Trump’s US$1.8 billion ‘weaponisation’ fund is on hold, sources say
US President Donald Trump’s US$1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of alleged government “weaponisation” has been put on hold, two sources familiar with the...
China’s SAIC plans to build first EU car plant in Spain’s Galicia
China’s SAIC Motor plans to set up a car factory in Spain’s northwestern region of Galicia that would be its first production facility in...
US targeting of Brazilian gangs is an attempt to sway election there, experts say
The US decision to classify two Brazilian gangs as terrorist organisations is a political one aimed at boosting an ally of US President Donald...
Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military, appeal court rules
Published: 3:31am, 2 Jun 2026Updated: 3:34am, 2 Jun 2026 A Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, a divided panel of federal...
US to drastically slash number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
The US State Department plans to drastically slash the number of US embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking...
US and China hold ‘candid’ maritime military safety talks in Hawaii
The Chinese and US militaries held working group talks on maritime military safety in Hawaii on Thursday and Friday, both sides have announced, in...
Trump says Israel to dial back fighting in Lebanon after Iran threatens to end peace talks
Published: 2:33am, 2 Jun 2026Updated: 2:40am, 2 Jun 2026 Efforts to negotiate an end to the Middle East war appeared mired in uncertainty on...
Fans furious at Travis Scott’s 20-minute Istanbul debut set
US rapper Travis Scott angered fans in Istanbul after a performance that barely lasted 20 minutes, with the audience booing as he left the...
British Sikh man jailed for life for student killing in Southampton
Published: 1:41am, 2 Jun 2026Updated: 1:55am, 2 Jun 2026 A UK court on Monday jailed a British Sikh man for life for killing a...