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How Flammable Decor, Lax Rules Turned Bangkok Pub Into A Death Trap
Bangkok Pub Fire: At least 30 people have died and 24 out of 75 remain critically injured.

Trump Wants To Pass Crypto Bill As Tribute To Lindsey Graham: What Is It
The Clarity Act is proposed US federal legislation designed to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets.

Trump Extends US Backing To Saudi Arabia To Take On Iran-backed Houthis
But the mere fact that MBS notified Trump in advance about the Saudi strike on Sanaa airport and asked for his backing signals the kingdom's concern that any larger conflict with the Houthis could require US military and diplomatic backing.

US To Witness Sweltering Heat, Record Overnight Temperatures This Week
A relentless heat dome will keep overnight temperatures dangerously high across the US this week, raising heatstroke risk for millions nationwide

Opinion: Opinion | A Quiet Indo-Pacific Revolution Is Underway, And India Is At Its Centre
America's unpredictability has finally done what the China threat never could for the Indo-Pacific

How Israel's Plan To Bring Iran Ex-President Ahmadinejad To Power Failed
American, Iranian, and former intelligence officials claimed that Israel's spy agency, Mossad, tried to build a relationship with Ahmadinejad after he fell out with Iran's current leadership.

Hours Before Death, Lindsey Graham Joked 'I Can't Die Now'
Graham's final conversations reportedly focused on his recent visit to Ukraine and a bipartisan sanctions package aimed at increasing pressure on Russia.

How Ground Robots Became Ukraine's New Frontline Force
Ground robots are now delivering supplies, rescuing the wounded and even taking part in combat missions across Ukraine.

UAE Plans New Port On 'East Coast' To Avoid Iran Fire In Hormuz
The new port is also likely to deepen DP World's penetration in the Gulf of Oman, allowing shipments to travel in and out of the country without needing to pass through the narrow waterway between Oman and Iran.

"Sheikh Hasina Will Have To Go To Jail": Bangladesh Minister On Exiled Ex-PM
"Wherever Sheikh Hasina surrenders, whether in India or Bangladesh, she will have to go to jail first," said State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam.

"Dropped Afghan Prisoners From Forklift For Fun": British Soldiers Accused Of Abuse In Explosive Inquiry
The allegations came to light during the Afghanistan Inquiry, which is examining claims that UK Special Forces unlawfully killed civilians during operations in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013.

Exposed By Husband, US Teacher Pleads Guilty To Sexual Abuse Of Student. Now Divorce Looms
The teenager told investigators that the teacher initiated the relationship by flirting with him and sending him late-night messages while her husband was asleep.

Centre Summons Iranian Envoy After Indian Killed In Strikes On Ship In Hormuz
According to the report, the tankers, Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were struck while transiting the southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz.

OpenAI Seeks $1 Million From Musk's xAI Over Dismissed Trade Secret Lawsuit
OpenAI filed its request Monday, hours after the xAI gave notice to appeal its claim that OpenAI poached employees and stole confidential information.

"Within 3 Minutes, It Flipped", Recalls Vietnam Boat Tragedy Survivor
Nirmal Kumar, one of the survivors, revealed that the boat went upside down within three minutes of boarding and barely crossing 300 meters.

Goa, Bengaluru, UP: Ex-US Navy Man Spent Months In India Without Passport
Brown's arrest has triggered fresh security concerns over the growing number of foreign nationals allegedly moving across India under suspicious circumstances.

US Man Caught Near Nepal Border With No Passport Claims Navy Past
During interrogation, the police learned that Brown had allegedly travelled to Thailand on a tourist visa, where he lost his passport. He also reportedly told police that he was a former US Navy officer.

Iranian-American Engineer Found Guilty Of Exporting Technology To Iran
A federal jury found dual citizen Mahdi Sadeghi guilty of using a Swiss firm to funnel Massachusetts semiconductor tech to an IRGC-tied drone supplier.

79% Americans Expect Prolonged US-Iran War As Fighting Escalates: Poll
Some 37% of respondents approved of US military strikes against Iran, which Washington resumed on June 26 in response to what it said were Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in Hormuz.


