Gas Truck Explosion in Mexico City Kills 3, Injures Dozens
MEXICO CITY: A gas truck explosion on a highway sparked a massive fire, leaving at least three people dead and dozens injured.
Trump Condemns Assassination of Charlie Kirk
WASHINGTON: Former President Donald Trump denounced the “heinous assassination” of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, praising him as “a man of deep, deep faith.” Trump called the shooting “a dark moment for America.”
Dollar Steadies in Asia After U.S. Price Data Fuels Rate-Cut Bets
The dollar stabilized in Asia on Thursday after an unexpected drop in U.S. factory-gate prices strengthened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Traders now await U.S. consumer inflation data due later in the day.
Vigil Held in Arizona for Charlie Kirk
SCOTTSDALE: Mourners gathered in Scottsdale, Arizona, for a vigil honoring right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, whose home state hosted the emotional tribute.
Charlie Kirk Spoke in Asia Days Before Fatal Shooting
In the week before his assassination, U.S. right-wing activist Charlie Kirk toured Asia, praising the rise of conservative young men in South Korea and warning against a “globalist menace” in Tokyo. It was his first speaking tour in the region.
Gold Slips but Holds Above $3,600 Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
Gold prices edged lower Thursday, pressured by a firmer dollar and profit-taking, but remained near record highs above $3,600. Investors are awaiting U.S. consumer inflation data due later in the day.
Trump Condemns Assassination of Charlie Kirk
WASHINGTON: Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a strong statement following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a close Trump ally. Trump said he was “filled with grief and anger at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk,” describing the act as cowardly and unacceptable. He added that while […]
Charlie Kirk Shot Dead at Utah University Event
UTAH: Charlie Kirk, a close Trump ally and founder of the conservative youth group Turning Point USA, was shot dead while addressing a crowd at a university in Utah.
Nepal Army to Take Charge as Protests Turn Violent
KATHMANDU: Amid escalating Gen-Z protests, the Nepal Army will assume control of security. Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel, known for his disciplined leadership and focus on maintaining order, will oversee operations to restore stability following violent clashes, including arson, assaults, and the storming of the parliament.
Protests Turn Violent in Nepal: Parliament Set Ablaze
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s protests escalated as demonstrators stormed the parliament, setting it on fire. Reports also indicate prison breaks, arson, and assaults on political leaders, marking a dramatic and violent turn in the ongoing unrest.