Sri Lanka’s ex-police chief sentenced to death over 2019 Easter bombings
A Sri Lanka court sentenced former police chief Pujith Jayasundara to death on Friday for failing to prevent the 2019…
How global AI boom is intensifying US-China undersea stand-off
The US-China tech rivalry has escalated into a deeper battle over undersea fibre-optic cables powering the global AI boom. As…
Selection for next UN chief gets underway with first ‘straw poll’
The United Nations Security Council began the selection process for the next secretary general on Thursday, with a first “straw…
US dad who gave gun to high school shooter gets 15 years in prison
A man who gave his son the gun he used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High…
Spain to deploy military, as migrants surge across Morocco border and enter Ceuta
Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed…
Unitree to launch IPO next week as US-China robotics rivalry intensifies
Unitree Robotics will launch its initial public offering in Shanghai next week, the firm announced late on Thursday, as China’s…
China voices ‘serious concern’ over new US curbs in senior trade talks
China on Thursday voiced “serious concern” over recent US economic restrictions during a video call between Vice-Premier He Lifeng, US…
Uefa to boycott World Cup in protest of Fifa’s private investors plan
Uefa member federations agreed on Thursday to boycott all Fifa competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes…
Jared Leto accused of sex assault by 4 women
Four women have accused Jared Leto of sexual misconduct when they were teenagers, to which the actor and musician responded…
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite Warsh’s inflation vow
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, a choice that may intensify questions about how US central bank…