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Trump meets Syria's new leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, a US-designated terrorist

US President Donald Trump met Syria's interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia during his Gulf tour; talks signal shift as Trump plans to lift decades-old US sanctions on Syria

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 48, including 22 children, say hospitals

The strikes came a day after Hamas released an Israeli-American hostage in a deal brokered by the United States

Sony's profits rise on robust performance for music, movies, games

Tokyo-based Sony Corp. said Wednesday that its annual profit totaled 1.14 trillion yen ($7.8 billion), up from 970.6 billion yen in the previous fiscal year

Musk eyes to launch robotaxi in Saudi Arabia, where Uber leads the race

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's interest in launching robotaxis in Saudi Arabia comes at a time when the Kingdom's transport authority has already signed MoU with Uber to roll out self-driving cars by 2025

'Beaten, filmed, humiliated': Ex-gf Cassie's explosive trial against Diddy

Cassie Ventura, pregnant and under oath, reveals years of abuse, control, and filmed sex acts by Diddy-calling it a life of fear, humiliation, and survival

RSS affiliate calls for sanctions against Turkey for 'alliance' with Pak

The SJM also appealed to the people of India to avoid travelling to Turkey and boycott its products in solidarity with the country's soldiers and national interest

Tesla eyes new pay deal for Musk as legal row over $56 bn package drags on

A special board committee has been established to explore compensation options

Families of S Korea plane crash victims file complaint against 15 officials

Police and government officials have already been investigating the Jeju Air crash, so the complaint is largely seen as a symbolic step calling for a swifter and more thorough probe

'Peace be with you all': Pope Leo XIV shares first post in Instagram debut

Pope Leo XIV made his Instagram debut with photos from his early papacy, quoting his Urbi et Orbi message: 'Peace be with you all,' continuing the Church's digital outreach

Inside Trump's Budget plan: Border crackdown, defence surge, and big cuts

New legislation proposes $150 billion in defence spending, funds for Trump's border wall, deep cuts to student loans and federal pensions, and expanded drilling on public lands

Russia-Ukraine conflict: What to know about possible peace talks in Turkey

Zelenskyy said Tuesday that if Putin does not arrive and plays games, it is the final point that he does not want to end the war

Tariff truce prompts Chinese auto-parts makers to rethink US investment

The 90-day temporary easing of US tariffs on China has introduced a high level of uncertainty, with the Chinese auto sector weighing the short-term and long-term impact

Trump to meet Syria's prez before heading to Qatar on his Mideast tour

Trump said he agreed to meet with al-Sharaa after being encouraged to do so by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Asian shares mostly gain as US-China agree to 90-day trade war pause

The relief over the trade truce between the US and China is tepid among global businesses and investors given uncertainty over how long it might last

Taiwan bolsters air defence preparedness, test fires Land Sword II

As per the MND, Land Sword II possesses the capability of countering varied aerial threats, thereby significantly enhancing the protection of the force

Wisconsin judge indicted for allegedly helping man evade immigration agents

Democrats have accused the Trump administration of trying to make a national example of Dugan to chill judicial opposition to the crackdown

Taiwan detects 35 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels in its territory

According to the MND, 25 of the PLA aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Family of 2-year-old US citizen deported to Honduras drops lawsuit

Given their traumatic experiences, the families are stepping back to fully discuss all options, prioritise their children's safety and well-being, and decide the best path forward

20 Democrat attorneys sue Trump admin over conditions on federal funding

Complaints allege Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Transport Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to cut funds to states not complying with Trump's immigration agenda

Boeing whistleblower's family settles lawsuit with company over his death

A one-page court document in South Carolina announced the settlement, stating either side may reopen the case if it isn't finalised within 60 days