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From Ballroom To Airport: Trump Pushes Self-Promotion To Mark His Legacy
Since becoming president, Donald Trump has replicated the formula that characterised his career as a businessman: promoting his name like a brand.
Nepal's Everest Season Opens Under Shadow Of Multi-Million Dollar Rescue Scam
Between 2022 and 2025, Nepal Police confirmed more than 300 fake helicopter rescues, leading to fraudulent insurance claims worth nearly $20 million
NASA's Most Powerful Rocket Artemis II Faces Its Most Demanding Test Yet
NASA prepares Artemis II, the first crewed flight of SLS, to orbit the Moon and test Orion spacecraft systems.
After Saudi, UAE Willing To Put Boots On Ground To Force Open Hormuz: Report
The report of the UAE joining the war followed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that his country was building "new alliances with important countries in the region" to counter Tehran.
What Happens If Iran War Actually Ends In 2 Weeks: The Challenges Ahead
Trump said the war could end in two weeks sans a deal to re-open the Hormuz. Analysts say it could take six to weight weeks more for oil flows to normalise, with each extra week of fighting adding seven to 14 days of recovery.
UK Conservatives Echo Trump's Rhetoric To Push For North Sea Drilling
British conservatives are seeking to remove barriers to oil and gas drilling in the North Sea to facilitate access to domestic fossil fuel resources.
"TikTok, We'Re Back": Mayor Zohran Mamdani Puts New York City Back On App
The city will now allow agencies to start posting again on the short-form social media site as long as departments follow a set of security precautions
"Family Was Blindsided": Kristi Noem On Husband's Cross-Dressing Photos
Kristi Noem now serves as a special envoy for the Shield of the Americas initiative after being ousted as DHS chief last month.
Iran Foreign Minister, President Appear In Public, Spell Out How War Can End
The last time the two top leaders were seen on the streets of Tehran was on "Iranian Quds Day" with Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, days before he was killed in US-Israeli strikes.
NASA's Most Powerful Rocket Faces Its Most Demanding Test Yet
NASA prepares Artemis II, the first crewed flight of SLS, to orbit the Moon and test Orion spacecraft systems.
Opinion: Opinion | On April Fools' Day, A Reality Check For US, Iran And The World
Both sides are currently incentivised to escalate: the US to prove its deadlines aren't hollow, and Iran to prove that its "survival" doctrine can withstand direct kinetic pressure.
Two-Thirds of Americans Want US To Exit Iran War Quickly: Poll
A total of 60% of respondents said they disapproved of US military strikes on Iran, while 35% approved in the survey of 1,021 people.
Where Is Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei? Russian Envoy Reveals
A media report last month claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei was flown to Moscow for treatment on Russian President Vladimir Putin's invitation.
Trump Says US Ready To Leave Iran "Without Deal", Israel Indicate Other Plans
Since the beginning of the war, several reports have suggested that the Israeli prime minister was responsible for convincing Trump to attack Iran.
"Given Wrong Sperm": DNA Tests Uncover IVF Mix-Up Scandal In Cyprus, 7 UK Families Affected
In total, families of seven children reported suspicions of donor mix-ups, with most cases supported by commercial DNA testing.
Trump Cares Deeply About US-India Relationship: US Ambassador
US Ambassador Sergio Gor says President Trump deeply cares about US-India ties after White House meeting
'US Forces Ready': White House Replies To Iran's Strike Warning To Tech Firms
The statement came in response to Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) warning of targeting US technology firms if more Iranian leaders were killed in "targeted assassinations".
Musk Must Face Class Action Over Late Disclosure Of Twitter Stake: Court
The investors said Musk saved more than $200 million, and cheated them because they sold Twitter shares at depressed prices during the 11-day period.
29 Killed As Russian Military Plane Crashes In Crimea
A Russian An-26 military transport plane crashed in Crimea, killing 29 people aboard, Russian news agencies quoted the Defence Ministry as saying early on Wednesday.
