THE mystery surrounding Vladimir Putin’s whereabouts has deepened, as Ukraine’s leader claims the Russian despot “doesn’t have much time left”. Volodymyr Zelensky made the morbid claims after the 73-year-old tyrant has remained unseen for more than a w…
US and Europe ‘will always be intertwined’, Rubio tells security gathering
The US Secretary of State’s address at the Munich Security Conference was a drastic contrast with that made by vice president JD Vance in 2025.
Budget standoff over immigration shuts down US Department of Homeland Security
A prolonged impasse between US lawmakers over immigration enforcement ensnared the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a partial government shutdown on Saturday, with Democrats in Congress vowing to withhold funding until major changes are enacte…
Turkey: Unusual footage shows water buffaloes soaking in hot springs
In eastern Bitlis, farmers lead water buffaloes and horses into 40-degree Budakli thermal springs to bathe, heal and keep milk quality high during sub-zero winter temperatures.
Second US carrier heads to Middle East
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to hold talks with Iran in Geneva on Tuesday, as Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that regime change would be the best possible outcome for the country, remarks that come as a second US aircraft c…
Brazil: 6 million expected at Rio Carnival
Friday evening marked the opening of the annual carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, with an estimated six million revelers expected to flood the city’s exuberant street parties, where troupes of musicians, percussionists, and stilt performers att…
U.S. and European interests are ‘intertwined’, Rubio says
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the U.S. secretary of state stressed the importance of cooperation with Europe.
‘Bangladesh will be better’: BNP victory puts nation at crossroads
The victorious Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters are jubilant, but analysts warn of challenges ahead.
Havana refinery fire under control
Since the United States took control of Venezuela’s oil, the country’s longtime ally Cuba has been grappling with worsening fuel shortages, a situation intensified after Donald Trump pledged to cut off oil supplies to the communist-led island, while a…
Macron tells critics to follow Europe’s lead as leaders seek to reset US ties
French President Emmanuel Macron has struck a defiant but optimistic tone in Munich, urging critics to ‘take their cue’ from Europe rather than dismiss it, as world leaders gathered to reset strained transatlantic ties.