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Russia Launches Intense Drone And Missile Attack On Kyiv Killing 21
Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital, where more than 50,000 people sheltered in subway stations after authorities issued air raid warnings, the Kyiv Metro said.
"Ill-Advised": Trump's Massive July 4 Firework Show Raises Health Alarms
That's the question as Washington prepares to break the record for the world's largest fireworks display on the United States' 250th birthday on Saturday.
"Heard Screams, Crying": Family Of 3 From Gujarat Killed In US Motel Fire
The victims were identified as Hiteshbhai Suthar, his wife, Hinaben, and their 20-year-old daughter, Ishani. They were trapped inside a room in the motel, a fire official told news agency Associated Press.
Germany Makes Medical Certificate Must For Even 1 Sick Day In Reform Push
The tougher rules for sick leave would no longer allow employees to call in sick to work for up to three days without seeing a doctor or call up the doctor and ask for a sick leave letter of one week without actually seeing the doctor.
Chinese Woman Tries To Save Husband From Cobra Bite, Gets Poisoned Herself
The hospital administered antivenom to the couple, cleaned and treated the wounds, and provided supportive care.
Doorbell Camera Captures Neighbours Saving 87-Year-Old From House Fire
Doorbell camera footage showed a group of neighbours in pyjamas hammering on the locked front door as flames engulfed the property.
After Pak, It's Bangladesh, Myanmar: China Plans New Corridor Bordering India
The plans about the corridor to India's east come after China got access to the Arabian Sea with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to the west. India strongly objects to the CPEC corridor because it runs through Gilgit-Baltistan, which is a part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Pak Army Handed Guns To Kashmiris, Now They Call Us Terrorists: PoK Leader
Sardar Aman Khan, the leader of the Joint Awami Action Committee, claimed that it is Pakistan's military that originally supplied weapons to Kashmiris.
Indonesian Couple Publicly Caned 21 Times Over TikTok Kissing Video
In Indonesia's Aceh province, a Sharia court sentenced an unmarried couple to public caning after their TikTok kissing video sparked outrage
Japan Parliament Adds 2 More Women's Toilets For 68 Female MPs
Japan's 1936 lower house has 22 women's stalls versus 67 for men, reflecting a political gender gap with women holding just 68 of 465 seats.
5 Killed, 16 Injured As Blast Rips Through Damascus Cafe
The blast took place near the capital's Palace of Justice, a key government building, sparking scenes of panic in the busy area.
Speed, Quality: Experts On What India-Japan Manufacturing Partnership Needs
At NDTV's Indo-Japan Strategic Dialogue, industry leaders said India's scale, talent and infrastructure, combined with Japan's technology and manufacturing expertise, can create a globally competitive production hub.
After Delhi Metro Success, India, Japan To Focus On AI, Chip Manufacturing
Former Indian Ambassador to Japan said Japan has been supporting India's development for more than six decades. Since then, it has invested around $58-60 billion.
Israel Marks 1,000 Days Of Gaza War With Memorials And Protests
Families demand a state inquiry into the October 7 failures as the war reaches 1,000 days with over 73,000 casualties and Israeli forces holding 70% of Gaza.
China's New Ethnic Unity Law Takes Effect Amid Global Rights Criticism
China's new ethnic unity law takes effect despite UN, Taiwan, and US criticism over minority rights and its overseas enforcement clause.
Pilot Who Crashed Plane Into Beijing Building Wrote About Suicide In Diary
The pilot -- surnamed Liu -- was divorced, lived alone in Beijing and "had long suffered from insomnia and anxiety, and his diary contained multiple references to 'ending his life'", the capital's Chaoyang district government said in a statement.
Hope To Find Survivors Fades As Venezuela Quake Death Count Nears 2,300
Venezuela's death toll hits 2,295 with 50,000 still missing a week after twin quakes, as survivors battle food shortages and disease fears
TikTok Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit With US Teen Ahead Of Trial
Accused of using features like infinite scroll to hook kids, TikTok chose to settle, following a previous $27 million school district payout.
Piyush Goyal Recalls "Nightmare" His Team Faced During US-India Trade Talks
Goyal noted that all the different elements -- whether it's the concessions in different goods or breaking down non-tariff barriers-- have been largely finalised.
