Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to derail peace talks | World News

Russia said Tuesday that its massive aerial assaults on Ukraine in recent days were a “response” to escalating Ukrainian drone strikes on its own civilians, accusing Kyiv of trying to “disrupt” peace efforts. Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to derail peace talks Moscow fired hundreds of drones at Ukraine between late Friday and early Monday, killing […]

Syria and Israel in direct talks focused on security, sources say | World News

* Syria and Israel in direct talks focused on security, sources say In-person talks aimed at preventing conflict, sources say * Two sources say they could lead to broader understandings * Syria confirmed indirect talks earlier this month * Israeli bombardment of Syria has subsided By Timour Azhari and Suleiman Al-Khalidi DAMASCUS, – Israel and Syria […]

ASEAN leaders agree tariff deals with US should not harm members 

* ASEAN leaders agree tariff deals with US should not harm members  Anwar says ASEAN has to protect its turf * Southeast Asian countries among hardest hit by tariffs * ASEAN urges nationwide expansion of Myanmar ceasefire * ASEAN has consensus on Myanmar engagement, Anwar says By Danial Azhar KUALA LUMPUR, – Southeast Asian leaders reached […]

UK far-right figure Tommy Robinson released early from jail | World News

British far-right figurehead Tommy Robinson was freed from prison Tuesday after winning his plea for early release after being convicted of contempt of court. UK far-right figure Tommy Robinson released early from jail The anti-Islam campaigner whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, 42, thanked X owner Elon Musk and slammed the UK government in the video […]

Nvidia earnings to reveal hit from US export limits on China market sales

Nvidia investors will look for definitive answers on how much U.S. chip curbs on China will cost the company when it reports results on Wednesday, even as a pullback in other regulations is expected to open up new markets. Nvidia does not break out sales for the H20, the only AI chip it was allowed to […]

IMF revises up UK growth forecast for 2025 | World News

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slightly upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year but warned over fallout from US tariff threats as it held its estimate for 2026. IMF revises up UK growth forecast for 2025 Britain’s economy is expected to expand 1.2 percent in 2025, up from 1.1 percent estimated last month, the […]

European countries that allow assisted dying | World News

France’s National Assembly votes Tuesday on proposed laws concerning palliative care and assisted dying. European countries that allow assisted dying In Europe, several countries already allow the terminally ill to receive help to end their lives. Here is a round-up of the situation on the continent: The Netherlands and Belgium were the first European countries to […]