Tariffs Set To Level Up Game Console Prices
The US tariffs barrage and the bounding cost of producing games have prompted manufacturers like Sony and Microsoft to announce price hikes on consoles, in an industry shift experts say is set to last.
Japan's SoftBank Posts $7.8 Bn Annual Net Profit
Japanese tech investor SoftBank Group, a major player in the US Stargate artificial intelligence drive, on Tuesday posted a $7.8 billion annual net profit, its first in the black for four years.
India Kills Three Suspected Militants In Kashmir As Pakistan Ceasefire Holds
Three suspected rebels were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir on Tuesday in a gun battle with soldiers, the army said, the first since an attack on tourists last month brought India and Pakistan to the brink of war.
Nissan Posts $4.5 Bn Annual Net Loss, To Cut 20,000 Jobs
Japan's Nissan posted an annual net loss of $4.5 billion on Tuesday while saying it plans to cut 15 percent of its global workforce and warning about the possible impact of US tariffs.
Medical Charity Condemns Israel's Use Of Hunger As 'Weapon Of War' In Gaza
A months-long Israeli blockade is worsening acute malnutrition in the Gaza Strip, medical charity Medecins du Monde warned on Tuesday, accusing Israel of using hunger as "a weapon of war".
Putin Skipping Talks Would Signal Moscow Not Seeking Peace: Kyiv
Ukraine said Tuesday that if Vladimir Putin skips talks in Turkey it would be a "clear sign" to the world the Russian leader is not serious about peace, and the West should reply with boosted military support to Kyiv.
Rights Groups Take UK Govt To Court Over Israel Arms Sales
Rights groups and NGOs took the UK government to court on Tuesday accusing it of breaching international law by supplying fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza.
Gerard Depardieu: A Tarnished French Film Icon
Gerard Depardieu was a titan of French cinema for more than 50 years but a sexual assault conviction, a string of other allegations and several instances of lewd behaviour now cast a long, dark shadow over what was once a glittering career.
Trump Starts Gulf Trip In Saudi Eyeig Deals
Donald Trump enjoyed a lavish welcome in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as he opened the first state visit of his second term, with the US president eyeing major business deals even as progress on the Middle East's hotspots will likely be harder to reach.
No Truce In India-Pakistan Disinformation War
India and Pakistan have announced a ceasefire after coming close to all-out conflict, but on social media citizens on both sides are vying to control public perceptions by peddling disinformation.
Jaded Young Chinese Reset Lives With Rural 'Retirement'
Wang Dong hasn't worked for months and doesn't plan to, whiling away his days at a lakeside town as one of a growing number of young Chinese "retiring" in the countryside.
Kim Kardashian To Testify In Paris Multi-million-dollar Robbery Trial
A-list celebrity Kim Kardashian is to testify in a Paris court on Tuesday, an eagerly awaited appearance nearly a decade after masked men robbed her at gunpoint of millions of dollars of jewellery during the French capital's fashion week.
Air Force One: Iconic Jet Gets The Trump Treatment
It is arguably the world's most iconic plane, an instantly recognizable symbol of the US presidency.
Hollywood Stars Condemn Gaza 'Genocide' On Eve Of Cannes Festival
More than 350 figures from the cinema world including Hollywood stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon condemned "genocide" in Gaza in an open letter published Monday on the eve of the Cannes Festival.
Kurdish Militant Group PKK Ends Decades Of Armed Struggle
The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) on Monday announced its dissolution and the end of its armed struggle, drawing a line under its deadly four-decade insurgency against the Turkish state.
UK Govt Toughens Immigration Plans As Hard-right Gains
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Monday to "finally take back control" of Britain's borders as his government unveiled policies designed to reduce legal immigration and fend off rising support for the hard right.
Sweltering Philippines Votes With Marcos-Duterte Feud Centre Stage
Millions of Filipinos braved long lines and soaring temperatures Monday to vote in a mid-term election largely defined by the explosive feud between President Ferdinand Marcos and impeached Vice President Sara Duterte.
'Tool For Grifters': AI Deepfakes Push Bogus Sexual Cures
Holding an oversized carrot, a brawny, shirtless man promotes a supplement he claims can enlarge male genitalia -- one of countless AI-generated videos on TikTok peddling unproven sexual treatments.
Trump Hails Air Force One 'Gift' After Qatari Luxury Jet Reports
Donald Trump on Sunday defended plans to receive a new Air Force One as a gift, after reports he will accept a luxury Boeing jet from Qatar despite strict rules on presents for US presidents.
Markets Rally After China, US Slash Tariffs
Stock markets, the dollar and oil prices rallied Monday after Chinese and US officials slashed tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, fuelling hopes the two sides will pull back from a standoff that has rattled global markets.
Drones Hit Ukraine As Zelensky Awaits Putin Reply On Talks
Russia fired more than 100 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Monday as it awaits the Kremlin's response to Volodymyr Zelensky's call for a personal meeting with Vladimir Putin this week.
US, China Agree To Slash Tariffs In Trade War De-escalation
The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised fears of a global economic downturn.
With Israel Ties On The Table, UAE Offers Saudis An Example
US President Donald Trump's Gulf tour this week will take him to Saudi Arabia, which he would like see recognise Israel, and the neighbouring UAE which has benefitted from Israeli ties but also paid a price.
Leo XIV Urges Release Of Jailed Journalists As Zelensky Invites To Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the release of jailed journalists and urged reporters against using words that fan hatred, as Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky invited him to the war-torn country.
Ocalan: Founder Of The Kurdish Militant PKK Who Authored Its End
Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed founder of the militant Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), is an icon to many Kurds but a "terrorist" to many within wider Turkish society.
As World Heats Up, UN Cools Itself The Cool Way: With Water
Deep in the bowels of the UN headquarters, a pump sucks in huge amounts of water from the East River to help cool the complex with an old but energy-efficient mechanism.
Indians Buy 14 Million ACs A Year, And Need Many More
Aarti Verma is about to join the growing ranks of Indians installing air conditioning, scraping together savings to secure relief from sometimes deadly temperatures that can reach nearly 50 Celsius.
Hamas To Release Hostage As Part Of Direct Gaza Talks With US
Hamas said it would release a US-Israeli hostage held in Gaza as the group revealed it was engaged in direct talks with the United States towards a ceasefire in the war-battered territory.
Parade, Protests Kick Off Eurovision Song Contest Week
The Eurovision Song Contest burst into Basel on Sunday, but a parade launching a week of build-up to the grand final was marked by protests over Israel's participation.
Cannes Film Festival: What To Look Out For
The glitz and glamour of the Cannes film festival returns to the French Riviera on Tuesday.