Trump admin axes US-funded media in shock move

US President Donald Trump gestures before his departure for Joint Base Andrews en route to Florida, at the White House, in Washington DC, US, March 14, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has abruptly suspended journalists at US-funded broadcasters, including… ​US President Donald Trump gestures before his departure for Joint Base Andrews en route…

Here’s the full list of nations on Trump’s travel-ban chopping block

An international passenger arrives at Washington Dulles International Airport. —Reuters/File The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens of countries as part of a new ban, according to sources familiar with the matter and… ​An international passenger arrives at Washington Dulles International Airport. —Reuters/FileThe Trump administration is considering issuing…

US declares South African envoy persona non grata for ‘hating’ Trump

President Donald Trump with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in Washington, DC. — Reuters/File WASHINGTON: The United States has expelled South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, accusing him of being hostile towards the country and President Donald Trump. “South… ​President Donald Trump with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in Washington, DC. — Reuters/FileWASHINGTON: The United States…

China urges end to ‘illegal’ sanctions as it hosts Iran nuclear talks

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomes Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazeem Gharibabadi before a meeting regarding the Iranian nuclear issue at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on March 14, 2025. — AFP ​China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomes Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and Iran’s Deputy…

Dubai offers scholarships for ideas to solve traffic issues

Rising heavy traffic creates congestion at Maktoum bridge in Dubai. — Reuters/File DUBAI: Dubai is calling on young innovators to solve one of its biggest challenges — traffic congestion. Dubai launched a unique programme offering scholarships and up to Dh50,000… ​Rising heavy traffic creates congestion at Maktoum bridge in Dubai. — Reuters/FileDUBAI: Dubai is calling…