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Trump rules out recognising Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day

Democrat Joe Biden was the first president to mark Indigenous Peoples Day, issuing a proclamation in 2021

China lowers minimum amount for tax refunds for tourists to boost spending

The upper limit for their tax rebate in cash also has been doubled to 20,000 yuan ($2,745)

Israeli jets strike Beirut's southern suburbs for 3rd time since ceasefire

A huge plume of smoke billowed over the area after the strike. There were no immediate reports of casualties

Suspect in killing of Russian general claims he was paid by Ukraine: Russia

Moskalik was killed Friday by an explosive device placed in his car in Balashikha, just outside Moscow

Russia launches nearly 150 drones in major overnight assault on Ukraine

One person was killed and a 14-year-old girl wounded in the city of Pavlohrad in the Dnipropetrovsk region, which was hit for the third consecutive night, regional Governor Serhii Lysak said

As Elon Musk gained power in Washington, his popularity fell, shows poll

The poll found that about two-thirds of adults believe Musk has held too much influence over the federal government during the past few months although that influence may be coming to an end

Why International Court of Justice weighing in on humanitarian aid in Gaza

The Hague-based court has been asked to give an advisory opinion, a non-binding but legally definitive answer, in the latest judicial proceedings involving Israel and the 18-month war in Gaza

Gaza faces severe shortages as Israel blocks food supply for nearly 60 days

Israel imposed the blockade on March 2, then shattered a two-month ceasefire by resuming military operations on March 18

US deploys anti-ship missiles in Philippines, holds live-fire drills

US and Philippine forces separately unleashed a barrage of missile and artillery fire that shot down several drones

Shocked by US peace proposal, Ukrainians reject formal surrender of Crimea

Giving up the land that was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014 is also politically and legally impossible, according to experts

At least 18 killed, 750 injured in explosion at Iran's Bandar Abbas port

Helicopters and aircraft dumped water from the air on the raging fire through the night into Sunday morning at the Shahid Rajaei port

White House journalists celebrate First Amendment at annual press dinner

The stripped-down festivities were a reflection of the sombre tone in Washington at the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, in which he has battled with the press on multiple fronts

New Mexico ex-judge held for evidence tampering in Venezuelan gang probe

Cano resigned last month after the state Judicial Standards Commission sought to suspend him, saying he was accused of letting three members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua live on his property

Day after saying deal was near, Trump doubts Putin wants to end Ukraine war

Trump said in a social media post as he flew back to the United States after Pope Francis' funeral that there was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas

Massive explosion hits Iran's Bandar Abbas port; 4 killed, over 500 injured

Social media videos showed a huge plume of black smoke. Authorities offered no immediate cause for the blast

Thousands attend Pope Francis' funeral, ceremony reflects his vision

As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend the funeral, which Francis choreographed himself when he revised and simplified the Vatican's rites and rituals last year

Big Tech's soaring energy demands make coal power plants more attractive

President Trump is using emergency powers to encourage utilities to keep older coal-fired plants running, aligning with his push for US energy dominance and meeting rising power demand

North Korean leader Kim unveils new naval destroyer, cites US as threat

Kim described the arms buildup as a response to perceived threats from the US and its Asian allies, citing their expanding joint drills amid growing tensions over North Korea's nuclear programme

Judge blocks Trump admin from nixing federal staff's collective bargaining

Some agencies, including the FBI, are exempt from a law requiring federal agencies to bargain with labour organisations over employment matters

US DOJ to resume subpoenas for journalists in leaks crackdown: Pam Bondi

'Justice Department will not tolerate unauthorized leaks that undermine President Trump's policies, harm government agencies, or negatively impact the American people,' Bondi stated