US proposes record $1.5 trillion defence budget, highest in history
Trump seeks 10% cut in non-defence spending, about $73B, while boosting military outlays US President Donald Trump speaks during the…
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Fact check: Viral video claiming to show Iranian strike on Mossad HQ in Tel Aviv is AI-generated
Analysis of the video reveals several visual inconsistencies and patterns consistent with AI generation Multiple users, mostly appearing to be…
Iran shoots down US fighter jet, one pilot rescued, media say
CENTCOM did not respond to AFP query on first such report in ongoing Middle East war The Fighter Jet F-15…
Hegseth removes Army chief, two generals in sweeping shake-up
Pentagon confirms Randy George will retire immediately as 41st Army Chief of Staff, with over a year left in term…
US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes
Letter particularly noted a mid-March comment from Trump where he said US may conduct strikes on Iran ‘just for fun’ A…
Bangladesh cuts working hours to save energy amid Middle East crisis
Government offices will run from 9am to 4pm, while markets, shopping centres must shut by 6pm A worker fills a…
Truce hopes fade as Iran conflict intensifies
IRGC says it attacked Amazon cloud data center in Bahrain, Oracle data centre in Dubai WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: Hopes for a swift…
Belgian chocolatiers turn Easter eggs into edible art at Bel’Oeuf event
Theme was ‘fun in movement’, with sculptures in the shape of rocket ships, carriages, and hot-air balloons Belgium’s chocolatier Louise…
European foreign ministers urge coordinated global action over Strait of Hormuz crisis
A UK-led virtual meeting discussed the blockade’s impact on trade, energy markets and economies British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper looks…
Macron says Trump marriage jibe does not 'merit response'
Trump mocked the French president and his wife at a lunch, criticising NATO allies over Iran war French President Emmanuel…