Nasry Asfura of the National Party of Honduras, pictured on December 1. Reuters

Trump-backed politician of Palestinian descent becomes Honduras president

US President had threatened to withhold funding if Nasry Asfura, his preferred candidate, did not win

US

Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls

US

US places visa restrictions on five people it says fuelled censorship of social media

US

US says it is ready for Iran nuclear talks but only if they are 'meaningful'

US

US authorities use AI Santa to announce new push for 'self-deportation'

US

US economic growth accelerated to 4.3 per cent in third quarter

US

UAE will need to add 1 million workers by 2030 for AI push

Technology
OpenAI has introduced new AI tools that it says enhances Norad's Santa-tracking experience. AFP

Norad Santa tracker gets souped-up with help from AI elves

OpenAI teams up with Norad, which has tracked Santa for seven decades

Technology

Change is coming to a divided Federal Reserve in 2026

Economy

A Lebanese Christmas in US keeps Maronite traditions alive

US

ExclusiveGaza babies freezing to death 'heartbreaking', says Save the Children US chief

MENA

Cause of Indian travel influencer Anunay Sood's death revealed

US

US President announces plans to build new 'Trump-class' battleships

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Trump removes dozens of career ambassadors appointed under Biden

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Anunay Sood had 1.4 million followers on Instagram and was known for his travelogues and luxurious lifestyle. Anunay Sood / Instagram

Cause of Indian travel influencer Anunay Sood's death revealed

Las Vegas toxicology report says 32-year-old Dubai resident died of fentanyl and ethanol poisoning

US

US President announces plans to build new 'Trump-class' battleships

US

Trump removes dozens of career ambassadors appointed under Biden

US

Parents should be vigilant about AI toys, new report warns

Technology

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