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Russian-Ordered Assassination Attempt On US Citizen Thwarted By Poland
Western officials have previously warned that Russia stepped up a campaign of targeted killings since President Vladimir Putin's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, saying they have disrupted several plots across Europe.
US Can Maintain Naval Blockade Of Iran "Indefinitely", Says Pete Hegseth
Hegseth's comments suggest he is advising US President Donald Trump that the US military can keep applying economic pressure on Iran for as long as needed to help so-far failed negotiations to end the conflict, begun in February.
'Will Hide In Trash Can': Iran Mocks Trump's Plane Switch With Memes
Iran's state media has mocked US President Donald Trump after new details emerged about his secret aircraft switch during a visit to Turkey, saying it showed just how nervous he is about the Islamic Republic's power.
"Precise Hit": Houthis Claim Sunday's Drone Attack On Saudi Aramco Refinery
The agency reported that the source said the strike was a response to a Saudi "violation of Yemeni airspace and the country's sovereignty in the Saada and Hajjah governorates".
When USAID Shut In Nepal, Mothers And Babies Started Dying
In Nepal, a five-year, $35 million program cancelled by the U.S. cuts reached more than 100,000 women and girls in its first three years.
Ukraine Drone Terror Makes Russian Ships Use 'Mad Max' Style Nets, Cages
Anti-drone nets, metal cages and even water tanks are being strapped to vessels sailing through the Black Sea and nearby waters as Moscow tries to shield its maritime infrastructure from Ukrainian attacks.
Mark Zuckerberg Predicts More Jobs Even As AI Transforms Workplaces
Mark Zuckerberg says AI will not eliminate jobs and small businesses will thrive with AI help.
Bangladesh Imposes Curbs On Shopping Centres, Markets To Manage Power Crisis
The Power Division of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources has ordered keeping shopping malls, markets, and shops open from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM only to conserve energy.
Mystery Military Aircraft Caught On Camera Near US Airbase, B-21 Raider Theory Emerges
The sighting has fuelled speculation on social media, partly because of the aircraft's proximity to the airbase. Some internet users believe it may have been involved in a test or training flight.
US Revokes Over 600 Visas In Crackdown On Birth Tourism
The US State Department said it had established a Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force to identify visa holders who travelled to the United States to give birth and individuals who facilitated such travel.
Forbes Fires Top Editor Over Secret $6 Million Payment From Research Firm Founder
According to the Times, Lane and Shook had known each other for years, while their professional relationship grew alongside Forbes' partnership with the firm.
Telangana Man Dies In US After Battling Burn Injuries For 15 Days
Reddy went to the United States in 2023 for higher studies. After completing his education, he started working in a part-time job there.
How A Faint Cry Helped Rescue A Baby, Father From Colombia Earthquake Rubble
The earthquake killed at least 265 people and damaged or destroyed thousands of homes, according to Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella.
Opinion: Opinion | China's PLA Is Entering A Dangerous New Phase, And India Can't Afford To Look Away
As the final year in the run-up to the PLA's 100-year goals commences, three problems stand out as unresolved.
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Under Its Control: Report
The remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that the US had "total control" of the strategic waterway.
Meet Gautam Rangarajan, The Indian-Origin Strategist Taking Key Role At No. 10
Gautam Rangarajan has spent more than three decades working at the BBC before taking up his new role in the UK administration.
SpaceXAI Unveils Grok Bot To Work Like A Team Of AI Agents
The new product, called Grok Bot, is designed to seamlessly handle a wide range of professional work.
At $927 Million, Trump's White House Makeover Could Be Most Expensive In 80 Years
The projects include Donald Trump's planned East Wing ballroom, a new visitor screening centre, a helipad, and upgrades around Lafayette Square.
Ex-Pak Minister's 'I'm Hafiz Saeed's Ghulam' Remark And Threat Against India
Rasheed had served as Pakistan's Interior Minister from 2020 to 2022 and has close ties with former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
