Trump offers $3,000 and free flight to migrants who self-deport by year-end

The US Department of Homeland Security announced on Monday that undocumented immigrants can receive $3,000 if they agree to leave the United States voluntarily by the end of the year.

China economy grew below 3% in 2025, half of official target, think tank estimates

China’s economy grew by just 2.5% to 3% ⁠in 2025, the Rhodium Group think tank estimates, roughly half the pace implied by official data, driven by a collapse in fixed-asset investment in the $19 trillion economy over the second half of the year.

16 dead, 18 injured in bus accident in Indonesia

A passenger bus crash killed at least 16 people on Indonesia’s main island of Java just after midnight Monday, officials said.

Air India 777 aircraft turns back after drop in engine oil pressure

An Air India Boeing 777 aircraft had to turn back after a drop in oil pressure forced the pilots to turn off one of the jet’s engines, India’s aviation regulator said on Monday.

Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say

A Russian general has been killed in a car bombing in Moscow, officials have said.

Japan prepares to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima

Japan took the final step to allow the world’s largest nuclear power plant to resume operations with a regional vote on Monday, a watershed moment in the country’s return to nuclear energy nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster.

Gold prices hit record high on US interest rate-cut bets

Gold prices surged to a record high on Monday, riding on growing expectations of further US interest rate cuts and strong safe-haven demand, with silver also joining the rally to hit an all-time peak.

Another 130 abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria

Nigerian authorities say they have secured the release of the remaining 130 schoolchildren kidnapped from a Catholic boarding school in the country’s central Niger state.

Norway’s data watchdog claims TikTok continues data transfers to China

The Norwegian Data Protection Authority (DPA) has claimed that TikTok continues to transfer users’ personal data to China, after users received a notice on how their data is processed.

US pursues third oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

The United States is pursuing another oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, a US official told Al Jazeera, as Washington intensifies a pressure campaign against the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has surpassed its record for the number of executions carried out annually for a second year in a row.

Imran Khan calls for nationwide protests after court hands him 17-year sentence In Toshakhana-II case

As a court sentenced him to jail in the Toshakhana-II case, former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday issued a call for a nationwide protest besides announcing his intention to challenge the verdict in the Islamabad High Court.

Cabinet approves India-New Zealand trade pact, paves way for signing

The Union Cabinet on Friday is learnt to have approved a trade agreement between India and New Zealand, according to people aware of the matter. However, no official confirmation was available till the time of going to the press.

Gunmen kill nine in South Africa tavern attack

South African police say a manhunt is under way after a shooting at a tavern left nine people dead and another 10 injured in a township near Johannesburg.

Paul has titanium plates fitted after Joshua breaks his jaw

Jake Paul has had two titanium plates fitted and some teeth removed after Anthony Joshua broke his jaw in two places during the American’s stoppage defeat in their heavyweight fight in Miami.

Elon Musk becomes first person worth $700 billion following pay package ruling

Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab CEO Elon Musk’s net worth surged to $749 billion late Friday after the Delaware Supreme Court reinstated Tesla stock options worth $139 billion that were voided last year, according to Forbes’ billionaires index.

Kebabs, biryani and much more: Indian city on Unesco culinary list

Mouth-watering kebabs, fragrant biryani and whipped cloud-like desserts. The northern Indian city of Lucknow has always been a food lovers’ paradise, with locals and visitors swearing by its cuisine.

US, Russian officials to meet in Florida for more talks on Ukraine

US negotiators are set to meet Russian officials in Florida today for the latest talks aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, as US President Donald Trump’s administration tries to coax an agreement out of both Russia and Ukraine to end the conflict.

Taiwan president vows full inquiry into deadly metro attack

Taipei: Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te pledged a full, public inquiry into a deadly metro attack as he visited hospitals on Saturday.

India drops Shubman Gill from T20 World Cup squad

Gill, 26, has scored only 291 runs in his past 15 matches in the game’s shortest format at an average of 24.25.

Pakistan court hands Imran Khan, wife 17-year jail terms in another graft case

A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison each in a corruption case involving the under-priced purchase of luxury state gifts, the court and Khan’s lawyers said.

US lawmakers urge Pentagon to add DeepSeek, Xiaomi to list of firms allegedly aiding Chinese military

A group of nine U.S. lawmakers sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth this week urging the Pentagon to add a slew of Chinese technology firms to a list of entities allegedly assisting the Chinese military.

Paul goes to hospital with suspected broken jaw

Jake Paul has gone to hospital with a suspected broken jaw after he was stopped by Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight fight in Miami.

US carries out ’massive’ strike against IS in Syria

The US says its military has carried out a ’’massive strike’’ against the Islamic State group (IS) in Syria, in response to a deadly attack on American forces in the country.

Australia announces gun buyback plans

Australia will use a sweeping buyback scheme to ’’get guns off our streets,’’ Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday, showing his government was keen to take quick action less than a week after a terrorist attack left 15 people dead at a Jewish holiday gathering on Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach.

Julian Assange files complaint against Nobel Foundation over Machado prize

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint in Sweden against the Nobel Foundation, challenging the organisation’s decision to award its Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.

Stolen plane crashes at Los Angeles airport

A small aircraft crashed at a Los Angeles airport early Thursday after a suspect allegedly broke into the facility around 4 am (1200GMT) and stole a plane, according to Los Angeles Airport Police.

Drones detect deadly virus in Arctic whales’ breath

Whale breath collected by drones is giving clues to the health of wild humpbacks and other whales.

Trump suspends US green card lottery in wake of Brown University and MIT shootings

The homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, has ordered the suspension of the green card lottery program at Donald Trump’s direction, saying it allowed the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings to come to the US.

New Zealand Cricket chief quits after split over new T20 league

The boss of New Zealand cricket resigned on Friday after a long and bitter dispute with players and member associations over the future of T20 cricket in the country.