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In response to Donald Trump, Democrat calls for responsible changes to government

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin said Tuesday the country needs responsible changes and should be an engaged leader in an interconnected world, as she gave the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.

Sam Altman feels more proud about progress of his newborn than Open AI's success

Open AI boss Sam Altman, who welcomed his child recently, said he feels more proud seeing his 'preemie baby' learning how to eat on his own than the accomplishments of his tech firm.

Trump proclaims ‘America is back’; defends policies and tariffs in Congress address

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump in a Tuesday night speech to a joint session of Congress defended his new tariffs on U.S. trading partners and pledged that more are coming.

IDF eliminates Hamas leader Isser Saadi during Jenin operation

Israel Defense Forces announced on Wednesday that Hamas leader Isser Saadi was eliminated during its operation in West Bank.

Donald Trump vows to impose reciprocal tariffs on India in joint Congress address

President Donald Trump made his first joint address to Congress since taking oath on January 20 when he vowed to impose reciprocal tariffs on countries including India and China on April 2.

Days after White House blow-up, Zelenskyy says he is ready to work under Trump's leadership

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a possible peace plan to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by saying that he is ready to work under the 'strong leadership' of US President Donald Trump.

Justin Trudeau imposes 25 pct tariff on US products, calls Donald Trump's 'trade war' a 'dumb thing'

Ottawa/IBNS: Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has slapped a 25 percent tariff on US products vowing to fight back Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports, calling it a "trade war" that will "first and foremost harm American families".

Justin Trudeau imposes 25 pct tariff on US products, calls Donald Trump's 'trade war' a 'dump thing'

Ottawa/IBNS: Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has slapped a 25 percent tariff on US products vowing to fight back Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports, calling it a "trade war" that will "first and foremost harm American families".

9 civilians die as suicide bombers crash 2 explosive-laden cars into Pakistani army compound

Peshawar/IBNS: At in least 9 civilians died as suicide bombers belonging to a militant group crashed their explosive-laden cars into an army compound in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday evening, police told AFP.

9 civilians die as suicide bombers crash 2 explosive-laden cars into army compound in northwestern Pakistan

Peshawar/IBNS: At in least 9 civilians died as suicide bombers belonging to a militant group crashed their explosive-laden cars into an army compound in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday evening, police told AFP.

Ukraine President Zelenskyy says ready to work under Trump's leadership

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a possible peace plan to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by saying that he is ready to work under the 'strong leadership' of US President Donald Trump.

American porn star Whitney Wright travels to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

An American pornstar Whitney Wright dared to visit Taliban-ruled Afghanistan recently and shared images of her trip to Instagram.

Ukraine still hopeful about negotiations with US following military aid pause

A top Ukrainian official said on Tuesday that Kyiv is in touch with European allies over military aid supply after the US paused it following a fiery spat between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his American counterpart Donald Trump during a meeting in the White House last week.

Experts say growing space cooperation between Pakistan, China presents risks and opportunities

China is ramping up cooperation with Pakistan in space exploration, but experts say Islamabad must develop its own strengths if it aims to benefit from Beijing.

Iraq expresses support for stability, democratic transition of Syria

At the Irbil Forum, Iraqi President Latif Rashid reaffirmed Iraq's commitment to supporting Syria's stability and internal reconciliation.

UNICEF says children as young as one raped during Sudan civil war

Armed men are raping and sexually assaulting children, including infants as young as one, amid the nationwide conflict rippling across Sudan, said UNICEF.

Donald Trump pauses Ukraine military aid days after fiery spat with Zelenskyy

US President Donald Trump has placed a pause on aid to Ukraine, the White House announced late Monday.

Donald Trump pauses Ukraine military aid after fiery spat with Zelenskyy

US President Donald Trump has placed a pause on aid to Ukraine, the White House announced late Monday.

'America will not put up with it': Donald Trump on Zelenskyy's statement claiming end of war with Russia is far away

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump  Monday said Washington would "not put up with" Volodymyr Zelenskyy's rhetoric much longer after the disastrous meeting with the Ukrainian leader at the Oval Office.

Taliban dub Trump’s claim of Chinese control over Afghan base as ‘emotional statement’

Taliban officials have denied President Donald Trump’s recent assertions that China holds control over a crucial former U.S.-operated military base in Afghanistan.

Pakistan: Cop dies after unknown attackers target him

A policeman was killed after unknown attackers targeted him in Pakistan's Khar area on Sunday, media reports said.

Germany: Car ramming attack in Mannheim leaves one dead

At least one person died and several others were injured after a car rammed into pedestrians in the German city of Mannheim on Monday, media reports said.

Bangladesh: Khulna University omits names of Prafulla Chandra Ray, Jagadish Chandra Bose from various installations

Bangladesh's Khulna University has renamed different institutions by omitting the names of Hindu chemist Prafulla Chandra Ray, physicist Jagadish Chandra Bose and poet Jibanananda Das, media reports said.

One dies in stabbing incident in Israel's Haifa

At least one person died and four others were hurt in a stabbing incident in Israel's Haifa city on Monday, media reports said.

Bangladesh is now occupied by Jamaat-e-Islami jihadi and militant groups: Taslima Nasreen

Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen has criticised the interim government in Bangladesh and said her nation is currently ruled by Jamaat-e-Islami jihadi and militant groups.

Zelensky thanks allies after Trump's 'thankless' jab, as Europe reaffirms support

Kyiv: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his gratitude to every world leader who expressed solidarity with his country, hours after US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance accused him of not being “thankful”.

Zelenskyy still ready to sign minerals deal with US despite White House spat with Trump

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said he is ready to sign a US-Ukraine minerals deal despite not agreeing to it during his recent visit to White House.

UK PM Keir Starmer announces USD 2 billion package for Ukraine to help in buying missiles

British PM Keir Starmer announced an additional £1.6bn ($2bn) of UK export finance to help Ukraine buy more than 5,000 air defence missiles, media reports said.

Trump's close aide Elon Musk mocks Zelenskyy with 'tram' meme following White House spat

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk shared a meme on X to mock Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following his fiery verbal spat with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance during their meeting in the White House last week.

Trump-Zelenskyy fiery exchange triggers pro-Ukraine protests across USA

Pro-Ukraine protests erupted in several corners of the USA after President Donald Trump exchanged heated words with Ukrainian president Volodymr Zelenskyy at the White House.