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France bars US ambassador from meeting officials amid diplomatic row

The summons came after wide-ranging criticism from the US administration over the killing of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque in the French city of Lyon earlier this month

Hong Kong court quashes fraud conviction of ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai

The conviction that was overturned Thursday was from a earlier fraud case in which prosecutors alleged that a consultancy firm controlled by Lai had used office space that his media business rented

ICE operation caused multi-vehicle crash with injuries: Newark mayor

It was not immediately clear the extent of the driver's injuries or why the person was being pursued by ICE

India-EU FTA leaves carbon tax intact, talks to address concerns: Official

The EU's CBAM, which entered its definitive financial phase in January 2026, imposes charges on embedded carbon emissions in imports of key sectors

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern joins Kiwi exodus to Australia

After spending much of her time overseas since her 2023 resignation, Ardern and her family now plan to base themselves in Australia

Those killed in US boat encounter planned anti-govt uprising, says Cuba

Seven of 10 occupants were identified by name in a statement, which listed supplies on the boat that included assault rifles, Molotov cocktails, bullet-proof vests, telescopes and camouflage uniforms

Cricket could rescue far more than just Imran Khan's political fate

His sudden dominance of his country's politics was in no small degree a consequence of the all-powerful military eventually putting a hand on the electoral scales in his favour

Reviewing if any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld: US DOJ

At issue is a series of interviews said to have been conducted in 2019 with a woman who made an allegation against Trump, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein

Asian shares climb on Nvidia boost; oil steady amid US-Iran tensions

Nvidia on Wednesday forecast first-quarter revenue above market estimates, ‌betting on Big Tech's unabated spending on its AI processors

Iran ramps up oil exports amid rising US military presence in region

Last year, shortly before American air strikes, Iran rushed to get its oil out of its ports by shipping large volumes onto tankers and sending as much as it could to Kharg Island

Report flags need for hypersonic response against Russia's missile defences

The A-235 anti-ballistic missile system and S-500 air defence systems around the capital have advanced to the point where they could keep UK and French nuclear warheads from getting through

Cambodia halves online scam activity through tech crime crackdown

Cambodia is being pressed by countries including China and the US, as well as human rights groups, to take stronger action against the centers that have proliferated since the Covid-19 pandemic

IMF sees 'buoyant' US economy, warns of risks from tariffs, rising debt

The IMF saw US gross domestic product - the country's output of goods and services - growing 2.4 per cent in fourth-quarter 2026 from the last three months of 2025

North Korea's Kim vows more nuclear weapons but opens door for US talks

Kim Jong Un laid out plans for weapons development, vowing to build stronger ground-based and underwater intercontinental ballistic missiles, and urged US to drop its hostile policy against Pyongyang

Trump summons Amazon, Google, Meta executives to sign power-cost pledge

Representatives of firms including Amazon.com Inc, Meta Platforms Inc, Microsoft Corp and Google parent Alphabet Inc. are expected to attend a March 4 event

Trump's pick to lead new DOJ unit scrutinised as he declares 'war on fraud'

Colin McDonald's nomination to serve as first assistant attorney general in charge of the new division comes as Trump admin has put fresh attention on allegations of widespread fraud in Minnesota

Trump admin's 'third country' deportation policy is unlawful: US judge

US judge Murphy said migrants challenging the Department of Homeland Security's policy have the right to "meaningful notice" and an opportunity to object before they are removed to a third country

Bill, Hillary Clinton prepare for House testimony over Epstein links

The Clintons are slated to testify Thursday and Friday in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein

Harvey Weinstein hires Mangione, Diddy's lawyers for third NY trial

At a hearing in January, Weinstein insisted he "never assaulted anyone" and said his "spirit was breaking" after nearly six years behind bars

Trump admin imposes fresh sanctions on Iran ahead of nuclear talks

The sanctions against 30 people, companies and ships come as President Donald Trump has massed the largest US buildup of warships and aircraft in the region in decades