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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.
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.
Netanyahu Warns Iran Of "Much More Powerful" Strikes If Attacked Again
"I will say it to the leaders of Iran: Do not count on things remaining quiet if you attack us," Netanyahu said at a conference in Dimona.
Houthis Claim Downing Of Saudi Drone Amid Biggest Clash Since 2022 Truce
For more than a decade, aircraft entering Yemeni airspace have needed prior clearance from the Saudi-led coalition that backs the government and says it enforces the restriction at its request.
Indian-Origin Astronaut Anil Menon Blasts Off For Maiden Space Station Trip
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon launched from the historic Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan along with Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina.
Trump Drops '20% Fee For Hormuz Transit' Idea, Now Wants Deals With Gulf Nations
Trump spoke about how factories, plants and equipment will "pour" into the United States at "historic" levels, which will in turn create high-paying jobs.
Finland Has A Hidden Underground City. It Can Shelter A Million People
Finland's capital lies fewer than 200 miles from St Petersburg, and the country shares an 830-mile border with Russia, the longest that any NATO member has with Moscow.
Here's Why Parents Kidnap Their Own Children In Japan
Under the current system, only one parent, usually the one who kept physical custody of the child, retains full parental rights.
EU Lawmakers Demand "Non-Addictive Youth Mode" On Social Media
The EU has increased pressure on social media platforms to change recently, telling Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to dismantle "addictive" features.
PM Modi Stopped Putin From Nuking Ukraine In 2022: Polish Minister
Poland's minister referred to developments in late 2022, claiming that PM Modi had played a role in persuading Russia against using tactical nuclear weapons during the war.
US, Iran Intensify Strikes After Trump Reveals Hormuz Toll Plan
The US launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports.
Bloomberg Ordered To Pay $178,000 In Singapore Ministers' Defamation Case
Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait said the agency was disappointed by the ruling "but we will of course respect it".
Here's Why Parents Kidnap Their Own Children In Japan
Under the current system, only one parent, usually the one who kept physical custody of the child, retains full parental rights.
'Did Everything We Could': Vietnam Official Breaks Silence On Speedboat Tragedy
All 36 people on board were eventually pulled from the water and brought ashore, where locals began CPR and first aid
German Man, 68, Charged With Raping 14 Women. He Met Them On Dating Apps
He is accused of 22 counts of aggravated rape as well as causing dangerous bodily harm.
US Journalists Flagged Air Force One 'Gaps'. Can They Be Forced To Testify?
US Attorney Jay Clayton issued the subpoenas ordering journalists to testify on Wednesday concerning "alleged violation of federal criminal law."
"Hostile Act": Iran Slams UK Move To Ban Support For Revolutionary Guards
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had said on Monday that "anyone found supporting or assisting these groups will now face up to 14 years in prison".
Water-Based Infiltration, Martial Arts, AI: Lashkar's 'Upgrades' Add To India's Worries
Some of the training is taking place at the Mangla Dam, where Ajmal Kasab and other attackers had also trained.
More Millionaires Are Leaving New York For Florida And Texas, State Loses $11 Billion In Revenue
The report comes amid renewed debate over New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's proposal to raise taxes on the wealthy.
