Saudi clarifies regional HQ not mandatory in all government tenders under new exemption rules | World News

Saudi Arabia now allows conditional exemptions for foreign firms lacking Kingdom-based regional headquarters/Image: File Foreign companies without a regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia are no longer automatically out of the running for government contracts. Under a revised procurement framework, government entities may apply for structured exemptions, softening the strict 2024 relocation requirement while preserving the […]

Tariff ruling: Meet the Trump-appointed Supreme Court judges who went against him | World News

President Donald Trump and Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch stand with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Cheryl Hines, and other family members, with his commission, before he is sworn in as Health and Human Services Secretary in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington. (AP/PTI) In a landmark decision that reshaped […]

In dissent, 3 Justices warn tariff decision may unleash chaos, at least in short-term

A trio of conservative justices Friday warned that the court had overstepped its bounds in its decision to block President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs, arguing that the president should be able to impose tariffs under his power to conduct foreign affairs. In a 63-page dissent, written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who was joined by Justices […]

Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners, With Conditions

new video loaded: Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners, With Conditions Since Nicolás Maduro’s capture by the United States, Venezuela has released hundreds of political prisoners and approved a new amnesty law, although the restrictions on those freed have raised questions about whether this signals real change. Our international correspondent Simon Romero describes what’s happening. By Simon […]

‘That could’ve been me’: Gordon Ramsay breaks down over brother’s heroin addiction in raw new Netflix series |

Gordon Ramsay breaks down over brother’s heroin addiction in raw new Netflix series With six episodes released on 18 February, Being Gordon Ramsay offers an unusually unfiltered look at one of Britain’s most recognisable chefs. Made with Netflix, the fly-on-the-wall series follows the 59-year-old as he embarks on what he describes as his most ambitious […]

‘Time to pay the piper’: Newsom hails Supreme Court tariff ruling, asks Trump to refund Americans

In a major setback to President Donald Trump’s trade policy, the US Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, struck down sweeping global tariffs imposed under emergency powers, holding that the president exceeded his legal authority by bypassing Congress.In its majority opinion, the court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant […]

‘Why Dallas looks like New Delhi’: Texas senator John Cornyn slammed for now-deleted ‘Welcome to Indian century’ post

Texas GOP senator John Cornyn was trolled after he shared an NYT podcast in which Indian-origin scholar Amitav Acharya said the superpower in waiting is India, not the US or China. Cornyn posted the NYT opinion piece by the headline that said ‘Welcome to the Indian Century’ but he was called a traitor for the […]

Donald Trump’s swollen ankles spark fresh health concerns after appearance on Josh Pate’s podcast

US President Donald Trump’s long-discussed ankle swelling has once again drawn public attention after a photo taken during an informal podcast recording in Georgia surfaced online.The image, shared by sports podcaster Josh Pate, shows Trump seated at The Varsity fast-food restaurant in Rome, Georgia, ahead of a political rally. In the photo, Trump’s lower legs […]

Trump announces new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court ruling: What are Sections 122, 232 and 301? Explained

US President Donald Trump said he would sign new orders aimed at restoring tariffs using alternative legal authorities after the Supreme Court struck down a large portion of his previous measures.Speaking after the ruling, Trump said he would rely on a set of trade powers known as Section 122 to impose a global 10% tariff […]

Explained: 5 reasons why NYT op-ed is saying it’s ‘India’s century’

For years, 21st-century geopolitics has been framed as a heavyweight bout between Washington and Beijing. But what if the most consequential player isn’t in either corner?The world’s fastest-growing major economy — and its most populous nation — isn’t China. It’s India.As other major powers age, India’s greatest export may simply be its people. So what […]