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France bets on 'desirable' electric future, thanks to major private funding

France, May 28 -- Some 200 companies from across the French economy signed the national electrification pact at the Elysee Palace as part of an energy plan unveiled in February. "This is a major tran... Read More


7 Sri Lankans deported from UAE for posting Middle East war footage on social media

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Seven Sri Lankan youths who had been detained by security authorities in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), have been deported back to Sri Lanka. The group arrived at the Ban... Read More


Ex-CIA officer David Rush's political party links in focus as FBI finds gold bars worth $40 million at his home

India, May 28 -- The arrest of a former CIA officer with "top-secret clearance" for theft of government property, after $40 million worth of allegedly stolen gold bars were seized by the FBI from his ... Read More


Thai Prime Minister hosts official welcome ceremony for To Lam in Bangkok

Hanoi, May 28 -- Following the welcome ceremony, the two leaders will talks, witness the exchange of cooperation agreements, unveil the 50th-anniversary logo, and hold a joint press conference.. Over... Read More


Middle East Tensions Roil Crypto Markets, Bitcoin Drops Below $73k

India, May 28 -- In tandem with the negative sentiment in global markets triggered by the latest escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Iran, cryptocurrencies are trading on a heavily negative no... Read More


'Kinetic action, economic pressure brought Iran to table': Treasury Secretary Bessent

Washington DC, May 28 -- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hailed President Donald Trump's administration's "kinetic actions and economic pressure" on Iran, which he said worked to bring Tehran to t... Read More


Mojtaba Khamenei warns of bid to bring Iran 'to its knees' amid fresh missile escalation

India, May 28 -- Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has accused the United States and Israel of attempting to destabilise the Islamic Republic, urging Iranians to remain united as tensions in th... Read More


Temperatures likely to remain at record levels until 2030, UN warns

France, May 28 -- The 11 hottest individual years ever recorded all happened from 2015 onwards and the UN's weather and climate agency said the trend was set to continue, with a new hottest-ever year ... Read More


Sexual deepfakes used to silence voices of women in politics and media

France, May 28 -- While victims include anonymous women and girls, those with a public profile are particularly exposed to the danger of deepfakes. Campaigners and experts say the images are designed ... Read More


Cyprus: Jaishankar discusses opportunities, collaborations with EU at Gymnich Meeting

Limassol, May 28 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar joined European Foreign Ministers at the informal Gymnich meeting and held discussions on opportunities and collaborations with the European ... Read More