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Russia Questions US Over Alleged Role In Ukraine's Deep Strikes
No peace talks on Ukraine have taken place since February, when the US went to war with Iran and broke off its efforts to mediate between Moscow and Kyiv.
As China, US Vie For Its Copper, Zambia Awaits Election Results
China is heavily invested in Zambia's copper sector, while the United States has shown new interest in the country as part of President Donald Trump's focus on critical minerals to ease China's dominance in that area.
5 Dead, Thousands Stranded As 'Unprecedented' Rain Batters Japan
This month is already the wettest August recorded by the Chiba weather station in 60 years, Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) website data shows, with more than 30 centimetres (nearly 12 inches) of rain in 24 hours.
Elon Musk Earned 2.5 Million Times More Than Average Tesla Worker In 2025: Report
Elon Musk's compensation from the EV maker stood at $158.3 billion last year.
Musician Offers Free Hugs To Ease Pain Of Colombia Earthquake Victims
The devastating tremor killed at least 273 people and injured thousands more, while hundreds remain missing.
'It's A Device To...': Team Trump On Giving Electric Shock Gloves To US Immigration Officers
Immigration and Customs Enforcement's plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks has faced criticism.
US, UK, Ireland: Sevenfold Spike In Attacks On Indians Abroad In 5 Years
Most of the instances of violence against Indians were reported in the United States, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Canada, the data from 36 countries released by the Foreign Ministry showed.
Nigel Farage Defeats 'Garbage Can' To Win UK's Widely Mocked Election
Nigel Farage secured 63% of the vote against Count Binface's 27%, in a contest that drew 34 candidates after major parties boycotted the race.
How Iran Used Learnings From Ukraine War Against US Air Defences
The aim was to put pressure on the US air-defence systems and force American forces to use their Patriot interceptor missiles.
US Has A Bigger Problem In Hormuz Than Iran's Resistance
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed reports about poor conditions aboard the Lincoln, calling them "completely misrepresented."
'Sell Ukraine 10% Of Patriots And We Will Destroy All Russian Ballistic Missiles': Zelensky To US
Ukraine has reported an acute shortage of Patriot interceptors since the United States and Israel went to war with Iran in February, diverting supplies of the advanced systems.
US Lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper Drones In Iran War, 25% Of Its Military Fleet
The losses, worth over $1.3 billion, cut a quarter of the Reaper fleet, an Air Force general told the Senate he was 'concerned' about.
Opinion: Opinion | How Far Is Saudi Arabia Really Willing To Go For Pakistan?
Riyadh may not afford to fully align its security commitments under the Mecca pact in a way that undermines its relationship with New Delhi.
'Serving Indian Army Better Than Gulf Job': Nepal Youths' 'Agniveer' Demand
The Nepali government had halted the recruitment, arguing that the scheme was inconsistent with the provisions of the 1947 Tripartite Agreement between India, Nepal, and Britain.
Team Trump Says US Losing $19-$26 Billion A Year As Countries Dodge Tariffs
A new White House report says countries reroute exports through other nations to dodge U.S. tariffs, costing up to $26 billion in lost revenue a year.
Opinion: Opinion | 2 Attacks, 1 Uneasy Question For Sukhbir Badal: Have The Ghosts Of 2015 Moved On?
Badal has now faced two serious physical attacks at Sikh religious places in less than two years. Is religious atonement enough for political forgiveness?
JD Vance Says Lower Oil Prices, Not Iran's Nuclear Program, Now Top Goal In War
JD Vance's comments underscored the stark reality that the war now centers on control of the Strait of Hormuz, the critical fuel supply conduit.
Bangladesh PM Likely To Visit India Next Week, 1st Trip Since Assuming Power
The two-day visit is being planned as a bilateral engagement, though details such as the schedule are still being worked out, said people familiar with the discussions.
Indian Man Sets World Record With 29-Foot-Long Fingernails After Growing Them For 66 Years
His little fingernail measured 179.1 cm, the ring fingernail measured 181.6 cm, and the middle fingernail measured 186.6 cm.
