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Inside Russia's Secret Plan To "Destroy NATO And EU From Within"
US intelligence agencies assessed that a test of alliance resolve could happen as early as this autumn, with possible operations ranging from cyberattacks to incursions along NATO's eastern edge

"Felt Like A Trampoline": Survivors Recount Deadly Indonesia Earthquake
Indonesia experiences frequent earthquakes due to its location in the Pacific "Ring of Fire", an arc of intense seismic activity stretching from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.

Austrian Woman Sets World Record With 12 Nose-To-Ground Handstand Push-Ups In One Minute
Stephanie Millinger achieved this feat by completing 12 such push-ups in one minute.

"Can't Be Seized By A Tweet": Iran On Trump's 'Will Soon Declare Hormuz US Territory' Remark
Tehran's reaction came after Donald Trump said he would "finish defeating" Iran and "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory.

US Envoy Calls West Bank Settler Siege 'Act Of Terror' As Israel Moves In
Settlers at Qusra near Nablus have since Sunday been blockading Palestinian homes, including one owned by a US citizen, with residents saying they have been cut off from food and other supplies.

US Signals Indefinite Naval Blockade Of Iran Amid Declining Global Oil Supply
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the US military could keep a naval presence in the region to enforce its blockade of Iran, which has inflicted severe economic damage on the country.

US To Tell Partners To Pick Sides In AI Competition With China: Report
The race between the US and China for technological leadership has reached a pivotal moment, as Chinese open-weight AI models have made rapid gains against proprietary systems from US companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic.

6, Including Suspect, Dead After Shootings Across Michigan In US
The names and ages of the people killed are not being released until their families have been notified, according to police.

Israeli Settlers Divert Palestinian Water To Fill West Bank Tourist Pool
The spring served as a lifeline for the nearby village of Fasayil in the fertile Jordan Valley, where Palestinians have relied on it for generations for food, employment and to supplement irregular Israeli supplies to their domestic taps.

Opinion: Opinion | 79 Years On, India's Enduring Answer To Those Who Had Predicted Its Collapse
Seventy-nine years in the lifespan of an ancient civilisation is a mere heartbeat; yet, in the annals of modern nation-building, it's an audacious triumph.

"Congratulations": Marco Rubio Extends Greetings To India On Independence Day
Marco Rubio praises US-India relationship citing defence, energy, and AI cooperation on Independence Day.

5 Years Of Taliban Rule In Afghanistan: What Has Changed?
Bright white flags of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan have been installed this week across the capital Kabul as the Taliban is celebrating its five years of ruling.

China Completes 582-Tonne Magnet For 'Artificial Sun', Eyes Fusion Power By 2030
China has completed a record 582-tonne superconducting magnet for its "Artificial Sun" fusion project, a major step toward its goal of demonstrating fusion-powered electricity generation by 2030.

Video: Buildings Collapse As 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia, Killing 2
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in Indonesia early Saturday, triggering a brief tsunami warning.

Yemen Says Houthi Missiles Kill 4 Civilians In Port City Mocha
The Houthis said they had attacked what they described as Saudi-backed military build-ups, weapons and warships belonging to Saudi-backed forces and "mercenaries" in Mocha with a large number of ballistic missiles.

"Unacceptable": UK Slams Netanyahu Over "Islamic Republic Of Britain" Remark
UK PM slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over for calling Britain an "Islamic republic" in an interview.

Army Temporarily Halts Apache Helicopter Training Missions After Texas Crash
The US Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions Friday after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers.

7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia, Tsunami Warning Issued
A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, the US Geological Survey said.

Trump Dismisses Concerns Over Conditions On US Aircraft Carrier
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran, while confirming the ship would soon rotate out.


