NY mayor defends decision, says will prioritise protection of Jewish New Yorkers

Many who were injured in blaze, which killed 40, reportedly fighting for their lives

AI chatbot says improvements ongoing to block requests from users prompting, receiving such generated images

Items now incur value-added tax of 13 pct, standard rate for most consumer goods

Anti-terrorism bench says media practitioners’ online material promotes fear, unrest

Investigation follows blaze that ripped through seven high-rise towers and killed 160 people

Russia-Ukraine conflict, US pressure on Venezuela among factors for decline

Economy expands 4.8 pct for the year amid strong semiconductor and electronics demand

He vows affordable housing, free buses and taxing the rich for city's 8 million residents

Many victims — new year revellers at a crowded bar — were burnt beyond recognition

Dictator also sends message to North Korean troops fighting for Russia in Ukraine, says he looks forward to their reunion back home

City's first Muslim mayor hits the ground running with promise of rent freeze alongside free buses, childcare

International community will observe if Taiwanese people can defend themselves, says President Lai

Move will further impede agency's ability to operate, carry out activities, says Guterres' rep

More challenges lie ahead of 2026 despite low unemployment, inflation, rising real incomes across the board, says PM Wong

Abu Dhabi's regional reach proves assertive as it attempts to carve own sphere of influence

Capital city Phnom Penh, outlying key areas to enjoy first fruits, followed by nationwide expansion

Potential new legislation may see teens prohibited from using cellphones in high schools by September 2026

Petroleum sees dip amid wars, higher tariffs, OPEC+ output, US sanctions on several countries

Major robbery leaves dozens of angry customers as contents of several thousand safe deposit boxes made off with