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US judge issues deadline for Trump administration to pay foreign aid funds
The judge said that the administration had failed to comply with earlier orders that the funds be unfrozen.
US consumer confidence dives, posts biggest drop in 3.5 years
Tariffs on imports, mass firings of federal workers are some of the issues taking a toll on consumer psyche.
Aid freezes and withdrawals leave Sudan’s needy battling famine alone
US aid freeze shuts Sudan’s food kitchens, deepening famine as millions face acute hunger and displacement.
World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 mascot name revealed
The organising committee of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 revealed the official mascot name, Riku One.
Iran rules out direct talks with US while Trump exerts ‘maximum pressure’
Iran's foreign minister made the announcement after meeting his Russian counterpart.
UN biodiversity talks resume with dispute over funding topping the agenda
Annual conference on biodiversity that ran out of time last year resumes in Rome with nations sparring over money.
Southwest airliner aborts landing to avoid collision at Chicago airport
A Southwest Airlines jet aborted its landing in Chicago as a smaller jet crossed the runway in front it.
Russia praises US votes in UN siding with Russia
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, praises the United States for siding with Russia in two votes at the UN.
‘Wormy’ Philippine delicacy could hold key to better human antibiotics
The tamilok is best known as a slimy Philippine delicacy, but scientists see possible health benefits.
Ukrainian parliament affirms Zelenskyy’s legitimacy
The 268 parliament members present on Tuesday voted unanimously in support of the Ukrainian president.