TLE DESK: New Zealand’s postal service said it had suspended most deliveries to the United States, citing uncertainty over the impact of President Donald Trump’s […]
Sri Lanka hikes cooking gas prices amid global energy pressures
TLE DESK: Sri Lanka has increased the price of cooking gas by up to 23 per cent, as authorities grapple…
Iran escalates attacks after Trump’s warning over Strait of Hormuz
TBT DESK: launched fresh missile and drone attacks across the Middle East on Monday, while warning of “devastating” retaliation following…
White House seeks $1.5 tn defense budget as Iran war drives costs
TLE DESK: US President Donald Trump asked lawmakers on Friday to approve a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027,…
Four journalists among 15 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital: civil defence
TLE DESK: Gaza’s civildefence agency said four journalists were among at least 15 people killedMonday when Israeli strikes hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis Agency […]
China’s economy slows in July amid tariff uncertainty, property slump
TLE DESK: China’s economy lost momentum in July as industrial output, retail sales and housing prices all weakened, according to official data released Friday. Uncertainty […]
Be a Voice for the Voiceless: The Cry of Gaza That the World Must Hear
Atia Ibnat Rifah: A region in the center of the Middle East that was formerly renowned for its vibrant history and rich culture is now […]
Trump turns $11.1B in US government funds into a 10% stake in downtrodden Intel
TLE DESK: President Donald Trump on Friday announced the U.S. government has secured a 10% stake in struggling Silicon Valley pioneer Intel in a deal […]
Iran says killed six ‘terrorists’ linked to Israel
TLE DESK: Iranian forces have killed six militants in a raid in the restive southeast, state media reported Saturday, saying they were members of a […]
Sri Lanka opposition says ex-leader jailed to stop comeback
TLE DESK: Opposition parties in Sri Lanka accused on Saturday the government of jailing the country’s former president over fears he could return to power. […]
Two Dutch teens found dead in Istanbul hotel
TLE DESK: Two Dutch teenagers were found dead in their Istanbul hotel room and their father hospitalised, Turkish media reported on Saturday, with initial suspicion […]
Israel must ensure ‘basic needs’ of Gaza civilians: Red Cross
TLE DESK: Israel must meet the basic needs of Gazancivilians for food, water and medicine, the International Committee of theRed Cross said following Friday’s the […]
UK govt to challenge court block on migrant hotel
TLE DESK: The UK government said Friday (22 August) it would appeal a court ruling blocking it from housing asylum seekers in a flashpoint hotel, […]