Trump under fire for ‘loathsome’ post about death of Rob Reiner and wife

President Donald Trump is under fire over his comments on the deaths of legendary Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, 68, who were found fatally stabbed at their Los Angeles home Sunday.

Trump files $5bn defamation lawsuit against BBC over Panorama speech edit

US President Donald Trump has filed a $5bn (£3.7bn) lawsuit against the BBC over an edit of his 6 January 2021 speech in a Panorama documentary.

India charges Pakistan-based militant groups, six men over Kashmir tourist attack

India’s anti-terrorism agency on Monday charged militant Islamist groups based in Pakistan and six individuals over an April attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir that killed 26 men, and triggered intense fighting between the two countries.

Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested for murder after director and wife found dead

A son of film director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner has been arrested and booked on suspicion of murder after the couple were found dead in their Los Angeles home.

Trump urges Xi to free Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai

US President Donald Trump says he has asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping to ’’consider’’ releasing Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon who was earlier this week found guilty under the city’s controversial national security law.

Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted in high-profile national security trial

Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigner and media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been found guilty of colluding with foreign forces under the city’s controversial national security law (NSL).

Donations cross $1.1 million for Bondi Beach ‘hero’ Ahmed al Ahmed who disarmed shooter

Donations have poured in from across Australia for a man who wrestled a gun from one of the alleged attackers during the mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, with the total now crossing $1.1 million ($744,000), Reuters reported.

Flights disrupted and construction work banned after Delhi air pollution suddenly worsens

Construction work was halted and emergency pollution curbs reimposed across India’s capital on Monday after the air quality deteriorated sharply to some of the worst levels seen this winter, exposing millions to hazardous smog and disrupting flights.

Hollywood director Rob Reiner, wife Michele found dead in LA home

US director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife have been found dead at their home in Los Angeles.

UN expert raises concerns over Imran Khan’s inhumane conditions of confinement in Pakistan

The UN Special Rapporteur on torture, Alice Jill Edwards, on Friday urged Pakistani authorities to take immediate and effective action to address reports of inhumane and undignified detention conditions of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, warning that they could amount to torture and other cruel or degrading treatment.

At least 17 dead and 20 injured after school bus crashed off cliff in Colombia

At least 17 people were killed and 20 were injured after a school bus carrying children and adults crashed off a cliff in northern Colombia.

At least 15 killed in shooting at Jewish festival at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Two gunmen have attacked a Jewish festival at Sydney’s popular Bondi Beach, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens, according to Australian authorities.

Veteran journalist charged with ‘Picking Quarrels’

Chinese authorities have formally charged well-known journalist and author Du Bin (杜斌) with “picking quarrels and provoking trouble,” Human Rights Watch said today.

Bondi Beach shooting: At least 10 killed and several injured in park attack

Police say at least 10 people have been killed in a shooting near a Jewish gathering at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.

John Cena ends his wrestling career in defeat

The iconic WWE wrestler lost the final match of his storied run, as Gunther emerged victorious at Saturday Night’s Main Event on Dec. 13.

Police hunt for gunman who killed 2 Brown University students, injured 9 people

Police in Rhode Island were searching for a suspect late on Saturday after a shooting at Brown University in Providence left two students dead and eight others critically wounded at the Ivy League school, officials said. A ninth person was hurt by bullet fragments, the mayor said.

US lawmakers introduce Congressional resolution to end 50% tariffs on India

Washington: A group of influential Democratic lawmakers have introduced a resolution in the US House of Representatives to terminate the 50 per cent tariff on imports from India, which they describe as illegal and economically damaging.

Messi event in Kolkata turns messy as fans go on rampage

What was billed as a historic, celebratory moment during Lionel Messi’s Kolkata stop on the GOAT Tour spiralled into chaos at the Vivekananda Yuvabharati Krirangan on Friday, with allegations of serious mismanagement overshadowing the Argentine legend’s brief appearance.

Automakers and dealers face Chinese pricing crackdown

Automakers and dealers in China could face a regulatory crackdown on unfair pricing under draft regulations from the market watchdog in response the a crippling domestic price war.

Facing one last fight, John Cena became a WWE legend for more than ability

The Last Time Is Now. It’s the name given to the tournament in which 16 wrestling giants have been competing to be the one opponent in John Cena’s final fight before retirement.

India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties

India has cut red tape to speed business visas for Chinese professionals, two officials said, a major step to boost ties between the Asian giants and end chronic delays that cost output worth billions of dollars because of scarce technicians.

PM Modi to embark on 3-country tour from Dec 15-18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman from December 15 to 18, following invitations from the leaders of the three nations.

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast, tsunami warning issued

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 has hit Japan’s northeastern region, prompting a tsunami advisory from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

More than 30 dead after Myanmar military air strike hits hospital

At least 34 people have died and dozens more are injured after air strikes from Myanmar’s military hit a hospital in the country’s west on Wednesday night, according to ground sources.

Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion for India’s AI-first future, CEO Nadella says

Microsoft will invest $17.5 billion in India, its chief executive Satya Nadella said on social media platform X on Tuesday, as global behemoths race to build infrastructure in one the world’s fastest growing digital markets.

Former Bolivian President Luis Arce arrested in corruption probe

Bolivia’s former president, Luis Arce, has been arrested in La Paz as part of an investigation into alleged graft, the government has said.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 tickets to go live today, prices start at ₹100 and LKR1000

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the opening of ticket sales for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, pricing entry-level tickets at historic lows to drive accessibility for the pinnacle event. Sales will begin at 18h45 IST with prices starting at just ₹100 (approximately $1.11) at some venues in India and LKR1000 (approximately $3.26) in Sri Lanka.

The Beijing data blackout raising alarm bells about China’s economy

On the last day of November, two of the most drably named agencies in China were thrust into the spotlight.

LGBTQ+ events to go ahead at World Cup game despite Egypt and Iran objections

Plans to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms in Seattle during the World Cup next summer will continue despite objections from the Egyptian and Iranian football federations over the “Pride Match” due to take place in the city.

US seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump says

US forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said, marking a sharp escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro’s government.