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3 Border Posts, Offshore Oil Platform Attacked In Kuwait, 1 Injured
The origin of the assault was not verified by Kuwaiti authorities.
Israel Elections, To Determine Netanyahu's Fate, On October 27
The elections are being widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership since the Gaza war erupted.
Projectiles Hit Iran's Qeshm Island As Washington-Tehran Trade Blows
IRNA state news agency reported that "all of the targets were military" and that there had been no casualties in Iran
France Temporarily Shuts Down 3 Nuclear Reactors Amid Heatwave
The measure is an environmental protection requirement to avoid discharging too much hot water into rivers already warming from the heatwave.
61-Year-Old Nearly Sucked Out Mid-Air On Ryanair Flight; New Video Shows Damaged Engine
The latest clip shows extensive damage to the engine's nacelle, or protective pod, with an engine blade missing.
9 Killed As Russia, Ukraine Intensify Attacks Against Each Other
The strikes came a day before Ukraine's allies were set to meet in Paris for talks on pressuring Russia to end its more than four-year war.
Iran's Fractured Regime Dooms Trump's Middle East Plan: John Bolton To NDTV
Former US National Security Adviser Ambassador John Bolton told NDTV the truce was never built to last because there is no single authority in Tehran capable of enforcing it
Trump Claims Hormuz Open To Commercial Ships After Iran Says It Was Closed
Trump's comments came after the latest US-Iran conflict in the Gulf.
Iraq Prime Minister To Meet Trump In Washington Next Week
Zaidi, who came to power this year with Trump's blessing, assumed office amid growing US pressure on Baghdad to disarm pro-Iran armed groups that have frequently targeted US facilities in Iraq.
Self-Immolation, Protests: Youth-Backed Nepal Government Faces Gen-Z Fire
This is the first major challenge against the government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah, who had supported the fierce Gen-Z protest last year that ended the reign of KP Sharma Oli and his team
How Russia Built A Spy Network In Heart Of Japan
Ukrainian government estimates cited by the NYT suggest that around 90 per cent of Russian missiles and drones contain parts made in Japan.
China Builds Full-Scale US Warship Replica For Missile Target Practice
The mock-up is reportedly being used for missile target practice and training.
Ukraine's Zelensky Proposes Replacing Prime Minister In Government Reshuffle
Zelensky said the government changes were needed to "ensure the implementation of an updated political strategy", but gave no further details.
"Irresponsible Acts": Oman Summons Iran Ambassador After Latest Attack
Oman has also issued a formal protest to the Iranian ambassador following an attack on the country, state media reported.
Mystery Of Masked Man At Ali Khamenei's Funeral Finally Solved
A man wearing a black face mask and a black baseball cap was seen in the front row during the funeral prayers.
Vietnam Police Arrest Captain After Speedboat Overturns, Killing 15 Indians
The incident occurred on Saturday as the boat carrying 32 Indian tourists, three Vietnamese crew members and a tour guide overturned in rough seas off May Rut Ngoai islet.
Bangladesh Terror Probe Exposes Martial Arts Organisation, Student Leader
Students and instructors of Fatah Combat System (FCS), a martial arts training institution, have been arrested in the anti-terror probe in Bangladesh
Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies At 74
Sheikh Hamad, who stepped down in June 2013 after 18 years as emir, was the architect of energy-rich Qatar's stunning ambitions that turned it from a backwater into an international crossroads in less than a generation.
"Modern Times": Couples In Ecuador Get Married With Their Pets As Witnesses
With recently authorised "pet friendly" weddings, Ecuadoran officials are embracing the role of furry friends in modern families.
