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Trump says US will not use nuclear weapons against Iran despite prior threats

Washington— U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran, stepping back from earlier

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India rebukes Trump over ‘hellhole’ remark amid citizenship row

New Delhi — India on Friday rejected as “uninformed” and “inappropriate” remarks shared by U.S. President Donald Trump that described

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Thai court accepts case against 44 opposition figures over royal law challenge

Bangkok— Thailand’s Supreme Court said on Friday it had accepted a petition accusing 44 current and former opposition lawmakers of

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South Korean prosecutors seek 30-year sentence for Yoon in drone case

Seoul— South Korean prosecutors on Friday sought a 30-year prison sentence for former president Yoon Suk Yeol over allegations he

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Singapore emerges as neutral AI hub amid intensifying US-China tech rivalry

Singapore — Singapore is increasingly positioning itself as a neutral base for artificial intelligence firms navigating geopolitical tensions between the

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Hong Kong fire survivor returns to charred home in search of lost memories

Hong Kong — Nearly five months after a deadly blaze devastated a residential complex in Hong Kong, a survivor returned

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UN Hopefuls Pledge Sweeping Reform Amid Credibility Strain

Geneva-Candidates seeking to succeed Antonio Guterres as United Nations secretary-general pledged on Wednesday to pursue institutional reforms while reaffirming the

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Iran Conflict Could Strain Ukraine’s Missile Defense Supply, Zelenskiy Warns

Kyiv- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that a prolonged conflict involving Iran could heighten risks to Ukraine’s access

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Pentagon Shakeup Deepens as Navy Chief Exits Abruptly

Washington— John Phelan is leaving his post as U.S. Navy secretary with immediate effect, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, marking

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DOJ Settles Carter Page Lawsuit for $1.25 Million Over Russia Probe Surveillance

Washington — The US Department of Justice has agreed to pay $1.25 million to Carter Page to settle a lawsuit

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