After Australia, Spain to ban social media platforms for children under 16

Spain will ban social media platforms for children under the age of 16 and platforms will be required to implement age verification systems, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday at the World Government Summit in Dubai.

Epstein Files Show Imran Khan Referred to as ‘Lion of London Society’ in Diplomatic Emails

Declassified emails in the latest Epstein files reveal that Imran Khan was discussed in diplomatic circles as early as 2013, years before he became Pakistan’s prime minister.

Iran Signals Openness to US Talks as Nuclear Tensions and Regional Stakes Remain High

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed his foreign minister to pursue negotiations with the United States, marking Tehran’s clearest signal yet that talks may resume despite heightened nuclear tensions and regional uncertainty.

Saudi Arabia Recalibrates Vision 2030, Scales Back Mega Projects Amid Fiscal Pressure

Riyadh shifts focus from headline-grabbing megacities to AI, logistics, mining, and tourism to attract foreign investment.

Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress vote

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton agreed late Monday to testify in a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the Republican leading the probe said an agreement had not yet been finalized.

Netflix to livestream BTS comeback concert in K-pop mega event

Streaming giant Netflix said Tuesday it will livestream BTS's comeback concert to around 190 countries in what could be the largest live K-pop event to date as the megastars return from military service.

Iran president says talks with US to proceed within ‘national interests’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Tuesday that he had ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, after his counterpart Donald Trump threatened "bad things" if no deal was reached.

Trump Strikes High-Stakes Trade Deal With India, Cuts Tariffs to 18% as New Delhi Agrees to Halt Russian Oil

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sweeping trade agreement with India that cuts U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% in return for New Delhi halting purchases of Russian oil and lowering trade barriers.

World Bank President Ajay Banga Visits Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Highlights Interfaith Harmony in Pakistan

World Bank President Ajay Pal Singh Banga visited Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal, offering prayers and sharing langar, as Pakistan highlights religious harmony and discusses long-term economic cooperation with the World Bank.

Israel reopens Gaza’s Rafah border crossing to Egypt, with limits

Israel reopened the border between Gaza and Egypt on Monday for people on foot, a move that would allow Palestinians to leave the enclave and let back in those who want to return after fleeing Israel’s war in the enclave.

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album

Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.

From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful people named in Epstein files

From tech titans to Wall Street power brokers and foreign dignitaries, a who’s who of powerful men make appearances in the huge trove of documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein.