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From AI to chips, big tech secures policy wins under Trump at White House

The president has backed policies that allow the industry to grow unfettered. The mutually beneficial alliance is causing concern among some conservatives

Two suspects in Hadi's murder fled to India, says Bangladesh police

Hadi, 32, was shot in the head on December 12 during an election campaign in Dhaka. He was airlifted to Singapore for advanced treatment but died of his injuries on December 18

Brigitte Bardot, French screen icon and animal rights activist, dies at 91

The archetype of beauty to millions of men, Bardot spawned an era of curvy, pouting, insouciant actresses with her role as a self-assured small-town sexpot in And God Created Woman (1956)

What is Somaliland and why Israel's recognition has stirred tensions?

Israel's recognition of Somaliland has triggered opposition from Somalia, the African Union and Arab nations while drawing a cautious response from the US

Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Ukraine peace plan

Zelenskyy has told journalists that he plans to discuss the fate of eastern Ukraine's contested Donbas region during the meeting at Trump's Florida residence

Hong Kong expects 3.2% growth in 2025, seeks to maintain momentum

The city will focus on developing artificial intelligence and biotech to lead the global race in technology and will strengthen its role as a trade hub

Editors Council accuses section in Bangladesh's govt of allowing violence

Hadi was shot in the head on December 12 during an election campaign in Dhaka. He was airlifted to Singapore for advanced treatment but died of his injuries on December 18

US vaccine expert blames policy failures for measles outbreak in Texas

The policy gaps are both at the state level, especially in 18 US states such as Texas and elsewhere, allowing nonmedical vaccine exemptions for reasons of personal belief

Zelenskyy calls Putin 'man of war' after Russia's deadly attack on Kyiv

Speaking in Halifax, alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Zelenskyy linked the prolonged assault to Russia's intentions, a day before his meeting with US President Donald Trump i

Zelenskyy holds talks with Nato, EU allies ahead of Trump meeting

Zelenskyy stressed that strong military and diplomatic positions are essential to prevent Russian President Vladimir Putin from manipulating and evading a real and just end to the war

Polls open for military-ruled Myanmar's first general election in 5 years

Critics charge that the election is designed to add a facade of legitimacy to military rule, which began after the army ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021

Iran is in full-scale war with US, Israel and Europe: President Pezeshkian

Pezeshkian said the West's war against Iran is more complicated and more difficult compared to the 1980-1988 war with Iraq that left more than 1 million casualties on both sides

7.0-magnitude earthquake jolts Taiwan, strong tremors felt in Taipei

The epicenter was off Taiwan's northeastern coast, some 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) east of Yilan County, according to the agency's preliminary reading based on the Richter scale

King Charles, Prince William to lead Trump trade outreach in 2026: Report

William, the Prince of Wales, is expected to travel to North America when the US hosts the football World Cup with Canada and Mexico in July

Russia hits Kyiv with missiles, drones ahead of Ukraine-US talks, 1 killed

Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones early on Saturday morning, killing one and wounding over 20 people, a day before talks between Ukraine and the US, local authorities said.

After 17 years in exile, BNP leader Tarique Rahman registers as voter

Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, was a political prisoner at that time. After his release from prison, he left for London on September 11, 2008

Snow-triggered crash on Japan expressway kills 2, leaves 26 injured

The Gunma prefectural highway police said on Saturday that the pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway started with a collision between two trucks in the town of Minakami

Saudi-led coalition warns UAE-backed Yemen separatists of immediate action

Al-Maliki also accused the Southern Transitional Council separatists of serious and horrific human rights violations against civilians, without providing evidence

Tarique Rahman offers prayers at Hadi's grave amid tight security in B'desh

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir arrived earlier at the university to accompany Rahman during the visit

Cambodia reports Thai airstrikes prior to the 2 nations agreed to ceasefire

Thailand's military confirmed the Friday attack, saying that a joint army-air force operation was conducted to protect Thailand's Sa Kaeo province