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US military says 8 dead in US strikes on alleged drug boats

News January 1, 2026

The US military said Wednesday that eight people were killed in multiple new strikes on alleged drug boats, bringing the death toll in Washington’s campaign against what it says are narcotics traffi...

Zohran Mamdani, leftist opponent of Trump, sworn in as New York’s first Muslim mayor

News January 1, 2026

Zohran Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn in early on Thursday to take over as New York mayor for a four-year term sure to see him cross swords with US President Donald Trump. The 34...

Mamdani, leftist opponent of Trump, sworn in as New York’s first Muslim mayor

News January 1, 2026

Zohran Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn in early on Thursday to take over as New York mayor for a four-year term sure to see him cross swords with US President Donald Trump. The 34...

Will Somaliland become Israel’s new ally?

News January 1, 2026

JERUSALEM: Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland last week came as a surprise to the international community. The controversial move aligns with the country’s new strategy tow...

In tit-for-tat move, Mali and Burkina say they are restricting entry for US nationals

News December 31, 2025

Mali and Burkina Faso have announced travel restrictions on American nationals in a tit-for-tat move after the US included both African countries on a no-entry list. In statements issued separately by...

In tit-for-tat move, Mali and Burkina say they restricting entry for US nationals

News December 31, 2025

Mali and Burkina Faso have announced travel restrictions on American nationals in a tit-for-tat move after the US included both African countries on a no-entry list. In statements issued separately by...

‘Sincaraz’ set to dominate as 2026 tennis season kicks off

News December 31, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set for more world domination in 2026, starting at the Australian Open, while Aryna Sabalenka is bubbling with confidence as she chases further Grand Slam success....

Bangladesh mourns ex-PM Khaleda Zia with state funeral

Health December 31, 2025

Bangladesh bids farewell on Wednesday to former prime minister Khaleda Zia in a state funeral drawing vast crowds, mourning a towering leader whose career defined politics for decades. Zia, the first ...

Scammers face 24 strokes of the cane in Singapore

News December 31, 2025

SINGAPORE: Scammers in Singapore face mandatory caning of up to 24 strokes for serious cases with effect from Tuesday as a law authorising the punishment came into effect. The city-state has doubled d...

Precious metals fall again, Asian stocks swing as traders wind down

Crypto December 31, 2025

Gold and sikver prices have fallen from record highs this week - Copyright AFP/File DAVID GRAY Precious metals extended losses Tuesday on profit-taking after hitting recent records, while equities f�...