A British court halted the U.K.'s planned transfer of sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius just hours before the signing. The agreement, which included a leaseback of the Diego Garcia naval base, faced a last-minute legal challenge from displaced islanders who claim they were not consulted. This injunction has put the entire deal on hold.
The train has not been derailed, but some people on board the Manchester-to -Cardiff service have been injured.
“We heard gunshots and then a man comes in and he looks really distressed. People are talking to him and trying to calm him down,” Katie Kalisher, who said she was inside the Capital Jewish Museum when the attack happened, told U.S. media
The legislation aims to extend $4.5 trillion in Trump-era tax breaks while introducing new exemptions on tips, overtime, and car loan interest
The ONS says the yearly decline in net migration is the biggest numerical drop on record.
A Thai court has ordered exiled former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to pay $304 million for losses from a rice subsidy program. While partially reversing a prior ruling, the court found her guilty of negligence regarding rice sale ...more
Algeria has deposited its instrument of accession, in line with the provisions of the Articles of Agreement of the NDB on May 19
Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax income - was £20.2bn, up £1bn from April last year.
The aid, including flour and baby food, was picked up three days after Israel eased an 11-week-long blockade.
OpenAI says partnering with the "greatest designer in the world" will allow it to re-imagine what a computer can do.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned Thursday that Russia threatened security in Europe, during a visit to Lithuania to mark the formation of his country's first permanent overseas military unit since World War II. "There is a threat ...more
During Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, US tech firms announced AI deals worth billions, raising concerns about potential benefits for China. The Trump administration eased restrictions on chip sales to the Middle East, aiming to a ...more
Malaysia is preparing to host the 46th Asean Summit, where leaders will address critical regional issues, including the Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputes. Amidst US tariff concerns, Asean aims to strengthen economic ties wit ...more
High Court in London examines UK government’s Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, facing last-minute injunction
High Court in London examines U.K. Government’s Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, facing last-minute injunction
Two Israeli embassy staffers, Sarah and Yaron, were fatally shot in Washington DC, near the Jewish Museum. The couple, planning to get engaged, were described as "nice, popular people." Authorities have arrested Elias Rodriguez, a 30-ye ...more
Joseph Nye passed away 6 May 2025 at the age of 88. He is widely known for the concept of ‘soft power’ in 1990 which is arguably the most talked about term in international relations...
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