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Who was Agustín Escobar? Siemens exec killed in New York helicopter crash

Agustín Escobar, his wife Merce Camprubi Montal, and their three children lost their lives in a helicopter crash while sightseeing in New York

Tariffs may destroy developing nations more than aid cuts: UN trade agency

Global trade could shrink by 3-7 per cent and global gross domestic product by 0.7 per cent, with developing countries the worst affected, the International Trade Centre said

Ousted South Korea President Yoon embraces supporters as he leaves office

Yoon and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, along with their 11 dogs and cats, are returning to their private apartment in affluent southern Seoul

Trump tariffs' external shock creates uncertainty for Sri Lanka, says IMF

On Trump tariff, the IMF said more time was needed to assess the impact of the global shock and how its implications could be addressed

China's 125% tariff counter to Trump's 145% levy, vows to 'fight till end'

China raises tariffs on US goods to 125%, warns of firm retaliation if Washington continues to 'infringe' on its interests

US tariffs signals end to era of free trade: Singapore PM Lawrence Wong

Wong also criticised the US's policy to address the country's trade imbalances by imposing tariffs. Wong believes that running a trade deficit is not inherently negative

Most-wanted TTP militant among 2 killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Hafeezullah was the most wanted TTP terrorist and was involved in major terror attacks

UK steps up Ukraine aid as Western allies rally to secure arms, ammunition

Britain said that in a joint effort with Norway just over $580 million would be spent to provide hundreds of thousands of military drones, radar systems and anti-tank mines

China's president removes 2nd top army leader in major anti-corruption move

General He Weidong was the second-highest officer in the PLA and also a top member of China's powerful Central Military Commission

'Not bad': Trump praises billionaire gains after tariff pause sparks rally

Billionaires earned $304 billion in a day after Trump paused tariffs; Musk up $36 billion. Critics allege market manipulation over his bullish post before the surprise move

Senate confirms Dan Caine as Joint Chiefs of Staff chair in overnight vote

Trump nominated Caine to become the top US military officer in February after abruptly firing Gen CQ Brown Jr, the second Black general to serve as chairman

Musk exit talk grows as Trump says, 'I don't need him for anything'

Trump shrugs off Musk exit talk, says he likes him but doesn't 'need him', as Musk's role fades after GOP loss and backlash over political missteps

Why are London's millionaires racing to Asia and the US in record numbers?

Over 11,000 millionaires reportedly left London in 2024, marking one of the highest annual outflows of wealthy residents from the UK capital in recent history

Musk steals spotlight at Trump's cabinet meet with 'Top Secret!!' notepad

A scribbled 'Top Secret!!' note on Elon Musk's notepad during Trump's cabinet meeting has gone viral, sparking memes, speculation, and questions about its meaning

Tesla halts Model S, Model X orders in China as sales drop and tariffs bite

Tesla has removed the 'order now' option for Model S and Model X in China as it battles falling sales, rising local competition, and deepening US-China trade tensions

Trump admin moves to mark 6,000 immigrants as 'dead' in deportation push

The Trump admin's move to mark 6,000 immigrants as 'dead' is aimed at removing them from the country. It is a part of a broader effort by to crack down on illegal immigrants who entered the US

After passing budget plan, hard part of lawmaking begins for Republicans

With narrow majorities in both chambers, Republicans must hold nearly all their votes while drafting legislation, giving each lawmaker significant leverage in shaping the final bill

Trump to undergo annual physical on Friday after yrs of limited disclosures

Despite long questioning predecessor Joe Biden's physical and mental capacity, Trump himself has routinely kept basic facts about his own health shrouded in secrecy

Xi heads to Southeast Asia to rally support amid Trump's tariff offensive

As Trump intensifies tariffs on Chinese goods, Xi Jinping will visit Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia next week to strengthen regional alliances and counter US pressure

'Farmers can help bring back undocumented workers legally', says Trump

US President has proposed allowing undocumented farm and hotel workers to return legally if backed by their employers. The plan involves these workers to leave the US and re-enter through legal route