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"1,000 Missiles Loaded": Trump Amid Iranians' Call For His Assassination
Trump made the comments on his Truth Social after senior US officials demanded that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won't be attacked any longer.
The New Cold War: America Invents, China Deploys
The contest has shifted from who discovers to who can industrialise faster
"J&K Integral Part Of India": Indian Diplomat Flags Wrong Map At Dhaka Event
The Indian diplomat, Pooja Kumari Jha, was attending a seminar at the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) in Dhaka.
Martha Lillard, Last US Polio Patient Using Iron Lung, Dies At 78
Martha Lillard slept in the iron lung cylinder that encased her body as the air pressure in the chamber forced air in and out of her lungs.
PM Modi Receives Ceremonial Maori Welcome During New Zealand Visit
The ceremony featured a traditional Maori powhiri, a significant indigenous welcome that reflects New Zealand's rich cultural heritage and values.
Ex-UK MP Found Dead At Home With 'Serious Injuries', Murder Suspect Arrested
Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead on Thursday in her Haytor Vale home on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in southwest England after sustaining what police said were "serious injuries."
Iran's Big "Reciprocal Action" Warning To US As Trump Says "Deal Over"
The Iranian ministry also denied Trump's claims that Tehran had requested the US to continue the talks.
Meta AI Image Detector Fails To Identify Some Of Its Own Cropped AI Pictures
In an analysis of 40 images generated using Muse Image, Reuters found the detection tool verified all of the original AI-generated images but failed to verify 55% of the same images after they were cropped.
Venezuela Earthquake Death Count Crosses 4,000, Thousands Still Missing
The stronger 7.5 magnitude quake -- the biggest in Venezuela in over a century -- struck 39 seconds after the first 7.2 magnitude shock, flattening entire high-rise apartment blocks to layers of rubble.
Pak Forces Kills 75 Rebels In Balochistan After Cops Blindfolded, Shot Dead
The attackers abducted 18 police officers, who were later found blindfolded and shot dead after fleeing into nearby mountains.
PM Modi Praises India-New Zealand Trade Agreement As "Historic Milestone"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the warmth shown by the people of New Zealand towards India was deeply moving and described the visit as a defining moment in bilateral ties.
10 Dead As Small Plane Crashes In Bahamas, Airline's Ops Grounded
The deadly incident happened in North Andros, located in waters just west of Nassau, the archipelago's capital.
New Zealand's Sky Tower Lights Up In Tricolour To Welcome PM Modi
PM Modi thanked New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for welcoming him at the airport and highlighted that his visit is the first Indian Prime Ministerial visit to the nation in four decades.
US Court Delays Decision On Murder Trial Over Charlie Kirk Killing
A US judge said Friday the preliminary hearing into the killing of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk will be taken up again in September, delaying a decision on whether there is enough evidence to hold a murder trial.
Apple Sues OpenAI, Two Former Employees For Trade Secrets Theft
The complaint, filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges a coordinated effort to steal Apple's confidential information, including product designs, manufacturing processes and supply chain strategies.
Iran Must End Hormuz Ship Attacks, Keep Lanes Open: US Officials
Iran has told Washington that recent attacks on shipping in the Strait were from "an errant part of their system," one senior official said.
US Sanctions Iranian Accused Of Embezzling For Tehran Elites
Iranian national Ali Ansari is described in a US Treasury statement as a "key financier" for the Islamic republic's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
Prince Harry And Family Meet King Charles For First Time In 4 Years: Report
Harry arrived in the UK on Monday in a visit to mark the one-year countdown to next year's Invictus Games for wounded veterans, which he founded.
US Senators Announce Trump Deal On Russia Sanctions Bill
The measure has been under negotiation for months but has struggled to advance amid a lukewarm response from the White House and Trump's shifting approach toward Russian President Vladimir Putin.
