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Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president
Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president20 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKoh EweBloomberg via Getty ImagesLai Ching-te, in his first direct response to the Trump-Xi meeting, stressed the need for continued US arms sales to TaiwanTaiwan will not provoke any conflict but will also not give up its sovereignty, said its president Lai Ching-te after a high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping where they discussed the issue of Taiwan's indep...
An influencer gently asked Anthony Albanese a question about one of the big tax issues from the Budget. Viewers erupted over his rambling answer
Anthony Albanese has been slammed after delivering an answer on the government's changes to capital gains tax.
US-Iran tensions rise as Trump warns Tehran; Saudi Arabia, UAE report drone attacks
Israeli strikes kill eight in Gaza Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least eight Palestinians, including three community kitchen workers in Deir El Balah. Other fatalities were reported in Khan Younis and Beit Lahiya. In eastern Lebanon, an Israeli air strike near Baalbek killed Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander Wael Abdul Hali and his 17-year-old daughter, Rima, Lebanese state media reported.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click her...
Israel operated two ‘covert bases’ in Iraqi desert: NYT
The Israeli forces operated at least two covert bases in Iraq’s western desert, used by Tel Aviv possibly to support military actions against Iran during the 12-day conflict in June 2025 and the ongoing war with Tehran, the New York Times reported. According to the New York Times, one of the bases was discovered accidentally by an Iraqi shepherd who stumbled upon the closely guarded Israeli military secret, hidden in the desert. His family believes it cost him his life. The newspaper reported th...
Addressing the law around banking
Pakistan’s banking industry continues to face mounting stress from bad loans, with non-performing loans (NPLs) rising to nearly Rs980 billion by the end of 2025. This has intensified concerns that structural weaknesses in the loan recovery framework and weak enforcement mechanisms are obstructing NPL resolution and discouraging credit expansion to underserved sectors such as agriculture, housing and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). State Bank data shows commercial banks account for the overw...
300+ military drones & Iran links: Did Cuba plan a strike on a US naval base?
US intelligence suggests Cuba has acquired over 300 military drones, raising security concerns about potential attacks on American targets like Guantanamo Bay and Key West. CIA chief visited Havana, warning against hostilities and urging an end to its "totalitarian government." Cuba denies threatening war, asserting its right to self-defense amid growing defense ties with Russia and Iran.
UAE weather: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman with temperatures in the pleasant mid-30s, but relatively higher humidity across the country - Emirates 24|7
UAE weather: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman with temperatures in the pleasant mid-30s, but relatively higher humidity across the country Emirates 24|7
Situationer: ‘28th’ legislative package by any other name
• Insiders from PPP & PML-N do not rule out possibility of major constitutional changes in the days to come• Curriculum, population welfare, mines & minerals may return to Centre WHEN asked recently whether a possible 28th Amendment was in the offing, PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari feigned ignorance, saying that his party had not been conveyed any such proposal from the ruling PML-N. Shortly thereafter, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar tried to reassure his government’s allies, saying that if s...
In Tehran, Naqvi keeps diplomatic channel open
• Meets Iranian president, speaker of parliament as Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran• Pezeshkian calls on Muslim states to close ranks to counter ‘aggression by hegemonic powers’• Ghalibaf says US presence in the region only creates ‘insecurity’• Iranian media reports suggest latest US proposal contains no ‘concrete concessions’• PM Shehbaz speaks to Qatari counterpart; Dar calls Egyptian FM ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN: Pakistan continued pushing for a diplomatic solution to the war in the Middle Eas...
IMF wants govt to boost transparency of anti-graft body
• Says changes to NAB law for transparency in chief’s appointment should be tabled by 2027• Govt commits to enhancing capacities of provincial anti-corruption bodies ISLAMABAD: Under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) enhanced focus on fighting corruption head-on, Pakistan has been required to increase the autonomy and transparency of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and report regularly on the outcomes to the Fund. “To enhance the independence and transparency of the National Acco...
Jim Chalmers' refuses to back down from changes to tax system despite voter backlash for breaking election promise
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended his budget tax changes, as the Albanese government doubles down on the controversial reforms.
Proposal to raise voting age to 25 finds few takers
• Rana Sanaullah hints move ‘under discussion’ for 28th Amendment• Potential change seen as ‘exclusion of 23.7pc electorate or 30m youth’• Legal expert warns of possible breach of international suffrage commitments• PTI calls it ‘frantic and undemocratic’ political manoeuvre ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Opposition and civil society voices have roundly criticised a proposal, floated an aide to the PM, to raise the minimum voting age from 18 to 25, calling it an undemocratic and panicked attempt to disenfr...
UAE slams drone strike near its nuclear plant
ABU DHABI: A drone strike on Sunday triggered a fire near a nuclear power station in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels. However, the UAE condemned the unprovoked attack, calling it “a dangerous escalation” and claiming that the country reserved the right to respond. The UAE’s ministry of defence said the drone that targeted the facility was one of three that “entered the country from the western border direction”. It added that two...
Philippines: Why a little-known law matters now
A 17-year-old statute once viewed as largely symbolic has moved to the centre of a national debate over whether Philippine authorities may arrest and surrender former officials to face crimes-against-humanity charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC).The law is Republic Act No. 9851, enacted on December 11, 2009, which defines and penalizes genocide, war crimes and other crimes against humanity under Philippine law and sets rules on jurisdiction and cooperation with other courts.As...
How ISWAP and Boko Haram are reshaping the Lake Chad Basin
Communities in the Lake Chad Basin face rising violence amid economic hardship and weak governance.
Trump-Xi summit: Taiwan absent from White House China visit summary amid Iran, trade focus
US President Trump's China visit yielded trade and investment pacts, including Boeing aircraft and agricultural deals. Both nations agreed on Iran's nuclear non-proliferation and Strait of Hormuz access. Notably, Taiwan, a key discussion point, was omitted from the White House fact sheet, despite Trump hinting at reconsidering arms sales.
Tagore’s legacy bridges India-Sweden ties: PM Modi, Kristersson exchange unique gifts
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson on Sunday exhchanged special commemorative gifts to celebrate the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore.
Trump's approval ratings on the economy continue to fall in latest CBS News poll
President Trump's approval rating is now at the lowest level of his second term and only 27% of Americans approve of how he is handling inflation, according to a new CBS News poll. Olivia Rinaldi reports.
ROGER MOSEY: Dear Matt Brittin, read the riot act on impartiality and make sure your BBC listens to people from Wrexham to Whitehaven
ROGER MOSEY: Dear Matt Brittin, read the riot act on impartiality and make sure your BBC listens to people from Wrexham to WhitehavenBy ROGER MOSEY FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 02:30, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 02:30, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump reads Bible as thousands pack National Mall for America 250 prayer rally
Top Trump administration officials, Republican lawmakers and prominent Christian leaders gathered on the National Mall on Sunday for a massive prayer rally celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary.The event — "Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving" — drew thousands for worship music, speeches and prayers focused on reaffirming the United States as "One Nation Under God."President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense...