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"Bomb Them": Trump Says He's Left Instructions If Iran Assassinates Him
When asked about the new plot by Iran to assassinate him that Israel warned about, US President Donald Trump said that there were no new plans. However, he claimed that Iran has wanted him dead for years.
India-Australia Ties Enter New Phase With Uranium, Critical Mineral Exports
The centrepiece of the visit was a fresh push on uranium exports to India, an idea first floated under the 2015 civil nuclear agreement but which failed to gain real traction after an earlier attempt in 2010.
Congo Ebola Outbreak Still Spreading Largely Undetected: WHO
Four out of every five new Ebola cases in parts of Democratic Republic of Congo have no known link to existing patients, a senior World Health Organisation official said.
France Wildfires Burn Twice As Much Land As Last Year: Report
Wildfires have scorched twice as much land in France so far this year as in the same period last year, an official said on Friday.
One Million Women Lose Access To Vital Support Amid Aid Cuts: UN
Sixty-five percent of women-led organisations reported staff working without pay to keep services running, while nearly half reported rising staff burnout.
Suspected Chinese State-Linked Hackers Spying On 'All-Weather Friend' Pakistan
According to US cyber threat intelligence firm SentinelLabs, Chinese hackers carried out intrusions into the digital infrastructure of the police forces of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad.
Pakistan's Masterclass In Selective Outrage: Deporting Afghans While Preaching Brotherhood
When dealing with its own long-standing refugee population, Pakistan has adopted the very arguments it once criticized: national security and economic preservation
NATO Wants Members To Spend 5% Of GDP On Defence, Only Two Already Do
At the NATO Summit in Ankara, alliance leaders endorsed a new defence spending benchmark of 5% of GDP, significantly higher than NATO's long-standing 2% target.
'Agreed To Continue Talks, But Ceasefire Over': Trump's Mixed Iran Message
Taking to Truth Social on Friday, Trump said that the United States has agreed to continue talks for peace only because Iran has asked to continue it. However, he clarified that the ceasefire stands terminated despite the ongoing talks.
Kerala Student Killed In Uzbekistan, Family Claims Conversion Attempt, Torture
The FIR was filed at Haripad police station on Wednesday after the victim's parents approached the Alappuzha District Police Chief, officials said. A postmortem examination was also conducted at Alappuzha Medical College as part of the investigation.
Burglar's Truck Stolen In Middle Of Robbing Store, Police Officer Says 'That's Karma'
A US man was hit with instant "karma" after his truck was stolen while he was in the midst of robbing a Verizon store.
Opinion: Opinion | US-Iran MoU Collapse: Why The Strait Of Hormuz Is Back On The Brink
Why did the ceasefire fail? Could it have been prevented? The answer to many of these questions lies in the framing of the 14-Point MoU and the uneven playfield that it created.
Change "Addictive Design" Or Face Heavy Fine: EU Warns Meta
Brussels accused the US tech giant of failing to limit the risks the platforms posed to users, especially children and vulnerable adults, because of features designed to keep them on Facebook and Instagram.
Opinion: Opinion | By Trump, For Trump: Inside The Murky Election Crisis America Is Sleepwalking Into
Trump has learnt that overturning an election after losing is extraordinarily difficult. This time, he is shaping the battlefield before America votes.
Israel's Rafael Turns To India For Iron Dome Missiles: Sources
If rationalised, the deal can also add greater momentum to India's Make-in-India vision and further reinforce New Delhi as a credible and trusted defence partner in the region.
Head And Shoulders Outside: Man Nearly Sucked Out Of Flight As Window Detaches
The passenger was a tourist from Serbia who was travelling from Thessaloniki in Greece to Memmingen in Germany. He was hospitalised with friction burns but was otherwise in good condition.
Why India Is Focussing On Myanmar As Part Of Its Act East Policy
India is seeking to enhance its cooperation with Myanmar in line with our 'Act East' and 'Neighbourhood First' policies.
Girl, 17, Dies In France Celebrating World Cup Win
The teenager was on a truck at Aulnoye-Aymeries, near the northern city of Maubeuge, when she "fell and was run over" by the vehicle.
Opinion: Opinion | DMK's Strength Is Becoming Its Weakness - And Nobody Is Happier Than Vijay
DMK is fast closing doors that perhaps needed to be kept open.
