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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.

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.

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".

'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

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.

6 Civilians Killed After Pakistan Forces Open Fire During Clashes In PoK
Among those killed in Baloch Sadhunati district were Zahid Mughal, Zafar Mughal and Arsalan Akbar. The latest violence has further intensified tensions in the region, where resentment against Islamabad has been steadily increasing.

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.


