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Chat With Putin Led To Ex-US Marine's Release From Russian Jail, Says Trump
Robert Gilman was sentenced in 2022 by a court in southwestern Russia to four and a half years in prison for assaulting a police officer.
Bumble Humbled? Dating App Eases Women-First Messaging Rule
So far, only women could initiate conversations in heterosexual matches on Bumble.
From Al-Qaeda Fighter To Syrian President: The Rise Of Ahmed al-Sharaa
Al-Sharaa was born in Saudi Arabia to a Syrian family whose roots lie in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. He later grew up in Damascus.
No Maternity Leave For Government Employees Expecting 4th Child: Court
The woman had challenged an order of June 19 passed by the Block Education Officer, Sambhal (Bheem Nagar) rejecting her claim for maternity leave for the fourth child.
US Energy Firm Unloads Drilling Equipment In Greenland Without Permit
Texas-based Greenland Energy, which insists it has no connection to the US president's territorial ambitions, maintains that it was merely taking a preliminary step toward exploration activities.
Airport Truck, Bunker, Golf Cart: 5 Unusual Places Trump Went Into Hiding
Some involved genuine security threats. Others were prompted by protests. And one was apparently just about getting dinner without the press finding out.
Death Count In 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake In Colombia Rises To 240
The 7.4-magnitude quake shattered parts of western Colombia, including the coastal Choco region
US Hit Panama-Flagged Ship That Tried To Break Iranian Port Blockade: Report
There were no immediate reports of deaths from the incident, the report said, adding that the ship appeared to be trying to transfer its crew to another civilian vessel after the attack.
"US' Saddest Murder Trial": Warning Signs Before A Woman Killed Her 3 Children
Clancy, who was 32 when she killed her three children in January 2023, does not dispute that she caused their deaths. Her defence, however, argues that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and had lost touch with reality, making her not criminally responsible.
"Examining Its Implications": India On Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey's New Defence Pact
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Tuesday that India was studying the implications of the agreement amid the wider security turmoil in the Middle East.
Watch: 'Laughing' Golfer Struck By Lightning While Sheltering From Storm Under Tree
A golfer in Cincinnati, Ohio, got struck by lightning while laughing under a tree but escaped serious injuries.
No Sensitive Data Sent To China: UK Defence Ministry On Navy Drone Scare
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has insisted there is no evidence that sensitive information was accessed or sent abroad, according to a report by the BBC.
Who Is Bashar Al-Assad, Ex-Syrian President Sentenced To Death Over War Crimes
Assad, currently outside Syria, was convicted in a case involving violence carried out during the conflict, killing around 500,000 people.
US, China Clash In Space Race To Moon's South Pole In Search Of Water Ice
Experts are of the view that Beijing's path to Moon landing by 2030 is more viable than NASA’s 2028 timeline. Here’s what is known about both missions
3 Killed As Yemen's Houthis Attack Cargo Ship In Red Sea: Report
Attacks on ships in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait have increased uncertainty for shipping companies already hobbled by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Opinion: Opinion | Pakistan Might Just Have Signed Itself Into A Difficult Trap With Its 'Saudi' Deal
The Saudi-Pak-Turkey agreement gives Saudi Arabia a shield. But for Pakistan, it could quickly become a strategic nightmare
Lebanon Becomes 1st Middle East Nation To Formally Abolish Death Penalty
The abolition came as part of a series of bills to be discussed in the current legislative session, including a general amnesty law that has been debated for years.
NASA Invites India To Partner On Its Moon Base Mission
The announcement comes at a time when India is emerging as one of the world's foremost lunar powers.
Syria's Ex-President Bashar Al-Assad Sentenced To Death For Crimes Against Humanity
The ruling against Assad is the first under the transitional authorities who this year began trying figures from the former government, both in person and in absentia.
