Friday, December 5th, 2025

Putin warns Russia will seize Donbas if Ukrainian troops do not withdraw

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Ukrainian forces must pull out of the eastern Donbas region, or Russia will take control by force, leaving no room for compromise on the war’s resolution. "Either we liberate these territories by force, or Ukrainian troops will…

Four dead after shooting at child’s birthday celebration in California

CALIFORNIA: A mass shooting at a child’s birthday party in California has left at least four people dead. The incident

Mamdani refuses to retract “fascist”, “despot” remarks after first White House meeting with Trump

NEW YORK: New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has reaffirmed his past remarks calling US President Donald Trump a “fascist”

Trump reiterates India–Pakistan peace claim during meeting with NYC mayor-elect Mamdani

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has once again repeated his claim of playing a “central role” in easing tensions between

Trump says no US officials will attend G20 in South Africa over alleged human rights abuses

WASHINGTON: Former US President Donald Trump has announced that no American officials will attend the upcoming G20 summit in South

Hong Kong fire death toll hits 44, over 279 remain missing

HONG KONG: At least 44 people have died in a massive fire that has engulfed apartment buildings in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, and 279