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Trump's Golden Dome plan could launch new era of weapons in space

While the world's biggest space powers - the US, Russia and China - have put military and intelligence assets in orbit since the 1960s, they have done so mostly in secrecy

US filings for jobless aid inches down modestly as uncertainty lingers

Applications for jobless benefits fell by 2,000 to 227,000 for the week ending May 17, the Labour Department said Thursday. That's pretty close to the 230,000 new applications analysts forecast

Israeli embassy couple killed in DC shooting days before engagement

The shooting happened close to the FBI's Washington Field Office. Israeli officials called it a "depraved act of anti-semitic terrorism"

US House approves Trump's tax bill amid debt worries, adds $3.8 trn to debt

The US House narrowly passed Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, adding $3.8 trillion to national debt. The plan includes tax cuts, military funding, and strict immigration measures

Israel to enhance security at diplomatic missions after 2 staffers killed

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered strengthening security of global missions after two Israeli staff shot in Washington. He blames rising antisemitism and incitement against Israel

'Don't have a plane to give you': South African President jabs at Trump

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met Donald Trump, joked about a plane, and calmly responded as Trump clashed with a journalist and showed a video on white farmers

China urges EU to reconsider parcel levy amid Shein, Temu impact concerns

Brussels is considering a €2 handling fee on low-value parcels from outside the bloc, prompting Beijing to warn against measures that could hurt Chinese e-commerce exports

Netanyahu shocked by 'horrific, antisemitic' DC shooting of embassy staff

Two Israeli embassy staff in Washington were shot and killed Wednesday evening while leaving a Jewish museum event. Police said the suspect yelled "Free, free Palestine" after his arrest

China updates free trade deal with Asean as US tariff war escalates

China and Asean conclude negotiations to modernise their 15-year-old FTA, even as Beijing and Washington agree to a 90-day tariff truce following weeks of trade retaliation

Crypto industry once saw Trump as ally, now fears his profit-first approach

A Thursday dinner for 220 top $TRUMP meme coin investors raises concerns over anonymous online buyers potentially using crypto to gain access to former President Trump

Israeli politician critiques Gaza war's toll on Palestinians, sparks outcry

Speaking to Reshet Bet radio, ex-general Golan said Israel risks becoming a pariah state, warning that a sane nation doesn't target civilians, kill babies, or aim to expel a population

Explained: South Africa's land reforms and why Trump cried 'white genocide'

A meeting on US-South Africa ties turned tense when US President Donald Trump accused South Africa of orchestrating 'white genocide' disguised as land reform

Moscow faces second day of drone attacks, dozens of flights disrupted

All four airports in greater Moscow suspended operations multiple times over the past day, resuming around 6 a.m. Thursday, according to a flight safety watchdog

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 jolts Greek islands, no injuries reported

Regional government official Giorgos Tsapakos told state-run television that there are no reports of injuries or any serious damage following initial assessments of the affected areas

Trump slams journalist for question on Qatari jet, calls him 'terrible'

A journalist from NBC asked Donald Trump about the Pentagon modifying a Qatari Boeing 747 into a future Air Force One during his meeting with the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

Senate moves to block California clean air, vehicle emission standards

Democrats opposed the move, delaying votes for hours as Senate Majority Leader John Thune advanced efforts to bring up three House-passed resolutions to block clean air rules

Record floodwaters in eastern Australia leave 1 person dead, 3 missing

Some 330 people were rescued in the flooding emergency in New South Wales state north of Sydney

Watch: Trump shares edited video hitting Springsteen with golf ball

Donald Trump shares edited video showing him hitting Bruce Springsteen with a golf ball, escalating feud after singer slammed his administration on tour

Trump's 'big beautiful bill' on tax cuts gets US House committee approval

The vote comes after days of internal fighting amongst the Republicans and has now set the stage for a floor vote in the full House on Thursday (local time)

New North Korean warship damaged during launch attended by Kim Jong Un

The ship got stuck after sliding off the ramp when a flatcar failed to move with it, throwing off balance and crushing parts of its bottom, reported the Korean Central News Agency