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Israel and Hamas begin negotiations for next phase of Gaza ceasefire, Egypt says

Israeli, Qatari, and U.S. officials began “intensive discussions” about the ceasefire's second phase in Cairo.

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Ongoing Gaza talks 'pretty good', says Trump

Trump's plan has been globally condemned as a proposal for ethnic cleansing.

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Trump dodges plea from Britain's Starmer for Ukraine security guarantee

Underlying differences between the allies remained, including transatlantic frictions over U.S.-Russia talks aimed at ending the Ukraine war and Trump's tariff...

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Actor Gene Hackman found dead alongside wife, dog in New Mexico home

Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said that there was no foul play but gave no further details about the time or cause of death.

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FBI identifies North Korean cyber actors behind US$1.5 Billion Bybit crypto heist

The US agency cited North Korean actors rapidly converted and dispersed the stolen cryptocurrency across blockchains, anticipating further laundering into fiat...

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Hamas hands over bodies of four hostages, Israel frees Palestinian prisoners

After days of impasse, Egyptian mediators secured the handover of the bodies of the final four hostages in the deal's first phase, for 620 Palestinians either d...

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Trump orders more layoffs at cabinet meeting as Musk touts cuts

The next round would target the vastly bigger pool of veteran civil servants.

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GST hike was a 'poor' decision that 'turbocharged' inflation: Pritam Singh

The Leader of the Opposition and Workers’ Party chief also criticised the government for "poor fiscal marksmanship" in balancing Singapore's expenditure needs w...

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Singapore ministers sue Bloomberg, reporter for alleged defamation

The article examined Good Class Bungalow (GCB) transactions in Singapore and referenced property deals involving the two ministers.

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Mystery disease kills over 50 in Congo after children ate bat and fell ill

Symptoms including fever and fatigue progressed to haemorrhagic signs such as nosebleeds and vomiting blood.

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Trump: US will sell US$5 million ‘gold card’ to wealthy foreigners

Trump says the sale of the cards will begin in about two weeks and suggested millions of such cards could be sold.

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Body placed next to them on flight leaves couple in shock

“We totally understand that we can't hold the airline responsible for the poor lady's death, but there has to be a protocol to look after the customers on board...

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Judge blocks Trump’s plan to freeze grants and loans, citing ‘chaos’

The order capped the most chaotic day for the U.S. government since Trump returned to office, with uncertainty over a crucial financial lifeline causing panic a...