Original Birkin bag sells at auction for record $10mn
The original bag custom-made for actress Jane Birkin, which became one of the era-defining designs of the 20th century, was sold in Paris yesterday for…
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In India’s deportation drive, Muslim men recount being tossed into the sea
BY Pranshu Verma is the incoming New Delhi bureau chief for The Washington Post. India’s recent deportation drive targeting its Muslim minority was marked by…
Trump sets 50% tariff rate for Brazil, blasting treatment of former far-right president
President Trump broke from his tariff letter format to tell the president of Brazil that he plans to put a 50% tariff on “any and…
OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome
OpenAI is close to releasing an AI-powered web browser that will challenge Alphabet’s, opens new tab market-dominating Google Chrome, three people familiar with the matte. The…
Malaysia says China ready to sign SEA nuclear weapons-free treaty
China will sign up to a Southeast Asian treaty banning nuclear weapons in the region as soon as all documentation is ready, Malaysia’s foreign minister…
South Korean court approves new arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law decree
A South Korean court early Thursday approved the new arrest of former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges related to his brief imposition of martial…
EU’s von der Leyen survives parliament confidence vote
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament on Thursday, tabled by mainly far-right lawmakers who alleged she…
Canada seeks pact with Southeast Asian countries to diversify trade
Canada is seeking to finalise a free trade deal with Southeast Asian nations as part of a push to expand into new markets, its top…
Are India’s skies safe? Air safety watchdog responds amid rising concerns
Just how safe are India’s skies? It’s a question many are asking after June’s devastating Air India crash, which killed at least 270 people. The London-bound…
Dutch Art Sleuth Recovers Stolen Trove of UNESCO-listed Documents
A Dutch art sleuth has recovered a priceless trove of stolen documents from the 15th to the 19th century, including several UNESCO-listed archives from the…