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Trump Names Prosecutor Jay Clayton New US Intelligence Chief
US President Donald Trump on Thursday named prosecutor Jay Clayton as his new intelligence chief, after a backlash from Republicans over his bid to install an inexperienced ally in the post.

Drug Shortages, Financial Crisis: Palestine Warns Of Health System Collapse
In a press statement released June 11, the embassy said the Palestinian health sector is facing an "unprecedented humanitarian crisis" that threatens the lives of patients across the occupied Palestinian territories.

Hamas Co-Founder's Son Says Father Released By Israel After 2 Year Detention
The son of a Hamas co-founder said that Israeli authorities released his father in the occupied West Bank on Thursday after holding him without trial for more than two years.

Iran Has Not Yet Approved Any Deal With US: Report
Iran War: US President Donald Trump had earlier said he had called off planned strikes on Iran and flagged the signing of a possible deal with Tehran.

"Made Great Settlement Of War With Iran, Could Sign This Weekend": Trump
"Made Great Settlement Of War With Iran, Could Sign This Weekend": Trump

Putin's War In Ukraine Has Now Outlasted World War I
According to polls, about half of the Ukrainians believe that the war will continue longer and not end before next year. This would push the duration of the war closer to that of World War II, which ended after 6 years of fighting.

After Threatening To Hit Iran "Very Hard Tonight", Trump Calls Off Strikes
After Threatening To Hit Iran "Very Hard Tonight", Trump Calls Off Strikes

Kenya Pays 50% Premium As Chinese Firm Wins Airport Deal After Adani Agreement Cancelled
The award to the Chinese state-owned contractor advances long-delayed plans to modernise Kenya's busiest airport, which has been operating beyond its intended capacity

Israel Plans Relocation Of Bnei Menashe Community From India Within 4 Years
Speaking at a ceremony in the northern Israeli city of Nof Hagalil honouring newly arrived immigrants, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the government intends to facilitate the relocation of all remaining members of the community.

Ship Manager Blames US For Deaths Of 3 Indians, Denies Iran Oil Link
The vessel manager argued that the circumstances surrounding the attack have not been adequately explained and that the families of those who died deserve clear answers regarding what occurred.

Amid Iran Tensions, Pentagon On Lockdown After "Hazardous Materials Incident"
Amid Iran Tensions, Pentagon On Lockdown After "Hazardous Materials Incident"

UK Defence Minister Resigns, Criticises Starmer's Plans To Keep Nation Safe
British defence minister John Healey quit on Thursday in a dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to commit the government resources that are needed to defend the country at a time of heightened threat.

'2 Hellfire Missiles': US Admits Attack On 3rd Ship With Indian Crew In Gulf
'2 Hellfire Missiles': US Admits Attack On 3rd Ship With Indian Crew In Gulf

OpenAI mulls price cuts as it prepares for public market debut: Report
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had earlier identified rising costs as a huge problem.

Will Hit Iran "Very Hard" Tonight, Take Venezuela-Like Control Of Its Oil: Trump
Will Hit Iran "Very Hard" Tonight, Take Venezuela-Like Control Of Its Oil: Trump

Scientists Discover World's Largest Whale Graveyard With Bones Over 5 Million Years Old
Some of the fossils recovered from the site date back as far as 5.3 million years, making it the oldest known whale graveyard ever documented.

2 Days After 30 Deaths, 16 Killed As Forces Open Fire On Protesters In PoK
2 Days After 30 Deaths, 16 Killed As Forces Open Fire On Protesters In PoK

Man Finds 16th-Century Diamond Ring Worth Rs 19 Lakh With Metal Detector
The ring is expected to attract bids of between £15,000 and £20,000.

Indians In UK Living In 'Fear' After 'Racist' Arson Attacks In Belfast
Videos on social media showed a crowd of protesters hurling objects toward police vehicles, and officers responding by firing water cannons at them.


