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US court sentences Salman Rushdie attacker Hadi Matar to 25 years in prison

Hadi Matar, convicted of stabbing author Salman Rushdie in 2022, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. The attack left Rushdie blind in one eye and marked a major moment in free speech debate

Wall Street steady, heads for weekly gains on trade hopes, tech boost

Data from earlier in the week showed US retail sales growth losing steam in April, while consumer prices staged a moderate rebound

Vietnam approves Trump Organisation's $1.5 bn golf and real estate project

The investment project was announced by Vietnamese real estate developer Kinhbac City, which partnered with Trump's family business in October

Trump's West Asia tour: Royal welcomes, big business deals - key Takeaways

In a striking departure from the past US presidents, Trump opted for silence on human rights concerns while being lavishly hosted by Gulf autocrats

Russia, Ukraine hold 1st direct peace talks in 3 yrs amid low expectations

Russia and Ukraine held their first direct peace talks in three years Friday, gathering in Istanbul for Turkish-brokered negotiations

Covid-19 wave returns in Asia, cases increase in Hong Kong, Singapore

Covid-19 cases are rising sharply across Asia, with Hong Kong, Singapore, China, and Thailand reporting spikes. However, despite rising cases elsewhere in Asia, India has not reported any increase

Oil prices set for weekly gain but supply hike concerns weigh on prices

Both contracts fell more than 2 per cent in the previous session on the prospect of an Iranian nuclear deal, which could result in more barrels being released onto the global market

Over 100 killed in Gaza as Israel hits 130 targets in 48 hours

Israeli strikes kill over 100 Palestinians in Gaza in 48 hours as ceasefire talks stall Netanyahu signals further escalation and aid plan faces global criticism

China launches new military academies as part of army modernisation

China increased its defence budget by 7.2% to about $245 billion to support its military restructuring

NJ transit train engineers strike, disrupting commute for 350K riders

It is the state's first transit strike in more than 40 years and comes a month after union members overwhelmingly rejected a labour agreement with management

Ex-Pentagon official hits out at Trump over IMF Pakistan bailout move

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin criticises IMF and Trump administration for approving $1 billion bailout to Pakistan, says move aids China and ignores Islamabad's links to terrorism

Israeli strikes kill 82 people in Gaza as Trump wraps up Middle East visit

At least 66 people were killed according to the Indonesian hospital, where most of the bodies were taken. Another 16 bodies were taken to Nasser hospital, said health officials

Nato allies to agree on defence spending goal of 5% of GDP by next decade

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Nato members will target five per cent GDP defence spending over next decade ahead of Nato Summit 2025 in June

European leaders to meet in Albania on Russia-Ukraine security concerns

The theme of the European Political Community, or EPC, summit in Tirana is New Europe in a new world: unity cooperation joint action

Trump wraps up Mideast tour with business talks, interfaith site visit

During his visit to the region, violence flared in the West Bank, with more than 120 people being killed in Gaza

Targeting telecoms, trade and power: China's strategy for a Taiwan showdown

China is more likely to launch cyber and economic warfare against Taiwan than a full-scale invasion, say experts, warning that Beijing could target energy, finance and telecom sectors

Trump announces $14.5 bn Etihad order for 28 Boeing planes with GE engines

Etihad confirmed on Friday it was ordering 28 wide-body Boeing aircraft with GE engines, adding that the deal reflected the airline's ongoing approach to aligning its fleet with evolving network

Ice cream burning holes in your pocket? The humble coconut is to blame

The causes behind the rally are a window into the interconnected world of commodities, where seemingly unrelated factors collide

How a $27 document at Harvard turned out to be a priceless Magna Carta

A $27.50 document bought in 1946 and stored at Harvard Law School has been identified as a rare 1300 Magna Carta, making it the seventh known surviving copy of the historic charter

FBI likely to disband one of its Washington-based public corruption squads

The move is part of a broader reorganisation of the FBI's Washington field office, said one FBI official familiar with the plans