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Mark Hamill faces backlash over post depicting Donald Trump dead, issues apology

New Delhi, May 8 -- A social media post by actor Mark Hamill has triggered political backlash in the United States, drawing a sharp response from the White House. The controversy began after Hamill s... Read More


Trump freezes 'Project Freedom' amid Saudi anger over surprise Strait of Hormuz operation announcement: Report

New Delhi, May 8 -- President Donald Trump's sudden decision to pause "Project Freedom" - a US-led effort to help commercial ships safely transit the Strait of Hormuz - came after Saudi Arabia restric... Read More


What did Mark Hamill say about Trump? 'Star Wars' actor under fire for Bluesky post on POTUS

India, May 8 -- 'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill sparked a row on Thursday after posting a photo of Donald Trump in a grave on his BlueSky account. It prompted a reaction from the White House, which call... Read More


ASEAN targets digital economy pact DEFA signing by Nov 2026

Jakarta, May 8 -- Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto conveyed that member countries have agreed to finalize negotiations on the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Ag... Read More


Handed Trump 2010 Brazil-Turkey Iran nuclear agreement during Washington meeting: Brazilian Prez Lula

Washington DC, May 8 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday (local time) said he once again presented US President Donald Trump with the 2010 nuclear agreement brokered by Brazil... Read More


Two soldiers killed, commanding officer injured in Borno attack

Nigeria, May 8 -- Suspected fighters of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly hit a military base in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State, killing two soldiers and injuri... Read More


Trump holds call with EU chief; both sides "united" on Iran not possessing nuclear weapons

Washington DC, May 8 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said he held a "great call" with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, during which both leaders di... Read More


Stephen Colbert's cheeky request to 'The Late Show' replacement Byron Allen: 'Wouldn't it be lovely.'

India, May 8 -- With just weeks left before hosting his final episode of The Late Show, Stephen Colbert revealed the message he sent to Byron Allen after learning that Comics Unleashed would replace h... Read More


Russia's Dmitriev Blames EU Energy Crisis on Rejection of Russian Gas, Merz Faces Economic Backlash

MOSCOW (SPUTNIK), May 8 -- Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and special envoy to President Vladimir Putin, sharply criticized European leaders on Thursday, arguing that the ... Read More


Turkey and Algeria Forge New Energy Axis, Erdogan Blames Israel for Regional Market Chaos

New Delhi, May 8 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Thursday that Ankara intends to significantly deepen its strategic partnership with Algeria in energy, mining, renewable infrastruc... Read More