Sri Lanka budget faces post-IMF test as energy costs bite

Texas went so blue Talarico got more early votes than Paxton got in total

Senator-elect James Talarico and Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa in Texas defeated Republicans in an election upset

Rupert Murdoch makes a rare public appearance

The 95-year-old media mogul has dispelled rumours of poor health as he attended the American Australian Association 2026 New York Benefit Dinner.

New Zealand police dismiss rape allegation against Cape Verde soccer captain and charge accuser

New Zealand police have dismissed a rape allegation against Cape Verde soccer captain Ryan Mendes and have charged the accuser with making a false statement

Netanyahu vs Eisenkot: Israel President To Decide On New Government On Sunday

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will announce on Sunday whether Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot will get the mandate to form the next government after election consultations.

ICC prosecution seeks use of ex-Davao Death Squad member’s testimony

MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecution requested to submit evidence obtained from a former Davao City police officer and member of the Davao Death Squad (DDS), who is no longer available to testify in the trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte. This was contained in the nine-page request of Acting Prosecutor Mame

India's Deepavali gold buyers opt for lighter jewellery, exchange old pieces amid high prices

Gold prices have eased from their January peak, but remain high enough to constrain purchases. Jewellers in India are hoping the festive season will provide a boost to demand.

4 Cornell lawsuit defendants join effort to oust Letitia James from criminal investigation

Four men named in a former Cornell University student’s lawsuit are joining a co-defendant’s effort to block New York’s attorney general from leading a reopened criminal investigation into the woman’s gang rape allegations

Dolly Parton's manager moves to drop complaint accusing late singer's nephew of threatening estate

Dolly Parton’s longtime manager has moved to drop a complaint that accused the late singer’s nephew of threatening her estate and its employees

Democratic socialist defeats incumbent Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race

The results mean America's two most populous cities - New York and Los Angeles - will be led by democratic socialists.

Trump Hints At 'Big, Beautiful Agreement' To End Ukraine War, Says Deal Could Involve All Of Europe

Donald Trump predicts a 'big, beautiful agreement' to end the Ukraine war, saying a possible deal could involve all of Europe after meeting Putin's envoy.

NZ opener Conway ruled out of remainder of India ODI series

How MoneyMax is rethinking traditional pawnbroking

From drive-through outlets to new financing businesses and funding sources, MoneyMax is reshaping a centuries-old business while keeping pawnbroking at its core.