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Denmark hails 'binding' Greenland deal with Trump

News September 19, 2026

Denmark on Saturday hailed a “binding” deal announced by US President Donald Trump to give Washington “permanent control“ over Greenland’s security and bar Russian and Chinese bases from the...

Trump lists 25 'top achievements' as midterms loom

News September 19, 2026

President Donald Trump claimed he halted all refugee admissions and made English the official language of the United States in a long list of what he called his top achievements, as difficult midterm ...

Trump says Denmark to give US 'permanent control' over Greenland security

News September 19, 2026

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he had struck a deal with Denmark to give Washington “permanent control” over Greenland’s security that would bar Russia and China from setting up b...

Researchers used Claude to breach OpenAI's internal systems

Technology September 18, 2026

A security research company said Friday it managed to break into OpenAI’s internal systems using the latest software from Anthropic, exposing how quickly the technology can carry out sophisticated c...

Anthropic says AI systems moving towards building themselves

Technology September 18, 2026

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic said on Thursday that AI systems are increasingly capable of building future versions of themselves, adding to mounting concerns about the dangers of the powerf...

South Korea rules out deployment of troops for military intervention in Iran

News September 18, 2026

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday that US President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with Pyongyang and confirmed Seoul will not be deploying troops to intervene militarily in the...

US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia

Technology September 18, 2026

WASHINGTON: The United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said on Thursday, the latest major arms purchase by Riyadh since the ...

India to take 'all necessary measures' to protect economic interests after US passes Russia sanctions bill

News September 17, 2026

India said on Thursday it would continue buying oil from “diversified” suppliers, after US lawmakers approved sanctions designed to squeeze Russia over its war in Ukraine. The US legislation targe...

US Fed delivers first rate hike since 2023

News September 17, 2026

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates in the world’s largest economy by 25 basis points to tackle stubbornly high inflation, a move sure to anger President Donald Tru...

Yemeni forces clash with Houthis near Saudi border

News September 16, 2026

Yemeni government forces clashed with Houthi fighters near the Saudi border, with AFP footage showing soldiers in armoured vehicles and trucks pushing across desert terrain under the crackle of machin...


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