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Trump-backed candidate to face Democrat in Georgia run-off to replace Majorie Taylor Greene

Georgia congressional candidate Clay Fuller speaks after the voting results were announced during his watch night party in Rome, Georgia.
Georgia congressional candidate Clay Fuller speaks after the voting results were announced during his watch night party in Rome, Georgia.

FIFA chief says Trump welcomes Iran’s World Cup participation

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the inauguration of the Colombian Football Federation’s hotel, where he expressed his support for Mexico ahead of the World Cup, in Barranquilla, Colombia, February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Jairo Cassiani
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the inauguration of the Colombian Football Federation’s hotel, where he expressed his support for Mexico ahead of the World Cup, in Barranquilla, Colombia, February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Jairo Cassiani

Elon Musk worth $1 trillion in new Forbes list

Mr Elon Musk topped the Forbes World’s Billionaires list for the second consecutive year after his fortune swelled by roughly US$500 billion over the past 12 months.
Mr Elon Musk topped the Forbes World’s Billionaires list for the second consecutive year after his fortune swelled by roughly US$500 billion over the past 12 months.

Trump team’s Iran war rhetoric fuels backlash

Critics say the Trump administration reveling in the destructive power of the US military has been jarring.
Critics say the Trump administration reveling in the destructive power of the US military has been jarring.

Suspect in Rihanna shooting charged with attempted murder

Rihanna's mansion in Hollywood Hills was broken into twice in 2018.
Rihanna's mansion in Hollywood Hills was broken into twice in 2018.

US teacher dies after teens’ toilet paper prank goes wrong

Jason Hughes taught math at North Hall High School in Gainesville, Georgia, where his wife was also a math teacher.
Jason Hughes taught math at North Hall High School in Gainesville, Georgia, where his wife was also a math teacher.

Trump nominee for State Department role drops out after his race comments jeopardised confirmation

Mr Jeremy Carl was US President Donald Trump’s nominee for assistant secretary of state for international organisations.
Mr Jeremy Carl was US President Donald Trump’s nominee for assistant secretary of state for international organisations.

US lawmakers worry Trump may put ‘boots on the ground’ in Iran

People gather on the sides of a road as smoke rises in the background following an explosion, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
People gather on the sides of a road as smoke rises in the background following an explosion, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Will Trump ‘TACO’ on Iran?

US President Donald Trump arrives on the South Lawn of the White House, following a weekend trip to Florida, in Washington, March 9, 2026.
US President Donald Trump arrives on the South Lawn of the White House, following a weekend trip to Florida, in Washington, March 9, 2026.

Boeing signs $370 million Israel deal for 5,000 more smart bombs

The logo of Boeing is seen at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 20, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool
The logo of Boeing is seen at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 20, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.