South Carolina legal scion Alex Murdaugh is pictured in a mugshot taken March 7, 2023, at the Kirkland Reception and Evaluation Center in Columbia, S.C. He will face a new trial on the murder charges related to the deaths of his wife and son. File Photo courtesy South Carolina Department of Correct»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is monitoring all nuclear activity in the world around the clock after the expiration of the Russian-US New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said on Wednesday. "We provide sensors in space that look for nuclear»»»

Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez of the left-wing party Juntos por el Peru speaks during a political rally in Huaycan on Saturday. He has been accused of making false statements in administrative proceedings and falsifying information related to campaign contributions, income and exp»»»

The Athens municipality of Nea Smyrni said Wednesday it has temporarily suspended a free e-bike sharing program after more than half the vehicles were stolen or vandalized within days during a trial run. A statement from the municipality said the program would be revived once the company providing »»»

Manila: Multiple gunshots sent Philippine senators into hiding in their offices late Wednesday, AFP journalists said, as a legislator wanted by the International Criminal Court has sought refuge in the building. There were no casualties and the search for the gunmen was ongoing, Interior Secretary »»»

1 of 2 | Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa, right, a former national police chief under former President Rodrigo Duterte, attends a session at the Senate in Pasay City, Manila, Philippines, Wednesday. Dela Rosa is on his third day within the Senate premises and has asked Philippine President Ferd»»»

Police in Corinth have dismantled a criminal network accused of defrauding victims of up to €1.6 million in nearly 100 fraud cases over the past ten months. Authorities said officers carried out coordinated raids on Wednesday morning, arresting five suspects while identifying nine additional indivi»»»

Final demand inflation rose by 6% on an annual basis in April, marking the largest increase since 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. More than three-quarters of the 2% increase in final demand goods in April was attributed to a 7.8% increase in energy prices. File Photo b»»»

Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson, right, speaks to the media with fellow representatives Justin Jones and Gloria Johnson at the White House in 2023. On Tuesday, all Tennessee Democrats in the state house were removed from committees. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | License Photo May»»»

King Charles III waves from his State Carriage during the royal procession bringing him and Queen Camilla from Buckingham Palace to Westminster on Wednesday for the State Opening of Parliament. His Imperial State Crown, worn to deliver his King's Speech, was transported in a separate carriage prote»»»

1 of 2 | President Donald Trump boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., for Beijing, China on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 13 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a two-day meeting with Chinese President Xi »»»

Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation 8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChiara FrancavillaBBC Africa Eye BBCRusset was treated by a vet after being injured and used in fraudulent campaigns to raise money Dozens of dogs kept in sham animal shelte»»»

US President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed at easing deep tensions between the rival superpowers. Giving a fist pump, Trump descended the steps of Air Force One after touching down at Beijing Capital International Airport, »»»

Multiple gunshots were heard on Wednesday inside the Philippine Senate, where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court has sought refuge, AFP journalists said. The sound of at least five shots sent journalists fleeing for cover, minutes after soldiers with rifles and protective gear wen»»»

Beijing: US President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed at easing deep tensions between the rival superpowers. Beginning the first visit to China by a US president in nearly a decade, Trump touched down on Air Force One at Beij»»»

Citizens protested on Wednesday demanding the resignation of the Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) in front of the Council of Ministers building, where the first regular meeting of the newly elected government with Prime Minister Rumen Radev was held. The reason for the protest is the ban impo»»»

Austria has said it scrambled Eurofighter Typhoons to intercept US Air Force spy planes that entered its airspace without authorization on Sunday and Monday. According to Austrian Defense Ministry spokesman Michael Bauer, a pair of PC-12 turboprop aircraft flew over the Totes Gebirge mountains in U»»»

Anti-immigration protesters set an emergency refugee shelter on fire in the Dutch town of Loosdrecht on Tuesday evening, following weeks of demonstrations against the arrival of asylum seekers. According to NOS, an angry crowd threw firecrackers at a town hall building that the authorities said wou»»»

