US President Donald Trump has signaled that Netflix’s proposed $72 billion (£54 billion) acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s film studio and HBO streaming assets may face scrutiny from his administration, citing potential competition concerns. Speaking at an event in Washington, DC on Sunday, Mr Trump noted that Netflix already holds a “very big market share”…
Canada continues to uphold strict sanctions and terrorism designations against the Syrian government and multiple armed factions operating there, even as some countries in the region take steps to normalize their ties with Damascus. Ottawa’s approach remains closely aligned with that of key Western partners, including the United States and the European Union, which continue…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Ukrainian troops must pull out of the remaining areas of the Donbas still held by Kyiv or face their capture by Russian forces, hardening Moscow’s stance as U.S.-led peace efforts continue. Speaking to India’s India Today, ahead of a visit to New Delhi, Putin said Russia already controls…
The United States has suspended the processing of immigration applications connected to 19 countries already listed under a federal travel ban, according to an internal government memo. The directive instructs immigration officers to pause all final decisions, including approvals and denials, and to halt naturalization ceremonies for migrants who were close to receiving US citizenship….
YouTube has warned that Australia’s new laws, which block users under 16 from accessing major social media platforms, could leave children less protected online once the rules take effect on December 10. The company says the legislation—part of the Social Media Minimum Age Act—will force it to disable accounts for all under-16s, removing access to…
Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday, in a high‑stakes attempt to revive efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Witkoff represents the administration of US President Donald Trump, which is pushing a new peace initiative. US and European officials say Trump’s son‑in‑law and close…
South Korean e-commerce leader Coupang has disclosed a major security breach that may have exposed personal information from almost 34 million customer accounts, drawing scrutiny from regulators and alarm from the public. The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA), together with other government authorities, has launched an investigation, describing the case as potentially one of…
A child’s birthday celebration at a Stockton restaurant ended in tragedy on Saturday evening when a burst of gunfire left four people dead and at least 10 others injured, according to authorities in San Joaquin County. A family had organized the party at a restaurant in the northern California city when shots rang out shortly…
Russian missile and drone strikes cut power to more than 600,000 people in Kyiv and nearby areas, killing three and injuring dozens. Later, Ukraine restored most electricity as both sides prepared for renewed peace talks amid Moscow’s continued troop‑withdrawal demands. Over 600,000 people in and around Kyiv lost power after Russian missile and drone strikes…
Following the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, DC, the United States has paused all asylum decisions. Officials said they ordered the nationwide halt as part of a broader security review they launched after the attack involving an Afghan national. The United States has paused all asylum decisions nationwide following the shooting…
