Accused plotter Asif Raza Merchant testifies he was coerced by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to target US politicians, fearing for his family’s safety in Tehran. WASHINGTON: A Pakistani man on trial for an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting US politicians testified that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps pressured him into the scheme. Asif Raza Merchant, 47, told […]

SANTIAGO, March 5 (Reuters) – ⁠Chile’s state-owned Codelco, the world’s largest copper ⁠producer, and Microsoft signed a memorandum of ‌understanding to evaluate joint initiatives in artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, automation and digital security, the miner said on Thursday. Read full story The Star : Tech Feed

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says a 15% global tariff is likely this week, as the Trump administration pivots after a Supreme Court defeat on trade policy. WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that a new 15% global tariff proposed by President Donald Trump is likely to be implemented this week. Bessent

Hungary’s foreign minister is in Moscow to secure a guarantee from Russia that oil and gas prices for Budapest will not rise despite global market spikes. MOSCOW: Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto arrived in Moscow on Wednesday to seek crucial assurances from Russia over energy supplies and pricing. Szijjarto stated he was there to obtain

A US submarine sank an Iranian frigate in the Indian Ocean, marking the first torpedo sinking of an enemy vessel by the US since World War II. WASHINGTON: A US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Wednesday. Hegseth described the strike as evidence

Magen David Adom treats 12 people after Iran’s latest missile barrage, with one woman in moderate condition and others with cuts from glass. JERUSALEM: Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency service is treating 12 people for injuries following a new missile salvo from Iran. The MDA stated that medics are evacuating the injured, including a 40-year-old

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells Israeli counterpart Beijing opposes military action against Iran, advocating dialogue over force. BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (pic) has told his Israeli counterpart that Beijing opposes military strikes on Iran. Wang made the remarks during a phone call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday, according to

Egypt’s petroleum minister says the country can help transport Saudi oil to the Mediterranean using its Sumed pipeline amid regional shipping disruptions. CAIRO: Egypt has offered to help transport Saudi oil to the Mediterranean Sea. Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi (pic) made the announcement as tankers face blockages in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf infrastructure

Malaysia’s Natural Resources Ministry says integrity is non-negotiable for personnel managing national assets, as decisions impact future generations. PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) has declared that integrity is a fundamental obligation for its personnel in managing the nation’s natural assets. Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup stated that every decision

Higher Education Minister confirms university action against student in Quran insult case, as police investigation proceeds. BACHOK: The Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah student suspected of insulting and stepping on the Al-Quran will face disciplinary action. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir (pic) said the university is proceeding under its own regulations.