Arattai: The Indian messaging app that wants to take on WhatsApp
Arattai is seeing a surge in popularity amid a push from Narendra Modi’s government to boost self-reliance.
Spy case collapse blamed on failure to label China a threat
Prosecutors say they were unable to obtain evidence from the government to meet the threshold for prosecution.
US special envoy and Trump’s son-in-law to join Gaza peace talks in Egypt
The arrival of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner comes as a second day of talks ended without tangible results, a Palestinian official tells the BBC.
Japan football official sentenced for viewing child abuse images on plane
The technical director of Japan’s football authority was also sacked with immediate effect.
Gold surges past record $4,000 an ounce as uncertainty fuels rally
Analysts point to delays in the reporting of economic data due to the US government shutdown as one reason for the rise.
Concerns for country music superstar’s health as sister asks for prayers
Freida Parton’s social media post reveals the 79-year-old country star “hasn’t been feeling her best lately,” following health-related cancellations in recent months.
