US lawmakers push 100-foot protest buffer around places of worship
Sep 17, 2026
Figures from some of China’s most prominent firms – including electric vehicle maker BYD and smart manufacturing giant Xiaomi – are likely to accompany President Xi Jinping on his trip to the US next week, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. The entourage would draw a parallel to the coterie of CEOs that US President Donald Trump brought to Beijing in May, and could signal greater potential for investment deals as part of the high-profile summit. According to one of the...
Pramodini Tiwary, 88, grieves for her son, former Navy Commander Purnendu Tiwary, still in Qatari detention after years. The family questions the lack of clarity on his case and the formalities for his return, while they desperately hope for his safe homecoming.
The regional sporting event opens in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) announced that it has reversed an initial decision to reject the drug for widespread use for the NHS in England
An MG Cyberster, belonging to Made Suits founder Benjamin Tay, recently landed a K-drama role alongside Single's Inferno's Jo I-geon during filming at JW Marriott Singapore.
Both Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have exited four years after Roman Abramovich sold the club, with Boehly stating that he is ‘confident that Chelsea is well positioned’
The privacy breach has come days after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s children switched schools due to security concerns.
The Tom Holland superhero film has overtaken ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’, which held the North American box office record for more than a decade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday, with politicians, sportspersons and Bollywood personalities taking to social media to extend birthday wishes. Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Saina Nehwal, Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher were among those who shared messages.
The ₹38.72 crore upgrade will add modern testing equipment across 21 labs in key cotton-producing regions as India seeks to improve quality, competitiveness and textile exports.
Major Paul Wilks, 40, was killed in a traffic accident away from the front lines on Saturday
MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday for the first time since his virtual initial appearance on March 14, 2025. Duterte, 81, sat silently through the third status conference before the Trial Chamber III, as lawyers and judges discussed how to manage a case
In the Red Sea, vessel crossings through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait eased to 21 on Wednesday
Carney's EU speech draws focus after Trump calls Canada-EU move hostile
After India doubled import duties on gold earlier this year, duty-evaded gold has become far cheaper in comparison. As a precious metal, even a tiny amount of gold earns a fortune for the smuggler.
Chronic inflammation across the whole body could be triggering both dementia and poor oral health
India at UN says Pakistan sheltered 9/11 plotters, warns on LeT and JeM
Oklahoma is set to replace the Roosevelt Bridge over Lake Texoma with a modern four-lane bridge, an ambitious project worth over $408 million. Construction has recently commenced and is expected to take about three years, with a target completion date in fall 2029. Notably, the current bridge will remain open for traffic throughout this period, enhancing safety and travel capacity across state lines.
An Australian amateur astronomer made a groundbreaking observation in their backyard, discovering a colossal ten-sided atmospheric wave. This unique finding corroborated the existence of a decagon around Saturn's south pole, as confirmed by years of data from the Hubble Space Telescope. The decagon, intertwined with fierce jet streams, spans numerous atmospheric levels, shedding light on the circulatory processes within the atmospheres of these gas giants.
I went to the Ukrainian capital to talk to locals about the incredible stress and hardship they are enduring. I also saw much joy of life, personal pride and an unshakeable determination to withstand and rebuild.
Researchers conducted a thirteen-year investigation by excluding kangaroo rats from designated desert areas. The absence of these rodents led to a remarkable uptick in two specific grass species due to reduced soil disruption and seed predation. This transformation in plant life further influenced the activities of other rodents and foraging birds, effectively highlighting the indispensable role kangaroo rats play in the dynamics of desert vegetation communities.
Montana officials are proactive in their efforts to conserve approximately 48,000 acres of private timberland. This proposed conservation easement is designed to halt future development while permitting ongoing timber activities. The initiative aims to preserve wildlife habitats and maintain public access for recreation. A multimillion-dollar funding approach consists of various state and federal stakeholders, and they are currently inviting public feedback prior to making a conclusive decision.
Actor sparked backlash by posing naked in a commercial for a sports betting platform
This Kyiv petrol station was struck by a Russian drone. It's still open for business.
100 miniature handbags — big enough only to store nuggets — were made available for purchase each day
Donations to FAS surged from S$695,000 to S$12.35 million, including S$10 million from tech firm Sea.
Rapidly warming temperatures in the region have caused glaciers to thin and have melted ice and permafrost buried deep in the bedrock of the Himalayas, according to the researchers.
Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street closed lower following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike decision for the first time in three years
Romanian residents near the Ukraine border are living in fear due to Russian drone strikes
SYDNEY - Australia will stop foreign students from bringing partners and children to accompany them while they study and tighten working holiday visa rules, a senior minister said on Thursday, amid growing debate over high migration levels.
Experts say patience, building trust and gradual decluttering can be crucial.
Iran dismissed Donald Trump’s renewed claims that the Islamic Republic is seeking a quick deal to end the war
Man United 2-3 Brighton: United squandered a 2-0 lead at Old Trafford to crash out of the Carabao Cup and were booed off at the end of the match
Moscow confirms death of Major General Anton Grunis just weeks after he received 'Hero of Russia' medal from Putin
Leaders from Lebanon, France and Jordan are meeting in Paris to support Lebanon's struggling military
The government wants to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, despite rising inflation in the UK
Travis Kelce among 64 people duped by Indian-origin man in $35-million Ponzi scheme
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