Trump heads to Asia aiming to make deals with Xi
US President Donald Trump is set to embark on a major trip to Asia this week with all eyes on an expected meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that has huge implications for the global economy.
Another French museum robbed – media
Another museum in France has suffered a break-in, Franceinfo reported on Wednesday. A day after a high-profile jewelry heist at the Louvre, nearly 2,000 prized coins were reportedly stolen from the Denis Diderot House of Enlightenment in the northeastern town of Langres.
Meeting with Putin ‘canceled’ – Trump
US President Donald Trump has called off his planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, saying he does not believe the talks would yield the desired results at this stage of the dialogue. Moscow has yet to comment.
US CENTCOM Commends Pakistan Navy After Massive Drug Bust in Arabian Sea
United States Central Command hailed Pakistan Navy’s major narcotics seizure in the Arabian Sea, highlighting strong multinational maritime cooperation.
Tensions flare between Musk and NASA over Moon mission
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk lashed out at NASA's acting administrator on Tuesday after the space agency chief invited other companies to enter the race to help get humans back on the Moon.
Louvre director faces grilling over $102 mn jewels heist
The jewellery stolen from the Louvre in Paris was valued at more than $100 million, a French prosecutor said Tuesday, as the museum's director faces security questions from a Senate committee over the brazen weekend heist.
Pakistan’s trans people struggle to get safe surgery
Despite Pakistan legalising gender affirmation surgery in 2018, most transgender people still face immense barriers — from unqualified surgeons and high costs to religious opposition and social stigma.
Trump Launches Demolition of White House East Wing for $250 Million Ballroom
A demolition team has begun tearing down a section of the East Wing of the White House to make room for a spacious ballroom to be built in its place, US President Donald Trump has announced.
Russian oil supplies to India continuing – deputy foreign minister
Crude supplies from Russia to India will continue as usual, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told TASS on Monday.
Vance admits uncertainty over Gaza
US Vice President J.D. Vance has said he does not know who will ultimately govern Gaza, admitting uncertainty over the enclave’s political future amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Is Pakistan’s national carrier PIA resuming direct flights to USA?
Is Pakistan finally ready to take off again with direct U.S. flights as PIA regains FAA confidence and expands global partnerships?
World’s fastest bullet train begins pre-service trials in China
The world’s fastest bullet train has started pre-service trials on a high-speed rail line in China, reaching a top speed of 453 km/h (nearly 281 mph) in testing, Global Times reported on Tuesday.