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Netanyahu Gambles Close Trump Ties With Fresh Iran Strikes
Iran War: Following Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, Iran responded with a barrage of missiles towards Israel, where some officials in turn called for a relentless response.
Great White Shark Filmed In Mediterranean Sea For The First Time Ever: "My Fingers Were Trembling"
This rare sighting is believed to be the first time the predator has been filmed underwater in the Mediterranean sea.
Israel And Iran Halt Attacks On Each Other, But Not Before Issuing Warnings
Tehran launched missiles at Israel on Sunday over its on going war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, which prompted Israel to strike back.
Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Law Struck Down, Judge Says It's "Unlawful"
Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee 'Unlawful', US Federal Judge Rules
NASA Goes Luxe With Prada Spacesuits For Artemis 4 Moon Landing
The new product follows Prada's splashy foray into space fashion in 2024 with the unveiling of a spacesuit that is expected to be used for NASA's anticipated Artemis 4 moon landing in 2028.
100 Days Of War In Middle East, 60 Days Of Peace, And Then It All Fell Apart
As Israel and Iran traded blows, the wider regional fallout was immediate. Iraq's Civil Aviation Authority announced a 72-hour closure of Iraqi airspace in response to the renewed attacks.
Israel Bombed Lebanon 3,491 Times During Ceasefire
Israel had carried out 3,491 air strikes, 407 controlled demolitions and six "razing" operations, or demolitions, Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Monday.
Willing To Work Together: China's Xi Jinping To North Korea's Kim Jong Un
The two sides should strengthen exchanges in diplomacy, law enforcement, and the military, Chinese President Xi Jinping said.
Chinese Man Buys Flat On 34th Floor, Learns Years Later That Building Has Only 32 Storeys
These properties are often built without official approvals and lack the legal protections enjoyed by regular residential projects.
What Forced Nearly 100 Schools To Shut In Japan? A Bear
A bear roaming the streets of a Japanese city for three days forced authorities to shut nearly 100 schools on Monday as hunters, police and local officials launched a major search operation.
Chagos Islands: Military Power, Colonial Legacy, And A Billion-Dollar Deal
The US officials are reportedly looking at ways to deal directly with Mauritius instead of going through the United Kingdom.
'No Right To Breathe Freely': Afghan Women Detained In Clothing Crackdown
Taliban authorities rule according to a strict interpretation of Islamic law, and have gradually tightened restrictions on women since returning to power in August 2021.
Trump Warns Israel, Iran To "Stop Shooting", Then Makes A Ceasefire Claim
Israel and Iran fired missiles at each other on Monday in the most serious escalation of conflict after a ceasefire was announced in April.
OpenAI's New Lockdown Mode Is Basically ChatGPT In A Straightjacket
OpenAI's new security feature deliberately disables some of ChatGPT's most powerful capabilities to protect sensitive data from emerging AI attacks
Opinion: Opinion | The Kashmir Nobody Mentions - And How Pakistan Is Quietly Profiting From That
Recent elections in Gilgit Baltistan - and the protest note India had to issue for them - lay bare concerning but oft-ignored realities.
At Least 32 Dead, 200 Injured In 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake In Philippines
A few buildings collapsed and key infrastructure sustained quake damage in the city of General Santos, and tsunami damage was reported in at least one coastal village.
Pay Anyone To Do Anything: The 'Black Mirror' Task App Just Went Live
Within a week of going live, users have posted hundreds of challenges, with some offering rewards worth tens of thousands of dollars.
Hormuz Will Be Open But With Transit Fees, Says Iran's Envoy To Moscow
The Strait of Hormuz will be open but under new conditions to be set by Iran and Oman, including a transit fee, Iran's ambassador to Moscow was quoted as saying on Monday. The U.S.
Trump Says Iran Agreed To No Nuclear Weapons, Experts Not Convinced
According to the White House, Trump has said at least 74 times since 2011 that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon.
