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Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, says memo
US President Donald Trump reacts as he meets Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte , in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 13, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of… US President Donald Trump reacts as he meets Nato Secretary…
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…
Putin seeks military victory in Kursk before considering ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a meeting of the Council of Legislators at the Federal Assembly in Saint Petersburg, Russia April 27, 2022. — Reuters KYIV: Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged Ukrainian troops in Kursk to surrender as Moscow’s… Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a meeting of the…
Mark Carney takes helm as Canada’s PM amid US tensions under Trump 2.0
Canada’s Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney and Clerk of the Privy Council John Hannaford prepare for Mr. Carney’s swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on March 14, 2025 in Ottawa.— AFP Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s prime minister on Friday, taking charge… Canada’s Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney and Clerk of the Privy Council John Hannaford…
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…
Johns Hopkins University slashes 2,000 jobs after Trump administration grant cut
US President Donald Trump looks on as he signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, January 31, 2025. — ReutersThis is difficult day for our entire community, says university.Termination of $800m funding “forced” university for… US President Donald Trump looks on as he signs an executive order…
Fire aboard US airliner after diverted to Denver, 12 injured
Passengers standing on the wing of an American Airlines plane as they are evacuated after it caught fire while at a gate at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, March 13, 2025. — AFP All 178 people on board were able to evacuate.12 people taken to hospitals with… Passengers standing on the wing of an…
Many US bird species seen as reaching population ‘tipping point’
A duck spreads its wings in the Reflecting pool with the Washington Monument in the background on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, November 24, 2024. — Reuters US bird populations are experiencing alarming declines due to factors such as habitat loss and climate change,… A duck spreads its wings in the Reflecting pool…
Putin seeks ‘clarifications’ on US-Ukraine peace plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a video address on the occasion of Youth Day in Moscow, Russia, in this picture released June 24, 2023. — Reuters MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he supports a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine but has raised… Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a video address on the occasion…