Elon Musk questions DOJ claims on Epstein case, reigniting public skepticism with barbed posts and pointed commentary

TikTok is building a standalone US app that will operate with its own algorithm and data, distancing it from China.

Zelensky says 400 drones and 18 missiles struck Kyiv overnight, killing two and injuring at least 16

Trump complimented President Boakai’s English without realising it’s Liberia’s official language, prompting awkward laughter at White House

Authorities rearrested ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol as part of a widening probe, deepening political and legal turmoil.

Nigerians aged 18–45 are now barred from solo tourist visa applications as UAE tightens travel restrictions.

UN expert Francesca Albanese has been sanctioned by the US for backing ICC’s case against Israel, sparking global condemnation.

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested over martial law charges, facing rebellion, abuse of power, and obstruction claims.

Czech Republic has banned Chinese AI firm DeepSeek from the public sector over fears of data access by Beijing.

Nvidia becomes first company to hit $4 trillion valuation, driven by soaring demand for AI chips powering generative technologies like ChatGPT.

Austria has passed a bill to monitor suspects’ encrypted messages, aiming to prevent attacks and close policing blind spots.

France’s far-right National Rally decries police raids on its headquarters as a politically motivated attack on democracy and pluralism.

Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of X after two years, thanking Elon Musk for the extraordinary leadership opportunity.

Russia has accused Ukraine of using banned landmines, dismisses impact of Kyiv’s withdrawal from Ottawa convention

Ukraine suffers heaviest Russian air attack yet, just as Trump re-approves weapons aid and criticises Putin’s aggression

Efforts to reach a 60-day Gaza ceasefire stall over aid access and Israeli troop withdrawal demands

Trump imposes 50% copper tariff, eyes 200% drug duties as global trading partners brace for sweeping US levies

Cardiologist Marwan al-Sultan’s killing marks another blow to Gaza’s collapsing healthcare system amid ongoing Israeli bombardment

Tariff income could reach $300 billion by year’s end as Trump ramps up duties on imports and trade partners

Trump imposes 50% copper tariff, eyes 200% drug duties as global trading partners brace for sweeping US levies