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A Peek Inside Trump's $400 Million Qatar-Gifted Air Force One On Debut Trip
Reporters are generally not permitted to take photos on the plane unless US President Donald Trump is present. But on Wednesday, Trump administration staffers posted images of the plane's interior on social media.
Israel Says Troops Will Stay In Lebanon, Syria, Gaza "Until Further Notice"
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-sponsored framework agreement on Friday to pave the way for peace between the two countries and disarm Iran-backed group Hezbollah.
Who Really Runs Iran Now, After Ali Khamenei's Death
US President Donald Trump said last month that the war had removed a "first set" and "second set" of leaders but maintained that the "third set" was "smart", "very rational" and "not radicalised".
"Very Good Meetings": Trump On US-Iran Talks In Doha
The US leader said there had been "very good meetings" in Doha after an early dispute over the format threatened to overshadow discussions.
Who's A Trusted Ally? US Official's India-China Comparison With Phone Example
During the conversation, US Senator Steve Daines highlighted that India stands as a country that could rival China's innovation network in partnership with the US.
End Of An Era: Sony To Stop Releasing Playstation Games On Discs In 2028
In practice, that means gamers will have to download directly from Sony's PlayStation Store or will obtain a download code when purchasing a title from a retailer.
Trump Committed To Muzzling Pets In Israel: Iran After Khamenei Death Threat
In a post on X, Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi wrote that in the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, the president of the US has committed to "muzzling its pets in Tel Aviv".
Indian Techie, 33, Dies After Car Gets Swept Away In US Flash Floods
On Saturday afternoon 33-year-old Venkatesh Doppalapudi was driving to Houston when severe storms had already dropped more than 6 inches of rain in many parts of Kansas. During his journey his vehicle was washed away by the flash floods.
"Will Love You Unconditionally": Chinese Firm Sells Hyper-Real Robots
The company UBTech says its "U1" robot -- equipped with eye cameras, chest sensors, and listening microphones -- is the world's first full-sized, ultra-realistic humanoid designed for mass production.
Hiker Dies In 500-Foot Fall Moments After Posing For Photo, Horror Captured On Camera
The rocky outcrop is a popular spot where visitors pose for photos overlooking the region's lagoons, despite its reputation for being dangerous.
Big Wins, Bigger Losses: Trump's Dramatic Day At The Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court's rulings on birthright citizenship, immigration, and presidential power matter for Indian students, professionals and diaspora families in the US, bringing relief on citizenship but also signalling a stronger White House.
US, Iran To Hold Indirect Talks With Mediators In Doha: Diplomat
The talks on Wednesday in Doha will be held with Qatari and Pakistani mediators on the memorandum of understanding.
Trump Wants One Master List Of Foreign Spies, Intelligence Agencies Say 'No'
Some officials believe that putting all these names into one central database could be dangerous, as secret investigations that have been running for years could be exposed.
Glitch Caused False Hijacking Alarm On Tel Aviv Flight: Bulgarian Ministry
A transponder glitch as a Tel Aviv flight accidentally transmits Code 7500 a false hijack alarm, scrambling fighter jets before the aircraft safely diverted to Bulgaria.
32 Hours After Venezuela Earthquakes, 18-Month-Old Baby, Mother Rescued Alive
Dayana suffered injuries to both of her legs in the earthquake, but her baby escaped with only minor injuries.
Anthropic Unveils 'Claude Science' AI platform For Scientific Research
Anthropic is also launching its own pre-clinical drug programmes, focused on neglected diseases.
After Citizenship Setback, Trump Could Use New Tools To Expedite Deportations
People familiar with the matter said that rather than sending a flood of immigration agents to cities, this time Team Trump plan to rely on data and targeting tools.
Spain Recorded Over 1,000 Heat-Related Deaths In June
At least 1,028 people died of heat-related issues during the heatwave, the public Carlos III Health Institute said.
US Alien Registration Rule Explained: What It Means For Immigrants
The US Department of Homeland Security has finalised its alien registration rule, requiring certain non-citizens, including children turning 14, to register and provide biometric data, while most existing H-1B holders remain exempt from fresh registration.
