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Trump Insists Netanyahu Relationship "Very Good" Despite Gaza Rift
President Donald Trump insisted on Monday that his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "very good" despite the Israeli leader's rejection of a US-led Gaza plan.
Under Trump, US Has Revoked Over 1,75,000 Visas. Here's Who's Been Targeted
Most visas were revoked following "law enforcement encounters," with assault, driving under the influence, theft and drug crimes the leading causes, the department said.
30 Years On, Man Accused Of Orchestrating Tupac Shakur's Murder Faces Trial
Family members of the famed rapper were among supporters who gathered outside a Las Vegas courthouse Monday morning for the beginning of jury selection, which could continue through much of this week.
Colombian President Declares Emergency After Earthquake Kills More Than 100
Colombia's newly inaugurated President Abelardo de la Espriella on Monday declared a state of emergency after a powerful earthquake struck the west of the country.
Drought Grips Almost Three-Quarters of England And More Heat Is Coming
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said most of England is experiencing a "flash drought", which develops quickly and is the result of very low rainfall and high temperatures.
A Flight, An Airstrike, A Blockade: How Yemen's Truce Started Unraveling
The tit-for-tat attacks started July 13 with a Saudi airstrike that hit the runway of the airport in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, preventing the landing of an Iranian flight carrying a high-ranking Houthi delegation.
"Wasn't Taking Part In Protests": UK Man Killed In PoK Clashes By Stray Bullet
The case, reported by the Guardian, highlights how the unrest in the PoK region has affected British nationals with family links to the area.
Who Is Ali Abdollahi? Iran's New Military Chief Known For War Threats To US
Abdollahi had previously led the Khatam al-Anbiya, Iran's inter-branch central military command tasked with coordinating operations.
Iran Sought War Damages From US. Trump Flips Table, Sends Own Bill To Tehran
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that he likes the "interesting idea" about Iran asking for compensation for the damage done to them during the last five months of war, and in return, he will also demand compensation from the Islamic Republic.
As War Grinds, Russia Bans Its Last Anti-War Party From Elections
A poll conducted earlier this year showed Yabloko ("apple" in Russian) at just three per cent support -- short of the five-per cent threshold needed to enter Russia's lower house.
"Torn Apart": China's Crackdown Leaves AI Boyfriends Mourned Like Real Ones
AI companions in China range from romantic partners to virtual recreations of dead loved ones.
R&AW Chief Meets Bangladesh Defence Adviser Amid Diplomatic Reset
The meeting assumes significance amidst ongoing efforts to normalise the India-Bangladesh relationship through a reset, and several meetings have taken place at the top levels between the two countries.
Sofa Factory Fire In Saudi Arabia Kills 16 Bangladeshi Migrant Workers
The foreign ministry reported "the tragic deaths of 16 Bangladeshi nationals in a fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh" in its Monday statement.
Japan's Princess Akiko Visits Bhutan To Mark 40 Years of Ties, Meets King
Princess Akiko is visiting Bhutan to commemorate 40 years of diplomatic relations between Bhutan and Japan, at the invitation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema.
Is Russia Plotting False Flag Op To Test NATO Resolve? Baltic States Think So
Lithuania said last week that Moscow is considering such a staged attack and Poland, Latvia and Estonia have also warned of acts of sabotage to test NATO's response at a time when US commitment to the Western military alliance is in question.
Disarm First Or Withdraw First? Debate That Could Sink Trump's Gaza Plan
The US president on July 30 hailed what he described as a breakthrough in talks to advance a 2025 ceasefire plan, saying that Hamas and other Gaza militants had accepted a 15-point roadmap by his so-called "Board of Peace" to give up their weapons.
'3 Flags, 1 Heart': Pak Anthem For Saudi-Turkey Defence Pact Sparks Ridicule
Days after the three countries signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, Pakistan's military media wing released a seven-minute music video celebrating what it presented as a powerful new alliance.
Who Is Mohsen Rezaei? 71-Year-Old War Hawk Running Iran's Security Council
Rezaei replaces Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as second-in-command of the body that coordinates Iran's security and foreign policy and is chaired by President Masoud Pezeshkian. Zolqadr was appointed as political adviser to Khamenei.
47 Killed After 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Colombia, Situation "Critical"
According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake struck at a depth of 107 kilometres. The earthquake was also felt in neighbouring Ecuador.
