Zelensky to declare state of emergency for power grid after Russian barrage
He says the strikes, coupled with the bitterly cold winter, are having ‘severe’ consequences
Trump says Iran has 'no plan' to execute protesters
The US president does not rule out military action in Iran, as Tehran temporarily shuts its airspace to nearly all flights.
Trump told 'killing has stopped' after violent protest crackdown
The US president does not rule out military action in Iran, as Tehran temporarily shuts its airspace to nearly all flights.
Pakistan’s arms deals cleared for take-off as JF-17 orders soar from Muslim countries
Pakistan is increasingly confident of making billion-dollar arms sales, headlined by JF-17 fighters co-produced with China, as up to six Muslim-majority countries look to upgrade their air forces amid growing geopolitical turbulence and civil wars.
A preliminary deal worth US$4 billion for an unspecified number of JF-17s and other training aircraft manufactured by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex was struck last month with the Libyan National Army, according to Reuters reports citing Aamir Masood,...
61 million passenger trips at Hong Kong airport in 2025, up 15% year on year
Passenger trips at the Hong Kong International Airport reached 61 million in 2025, marking a 15 per cent year-on-year increase, after a full year of operation with the facility’s third runway.
The Airport Authority said on Thursday that the strong figures came on the back of a busy Christmas season, which saw over 200,000 daily passenger trips over eight days in December. Cargo throughput for the year also rose by 2.7 per cent to 5.07 million tonnes.
“The strong traffic performance in 2025 marks...
Premiere of FX's new series 'The Beauty' held in NYC
The new series is from executive producer Ryan Murphy and FX.
Japan, Philippines tighten ties with new defence pact amid China tensions
Japan and the Philippines signed a defence pact on Thursday that would allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence against China’s growing aggression in the region and to bolster their preparation for natural disasters.
Japan has faced increasing political, trade and security tensions with Beijing, which was angered by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remark that potential mainland Chinese action against...
La bandeja de Vucevic impulsa a los Bulls a vencer 128-126 a Sensabaugh y al Jazz
CHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Vucevic realizó una bandeja decisiva con cuatro segundos restantes, y los Bulls de Chicago se sobrepusieron a los 43 puntos, el máximo de la carrera de Brice Sensabaugh, para vencer 128-126 al Jazz de Utah el miércoles por la noche. Vucevic anotó 35 unidades para liderar a los Bulls, que tuvieron […]
Fishtown residents force withdrawal of parking proposal after heated meeting
The plan called for establishing three-hour parking limits on certain blocks in Fishtown, where no restrictions currently exist.
Tenista amateur gana punto a Sinner y obtiene premio cuantioso en antesala del Abierto de Australia
MELBOURNE (AP) — Un jugador amateur local poco conocido ganó un punto a Jannik Sinner y se convirtió en millonario en dólares australianos el miércoles. Jordan Smith ganó el denominado Slam de Un Punto, un evento previo al Abierto de Australia. La proeza cambió la vida de Smith en la Rod Laver Arena, durante un […]
Concern for couple jailed in Tehran as British embassy closes
Joe Bennett says his parents are in a "dangerous position" amid Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests.
Concern for couple jailed in Tehran as British embassy closes
Joe Bennett says his parents are in a "dangerous position" amid Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests.