India has expanded its relief effort to help its neighbour Myanmar in the aftermath of Friday’s devastating earthquake. Four Indian Navy ships carrying a total of 70 tons of relief and medical supplies have set off on their way to Yangon on Myanmar’s south-eastern coast, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar wrote on X on Sunday. … Read more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s president said Sunday that the Islamic Republic rejected direct negotiations with the United States over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, offering Tehran’s first response to a letter President Donald Trump sent to the country’s supreme leader. President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran’s response, delivered via the sultanate of Oman, left … Read more
In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a rally commemorating anniversary of 1979 Islamic Revolution that toppled the late pro-U.S. Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and brought Islamic clerics to power, in Tehran, Iran, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. AP/Iranian Presidency Office hide caption toggle caption AP/Iranian Presidency Office DUBAI, … Read more
The first orbital rocket launched from continental Europe crashed seconds after blast-off Sunday, in a closely watched test for the continent’s bid to build a new space economy. The Spectrum rocket, developed by German start-up Isar Aerospace, started smoking from its sides, then crashed back to Earth with a powerful explosion just after launching from … Read more
Many Latin American migrants unable to get into the US are now returning to their countries. Many of them will have to go back through Panama. But is Panama ready for this reverse migration? Source link
After President Trump’s about-face with NATO partners, some in Asia are wondering if they’re next. NPR’s Eyder Peralta speaks to Tomohiko Taniguchi, a former advisor to Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe. Source link
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Chinese Billionaire Cranes Rolls-Royce Ghost to 44th-Floor Penthouse In an extraordinary display of wealth and ingenuity, a billionaire in China’s Fujian province orchestrated a jaw-dropping operation to elevate his Rolls-Royce Ghost to his 44th-floor penthouse. The luxury vehicle, encased in a protective iron cage, was lifted high … Read more
Aid groups warn their warehouses are close to empty as the Israeli blockade enters its second month. Source link
Fans of Shakira are flocking to Mexico City, where the pop superstar has played record-breaking, sold-out concerts. Why is Shakira’s appeal so strong with them? Source link
Thailand says it is safe to travel to the country’s many tourist destinations following the devastating earthquake in the region, with the tourism minister noting that no tourists have been injured and no tourist sights have been affected. In a post on X, he said that “travel, hotels, & events proceed normally. Inspections are ongoing … Read more