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US judge postpones new visa rules for foreign students, journalists 15 Sep 2026 - 11:32 am

Washington, United States: A US federal judge on Monday postponed implementation of a Trump administration policy that would impose stricter limits on how...

Chinese architect Ma Yansong melds nature with 'futuristic feel' 15 Sep 2026 - 11:12 am

Beijing: From a distance, it looks as though a giant spaceship has just landed in the palm tree-dotted streets near downtown Los Angeles....

Japan centenarians top 100,000 for the first time 15 Sep 2026 - 11:06 am

Tokyo: The number of centenarians across Japan topped 100,000 for the first time, the health ministry said Tuesday. With a median age of...

Just add fish: Scientists pursue more rice, less disease in Senegal paddies 15 Sep 2026 - 10:37 am

Lampsar, Senegal: Half smiling through crinkled eyes, Moussa Ndiaye, in his long tunic and skull cap, watched a combine harvest his northern Senegal...

Saudi Arabia activates early warning for emergencies in Khamis Mushait, Abha 15 Sep 2026 - 10:12 am

Doha, Qatar: Saudi Arabia has issued a warning through its National Early Warning Platform in Khamis Mushait and Abha City to alert of...

US military says Iran war has led to munitions shortfall 15 Sep 2026 - 09:23 am

Washington, United States: The US Defense Department's inspector general revealed Monday that the United States is facing a shortfall in ammunition as a...

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'free Palestine' speech 15 Sep 2026 - 08:52 am

Los Angeles, United States: Macklemore was booted from Ed Sheeran's US tour after provoking outrage by saying "free Palestine" at one of the...

China outlines DNA identification procedures for missing foreign citizens after border mudslide 15 Sep 2026 - 05:00 am

Beijing: Foreign embassies in China have been notified of official DNA collection procedures to assist in identifying foreign nationals missing following a deadly...

Astana AI Film Festival draws over 8,000 entries submissions from 125 countries 15 Sep 2026 - 04:00 am

Astana: More than 8,000 films from 125 countries have been submitted to the Astana AI Film Festival (AAIFF 2026) ahead of its upcoming...

Thousands in Mexico march to protest deadly Sinaloa Cartel war 15 Sep 2026 - 03:00 am

Culiacán,Mexico: Thousands of demonstrators dressed in white flooded Culiacán, Mexico on Sunday, chanting and waving bannersto protest the demise of thosecaught upin the...

Thai Election Commission targets 77 individuals, including 26 senators, in massive fraud probe 15 Sep 2026 - 02:00 am

Bangkok: Thailand's Election Commission announced Monday it will file criminal charges and Supreme Court disqualification petitions against 77 individuals,26 of whom aresitting senators,...

China's spy chief warns of national security risks from AI 15 Sep 2026 - 01:30 am

Beijing: The head of China's spy agency has warned that artificial intelligence endangers the country's national security, with foreign powers potentially using the...

Malaysian civil aviation roadmap aims for zero fatal commercial aircraft accidents by 2028: official 15 Sep 2026 - 01:00 am

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia has set an official target of achieving zero fatal commercial aviation accidents by 2028, according to statement details released by...

Saudi Civil Defense says danger passed in Najran Province 14 Sep 2026 - 10:01 pm

Riyadh: The Saudi Civil Defense announced on Monday that the danger has passed in the Najran province, located in southern Saudi Arabia, after...

Trump says US open to negotiations with Iran 14 Sep 2026 - 09:36 pm

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Iran wants to reach an agreement quickly and badly, adding that he would decide whether the United...

Saudi Arabia announces discovery of rare earth minerals and uranium 14 Sep 2026 - 09:25 pm

Vienna: Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced Monday the discovery of an estimated 114 million tons of ore containing high...

Kremlin welcomes Trump's call for Ukraine to halt strikes on refineries 14 Sep 2026 - 09:15 pm

MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Monday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's call on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russia's fuel-producing facilities. "Any call on...

Volcanic eruption forces flight suspensions at Italy's Catania airport 14 Sep 2026 - 06:54 pm

Rome: Air traffic overSicily's Catania Airport was temporarily suspended following volcanic activity at Mount Etna that spewed ash plumes across the airspace. "Arrivals...