees increase in racial and religious harmony: Survey
Racial and religious harmony in Singapore has improved, with two-thirds of respondents in 2024 rating it as high or very high, a significant increase from 57.1 percent in 2018, according to a survey. The study, conducted by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS)
WHO welcomes Ebola vaccine trial in Uganda
The ongoing Ebola vaccine trial in Uganda marks a significant achievement in the fight against the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) has stated. In a statement posted on its website, the WHO said the trial, which began with contacts of the index
Namibia pushes water security amid climate challenges
Namibia is taking steps to strengthen water security as climate change and industrial projects put increasing pressure on the country’s limited resources, Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein said. Speaking at the second Namibia Regional Water Symposium on Wednesday, Schlettwein
Polish PM rejects implementation of EU Migration Pact
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that Poland will not implement the European Union’s (EU) Migration Pact or accept any provisions that would require the country to take in relocated migrants from other EU nations. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday,
Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza Strip
US President Donald Trump has proposed a plan to resolve the long-standing West Asia crisis by having the United States take over the Gaza Strip. His plan also involves relocating the displaced Palestinian population to shelters in neighboring Egypt and Jordan. “I strongly
Jordan, Greece stress need to maintain Gaza ceasefire
Jordan and Greece have emphasized the need to maintain the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, expressing hope that it will lead to a permanent end to hostilities in the region. The statement came as Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met with his visiting
EU ready for tough trade talks with US, says Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has stated that the European Union (EU) is prepared for tough negotiations with the United States to protect its economic interests. Her remarks followed US President Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to impose tariffs on imports
Turkish, Syrian presidents discuss security and economic cooperation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa reaffirmed their commitment to fully restoring relations and enhancing cooperation between their countries. “Turkiye is ready to support the rebuilding of devastated Syrian cities,” Erdogan said at a joint press conference on
Mumbai Open: Sahaja falls short, Marino cruises into round of 16
Second-seed Rebecca Marino of Canada cruised into the round of 16, while India’s Sahaja Yamalapalli fell short against Thailand’s Lanlana Tararudee on day three of the Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series event at the Cricket Club of India on Monday. Marino delivered a
Benedict Cumberbatch regrets playing non-binary ‘Zoolander 2’ role
Hollywood star Benedict Cumberbatch has expressed regret over a screen role he now says he “wouldn’t do” again. In Ben Stiller’s 2016 comedy Zoolander 2, Cumberbatch played All, a character described as a non-binary fashion model. “It’s a difficult one to talk about,”
Neil Gaiman, wife sued for rape and human trafficking of babysitter
Author Neil Gaiman has been named as an accused in a lawsuit alleging that he repeatedly raped his former babysitter, Scarlett Pavlovich—allegations that were first raised in a Tortoise Media podcast last year. Pavlovich has also sued Gaiman’s wife, Amanda Palmer, claiming that
SA20 confirms competition windows for the next three editions
The SA20 and Cricket South Africa have finalized plans for the upcoming editions, securing competition windows for South Africa’s premier T20 competition for the next three years. The schedule for Season 4 has been adjusted due to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
FM Sitharaman to hold post-budget meeting with RBI top brass on Feb 8
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to address the Reserve Bank of India’s central board on February 8 in a post-budget meeting aimed at coordinating fiscal and monetary measures to boost GDP growth. The meeting will take place a day after the RBI
Polish PM Tusk urges for EU unity as Europe faces tariff threats from US
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called on the European Union (EU) to stay united as the bloc confronts the threat of a trade war with the United States. Speaking in Brussels on Monday during an EU leaders’ meeting, Tusk warned that trade