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Venezuelans hold minute of silence one month after tremors 25 Jul 2026 - 09:21 am

Caracas: Venezuelans across the quake zone and in the capital Caracas held a minute of silence Friday to honor victims of the tremors...

Trump returns to White House press dinner months after shooting chaos 25 Jul 2026 - 09:09 am

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump returned to the White House Correspondents' Dinner amid heightened security Friday, three months after an alleged...

SpaceX completes Starship's 13th flight test 25 Jul 2026 - 09:05 am

Los Anegeles, USA: SpaceX launched the 13th flight test of its giant Starship system on Friday, testing upgrades to the vehicle following its...

Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. merger 25 Jul 2026 - 08:39 am

San Francisco, United States: Paramount Skydance agreed on Friday to delay its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery while a US lawsuit...

US to resume Mexican cattle imports after yearlong halt 25 Jul 2026 - 08:19 am

Washington, United States: The US Department of Agriculture said Friday it will begin reopening cattle ports along the Mexican border next month, more...

Comic-Con kicks off with Marvel's return 24 Jul 2026 - 11:36 am

San Diego: Comic book fans returned to San Diego, California on Thursday for the latest Comic-Con, with convention-goers buzzing about this year's return...

US imposes new tariffs on 60 partners as Trump rebuilds trade agenda 24 Jul 2026 - 08:21 am

Washington, United States: A new wave of US tariffs targeting 60 trading partners took effect Friday, replacing an expiring global duty rolled out...

US President warns Iran of 'major military punishment' if Houthi attacks continue 23 Jul 2026 - 10:22 pm

Washington: US President Donald Trump said that the United States would inflict "major military punishment" on Iran if Yemen's Houthi group continues attacking...

World Bank estimates Venezuela quakes caused $19.6bn in damage 23 Jul 2026 - 05:28 pm

Washington, United States: Twin earthquakes that devastated Venezuela last month caused at least $19.6billion in direct physical damage, the World Bank said in...

Six candidates in race to lead UN set for televised debate 23 Jul 2026 - 03:18 pm

United Nations, United States: The six candidates for United Nations secretary-general will debate Thursday in the symbolic General Assembly Hall, one week before...

US oil inventories at lowest level since 1984 23 Jul 2026 - 12:00 am

New York: The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) said today that total US crude oil inventories, including commercial stockpiles and the government's Strategic...

Cuba's population slide continued in 2025 to 9.4 mn 22 Jul 2026 - 05:22 pm

Havana: Cuba's population fell in 2025, official statistics show, extending a downward streak as the country faces an unprecedented wave of migration. The...

Venezuela's ousted leader Maduro back in US court 22 Jul 2026 - 03:51 pm

New York, USA: Venezuela's ousted president Nicolas Maduro is set to appear before a New York court Wednesday, his third public hearing since...

US President pledges assistance to Lebanon 22 Jul 2026 - 12:53 am

Washington: US President Donald Trump pledged to provide significant assistance to Lebanon. Speaking at a press conference following his meeting with Lebanese President...

US President says Iran must be ready for meaningful talks 21 Jul 2026 - 09:53 pm

Washington: US President Donald Trump has affirmed that Iran wants to hold talks with the United States but stressed that starting talks depends...

Bodies recovered in Guyana ferry sinking rise to 10 20 Jul 2026 - 09:57 pm

Georgetown: The number of bodies recovered after the sinking of the MV Barima in Guyana has risen to 10, the Guyanese government said...

'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an era 20 Jul 2026 - 01:08 pm

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Nervous excitement and rowdy cheers turned into anguished groans, nailbiting tension and tears, as Argentines' hope of yet another epic...