EU’s answer to Starlink should start up in 2029, commissioner says
BRUSSELS, Jan 27 (Reuters) – The European Union’s multi-orbit array of 290 satellites known as IRIS2 should be…
New Zealand PM Luxon calls November 7 poll, promises economic prosperity
PM faces criticism over policies amid economic challengesTight election expectedEconomic concerns to dominate voter prioritiesUS politics looms over…
Israel government sends 2026 budget to parliament, approval at risk from rifts
JERUSALEM, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Israel’s Finance Ministry said on Monday it delivered the 2026 state budget draft…
Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says
Jan 17 (Reuters) – The Trump administration wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace…
Iran’s leader Khamenei accuses Trump of inciting deadly protests
US-based rights group says 3,090 people have been killedInternet blackout reimposed after brief easing of restrictions, monitor saysIran…
Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown, residents and rights group say
US threats of intervention recede after Iran crackdown easesHeavy security presence reported in Tehran and other citiesSporadic unrest…
Exclusive: Pakistan to partner with affiliate of Trump family’s World Liberty Financial on USD1 stablecoin
Pakistan signs deal with World Liberty affiliate SC Financial TechnologiesDeal will explore ’emerging digital payment architecture’World Liberty CEO…
China’s trade ends 2025 with record $1.2 trillion surplus despite Trump tariff jolt
China posts record $1.189 trillion trade surplus in 2025China’s December dollar exports up 6.6% Y/Y, imports up 5.7%;…
‘Are you dead?’ Chinese app for single living goes viral
Item 1 of 2 A logo of “Are you dead” app, or “Demumu” in its english version, a…
Israeli fire kills three people in Gaza, three months on from truce
Item 1 of 2 Mourners hug each other during the funeral of Palestinians who, according to medics, were…
School resumes in tents under shadow of Gaza’s ‘yellow line’
Item 1 of 6 Displaced Palestinian girl Toulin Al-Hindi, 7, is reflected in a hanging mirror as she…
Exclusive: India proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul
India smartphone security proposals worry tech companiesSharing source code a very contentious issue, sources sayIndian government says it…