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Trump says Musk will help uncover 'hundreds of billions' in US govt fraud

International —10 February, 2025 18:32

US President Donald Trump said in remarks aired Sunday that Elon Musk, who is presiding over a purge of government jobs, will help find "hundreds of billions…

Trump says Musk will help uncover 'hundreds of billions' in US govt fraud

Trump to take virtual centre stage in Davos

 Donald Trump on Thursday will star in an eagerly-anticipated…

Trump to take virtual centre stage in Davos
Israeli cabinet to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel's cabinet was expected to meet Thursday to approve a…

Israeli cabinet to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal

India and Bangladesh understand each other

India and Bangladesh understand each other

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi says that animosity between India and Bangladesh is not in the interest of either country. “We are neighbours. We have to live together,…

US, UK unveil widespread sanctions against Russia's energy sector

US, UK unveil widespread sanctions against Russia's energy sector

The United States and Britain on Friday announced sanctions against Russia's energy sector, including oil giant Gazprom Neft, just days before outgoing President Joe Biden leaves office.…

Rescuers search for survivors after quake in China's Tibet kills at least 126

Rescuers search for survivors after quake in China's Tibet kills at least 126

Tousands of rescuers were searching for survivors in freezing conditions Wednesday after a devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people.  …

Justin Trudeau likely to resign this week

Justin Trudeau likely to resign this week

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly set to resign, with an announcement possible as early as Monday. However, he may stay in office until summer as the ruling Liberal…

Syria monitor says fighting between pro-Turkey, Kurdish forces kills 101

Syria monitor says fighting between pro-Turkey, Kurdish forces kills 101

More than 100 combatants were killed  over the last two days in northern Syria in fighting between Turkish-backed  groups and Syrian Kurdish forces, a war monitor said on…

World's oldest person dies at 116 in Japan

World's oldest person dies at 116 in Japan

The world's oldest person, Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, has died aged 116, the city where she lived, Ashiya, announced on Saturday.   Itooka, who had four children and five grandchildren,…

Montenegro shooting spree toll rises to 12: prosecutor

Montenegro shooting spree toll rises to 12: prosecutor

A gunman who started a shooting spree at a restaurant in southern Montenegro killed a total of 12 people, including two children, a prosecutor said on Thursday.   "Twelve people…

Elon Musk changes his name on X

Elon Musk changes his name on X

The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has sparked speculation after changing his name on his social media platform X to Kekius Maximus. The tech mogul - and close confidant of US President-Elect…

World greets 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil and Trump

World greets 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil and Trump

 The world ushered in 2025 on Tuesday, with huge crowds waving goodbye to the old year that brought Olympic glory, a dramatic Donald Trump return and turmoil in the Middle East…

A new year dawns on a Middle East torn by conflict and change

A new year dawns on a Middle East torn by conflict and change

In Damascus, the streets were buzzing with excitement Tuesday as Syrians welcomed in a new year that seemed to many to bring a promise of a brighter future after the unexpected fall…

S Korea court issues arrest warrant for impeached president Yoon

S Korea court issues arrest warrant for impeached president Yoon

logo A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached, suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol, investigators said Tuesday, over his short-lived bid to impose martial law…

Key moments in the life of Jimmy Carter

Key moments in the life of Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter's 1977-1981 presidency included successes like the Camp David peace accords, but also enough  controversy for US voters to see him as weak -- and send him packing…

179 dead in South Korea's worst plane crash

179 dead in South Korea's worst plane crash

A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Thailand to South Korea crashed on arrival Sunday, smashing into a barrier and bursting into flames, killing everyone aboard except for two…

Israel strikes on hospital 'terrifying'

Israel strikes on hospital 'terrifying'

An official from one of only two functioning hospitals in northern Gaza told AFP on Monday that Israeli forces were continuing to target his facility and urged the international community…