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The mighty Zambezi River has its source in northern Zambia, and flows north, west, south, then east, tracing borders for several countries including Zimbabwe. As the river enters Zimbabwe, the water molecules begin to fl...

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the US Army’s top uniformed officer, General Randy George, to step down, the Pentagon said Thursday, as the United States wages a war against Iran. A Pentagon official, who spoke...

In a leafy Tehran park on Thursday, Iranians gathered for picnics on the final day of the Persian new year holidays, shrugging off US President Donald Trump’s threats to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages”. The country ha...

Four children were stabbed to death on Thursday at a kindergarten in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, police said. The male suspect, in his thirties, gained access by posing as a parent before attacking children aged around tw...

The government has filed an application to confiscate properties linked to crimes committed by former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying in accordance with Hong Kong’s national security laws. A government spokesman on Thursd...

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that a military operation to liberate the Strait of Hormuz is “unrealistic”, while lamenting Donald Trump’s differing daily statements on the Iran war and Nato. “There ar...

US President Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from ⁠her post on Thursday, a White House ⁠official said, following mounting frustration with her performance, including her ⁠handling of investigative files r...

More than 30 groups and individuals have collectively called on the government to close loopholes in Hong Kong’s child sexual offence bill and provide greater protection to survivors. In a paper released on Thursday, the...

French president Macron criticized Donald Trump's inconsistent Iran policy, deeming military action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz unrealistic. Macron emphasized the need for de-escalation and renewed negotiations. Trump...

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers posted a strong rebound in sales last month, shaking off the weak start to the year as local government subsidies and aggressive financing incentives drew in first-time buyers. Moment...

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called on enforcement agencies to step up action against what his government sees as false claims about fuel and electricity prices as it seeks to shore up public confidence amid a...

The United States on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez, according to an Office of Foreign Assets Control entry on the Treasury Department website. The newly announced sanctions re...

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Who is Randy George? Pete Hegseth asks US army chief of staff general to step down.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to US couple Gladwin and Amelou Gill arrested for $7.45 million medicare fraud at California hospice.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to UK Police seek anonymous letter writer to solve 13-year-old mystery of mother, five children killed in house fire.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Super Mario actor jokes about CEO killer Luigi Mangione: 'Favourite Luigi in American history'.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Brooklyn shooting: 21-year-old to face murder charge in 7-month-old’s killing; toddler brother hit by same bullet.

Times of India World is tracking Economy & Trade developments tied to Trump only firing women when Pete Hegseth, RFK Jr are right there: Major uproar over Pam Bondi's exit after Kristi Noem.

Donald Trump’s threat to seize Kharg Island – a key Iranian oil hub – could be a risky proposition, analysts say, given its strategic location in the Persian Gulf. The small coral island lying about 33km (21 miles) offsh...

President Trump announced Operation Epic Fury is nearing completion, stating the Iran conflict will end within two to three weeks. He advised nations facing oil crises to purchase from the US or seize oil from the Strait...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has voiced “serious concerns” over China’s intensified inspections of Panama-flagged vessels, vowing that the US “stands firmly” with Panama amid the Latin American country’s escalating...

IShowSpeed's content manager, Slipz, announced his departure from the team on April 1st, sharing a heartfelt message about his impactful journey and thanking fans and the streamer. However, the April Fools' Day timing ha...

Rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30 are among eight arrested in a kidnapping and armed robbery at a Dallas music studio. Prosecutors allege a dispute over a recording contract led to a violent takeover, with victims robbed of...

An employee of the property management firm at Hong Kong’s inferno-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate has admitted the company failed in its contractual obligations to identify and follow up on fire hazards, while non...

The suspected leader of an isolated forest community on the Mediterranean island of Sicily has been arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting child abuse, Italian news agencies ANSA and Adnkronos reported on Thursday....

Chinese companies including Alibaba Cloud and Zhipu AI have opted not to open-source some of their latest artificial intelligence models as they look to capture the full value of their usage through official revenue gene...

A former teacher was charged in Singapore court on Thursday with multiple charges over sexual acts with an underage student. The 34-year-old Singaporean was handed nine charges in total – six of committing indecent acts...

A major feature of Hong Kong’s legal profession is the division between barristers and solicitors. Barristers specialise in court work and legal advice relating to litigation, and can generally only be engaged through a...

‘Largest seabed mining proposal in US history’ would cover an area the size of Nevada