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Hafiz Saeed Sent 10,000 Terrorists To Kashmir, Claims Pakistani Cleric
Pakistani cleric Allama Naseer Madni's remarks have revived questions about the scale of LeT's involvement in terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and the role allegedly played by its founder.
Trump Holds Off Iran Talks Until Tehran Is "Ready To Make A Deal": Reports
Donald Trump said there were no talks or discussions currently taking place with Tehran, adding that the Strait of Hormuz was operational and that naval mines had been removed or detonated.
Fired Ex-Ukrainian Defence Minister Calls For Wartime Elections
Mykhailo Fedorov was a longtime ally of Zelenskiy's until his unexpected firing from the defence ministry in July, just six months after he had been appointed, vowing sweeping reforms.
US Sanctions "Undermine The Rule Of Law", Says World Court
Earlier Tuesday, the US imposed sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan as part of its campaign against the body it accuses of being "politicised."
Trump Posts AI Photo Of Hormuz As "New US Territory", Says All Mines Removed
This is not the first time Trump has raised the idea of a US takeover. On Friday, he said in a light-hearted manner that he would soon declare it to be US territory. Iran quickly responded and said that the strait "will remain Iranian".
UAE warns of 'potential missile threats', asks people to seek shelter
The alert comes a day after the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States, aimed at ending the fighting in the Middle East, expired on Monday.
How China Leveraged US Funding To Turn Robot Dogs Into $9 Billion Business
Unitree sold more than 5,500 humanoids and 18,000 quadrupeds last year, company filings show, and it's now valued at about $9 billion ahead of its stock market debut on Wednesday.
3 More Earthquakes Hit Spain's Granada Province, Child Among 3 Injured
At least three people were lightly injured, Andalusia's regional official Antonio Sanz told reporters, adding that one of them, a minor, was taken to hospital.
Quiet Hours, Study Mode: OpenAI Launches 'ChatGPT For Teens' With Safeguards
Dubbed "ChatGPT for Teens," the modified parameters automatically deploy for any user who registers as aged 13 to 17 or is detected to be underage by the company through usage patterns or account age.
Berlin Woman Jumps From 11th-Floor Window Into Firefighter's Arms In Dramatic Escape
She fell roughly two storeys before landing safely in the basket, where a firefighter caught her. She was later taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Job, Soccer Career, Better Life: 3 Moroccans Who Died Trying To Reach Europe
All three died attempting to cross, becoming victims of the deadliest migration crisis between Morocco and Spain.
"Completely Broken": Indian-Origin Musician Recounts California Detention
In a statement that his girlfriend posted on his behalf, Pritesh Walia said that he was "unexpectedly" detained after he returned to Los Angeles on August 2 and was taken into custody before being transferred to the Adelanto ICE Processing Centre.
Ship Hit By "Unknown Projectile" In Hormuz As US-Iran Deadlock Continues
An unidentified projectile damaged the ship's engine room and "resulted in a crew casualty" off the coast of Oman, the UKMTO said, citing a report from the company's security office.
50 Children Injured In Hand Grenade Attack Near Kabul School
Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran said late Monday that "a number of children" had been wounded and said an investigation was underway.
Iran's Top Negotiator Demands US To Lift Blockade To Open Hormuz
Iran and Oman, both coastal states on Hormuz, have for weeks been discussing the future of navigation through the strait, with Tehran saying the geographical coordinates of the route envisaged by both countries "have been agreed upon".
Meet Natalie Harp, Trump's Close Aide Who Travelled With Him During Turkey Flight Scare
Donald Trump was quietly moved from Air Force One during a security scare after the NATO summit in Turkey, and Natalie Harp accompanied him.
"Covered In Faeces And Urine": 36 Border Collies Saved From Horrific Living Conditions In US
The officials revealed that all were removed from the home and are now in the care and custody of the Treasure Coast Humane Society.
Trump Bombs US Foreign Policy In Swings At Oman, South Korea Over Iran War
Trump has decided to cut US' joint military drills with South Korea and threatened to bomb Oman over the war with Iran.
'Move Imran Khan To Hospital': Pakistan's Top Court Amid Health Concerns For Ex-PM
The 73-year-old cricketer-turned-politician has been in jail since August 2023 after being convicted in a string of cases that he says were politically driven following his ouster in 2022.