Mumbai, India: Air India said Wednesday it would reduce or cut several international routes over jet fuel price hikes and airspace restrictions due to conflict. The Iran war since late February and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz have sent aviation turbine fuel prices soaring, raising »»»

RIYADH: Executives from Alphabet, Coca Cola and BlackRock are among are host of senior leaders joining the expanded board of the US-Saudi Business Council as economic ties deepen between the two countries. Citi, Bank of America and ExxonMobil are also among some of the world’s largest financial, in»»»

An alleged women’s gang has been arrested in Oman after stealing jewellery and valuables worth more than OMR 20,000 ($52,000) by using spare house keys hidden outside homes, the Royal Oman Police said. Police said the suspects, identified as Arab women, targeted residences where homeowners had conc»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has announced that its “On the Go” initiative has generated operational savings worth Dh367 million while reducing service procedures by 75 per cent and cutting processing time by 99.5 per cent as part of the UAE’s drive to eliminate bureaucracy and enhance government efficiency»»»

CAIRO/JERUSALEM/GAZA: Israel has escalated its attacks in Gaza in the five weeks since halting its joint ​bombing with the US in Iran, redirecting its fire back on the ruined Palestinian enclave where the military believes Hamas fighters are tightening their grip. According to the Gaza Health Minis»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Royal Oman Police busted a gang of Arab women, who allegedly used begging as a cover to carry out burglaries at several homes in the Muscat Governorate. Officials further warned community members against the common practice of keeping spare door keys in easily accessible places suc»»»

A large-scale specialized police operation began across the country at 6 am on Wednesday, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev announced at a briefing at the Council of Ministers following the Government 's weekly meeting here. Several areas will be targeted during the operation, including economic c»»»

Prague: An unidentified thief stole the skull of Czech saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a glass shrine in a northern Czech church, causing “incalculable” historic damage, police said late on Tuesday. St Zdislava of Lemberk (estimated 1220-1252), a noblewoman known for her merciful and charitable deed»»»

ANKARA: Torrential rains have triggered severe flooding in a district near Turkiye’s Black Sea coast, inundating homes and businesses and sweeping away cars. At least 12 people were hospitalized with minor injuries, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported. The heavy rainfall late on Tuesday caused ri»»»

ANKARA: Torrential rains have triggered severe flooding in a district near Turkiye’s Black Sea coast, inundating homes and businesses and sweeping away cars. At least 12 people were hospitalized with minor injuries, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported. The heavy rainfall late on Tuesday caused ri»»»

Residents of Lom protested Wednesday in front of the local municipality building demanding the resignation of Mayor Tsvetan Petrov after the Appellate Prosecution Office in Sofia Tuesday announced that charges had been brought against Petrov for vote buying at the last parliamentary election in Apr»»»

Dubai: A leaked “model paper”, encrypted WhatsApp trails and a 45-hour head start have pushed India’s biggest medical entrance exam into crisis, with investigators tracing the NEET-UG 2026 leak from a Nashik printing press to coaching hubs and student networks across multiple states. The National T»»»

A large-scale specialized police operation began across the country at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev announced at a briefing at the Council of Ministers following the Government meeting here. Several main areas will be targeted during the operation, he said. According t»»»

An unidentified thief stole the skull of Czech saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a glass shrine in a northern Czech church, causing "incalculable" historic damage, police said late on Tuesday. St Zdislava of Lemberk (estimated 1220-1252), a noblewoman known for her merciful and charitable deeds, was c»»»

Drug-related pretrial proceedings and detentions rose in March, the Prosecution Service said Wednesday, citing data from the Specialized Interdepartmental Unit of the Prosecution Service and the Interior Ministry for Supporting Investigations into Drug-Related Crimes and Illegal Migration. Between »»»

Dubai: Did Air India suspend all international flights for three months because of soaring fuel prices? The airline says no — but it has reduced several overseas services as rising jet fuel costs and longer flight routes increase pressure on operations. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the»»»

