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Bernard Arnault, Once World's Richest, Drops Out Of Top 10 Wealthiest List
Arnault's net worth fell to $143 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, pulling the LVMH founder below Warren Buffett, the 96-year-old philanthropist and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
BRICS 2026: Guangzhou-New Delhi Flights To Resume After 6 Years As Xi-PM Modi Meet
India and China have this year progressively restarted air services after they were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and tensions post the Doklam and Galwan standoffs.
The Evolution Of BRICS And Its Challenges Today
BRICS was set up to challenge a world order dominated by the United States and its Western allies. Together, its members account for more than 40 per cent of the world's population and almost a quarter of the global economy.
Ahead Of Xi Visit, China Says Will "Properly Handle Differences" With India
Xi is visiting India after nearly seven years, following his visit in 2020. He left Beijing on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi at the invitation of PM Modi.
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Day After South Korea's Maritime Drills
Pyongyang last month slammed plans for the so-called Freedom Edge joint exercises in international waters off South Korea as a "threat" to North Korea and other countries of the region.
44 Injured After Train Derails In France
One of those injured is in a critical state and was evacuated by helicopter, the head of the local authority, the prefect, Jean-Benoit Albertini, told reporters.
At BRICS, Putin Slams West's "Ugly" Trade Tactics, Cites "30,000 Sanctions"
Delivering his remarks at the Leaders' Session of the BRICS Business Forum in the national capital, Putin lashed out at Western nations for turning trade and diplomatic pressure into state-level interference.
US Deports Afghan Woman In First Use Of Alien Terrorist Removal Court
The Department of Justice said that Nazira Haji Zada, who came to the United States in 2018, "conceded that she is an alien terrorist and waived appeal of the removal order."
Saudi Shuts Down Major Oil Pipeline Amid Fighting With Yemen's Houthis
Saudi Arabia said it had shut down the East-West pipeline after it was attacked the day before. The Saudi Ministry of Energy called the shutdown "a precautionary measure."
CIA Declassifies Intel Warnings Sent To White House Years Before 9/11
Briefers in July 1998 called it "plausible that Bin Ladin places a high priority on conducting attacks in the United States" and noted his "interest in conducting attacks with chemical and biological agents."
North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile Toward Sea Of Japan
The North fired a barrage of missiles into the sea in August even after an overture from US President Donald Trump, who said he plans to meet this year with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
US To Vote On Russia Sanctions Bill Next Week, Giving Trump More Tariff Power
If passed by the House, the bill would empower President Donald Trump to impose harsher sanctions on Russia and buyers of Russian oil and gas, and extend existing sanctions on Iran.
European Troop Deployment In Ukraine Would Be "War Against Russia": Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any deployment of European troops to Ukraine would amount to "a war against Russia" and said Moscow did not "pose a threat"
Three Vehicles Collide In Northern Russia, 12 Dead
A minibus collided with a car and a truck transporting lumber in Russia's northern Arkhangelsk region on Friday, killing 12 people and injuring eight, regional officials were quoted as saying.
Detected UAE-Linked Campaign To Influence Sudan Conflict Narratives: Anthropic
Aimed primarily at the Muslim Brotherhood, the operation used the company's Claude chatbot to generate reports, advocacy materials, social media content and testimony on Sudan.
Putin Takes "40%" Dig At G7, Compares It With BRICS' Contribution To World GDP
"The world is always changing, and this is attested to by the objective facts of the last five years," Valdimir Putin said at the BRICS Business Forum.
Israeli Army "Categorically Rejects" Alleged AI Use In Targeting Gazans
The Israeli-made film "NAZA" uses conversations with 24 different Israeli military or intelligence whistleblowers who spoke on condition that their identities be protected, with interviewees describing how they felt like they worked in a killing "factory" or a lethal video game.
UK Man Pleads Guilty To Encouraging Sexual Abuse Of Drugged Women
It is the latest in a string of UK criminal cases involving men accused of abusing their partners while asleep or sedated and often going on to share images of their offences.
'Don't Have A Choice But To Fight': Trump Takes Aim At Iran In 9/11 Message
Trump and first lady Melania Trump joined the Pentagon ceremony as the names of all 184 people killed at the building were read out.
