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Japanese city considering limiting smartphone use to two hours daily

A Japanese city is considering limiting smartphone use for its residents to two hours a day amid concerns about the effect of excessive technology exposure.

US court overturns $464 million civil fraud penalty against Trump

A US court has thrown out a $464 million civil penalty against President Donald Trump imposed by a judge who found he fraudulently inflated his personal worth, calling the sum "excessive."

NATO jets scramble twice in 48 hours: Are tensions over Ukraine rising even amid peace talks?

For now, neither NATO nor Russia appears intent on escalating frequent brushes into open confrontation. But risks of escalation remain.

ICC, other countries blast new US sanctions on court officials

UN expresses concern over US' decision to impose new sanctions on four judges of the ICC, warning that such measures "undermine the foundation of international justice."

US sanctions four ICC judges, deputy prosecutors over Netanyahu arrest warrant

The United States has sanctioned four ICC officials, including a judge who authorised the arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

Microsoft workers stage protest at headquarters over Israel military contracts

Organised by the No Tech for Apartheid campaign, the action reflects mounting opposition to Big Tech’s involvement in global conflict zones.

The limits of global AI control and what it means for the world order

Nations are grappling to adapt to an environment shaped by this fast-growing technology. It’s now a race against time.

Palestine to make historic Miss Universe debut with Nadine Ayoub vowing to carry her nation’s voice

Nadine Ayoub, set to be Palestine’s first-ever Miss Universe contestant, says she will represent “resilience, hope, and the heartbeat of a homeland” when she takes the stage in November.

Putin's Alaska visit sparks Orthodox church clashes in US

Ukrainian Orthodox bishops in the US condemned the Alaska meeting of Archbishop Alexei with President Vladimir Putin as a betrayal of Christian witness amid the Russia-Ukraine war.

Arrangements underway for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting — Trump

US president signals possible trilateral summit, European leaders back security guarantees for Ukraine.

US tightens visa rules for Nigerians, scrutinises applicants' social media accounts

This is the latest rule by the US as the Trump administration intensifies immigration crackdown, mainly targeting African countries.

What's next for Ukraine? Trump and Putin leave the world guessing

The Alaska summit promised much but delivered little. Can the US and Russia find peace without Ukraine in the mix?

Ukraine must cede territory to Russia: Trump hints

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss the proposals.

Israelis hold nationwide protests calling for end to Gaza war

Demonstrators took to the streets across Israel on Sunday calling for an end to the war in Gaza, as the military prepares a new offensive.

Trump says Putin summit could fail, promises Ukraine say

US President Donald Trump has acknowledged his high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin may fail, and said any Ukraine deal would come through a future three-way meeting with Kiev.

Trump vows ' very severe consequences' if Putin doesn't agree to end war

US President Donald Trump has threatened Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin with "very severe consequences" if Putin does not agree to end the war in Ukraine during their upcoming summit in Alaska.

Trump and Putin in Alaska: Can they thaw the ice over Ukraine war?

US President Trump and his Russian counterpart, Putin, are expected to discuss a possible deal to end the war in Ukraine when they meet in Alaska on Friday. Experts say a lot of ice needs to break to reach a deal.

Putin’s patience, Trump’s Alaska gambit, and the Ukraine stalemate

Russia recently invoked a war that dragged on for more than two decades. With Trump set to meet Putin in Alaska, the question is whether either side is ready to abandon the kind of demands that make such long conflicts p

Netanyahu vows to pursue 'historic and spiritual mission' for 'Greater Israel' plan

Israeli premier reaffirms attachment to expansionist ideology as genocide in Gaza intensifies.

'The threat to Israel’s survival is its extremist government, not Arabs or Palestinians'

In a bold open letter to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, American economist Jeffrey Sachs challenges the Israeli government’s policies, warning that Israel’s greatest threat comes from within — not from its neighb

xAI’s Grok temporarily suspended over comments on Gaza genocide

‘Free speech tested, but I’m back,’ says Grok after being suspended for saying Israel and, US are committing genocide in Gaza.

5-year-old disabled Gaza boy dies from Israel's forced starvation, weighing less than 7 pounds

A medical source says Muhammad Zakaria Khudr's weight dropped from 26 kilograms (26 pounds) to 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds) before his death.

World Steelpan Day: The impactful Caribbean musical instrument with African roots

The UN acknowledges that the steelpan promotes inclusive societies and sustainable communities.

World reacts to Israel's killings of Al Jazeera journalists

The UN has also condemned the strike, calling for the protection of press freedom and access for international media into Gaza.