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EU steps up border checks on baby milk ingredient from China 25 Feb 2026 - 02:25 pm

Brussels, Belgium: The EU has imposed tighter border controls on imports of a baby milk ingredient from China after it was singled out...

Filipinos protest corruption on anniversary of Marcos's ouster 25 Feb 2026 - 01:07 pm

Manila: Philippine protesters took to the streets Wednesday on the 40th anniversary of the fall of dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr, aiming their anger...

FIFA boss 'very reassured' about World Cup in Mexico despite violence 25 Feb 2026 - 12:45 pm

Barranquilla, Colombia: FIFA boss Gianni Infantino told AFP on Tuesday he was "very reassured" about Mexico's hosting of games in the football World...

Aston Martin to cut 20% of staff 25 Feb 2026 - 11:26 am

London: British luxury carmaker Aston Martin on Wednesday announced plans to cut up to one-fifth of its workforce after widening annual losses on...

Macron accepts resignation of Louvre Museum director after jewel theft 25 Feb 2026 - 10:06 am

Paris, France: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday accepted the resignation of the Louvre Museum's Director Laurence des Cars, according to a statement...

Turkish F-16 crashes, pilot killed 25 Feb 2026 - 10:04 am

Ankara: A Turkish military pilot was killed on Wednesday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed shortly after take-off during a mission flight, local...

UN Secretary-General appoints new personal envoy for Sudan 25 Feb 2026 - 10:00 am

New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the appointment of Pekka Haavisto of Finland as his new Personal Envoy for Sudan. Haavisto...

Trump tries to reset presidency in longest-ever State of the Union speech 25 Feb 2026 - 09:40 am

Washington, United States: US President DonaldTrumpboasted Tuesday of a "turnaround for the ages" in his State of the Union speech, seeking to reverse...

Sri Lanka arrests ex-intel chief over 2019 Easter bombings 25 Feb 2026 - 07:55 am

Colombo: Sri Lanka's criminal investigators arrested the country's former intelligence chief on Wednesday in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed...

Nepal's leader says post-uprising polls on track 25 Feb 2026 - 07:46 am

Kathmandu: Nepal's interim government has said preparations are on track for parliamentary elections next week, the first since a deadly 2025 uprising, urging...

Seven killed in Indian ambulance plane crash due to storm 24 Feb 2026 - 11:53 pm

New Delhi: Indian authorities confirmed Tuesday the deaths of all seven passengers aboard a Beechcraft ambulance plane that crashed in Jharkhand state yesterday,...

G7 leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine in its war with Russia 24 Feb 2026 - 09:20 pm

Paris: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) reaffirmed Tuesday their enduring support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. Their move marks...

Uganda wildlife authority seizes 154 kg of ivory 24 Feb 2026 - 08:57 pm

Kampala: The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), a state-run conservation agency, has seized 10 pieces of raw elephant ivory weighing 154 kg after arresting...

Mexico leader offers 'full guarantees' for safety of World Cup games in Guadalajara 24 Feb 2026 - 08:57 pm

Mexico City: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday offered "full guarantees" for the safety of football fans at World Cup games in the...

Torrential rains leave 23 dead in Brazil, dozens missing 24 Feb 2026 - 08:38 pm

Juiz de Fora, Brazil: Torrential rains in southeastern Brazil have left at least 23 people dead and 47 missing in flooding and landslides,...

Zambian expert urges Africa to boost output under China's zero-tariff policy 24 Feb 2026 - 08:32 pm

Lusaka:African countries should scale up production to fully benefit from China's zero-tariff policy and better access the vast Chinese market, an expert said...