Nepal swears in ex-rapper as new prime minister
Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.
Singapore denies Malaysian scholar entry, calling her ‘undesirable visitor’
Fadiah Nadwa Fikri urged some in Singapore to “adopt her brand of radical advocacy”, authorities say.
Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply
Anthony Albanese says nation’s supply remains “secure” amid reports of panic buying and shortages.
How Russia’s threat forced Germany to radically rethink its military
Germany once terrorised Europe, but now Europe is welcoming a resurgent German military.
Two Cuba-bound aid ships missing after leaving Mexico
Mexico’s navy launches a rescue mission for ships delivering aid to Cuba, strained by food and fuel shortages amid a US embargo.
Belarus leader gifts rifle to North Korea’s Kim as they sign friendship treaty
Two key supporters of Russia’s war in Ukraine close ranks as Alexander Lukashenko visits Pyongyang.
Sarah Ferguson’s ‘close Epstein ties’ scrutinised in US lawmaker’s letter
The letter, seen by the BBC, also called on Ferguson to share any knowledge about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to Epstein.
Judge rejects Pentagon’s attempt to ‘cripple’ Anthropic
A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools.
The 15-year-old Indian that cricket can no longer ignore
At 15, prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi is forcing India to ask if he is already ready for the big stage.
Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war
As gas prices rise, Trump’s approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory.
