Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump’s hardline trade stance has ignited fresh fears of global economic turbulence, as sweeping tariff threats and combative rhetoric unsettle international markets. By warning of heavy import duties on countries that fail to align with U.S. trade demands, Trump has intensified what many analysts describe as a widening “trade war.” The Read More…
Kuala Lumpur: A powerful earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck Malaysia in the early hours of Monday, triggering tremors across parts of the country and neighboring regions. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake originated near the island of Borneo in Sabah state. The epicenter was located about 100 kilometers Read More…
Washington: NASA has once again delayed the much-anticipated Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), citing unfavorable weather conditions along the launch trajectory. Originally scheduled for February 12, the launch will now take place on February 13 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Florida. While weather at the launch site remains stable, strong winds Read More…
Mongolia is witnessing a sharp surge in measles infections, with the total number of confirmed cases rising to 14,123, according to the National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NCCD). Health officials say the outbreak is spreading rapidly, raising concerns about public health, especially in urban and school settings where close contact accelerates transmission. Authorities have noted Read More…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed one fatal Nipah virus infection in Bangladesh, triggering fresh health alerts across South Asia. The development comes weeks after two Nipah cases were detected in West Bengal, India, leading to increased surveillance and precautionary measures in the region. In its assessment, the WHO stated that the risk of Read More…
Dubai is gearing up to transform urban travel with futuristic transport solutions aimed at beating traffic congestion and slashing commute times. One of the world’s most crowded cities during peak hours, Dubai is set to introduce driverless vehicles alongside a high-speed, fully electric underground transit system known as the Dubai Loop. Each autonomous vehicle will Read More…
Washington: US President Donald Trump has rejected a call from Russian President Vladimir Putin to extend the cap on nuclear weapons deployments, stating that he prefers to negotiate a new agreement to replace the strategic nuclear deployment treaty that recently expired. Trump said the previous treaty no longer reflects present-day security realities and needs a Read More…
Washington: US President Donald Trump has stepped back from his controversial plan to impose additional tariffs on eight European countries following a crucial meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The decision comes after the United States and NATO reached a preliminary understanding on the future of Read More…
Celebrated Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, whose achievements have left an indelible mark on the history of space exploration, has officially retired from NASA, bringing the curtain down on an extraordinary 27-year career. Over nearly three decades, Williams emerged as one of the most accomplished astronauts of her generation, setting multiple records and serving in key Read More…
China is confronting a deepening demographic crisis as the country recorded its lowest-ever birth rate in 2025, raising fresh concerns over long-term economic and social stability. Official figures reveal that only 7.92 million children were born last year, a steep fall from 9.54 million in 2024, marking a 17 per cent year-on-year decline. This is Read More…