What started as a shocking threat from President Donald Trump to “own” Greenland may now be turning into something far more traditional. Quiet diplomacy behind closed doors. According to officials familiar with the talks, the US and Denmark have been holding regular negotiations. About expanding America’s military footprint in Greenland. The talks include plans for
Can a man dominate a country’s politics even after years in exile, a military coup, and time behind bars? In Thailand, many believe the answer is still yes — and that man is Thaksin Shinawatra. After spending most of the past two decades overseas and the last eight months in prison, the 76-year-old former prime
What happens when a social media company dives headfirst into crypto just as the market crashes? For Trump Media & Technology Group, the answer appears to be a staggering $400 million quarterly loss. The parent company of Truth Social revealed that it lost more than $406 million. The platform is frequently used by Donald Trump
Could a three-day ceasefire really slow down Europe’s deadliest war in decades — or is this just another pause before the next wave of attacks? That’s the question hanging over Russia and Ukraine after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary truce between the two countries. The deal also includes a massive prisoner swap involving
What happens when a country built on pacifism starts talking more openly about military power? In Japan, that question is no longer academic — it’s spilling onto the streets. Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan is making one of its biggest shifts in defence policy since World War Two. Restrictions on arms exports have been
Is the world inching closer to a military showdown in one of its most critical oil routes? That’s the message France appears to be sending as its flagship aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, heads toward the southern Red Sea. Officially, it’s a “defensive” move. Unofficially? A clear warning that Europe is preparing for the
Did Apple promise more than it could deliver? That’s the question at the heart of a $250 million settlement involving Apple and its much-hyped AI rollout. The tech giant has agreed to pay certain iPhone users—without admitting fault—after being accused of overselling features under its “Apple Intelligence” banner. Buyers of the iPhone 15 and iPhone
What starts as a routine workday… and ends in devastation? That’s the grim reality after a massive explosion tore through a fireworks factory in Liuyang, a hub often called the world’s fireworks capital. The blast killed 21 people and injured dozens more, leaving behind shattered buildings—and shaken lives. It happened in seconds. Around 4:40 pm,
A late-night barbecue in south London was supposed to be simple—food, music, and conversation. Instead, it turned into chaos when gunfire erupted. Four people were rushed to hospital after what police described as a drive-by shooting on Coldharbour Lane in Brixton. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service arrived within minutes, finding victims already wounded and
What happens when a budget airline runs out of runway—literally and financially? That’s the reality now for Spirit Airlines. Which has abruptly shut down after failing to secure a $500 million bailout from the administration of Donald Trump. Flights cancelled. Passengers stranded. Thousands of workers left in limbo. The airline says rising jet fuel costs—fueled
What turns an ordinary school day into chaos in a matter of minutes? That’s the question hanging over Foss High School after a violent stabbing left six people injured. It started, police say, with “some type of an altercation.” Then suddenly—sirens, panic, and students rushed to hospital. Five teenagers and a school security guard were
How much does a war really cost—and who ends up paying the price? In Washington, that question is getting harder to ignore. For the first time, officials say the US war in Iran has already racked up a staggering $25 billion bill. That figure, revealed by a senior Pentagon official, is roughly equal to the
