Indonesia Approves $13M Japanese Patrol Boat for Navy
Indonesia's House of Representatives approved a 1.9 billion yen ($13 million) patrol boat grant from Japan for its navy. The 18M Class vessel comes at no cost to the state budget.
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Waiting for Mortgage Rates to Drop Costs Buyers Equity, Data Shows
Prospective U.S. homebuyers delaying purchases in hopes of lower mortgage rates risk missing out on tens of thousands in equity growth and facing higher home prices, according to housing market analysis. Rent inflation and rising ownership costs add to the financial drag of waiting.
Greece Teams with Germany, Others on African Migrant Deportation Hubs
Greece is coordinating with Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and Denmark to set up migrant deportation centers in Africa. The plan targets asylum seekers whose claims have been rejected, according to Greek Migration Minister Thanos Plevris.
Prince Andrew Returns Norwegian Order of St. Olav
Britain's Prince Andrew has returned the Order of St. Olav, Norway's highest peacetime honor, nearly 40 years after receiving it. The Norwegian palace confirmed the move on Thursday without disclosing a reason.
Athens Airport Radar Fails, Leaving Controllers with One Screen
Air traffic controllers at Athens International Airport lost contact with a key radar on Thursday, dropping from three operational screens to just one. The Association of Greek Air Traffic Controllers blamed a data link failure to Merenta Hill for the breakdown.
Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office
Police arrested Prince Andrew at his Wood Farm home on the Sandringham estate on his 66th birthday, detaining him on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his time as UK trade envoy. Thames Valley Police confirmed the arrest of a man in his sixties from Norfolk and are conducting searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.
Nia Sioux Reveals 3-Shampoo Routine for Healthy Hair
Nia Sioux washes her hair with three shampoos every two weeks to combat dryness and buildup. The former Dance Moms star detailed her routine after years of damage from the show's styling demands.
Epstein Ally Brunel Planned to Testify in 2016 but Backed Out After Alert
Jean-Luc Brunel, a top modeling agency executive and close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, secretly negotiated in 2016 to testify against the financier with photographic evidence but abruptly halted cooperation after Epstein learned of the talks. Newly released Justice Department files detail how the potential star witness went silent, paving the way for more alleged crimes before Epstein's 2019 arrest.
FBI Holds Photos, Names of Suspects Matching Guthrie Footage
The FBI has names and photos of people matching the masked suspect seen on surveillance video outside Nancy Guthrie's home the night she vanished, according to reports. The 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie disappeared from her Tucson-area residence on January 31.
DNA Evidence Found in Search of Missing Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson Home
Investigators recovered biological evidence, including DNA not belonging to Nancy Guthrie, during a search of her Tucson, Arizona home this week. The 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie vanished from the property on February 1, prompting a reward now at $202,500 for information on her whereabouts or her captor's arrest.
Starmer says ‘nobody above law’ as UK probes push Prince Andrew on Epstein ties
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared 'nobody is above the law' while urging Prince Andrew to cooperate with investigators examining his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Nine UK police forces are reviewing Epstein-related allegations of human trafficking and sexual assault as the royal turns 65.
Ledbury Vape Shop Loses Alcohol Licence Over Organised Crime
A Herefordshire off-licence and vape shop linked to organised crime has lost its alcohol sales licence with no chance of reinstatement. The Ledbury Convenience Store, trading as Mr Vape, faced revocation after authorities seized illegal cigarettes and tobacco last November.
Modi Unveils ‘MANAV’ AI Vision at Delhi Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a human-centric 'MANAV' vision for artificial intelligence at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi on Thursday. He called for a moral, sovereign and inclusive roadmap to guide AI's future.
Firefighters Battle Factory Fire in Darlaston, Avoid Area Urged
Firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service tackled a factory blaze on Bentley Road South in Darlaston early Thursday, scaling back from six to three pumps after initial response. Officials urged the public to avoid the area around the incident that started at 5:27 a.m.
Shabana Azmi Praises Macron’s Charm at Bollywood Luncheon
Shabana Azmi described French President Emmanuel Macron as 'very charming' and 'attentive' during a private luncheon with Bollywood stars in New Delhi on February 17. The gathering highlighted cinema's role in cultural exchange and economic growth between India and France.