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Investors rejoice over looming TikTok deal despite political concerns
White House says Oracle, whose cofounder Larry Ellison is a key Trump ally, will be an investor in short-video app.
France recognises Palestinian state before UN General Assembly meeting
The announcement by President Emmanuel Macron comes as world leaders meet to revive the long-stalled two-state solution.
Global reactions to Palestinian state recognition
Several Western nations have formally recognised Palestine, drawing praise from Palestinians.
Republican US senators knock FCC chair for threatening Disney over Kimmel
Ted Cruz compares FCC chair's Disney threats to mafia tactics, sparking bipartisan concerns over free speech violations.
US targets Brazilian justice’s wife with sanctions; will revoke more visas
Six officials will see their visas revoked following the sentencing of Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro.
The terrifying spectre of an internet shutdown in Afghanistan
A partial shutdown of fibre-optic internet has spread fear. Afghans do not want to be cut off from the world.
UN marks 80 years amid Gaza genocide and global crises
Marking 80 years of the UN, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said its principles are “under assault as never before”.
China plans evacuations as Typhoon Ragasa barrels through Philippines
China plans to evacuate close to 400,00 people from Shenzhen as the typhoon makes landfall in the northern Philippines.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Asia Cup: Match time, Super Fours table, teams
A loss in the match on Tuesday will put both teams on the brink of elimination from cricket's T20 Asia Cup 2025.
Israeli attack kills four members of a family in Lebanon
An Israeli drone attack killed four members of a family in Lebanon, including the father and three of his children.