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Blue Origin rocket explosion is bad news for both Bezos and NASA 30 May 2026 - 01:51 pm

Washington, United States: Space exploration is filled with setbacks, but the spectacular explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on Thursday night marked...

Raise defence spending or else, Hegseth tells NATO, Europe 30 May 2026 - 09:49 am

Singapore: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took another swipe at Washington's NATO and European partners on Saturday, saying those that do not hike...

Trump 'in excellent health' but should lose weight: presidential physician 30 May 2026 - 08:14 am

Washington, United States: Donald Trump's doctor said he was in "excellent health" but advised him to lose weight, the White House said Friday,...

Trump mocks Jill Biden over debate 'stroke' claim 29 May 2026 - 08:58 pm

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Friday mocked Jill Biden for saying she thought her husband Joe was having a stroke...

US bans drones over World Cup matches and events 29 May 2026 - 10:37 am

Washington, United States: Drone flights will be banned over US stadiums hosting World Cup matches as well as over fan events related to...

US chemical spill death toll rises to eight, three missing 29 May 2026 - 10:06 am

Los Angeles, United States: The death toll from a chemical spill at a paper plant in the northwestern United States has risen to...

US Treasury chief threatens to sanction Oman if it joins Hormuz tolls 28 May 2026 - 07:51 pm

Washington, United States: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened Thursday to target ally Oman if it helped impose a tolling system in the...

Trump's face could appear on US $250 bill 28 May 2026 - 07:26 pm

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump could soon appear on a new $250 bill in the Republican's latest move to shatter US traditions...

WhatsApp launches temporary channel updates feature 28 May 2026 - 06:46 pm

Washington: WhatsApp has officially launched a new feature called "Channel Status," allowing channel admins to share temporary updates that disappear after 24 hours....

US Fed's preferred inflation gauge hit three-year-high in April 28 May 2026 - 04:51 pm

Washington, United States: The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure rose in April by its highest year-on-year rate since 2023, government data showed...

More Americans going hungry than in pandemic: New York Fed 28 May 2026 - 03:18 pm

Washington, United States: More Americans are suffering from hunger this year than during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve Bank...

US climber smashes Everest speed record 28 May 2026 - 01:26 pm

Kathmandu, Nepal: US climber Tyler Andrews set a new speed record using supplementary oxygen on Mount Everest on Thursday, his team told AFP,...

US arrests ex-CIA official with $40 mn in gold at home 28 May 2026 - 11:26 am

Washington, United States: The United States has arrested a former senior CIA official after a search found $40 million worth of gold bars...

Brazil moves toward five-day workweek 28 May 2026 - 08:13 am

Brasília: Brazil's Chamber of Deputies advanced a reform on Wednesday that would shorten the workweek and give workers two days of rest, a...

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon drops to lowest level since 2019 27 May 2026 - 02:04 pm

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell last year to its lowest level since 2019, according to a report published...

Mexico says will host Iran during World Cup 25 May 2026 - 07:37 pm

Mexico City: Mexico will allow Iran to be based in the country during the 2026 World Cup so its players can avoid US...

California chemical leak explosion threat 'eliminated,' fire officials say 25 May 2026 - 07:00 pm

Los Angeles, United States: The threat of a toxic chemical tank explosion has been "eliminated" but some 50,000 evacuated residents need to remain...

Crack found in California toxic chemical tank could relieve pressure 25 May 2026 - 08:11 am

Los Angeles, United States: Authorities in California on Sunday said they discovered a crack in a damaged tank of toxic chemicals, potentially relieving...