NASA Marks 9/11 Anniversary With Rare Space View Of Twin Towers Aftermath
The photograph was taken by Frank Culbertson, commander of Expedition 3 aboard the International Space Station, as smoke rose from the Twin Towers.
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A stable Afghanistan post 9/11 is in US interests says former US diplomat
Former US diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad says Washington wants to prevent Afghanistan becoming a hub for anti-US groups.
Mexican authorities rescue eight from violent cartel’s secret site
Rescue operation in Jalisco uncovers cartel's hidden clinic, illegal drugs and weapons; six suspected guards arrested.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says
South Korea said it was closely exchanging information on the launches with the US and Japan.
Putin and Pezeshkian call out US dominance ahead of BRICS
The presidents of Iran and Russia have criticised US dollar dominance ahead of the BRICS summit in India.
Satellite image shows critical Saudi pipeline damaged in drone attack
Saudi Arabia has shut its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack. Riyadh says the attack originated in Iraq.
CIA drops dozens of declassified documents on bin Laden and al-Qaeda
A briefer told Clinton in 1998 that bin Laden’s 'preferred option is to strike the US on its own soil in Washington'.
How Canadians are bracing for the impact of Trump’s trade war
Canada’s buy-local movement remains strong, but new tariffs could test how much more shoppers are willing to pay.
Passenger train derails in France, leaving 44 injured, 1 critical
French train derailment sparks emergency response, with 130 firefighters and five medical teams dispatched to the scene.
Former top US diplomat reveals mistakes made after 9/11 attacks
Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad describes misgivings about the US handling of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
Iran war live: Houthis control Red Sea coast, Saudi pipeline shut down
Houthi forces seize Yemen's Red Sea coast while Saudi Arabia suspends crucial oil pipeline following drone attack.
UN extends partial Sudan arms embargo for a month
Sudan’s UN ambassador said a total arms embargo goes against the UN Charter that guarantees a right to self-defence.
Flavio Bolsonaro faces corruption probe weeks before Brazil election
The investigation came to light as Brazil's Supreme Court unseals files related to the Banco Master corruption scandal.
Israeli demolitions threaten schools and homes in Masafer Yatta
Students pledge to continue learning as Masafer Yatta demolitions target homes, schools, and their right to education.
Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline hit by drones launched from Iraq
Iraq condemns the attack, dismisses a military commander who led operations in Maysan province.
Sabalenka vs Rybakina: US Open women’s singles final – start, prize, form
Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina clash in a Grand Slam final for the second time this year.
Somber tributes as US marks the 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks
Families are remembering the loved ones they lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks on the US.
Zohran Mamdani commemorates 9/11 amid widespread criticism
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11, calling it the “darkest day” in the city's history.
US legislators push AI safety laws amid human extinction warnings
Concerns over AI's dangers grow as US legislators introduce bills to ensure human oversight and prevent rogue systems.
US lawyer cites fake witnesses in murder case, blames ChatGPT
State supreme court fined the attorney and held him in contempt for not verifying facts in a court filing.
Razaullah’s six-hitting debut caps Pakistan’s fightback against England
Pakistan all out with a second innings lead of 130 at the close on day three of the third Test at Edgbaston.
Can BRICS help reshape global order by strengthening emerging economies?
Leaders of BRICS member states are meeting at a summit in New Delhi, India.
Hot pursuit: Man who robbed Indian bank using chilli powder arrested
A man posing as a customer threw chilli powder into the eyes of employees at a bank in Nagpur city, western India.
Declassified documents show UK aware of Israeli war crimes for 24 years
UK Foreign Office files, public since 2024, record warnings about Israeli violence and rights abuses since 2002.
City boss Enzo Maresca says spotlight not on him ahead of Manchester derby
Maresca's Man City lead the Premier League standings, with three wins out of three, ahead of Sunday's derby.
Deadly DRC school fire prompts calls for safety reforms
A fire at a school in the Democratic Republic of the Congo killed 28 students and destroyed homes across a neighbourhood