latest news

China’s consumers are back on the move. Lunar New Year data shows travel demand just hit record levels, and spending is ticking higher. But beneath the surge, there is a signal policymakers and investors cannot ignore. Is stimulus finally working, or is something still holding shoppers back?

ATX Open, a WTA 250 tournament, has come up with a unique solution to the problems - a Rage Room. The players will have acess to a private room without camera watching them and they can freely express their frustrations without worrying about being going viral in a weak mome

Paramount Skydance, led by CEO David Ellison, is poised to take control of Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix officially declined to raise its offer. The move would place a powerful portfolio including CNN, HBO and Nickelodeon under the control of the Ellison family, led by Oracle founder and Trump ally Larry Ellison.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister has said that the situation with the Afghan Taliban is now “open war,” signalling a dramatic escalation in tensions. The statement comes amid ongoing clashes and cross-border military action between the two sides. Meanwhile, Afghan Taliban-affiliated media have claimed that a Pakistani fighter jet was downed. There has been no immediate independent confirmation of the claim.

Iran and the United States have held another round of indirect talks in Geneva in a push to avert war, with mediators saying progress was made as both sides consider a way to ease mounting tensions. The discussions come amid continued disagreement over Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes, with the United States warning that Iran’s refusal to discuss its ballistic missile capabilities remains a serious diplomatic problem.

Iran-US talks in Geneva were the “most intense” yet, with “significant progress” but no breakthrough. Oman said both sides will meet next week in Vienna.

Wiz Khalifa has faced a setback after his request against a 9-month jail sentence was rejected by the Romanian court over illegal drug possession in July 2024.

America's Kamikaze drone unit is ready to strike Iran, as the Pentagon ordered to move them in, a decision that could trigger an all-out war in the Middle East. The suicide drones will allow US forces to inflict initial damage and are a highly effective tool for precision destruction.

The match, played at Santiago Bernabeu - home of Real Madrid, on Wednesday (Feb 25), saw one of the spectators raise a Nazi salute. The Spanish giants have launched a probe into the incident. In the first-leg of the playoff between the two teams, Real Madrid's Vinicus Jr was racially abused.

Why is Elon Musk attacking The New York Times over a decade-old opinion piece? His sharp reaction comes amid renewed outrage tied to the Jeffrey Epstein revelations. What exactly did he say, and what was the article about? Scroll down to read more.

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, has revised air ticket refund rules. Under the new norms, standard cancellation charges will apply after 48 hours. The move updates existing refund guidelines and impacts how airlines process ticket cancellations.

On Day 2 of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Israel, Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held delegation-level talks. Both sides agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership,” signalling deeper cooperation across key sectors and a strengthening of diplomatic engagement.

Canada’s Mark Carney is set to visit India, where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The visit is being viewed as a potential reset in Ottawa-New Delhi ties, amid efforts to stabilise relations and re-engage diplomatically.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister has issued a strong warning to the Taliban government, saying the country is capable of “crushing any aggressive ambitions.” The statement comes amid escalating tensions and cross-border hostilities between the two sides, with Islamabad signalling firm military resolve.

Netflix is no longer part of the Warner Bros bidding deal. Months after the streaming giant and Warner Bros announced their million-dollar deal, Netflix has said that WBD deal was ‘no longer financially attractive’.

The FIFA World Cup starts June 11 and runs until July 19 in the USA, Canda, and Mexico with Mexico hosting the opening match of the tournament before beiing home to 12 more games. The mass graves have been found near the vicinity of Guadajalara stadium in Jalisco state.

The latest round of indirect nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran in Geneva concluded without a deal, even though Omani mediators said “significant progress” was achieved. Mediator Oman indicated that technical-level talks will resume next week in Vienna, underscoring continued diplomatic engagement despite unresolved disagreements over Iran’s nuclear programme, including uranium enrichment and sanctions relief. Both sides face pressure as tensions remain high.

Russia has warned the United Kingdom over the possible deployment of British troops to Ukraine, saying such a move would prolong the war rather than end it. The statement comes amid discussions in London about post-ceasefire security arrangements, as tensions remain high over potential Western military involvement in the conflict.

Pakistan has declared what it describes as an “open war” with Afghanistan following escalating border hostilities. Strikes have been reported in Kabul and Kandahar after Afghanistan launched attacks along the border. The sharp escalation marks one of the most serious confrontations between the two sides in recent years, with tensions intensifying rapidly.