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Better Governance, Clearer Rules: India's Mythbuster On Foreign Funding Bill
In a series of posts on X, India's ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, issued a detailed "Myth vs. Reality check" on the bill.
Bengal Tea Farmer Kidnapped By Bangladeshis To Secure Intruder's Release
A video has also emerged where Gope can be heard saying that he would be released from captivity if India releases Tamiz Uddin, the Bangladeshi intruder arrested by BSF.
A Californian City Declares State Of Emergency Following Cyberattack On Emergency Systems
Cybersecurity experts from both private firms and government agencies are examining the compromised systems to safely restore municipal operations.
Amid Questions Over Mojtaba Khamenei's Health, An Iran President-Supreme Leader Meet
Pezeshkian, who took office in July 2024, had said in early May that he met with Khamenei, also without specifying the date, but the supreme leader's office did not issue any statements at the time.
How To Spot Perseid Meteor Shower, A Light Show That Promises To Dazzle
The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade - though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
"We're Low-Keying It": Trump On US-Iran Negotiations
"We are low-keying it," Trump said, according to the news outlet Axios, which said it spoke to him in a brief phone call.
Play Area Inaugurated At Indian Visa Centre In Bangladesh Capital
Focusing on people's benefit and people-to-people ties has been Dinesh Trivedi's vision, which he enunciated right after taking over as high commissioner.
"Will Cut Them Off": Iran General Warns US Against Ground Invasion
Warning against any potential intrusion, the Iranian general stated, "If any US military personnel set foot in Iran, we will cut them off."
Trump Started Iran War Over Nukes, He Will Give It Up For Hormuz: Report
The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, reported that Trump has spent weeks preparing the ground for such an outcome and has privately told senior aides that he could walk away without obtaining a new nuclear agreement.
Syria Says Reached Deal With Moscow On 2 Russian Bases
Russia was a key Assad ally during the 13-year conflict, helping to keep the former leader in power, and his ouster in 2024 dealt a major blow to its influence in the region.
Ukraine's Zelensky Claims Russia To Deploy 50,000 North Korean Troops
Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv had found some North Korean missiles in Ukraine's territory, without disclosing their locations.
Snipers On Rooftops, Decoys On Roads: Dublin Preps For Cartel Boss's Trial - won
Kinahan has been held in custody in Dubai since his arrest on April 17. He recently lost his final appeal against extradition.
Forced Disappearances Of Minors Continue In Karachi, Balochistan: Report
According to the Balochistan Post, three of the latest cases were reported from Tikri in Karachi's Mauripur area.
US Must Pressure Netanyahu To Accept Gaza Deal: Hamas Official
Hamas expects the mediators and the American guarantor to pressure Netanyahu, said Bassem Naim.
Russia, Ukraine Exchange Overnight Strikes, 7 Killed, Many Injured
In the latest attacks, Ukrainian drones killed five people and injured two dozen others, including a 4-year-old boy, in Russia's border region of Belgorod.
Israel Rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Plan, Says No Pullout Until Hamas Disarms
Hamas yesterday had said it was ready to proceed with the US-backed plan and urged pressure on Israel
How Taiwan Plans To Turn A Potential Chinese Invasion Into "Drone Hellscape"
The plan is to use drones to spot Chinese forces, track their movements and attack them before they can establish a foothold on the island.
Two Women Chase Departing Plane Across Moscow Airport Tarmac After Missing Flight
Rather than returning to the terminal to rebook their journey, they allegedly made their way into the restricted apron area.
Russia To India Direct Train Link? Moscow Considers Move: Report
The proposal for alternative trade routes emerges against the backdrop of escalating maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz following armed hostilities involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
Indian Man Allegedly Kills 19-Year-Old American Girlfriend, Arrested In Germany After Fleeing US
He boarded a flight to Houston before connecting to a flight to Berlin, Germany, with plans to eventually travel to India.
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Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel ahead of midterms
Trump has named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel, starting from September 1.
Brazilian player falls into tunnel celebrating goal
Footage shows Brazilian player Jacy Maranhão falling into the players’ tunnel after jumping over advertising boards.
Trump signals shift to economic pressure on Iran over new military strikes
US relying on sanctions and naval blockade as oil prices stabilise, easing economic strain on American consumers.
Oil prices climb as Iranian demands cloud outlook for Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude prices rise as Tehran says critical waterway will not reopen without major US concessions.
Clashes in Iraq’s Kut city during protests over power shortages
Protests over power shortages escalated in Kut, Iraq, as demonstrators demanded more electricity amid soaring heat.
Israel confirms death of Palestinian detainee, nearly two years late
The family of Ihab Diab disputes Israeli claims of health issues, alleging torture was behind his prison death.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim undergoes medical procedure
Malaysia's government says Anwar, 79, is undergoing medical examinations and a procedure advised by his specialists.
Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan in court after Dubai extradition
Suspected Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan has appeared before a Dublin court after being extradited from Dubai.
Houthis launch fresh ballistic missile and drone attacks on al-Makha port
Iran-backed Houthis have resumed attacks on Yemen’s al-Makha port in the Red Sea.
Could Morocco’s football chief Fouzi Lekjaa become its next prime minister?
Lekjaa’s decision to join a political party has fuelled speculation about his political ambitions.
Houthis renew missile and drone attacks on Yemen’s port of al-Makha
The latest Houthi attacks come less than 24 hours after an earlier barrage struck al-Makha (Mocha) and its commercial port.
Iran war live: US ‘semi-negotiating’ with Tehran; Israel rejects Gaza plan
Trump says US will wait for economic pressure to mount on Iran, as Israel formally rejects 15-point Gaza peace plan.
F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s New Jersey golf club
F-16s intercepted two civilian aircraft entering restricted airspace over Bedminster, NJ, where President Trump was.
Union reports 108 attacks on Palestinian journalists in July
Palestinian Journalists Syndicate exposes rising threats, with over 270 journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023.
Germany warns of ‘daily hybrid warfare’ after explosive-laden drone found
Espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks, and covert operations are a 'constant reality', says Germany's interior minister.
Palestinians say Netanyahu’s decision leaves ‘no clear path’ to peace
‘We're going backwards.’
Israel is ‘trying to make Palestine disappear’: The Elders
Former Irish President Mary Robinson: Israel ‘erasing Palestine physically, economically, culturally and politically’.
Can the Doha Framework end the conflict in eastern DRC?
Kinshasa hands over 15 prisoners to powerful rebel alliance.
Hundreds of anti-tourism Spanish protesters march in Mallorca’s Soller
Hundreds of people marched on Saturday in the town of Soller, in the island of Mallorca against mass tourism.
Where does Iran stand on Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact?
Iran not immediately threatened by pact, analysts say, with officials focusing on aspect of diminishing US role.
Jannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury
Number one ranked player in men's tennis will miss the tournament due to a knee issue, he says via organisers.
Former Iraqi provincial governor arrested as graft crackdown continues
Ahmed al-Jubouri and a close associate were arrested on charges of misusing contract funds in Saladin province.
Wildfires in Albania and Spain cause hundreds to evacuate
Wildfires have spread near Albania’s capital and in parts of southern Spain, prompting hundreds to evacuate.
How Israel’s occupation fuels resistance
Israel is trapped in a cycle it created.
‘No surprise’: Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza plan
Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti says Netanyahu's rejection of the US-backed Gaza plan is no surprise.