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US Woman Convicted Of Poisoning 4-Year-Old With Whiskey, Causing Her Death
The woman is guilty of manslaughter in the 2022 death of China Record and faces up to 40 years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for August 10.
On Pakistan's Request, Trump Briefly Pauses Project Freedom, Blockade To Continue
Trump said he was pausing the 'Project Freedom' for a short period to give space for US efforts to finalise a settlement with Iran.
Putin Living In Bunkers As Kremlin Fears Drones, Coups And Assassination: Report
Stricter controls, internet shutdowns and heightened protection for military elites reflect mounting anxiety within the Kremlin, even as online criticism and public discontent in Russia become increasingly visible.
Trump, Xi Jinping Likely To Discuss Taiwan Next Week
Taiwan is likely to be a topic of conversation between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping when they meet next week, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Trump Says Pausing US Operation To Help Ships Leave Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was halting the US military operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after just one day, in a bid to reach a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war.
OpenAI President Claims Elon Musk Physically Threatened Him
According to Musk, the company pivoted to a for-profit structure and misappropriated his $38 million founding donation to build a company now valued at more than $850 billion.
Marco Rubio Says Offensive Action Against Iran Is Over
The United States has completed its offensive operations against Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday, even as Washington warned it was ready to unleash a "devastating" response to any new attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
2 Killed, 3 Injured In Shooting In US' Dallas: Cops
A man shot five people in Texas on Tuesday, killing two, at a shopping mall north of Dallas, police said.
"Improved Me Quite A Bit": Giorgia Meloni Calls Out Viral Fake Lingerie Photo
On Tuesday, the Italian premier posted the altered image on her Facebook page to expose it, alongside a screenshot of a user identified as "Roberto", who had reshared it with the claim that she should be "ashamed".
Japan Receives First Russian Oil Shipment Since Iran War
Japan, which depends on the Middle East for around 95 per cent of its oil imports, has tried to diversify its sources of energy since the war began.
"Wave White Flag Of Surrender": Trump Says Iran Military "Totally Gone"
Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Iran's military has been reduced to firing "peashooters" and that Tehran privately wants to make a deal
Trump Says He Works Out "One Minute A Day" As He Restores Fitness Award
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday his exercise routine lasts at most a minute a day, as he signed an order to bring back a presidential fitness award for children.
Man Creates Ex-Lover's Tinder Profile, Asked Men To Rape Her. 18 Turned Up
After a nine-day trial at Chester Crown Court, Asad Hussain, 36, was found guilty of stalking and is due to be sentenced in June.
"Not Looking For Fight": US Warns Iran Of Forceful Response If Ships Attacked
Speaking on Tuesday, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth stressed that Washington is not seeking escalation and that the current truce with Iran remains in place but drew a firm line on attacks against commercial vessels.
Spain Logs Hottest April Since Records Began In 1961
Spain logged its hottest April since records began in 1961 with an average temperature of 15.1C last month, national weather agency AEMET said.
School Bullies To Face Caning Under New Guidelines In Singapore
Caning was discussed in Singapore's parliament on Tuesday after legislators asked how it would be used in relation to bullying in schools.
Barack Obama Reveals How Trump Presidency Has Created "Genuine Tension" In His Marriage To Michelle
He noted that this pressure keeps him in the political arena, while Michelle desires a quieter, post-presidency life.
Los Angeles' Zohran Mamdani? Indian-Origin Nithya Raman Shakes Up Mayor Race
Nithya Raman became the first Asian American woman and the first South Asian to sit on the Los Angeles City Council.
'I Own You Brownie': Ex-JPMorgan Banker Refiles 'Sex Slave' Lawsuit Against Lorna Hajdini
JPMorgan banker refiles lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by executive Lorna Hadjini with new witness testimony.
