UN: Afghan opium prices skyrocket following ban on poppy cultivation
The price of opium in Afghanistan surged to $750 per kilogram in 2024, marking a tenfold increase compared to just two years earlier, according to...
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Donald Trump tells Congress he ‘appreciates’ Zelensky’s message on Ukraine peace
Donald Trump says Ukraine is ready to begin peace negotiations “as soon as possible”, with strong signals Russia is also ready for a deal. During...
Starmer announces ‘coalition of the willing’ to guarantee Ukraine peace
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a four-point plan to work with Ukraine to end the war and defend the country from Russia. The...
Trump commends Zelensky ahead of White House talks
US President Donald Trump has said he has a “lot of respect” for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on the eve of their talks at the...
Apple commits to $500bn US investment
Apple plans to invest more than $500bn (£396bn) in the US over the next four years, starting with a new advanced manufacturing factory in Texas....
Three buses explode in Israel in suspected terror attack, police say
Three buses have exploded in Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, in what Israeli police say is a suspected terror attack. Devices in two other...
Elon Musk unveils Grok 3, says It beats ChatGPT and DeepSeek
In a bold move that could redefine the AI landscape, Elon Musk has introduced Grok 3, the latest version of his advanced conversational AI system....
Canada imposes 25% tariffs in trade war with US
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs against the US, in a move that marks the beginning of a trade war between the neighbouring countries. Prime Minister...
Trump offers millions of federal workers eight months pay to resign
President Donald Trump has offered buyout packages to almost all federal workers who do not want to return to the office, a major move designed...
China’s DeepSeek AI under ‘large-scale malicious attacks’
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek says it is facing “large-scale malicious attacks”, which are affecting its services. Chinese state media is citing cyber security experts who...