A 39-year-old British man was arrested on Tuesday for aggressive behaviour towards his wife on a flight from the UK to Crete. The suspect was arrested by the Greek police as soon as the aircraft landed at Niko Kazantzakis International Airport in Iraklio. The police had been alerted by the cabin cr»»»

SEOUL: A Chinese alleged cybercrime ringleader, whose victims reportedly included BTS megastar Jungkook, was extradited from Thailand to South Korea on Wednesday over a hacking scheme that stole more than $25 million, Seoul’s justice ministry said. The 40-year-old suspect is accused of leading a ha»»»

Nine new members of parliament from the Progressive Bulgaria party were sworn in at the opening of Wednesday’s plenary session. The lawmakers take up seats in the 52nd National Assembly after the original mandate holders joined the newly formed government. The replacements include several high-prof»»»

Torrential rains have triggered severe flooding in a district near Turkey’s Black Sea coast, inundating homes and businesses and sweeping away cars. At least 12 people were hospitalized with minor injuries, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported. The heavy rainfall late on Tuesday caused rivers in t»»»

Beijing: US President Donald Trump said he would ask Xi Jinping to “open up” China to American firms as he headed to Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit that will also bring up the Iran war. In a sign of Trump's focus on business, Nvidia chief Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One during a s»»»

The US-Saudi Business Council (USSBC) has announced the appointment of its significantly expanded and reconstituted Board of Directors, featuring an unprecedented lineup of global industry leaders. “This strategic move underscores the Council’s revitalized mission to deepen and diversify economic t»»»

In France, a data breach occurs once every hour. In recent months, several public bodies have been affected: La Poste, France Travail and the ANTS, the portal that issues identity documents. This confidential information, which is sometimes highly sensitive, is sold on forums. It's then often purch»»»

Ras Al Khaimah Police arrested an Asian driver within five hours after he fled the scene of a traffic accident involving three women in the Al Jazeera Al Hamra area during the early hours of Tuesday morning. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The ope»»»

On May 13, 1985, a Philadelphia police helicopter bombed the fortified house of a radical organization, MOVE, to end a 24-hour siege. 1 of 5 | On May 13, 1985, a Philadelphia police helicopter bombed the fortified house of a radical organization, MOVE, to end a 24-hour siege. File Photo by John And»»»

MANILA: Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s chief drug war enforcer urged the military on Wednesday to stop government attempts to arrest and fly him to the Netherlands to stand trial on charges of crimes against humanity. Ronald Dela Rosa, a sitting senator and former police chief, began»»»

Hertfordshire Police shared a video on social media of a driver who could have caused a collision after placing an unsecured football net on top of his car. The video showed the incident, where the driver pulls out of a junction with the goal fully assembled on top of the vehicle. The car is seen p»»»

Police in Bishkek have detained a suspect in a large-scale theft. The press service of the Department of Internal Affairs of Leninsky district reported. According to investigators, on March 20 at around 8 p.m., an unknown individual stole 95,000 soms from a woman’s handbag inside a café on Beishena»»»

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, pictured here as the state's lieutenant governor in August 2024, celebrated a Missouri Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday rejecting challenges to the state's new congressional map. File Photo by Bill Greenbatt/UPI | License Photo May 12 (UPI) -- Missouri's Supreme Court has a»»»

Dubai: Traffic congestion was reported on Al Khail Road heading towards Abu Dhabi on Wednesday following an accident, Dubai Police said. The authority urged motorists to exercise caution and take alternative routes to avoid delays. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - s»»»

The Tisza government will serve the nation and not the prime minister, and the cabinet will consist of ministers who have already proven themselves in their respective fields and who are capable of making decisions from day one, Prime Minister Péter Magyar declared in his speech at Tuesday’s parlia»»»

A woman has been detained in Bishkek on suspicion of attempting to bribe a police investigator, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital reported. The arrest was carried out by officers of the Internal Affairs Department of Sverdlovsky district together with officers»»»