Indian jewellery ad pulled after backlash over actor's outfit
Kriti Sanon has defended the ad in which she was seen celebrating the upcoming Hindu festival of Rakhi.
Bodies found on S Korean holiday island as missing persons scandal deepens
A police sergeant has been arrested following accusations that he lied to victims’ families and prematurely closed missing persons cases.
European nations to go back on threat to boycott FIFA
European nations are set to withdraw their threat to boycott FIFA competitions but are discussing other protests against Gianni Infantino’s ongoing but embattled leadership, Sky News understands.
Trump's new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: China
WASHINGTON (AP) — The “ economic onslaught ” that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared on Iran`s financial connections around the world may have one major caveat: China.Beijing is Iran`s biggest trading partner and its leading oil buyer. While the U.S. is trying to isolate the Islamic Republic from its remaining economic partners, President Donald…
Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.' Canadians balk at the idea
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — With his trade war with Canada intensifying, U.S. President Donald Trump floated the idea of renaming Lake Ontario to become “Lake America.” America`s northern neighbors quickly panned the idea. “He can blow out his hole as much as he wants to, but it`s never going to happen, because Canadians are strong,”…
Dolly Parton`s life and career as a country music icon, actor and philanthropist, in photos
Photos of Dolly Parton`s rise from humble Tennessee roots to country music icon, actor, businesswoman and philanthropist. Known for hits including “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” Parton has died at 80.
The U.S. and Canada are in a trade war. China aims to win it.
Beijing, seeking an advantage, casts itself as a global champion of free trade.
There are gas lines in Iran, but no sign yet that its leaders will bow to US sanctions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Lines have grown outside gas stations across Tehran in recent weeks as the United States has tightened its blockade and threatened more severe sanctions, with some people waiting for two hours or more to fill up.The uncertainty deepened on Tuesday, after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to fully…
More than 50 kidnapped after violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped after armed men attacked a once-peaceful community near Haiti`s capital earlier this week, the United Nations said Tuesday.It is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years, and one gang leader is threatening…
Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup.
