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Hegseth hails defence progress by Nato allies, says some must 'do more'

News June 18, 2026

United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on Thursday hailed progress by North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) allies to meet defence spending vows, but said some must “do more”, as he s...

'Every year the heat is increasing': India learns to live with hotter summers

Health June 18, 2026

On India’s hot plains, scorching summers have become increasingly harder to endure, requiring adaptations and forcing life into the hours of dark before the sun turns punishing. “We try to adjust,...

Modi reports US-India trade progress after Trump meeting

News June 18, 2026

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there had been “significant progress” in long-running talks with Washington for a trade deal, according to a statement issued on Thursday after his meeting...

Afghan govt staff abandon smartphones

News June 18, 2026

KABUL: Government workers in different parts of Afghanistan have started switching off their smartphones, following an order imposed on Wednesday that came from Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. ...

Ghana's Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup

Business June 17, 2026

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial on rape charges in Britain, lost a court challenge on Tuesday that would have allowed him to enter Canada for his side’s World Cup opener in Toron...

Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point

News June 17, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start as the Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in t...

What happens when the Strait of Hormuz reopens?

News June 17, 2026

The vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane is expected to reopen on Friday after nearly four months, following the signing of a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war. AFP examines how the reopeni...

Elon Musk's AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, US govt says in legal briefing

Technology June 17, 2026

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, the United States government revealed in a legal briefing seen Tuesday by AFP. The June 15 brief defends the gas turbi...

Elon Musk's AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran: US govt

Technology June 17, 2026

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, the United States government revealed in a legal briefing seen Tuesday by AFP. The June 15 brief defends the gas turbi...

SpaceX buys Cursor for $60bn

Business June 17, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO: SpaceX said on Tuesday it will acquire artificial intelligence coding startup Cursor for $60 billion as shares of Elon Musk’s rocket company soared for a third straight session after ...