Trump has praised Starmer for his leadership, despite political differences, saying they have had a “very good relationship.”

Hamas has released four Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

Putin has expressed readiness for Ukraine talks with Trump, while Ukraine warns against US-Russia negotiations excluding Kyiv.

The Trump administration has ordered federal agencies to terminate diversity, equity, and inclusion roles within sixty days. US President Donald Trump’s administration has directed federal agencies to eliminate roles and

The State Department has suspended new funding for nearly all US aid initiatives, impacting programmes worldwide.

Conan O’Brien, impacted by wildfires, has confirmed the Oscars are being organised with a focus on sensitivity and care.

The Trump administration has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and Denali to Mount McKinley.

The US has halted all foreign assistance, pausing new aid pending a review of alignment with Trump’s policies.

Trump has fired 17 inspectors general, raising oversight concerns and drawing criticism from lawmakers while allies defended the decision.

Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as US Defense Secretary after misconduct allegations, with VP Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.

Trump has visited California to assess wildfire damage, amid political tensions with Governor Newsom over the state’s emergency response.

Israel will extend its presence in southern Lebanon as ceasefire terms remain unfulfilled, delaying troop withdrawal beyond Monday deadline.

The U.N. has warned of funding shortages, stressing the need for immediate support to sustain aid efforts in Gaza.

Thailand and China are collaborating to combat illegal call centres along their borders, tackling phone scams and human trafficking.

Trump has ordered officials to declassify documents on JFK, RFK, and MLK assassinations, in a bid for transparency.

Russian security official Sergei Shoigu has warned of increasing risks of a clash between nuclear powers amid escalating tensions.

Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, and Bangkok have ranked among the world’s most polluted cities, with smog affecting daily life and prompting government action.

Syria’s central bank has ordered banks to freeze accounts linked to Assad’s regime, targeting key businesses like the Katerji Group.

UN says 653 aid trucks entered Gaza on Thursday, following the fifth day of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

President Trump has questioned US spending on NATO, claiming the US protects allies while receiving little protection in return.