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"Would Blow Them Up": Trump Threatens To Attack Oman Amid Hormuz Standoff
Oman is a key US ally which has tried to mediate the Middle East war and has itself come under attack from Tehran.
Meta Launches Paid Subscriptions For Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp
Meta on Wednesday launched paid subscription plans for its flagship apps, marking a major push by the tech giant to diversify beyond its longtime reliance on advertising revenue.
Matthew Perry's Assistant Gets Over 3 Years In Jail In Actor's Death Case
Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett handed down the sentence to 60-year-old Kenneth Iwamasa in federal court in Los Angeles. He was also sentenced to two years of probation and a $10,000 fine.
Germany's Most Wanted Woman Sentenced To 13 Years After Decades On The Run
Triple Espresso, Daniela Klette
Rubio's India Visit Seals Landmark Deals On Critical Minerals, Energy And Tech
The announcement was further reinforced at the multilateral level, where the Quad - comprising the United States, India, Japan, and Australia - unveiled its own Critical Minerals Framework on the sidelines of the New Delhi meeting.
Ex-Cop's Daring 30-Hour Escape From China. It Took Him 4 Attempts
Dong Guangping, a former police officer from China, was rescued by the South Korean Coast Guard after fishermen spotted his boat near the country's western coast on Monday. Dong has spent years trying to flee China and reunite with his family, who we
Xi Vowed To Curb Smoking, But Cigarette Sales Tell A Different China Story
China's cigarette packaging also looks strikingly different from that in many countries. Instead of graphic health warnings, packs typically feature a single-line caution alongside national imagery such as pandas or the Gate of Heavenly Peace.
Iran's Big Claim On Deal To Reopen Hormuz, US Calls It's "Fabrication"
The Iranian state television cited what it said was the draft of a potential "memorandum of understanding". However, it clarified that the text had not been "finalised" as of yet.
Iran Says "Low" Possibility Of Return To War With US
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that a return to war with the United States was unlikely, but warned the Islamic republic stood ready to respond to any attack.
Russian Lawmakers Want Banks, Their Staff To Help Fight Ukrainian Drones
Russian bank staff and branches could be joining the fight against Ukrainian drone attacks under an ambitious plan approved by the country's lower house of parliament.
West Bank On Edge As Israeli Army Steps Up Vigil In Samaria Amid Regional Tensions
NDTV travelled to Peduel in Samaria, where Israeli authorities say security forces are maintaining round the clock vigilance amid fears of infiltration attempts and attacks targeting Jewish communities in and around the West Bank.
UK Suspends Indian-Origin Doctor. He Slept With Patient, Gave Her Opioids
The accused doctor, Chirag Patel, a consultant neurosurgeon at Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales, claimed to have prescribed opioid painkillers to a woman named only as 'Patient A' because she "blackmailed" him with threats of exposing their rel
Nvidia To Invest Rs 12,000 Crore In 'Epicentre Of AI Revolution' Taiwan
Jensen Huang, the chief executive of the world's most valuable company, said "Taiwan is booming" and Nvidia's investment, up from $100 billion, will "fuel an incredible ecosystem here".
78,000 Samsung Workers Set For Rs 3 Crore Bonuses After Big AI Profits
Around 78,000 employees from the company's 125,000-strong domestic workforce are eligible to receive a bonus of roughly $370,000 this year
Woman Missing Since 1978 May Have Been Kidnapped, Turned Spy In North Korea: Report
Aleida Maria Anderske Kaspersma, known as Leidy, vanished in July 1978 while living near the Irish town of Kenmare with her British boyfriend Nick.
Tibet-In-Exile Leader Penpa Tsering Sworn In For Second Term
Penpa Tsering, was elected for a second term, after taking 61% in the preliminary round -- a high enough threshold to win outright.
Ukrainian Drones Stray Into Baltic Airspace, Raising Tensions With Russia
The airspace incursions have occurred as Ukraine, seeking to land heavier blows on Russia four years after Moscow's full-scale invasion, uses exploding drones to hit Russian Baltic ports that handle nearly 40% of national oil and gas exports.
Ex-JPMorgan Banker's Lawyer Withdraws Hours Before Sex Abuse Case Hearing
Court documents revealed that Rana does not currently have another lawyer to represent him.
Opinion: Opinion | Why Pakistan Will Not Risk Signing Abraham Accords - Even For Best Friend Trump
A fanatical opposition to Israel has been assiduously cultivated by successive regimes in Pakistan, so much so that anti-Semitism has been normalised. A U-turn could cause massive unrest.
