Spotify has announced its third price increase in three years for subscription plans in the United States, raising the monthly fee from $11.99 to $12.99. The company sent an email notification to its paid users, confirming that the new rate will apply starting with their next billing cycle. Read More: Spotify set to launch music videos […]
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US Iran tensions rise as attack fears grow
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN: Tensions escalated across the Middle East on Wednesday as the United States (US) began withdrawing personnel from key regional bases, amid warnings from Iran that it would retaliate if American forces launched an attack. The situation follows widespread protests in Iran and threats by former President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly signalled potential intervention, […]
US lawmakers plan Denmark visit amid Trump Greenland tensions
A bipartisan delegation of United States lawmakers is set to visit Denmark this week amid escalating tensions over President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, officials said Tuesday. Read More: Trump says US needs to own Greenland to deter Russia, China The group will be led […]
Trump announces 25% tariff on nations trading with Iran
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 percent tariff on any country conducting trade with Iran, escalating pressure as the Islamic republic continues to face widespread protests. The announcement, made via social media, warned that the levies would “immediately” target Iran’s trading partners who also do business with the United States, though Trump did […]
Muhammad Ali to be honoured with a commemorative US postage stamp
Now, the three-time heavyweight champion’s quip is becoming reality. Widely regarded as the most famous and influential boxer of all time, and a cultural force who fused athletic brilliance with political conviction and showmanship, Ali is being honored for the first time with a commemorative U.S. postage stamp. “As sort of the guardian of his […]
Trump touts role in ending Pak-India conflict, pushes for Nobel Peace Prize
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday once again highlighted his role in brokering a ceasefire between Pakistan and India during the May 2025 conflict, arguing that his intervention saved millions of lives and merited the Nobel Peace Prize. Read More: Pakistan backs Trump for 2026 nobel peace prize over India-Pakistan mediation Speaking to the media after a […]
Venezuela and US begin talks to restore diplomatic ties
CARACAS/WASHINGTON: Venezuela said on Friday that it had initiated talks with the United States to restore diplomatic relations, days after US forces deposed President Nicolas Maduro. Officials confirmed that US diplomats were in Caracas to discuss reopening the Venezuelan embassy, while in Washington, President Donald Trump met with oil companies to explore investment in the […]
Pakistan urges US for high-level economic dialogue, flags regional security concerns
Pakistan has called for a high-level economic dialogue with the United States (US), urging a shift in bilateral engagement from geopolitics to geoeconomics. Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh met senior US lawmakers, emphasizing 2026 as a “year of action” to translate shared intentions into concrete economic cooperation. Read More: Pakistan, US resolve to advance security, economic cooperation During meetings with […]
US diplomat to meet Denmark amid Greenland tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Danish leaders next week, amid renewed tensions over President Donald Trump’s aim to acquire Greenland. The announcement comes as European allies, including France and Germany, prepare coordinated responses to the US plan. Read More: Trump weighs military option to acquire Greenland Trump has repeatedly signaled that Greenland is […]
Asian shares are mixed after US stocks drift to more records
Asian shares were mixed Thursday in thin holiday trading, with most markets in the region and elsewhere closed for Christmas. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 edged 0.1% higher to 50,407.79. It has gained nearly 30% this year. The dollar slipped to 155.85 Japanese yen from 155.94 yen. The euro climbed to $1.1786 from $1.1780. Markets […]