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Japan Faces Deep Royal Crisis As Rules Block Women From The Throne
Japan has had eight reigning empresses throughout its history, but a law introduced in 1889 formally barred women from ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne.
Chinese Investor Spends Rs 18 Crore In 9-Year Hunt For Ex-Wife Who Scammed Him And Fled To US
According to Li, she left with the money, ownership documents for four properties he had purchased, and all her identification documents.
What Is Pickaxe Mountain And Why Donald Trump Wants To "Take It Out"
Pickaxe Mountain is located near Iran's heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility and is regarded as one of the country's most heavily fortified nuclear-related sites.
Relief For India, China As US Eases 500% Russian Oil Tariff Threat
The updated version also allows an exception for countries that import less than 15 per cent of Russia's natural gas exports and are taking significant steps to reduce those imports, which could exempt Japan, France, Hungary, and Belgium.
Ex-Columnist Receives $5.63 Million Owed By Trump In Sex Abuse case
The writer E. Jean Carroll has collected nearly $5.63 million from Donald Trump after a jury in 2023 found the US president liable for sexually abusing and defaming her, court records show.
'Hormuz Control Is A Must': Iran Withdraws From US Deal Over New Blockade
Days of retaliatory strikes across the Middle East by Iran — and both nations' attempts to vie for control of the waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas passes during peacetime — threaten to push the region back to all-out war.
"Tremendous Chemistry": Trump Welcomes New Iraqi PM During White House Visit
President Donald Trump gave Iraq's new prime minister an effusive welcome at the White House on Tuesday, promoting the "tremendous chemistry" between him and a fellow wealthy businessman.
Trump Threatens To Hit Iran Power Plants, Bridges Next Week If No Deal
President Donald Trump told Fox News on Tuesday he would expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not make a deal.
Venezuela Earthquake: Death Count Rises To 4,734, More Than 16,700 Injured
The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela almost three weeks ago has surpassed 4,700, while almost 17,000 people have been injured, an official report released Tuesday stated.
US Halts Immigration Traffic Stops After 2 Fatal Shootings
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has suspended the use of traffic stops to detain immigrants after two fatal shootings by ICE agents, according to media reports Tuesday.
UK To Announce Midnight Social Media Curfew For Teenagers
Britain will introduce a default overnight curfew on social media apps for 16- and 17-year-olds, the government said, adding new restrictions for older teenagers to its plan to introduce a sweeping ban on social media for under-16s.
Florida Man Killed After Fleeing US Immigration Agents, 3rd Death In A Week
A man running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida was struck and killed by a tractor trailer on Tuesday, authorities said.
US Forces Launch New Round Of Strikes On Iran
The United States launched strikes against Iran for the fourth day in a row Tuesday as Washington prepared to reimpose a naval blockade on Iranian ports, the US military said.
US Resumes Hormuz Blockade Against Iran, Launches New Strikes
Iran War: The US military said Tuesday that it has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran's attacks on commercial ships on the Strait of Hormuz, as the interim ceasefire deal unravels and concerns grow about a return to all-out war.
Meta Used AI To Target Workers With Medical Conditions For Layoffs: Lawsuit
Meta laid off 10 per cent of its global workforce in May, or nearly 8,000 people, and was planning more job cuts later this year.
Warren Buffett Drops Gates Foundation From Donation Plan Over Epstein Links
Gates denies any knowledge of Epstein's crimes and has not been accused of any wrongdoing. He said he only met with Epstein because he thought it might help him raise money for charitable causes.
Trump's Thursday Speech To Focus On "Free And Fair Elections"
US President Donald Trump said he would discuss "free and fair" voting in an address to the nation on Thursday, apparently doubling down on his false claims to have won the 2020 election.
Virgin Atlantic 'Flight To Nowhere' Circles For Hours Before Returning To London
Virgin Atlantic confirmed to the media outlet the turnaround was due to a "minor technical issue".
After Hormuz, Iran Eyes Choking Off Red Sea As Trump Card Against US
As US strikes deepen inside Iran and Houthi attacks escalate in tandem, analysts say Tehran is widening the conflict and seeking to increase pressure on Washington by extending the threat to global trade and energy supplies beyond the Gulf.
