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Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch Flight 8 test of Starship megarocket Tuesday

After investigating loss of Starship early in its seventh flight test, SpaceX implemented several hardware and operational changes to enhance the upper stage's reliability, the company said in a state

China targets US agri, food products in response to Trump tariff threats

Trade tensions escalate amid US Tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, which are set to take effect on March 4

ICC is flawed but worth fighting for in a world turning away from justice

The belief that the ICC can act as a deterrent against future atrocities is an unproven hypothesis

Trump's next first speech to Congress will differ sharply from his last one

On Tuesday, Americans who tune into Trump's address will see whether he speaks to the whole country, as he mostly did in his first such speech

Explained: Donald Trump's Crypto Strategic Reserve move & its implications

US President Donald Trump's announcement of establishing a US 'Crypto Strategic Reserve' contributed to a $300 billion rally in the global crypto market

Oscars 2025: Check out the full list of this year's Academy Award winners

Timothee Chalamet and Demi Moore are vying for top honours at the Oscars. Will they make history with their wins at the 97th Academy Awards? Check out the full list of winners across categories

UK investigates TikTok, Reddit over children's personal data practices

Social media companies use complex algorithms to prioritise content and keep users engaged

Preserving records of atrocities committed by Hasina regime crucial: Yunus

During a Sunday meeting with United Nations officials, Yunus emphasised that without a proper archival system it is difficult to know the truth and ensure justice, Dhaka Tribune reported

Japan's Seven & i finalising plan for president Isaka to step down

President Ryuichi Isaka will resign and his replacement is almost certain to be director Stephen Dacus

China's factory activity picks on strong supply, demand; PMI rises to 50.8

Factory production accelerated in February from the previous month, while total new orders increased at the quickest pace in three months

Zelenskyy seeks to salvage US ties after explosive meeting in Oval Office

Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine would not concede any territory to Russia as part of a peace deal

Israel slammed after it bars Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept ceasefire

Mediators Egypt and Qatar on Sunday accused Israel of violating humanitarian law by using starvation as a weapon

Trudeau to bring up US' threat to annex Canada in meeting with King Charles

The king has come under criticism in Canada for being silent about Trump's threats to annex Canada

Americans want Trump to do more for economy, inflation, say polls

While about 80 per cent of adults surveyed said Trump should home in on the economy and inflation, they said they believed his top priorities were the US-Mexico border

Donald Trump heads toward tariff barrage on Canada, Mexico, and China

The long-promised tariffs scheduled to take effect Tuesday would easily be among the most sweeping of the Trump era

Xi Jinping prepares to unveil China's stimulus plan as trade war heats up

Thousands of delegates including ministry chiefs and provincial leaders will gather Wednesday in Beijing for the parliamentary conclave

Here's why Chinese EV makers are facing reality check in Southeast Asia

While Southeast Asia's upwardly mobile population may aspire to own EVs, the still-pricey cars are beyond the reach of many

European leaders race to craft plan to save Zelenskyy, US support

The UK and France were seeking to build what Starmer called a coalition of the willing to participate in peacekeeping forces

Zelenskyy praises Europe's strong support for Ukraine at London Summit

In a post on X, he emphasised the united stance Europe has taken in supporting Ukraine's independence and security.

Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions

In South Carolina, Gov Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on Sunday to support the wildfire response effort, and a statewide burning ban remained in effect