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Iran Hangs Man Convicted Of Spying, Leaking Secrets To Mossad, US
The Islamic Republic of Iran executed at least 1,500 people last year, one of the highest numbers worldwide, according to Iran Human Rights.
Iran War Could Make Trump's Trip To China A Bit Chillier Than His Last Visit
Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday night and will take part in a welcome ceremony with Xi Jinping the next day.
PM Modi Calls For WFH, Travel Curbs Amid Oil Price Hike. What Other Nations Did
New Delhi is the latest among a growing number of Asian economies calling for lower energy consumption amid skyrocketing fuel prices due to Iran tensions.
China Is Mining The Iran War For Lessons On US Military Power
China is studying two wars at once: Op Sindoor for lessons on Indian air defence and Chinese-backed Pakistani systems, and the Iran war for U.S. strike doctrine, AI targeting and air-defence saturation - with Taiwan as the likely endgame.
Middle East Conflicts Pose A Danger To Whales Off South Africa: Study
Environmental scientists, activists and even social media posts have highlighted the dangers of maritime traffic for sea mammals.
Can ChatGPT Be Charged In A Murder? Florida's Attorney Wants To Find Out
A student had asked ChatGPT which weapon and ammunition would be best suited for his attack, and when and where he could inflict the most casualties.
"Family Table Was Left Empty": Hantavirus Renews Memories Of 2018 Outbreak
Human-to-human transmission of hantavirus was first discovered in 1996 in the a town near El Bolson, was later found to have happened in Epuyen.
Opinion: Opinion | What's Behind Araghchi's Visit To China Right Before Trump-Xi Meeting?
Beijing remains indispensable to Tehran as an economic backer and diplomatic shield, but it is not prepared to become its war ally.
Hantavirus, Covid, Norovirus, Legionnaires': Why Are Cruise Ships So Prone To Disease Outbreaks?
Cruises are sold as floating holidays, but they are also useful for understanding public health. Cruise ships are carefully designed places where many people live, eat, relax and move through the same shared spaces for days at a time.
UK Army Air-Drops Medical Support To Remote Island Battling Hantavirus
One of the three British nationals diagnosed with suspected hantavirus connected to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship is currently on the island
Why Brain Implants Are More Than A Sci-Fi Fantasy
The technology is still nascent and the number of people who have received implants is only in the hundreds.
Iran's Fact Check As Satellites Show Suspected Oil Leak Near Kharg Island
The incident comes as the Trump administration ramps up "Economic Fury" on Tehran, tightening sanctions and increasing the US naval presence near Hormuz to curb Iran's oil exports.
Iran Made A '3rd Country' Offer On Uranium Stockpile To US: Report
The US president proposed that Iran permit passage through the Strait of Hormuz and Washington end its blockade on Iranian ports in the next month.
Indian-Origin Philanthropist Pays Off Student Loans For 176 Graduates In US: "Pursue Your Goals"
The announcement drew a standing ovation from stunned students and families, as for many, the relief is life-changing.
US Man Sets World Record With Massive Collection Of 3,482 Bearbrick Toy
He collected an impressive 3,482 pieces of merchandise from the popular Bearbrick brand.
Hantavirus Surveillance: India Deploys 165-Lab 'Viral Shield' To Track Virus Spread
he Indian Council of Medical Research has activated the Viral Shield protocol to make sure the Andes strain doesn't breach the country's borders. Here is how their measures can protect the people from the deadly infection.
Hantavirus Case Confirmed As Evacuated Passenger Tests Positive, Another Falls Ill
Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship began flying home aboard military and government planes Sunday after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands.
Iran Formalises Hormuz Toll Process: How, Which Nations Will Get Permits
Iran has previously warned that it would deny passage through Hormuz to ships linked to the US or Israel, while others may only transit with Iranian consent. India and Pakistan are among the nations that have negotiated with Tehran to secure passage
Video: Turkish Airlines Plane Tyre Catches Fire During Landing In Nepal
Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire on right tyres during landing at Tribhuvan Airport, passengers evacuated safely.
