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Iran Hangs Man Convicted Of Spying, Leaking Secrets To Mossad, US
The Islamic Republic of Iran executed at least 1,500 people last year, one of the highest numbers worldwide, according to Iran Human Rights.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella To Testify In Elon Musk vs OpenAI Lawsuit
Elon Musk accuses OpenAI of betraying its original nonprofit mission and misappropriating his founding donations to build a $850 billion empire.
Pak Minister's "Oridinary Worker" Of Asim Munir Remark Sparks Online Backlash
"When ministers begin introducing themselves as 'humble workers' of powerful men rather than representatives of the people, one has to ask -- is this democracy or the court of loyal servants?" wrote Fatima Malik on X.
Hantavirus Outbreak: Two New Cases Confirmed; 10 Major Updates
Spanish authorities, the WHO, and other health agencies are currently collaborating to ensure the safe disembarkation of passengers and crew while minimising the risk to the general public.
Why Brain Implants Are More Than A Sci-Fi Fantasy
The technology is still nascent and the number of people who have received implants is only in the hundreds.
UK Army Air-Drops Medical Support To Remote Island Battling Hantavirus
One of the three British nationals diagnosed with suspected hantavirus connected to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship is currently on the island
Hantavirus, Covid, Norovirus, Legionnaires': Why Are Cruise Ships So Prone To Disease Outbreaks?
Cruises are sold as floating holidays, but they are also useful for understanding public health. Cruise ships are carefully designed places where many people live, eat, relax and move through the same shared spaces for days at a time.
US Man Sets World Record With Massive Collection Of 3,482 Bearbrick Toy
He collected an impressive 3,482 pieces of merchandise from the popular Bearbrick brand.
Indian-Origin Philanthropist Pays Off Student Loans For 176 Graduates In US: "Pursue Your Goals"
The announcement drew a standing ovation from stunned students and families, as for many, the relief is life-changing.
Iran Made A '3rd Country' Offer On Uranium Stockpile To US: Report
The US president proposed that Iran permit passage through the Strait of Hormuz and Washington end its blockade on Iranian ports in the next month.
Iran's Fact Check As Satellites Show Suspected Oil Leak Near Kharg Island
The incident comes as the Trump administration ramps up "Economic Fury" on Tehran, tightening sanctions and increasing the US naval presence near Hormuz to curb Iran's oil exports.
Iran Formalises Hormuz Toll Process: How, Which Nations Will Get Permits
Iran has previously warned that it would deny passage through Hormuz to ships linked to the US or Israel, while others may only transit with Iranian consent. India and Pakistan are among the nations that have negotiated with Tehran to secure passage
Hantavirus Case Confirmed As Evacuated Passenger Tests Positive, Another Falls Ill
Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship began flying home aboard military and government planes Sunday after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands.
Hantavirus Surveillance: India Deploys 165-Lab 'Viral Shield' To Track Virus Spread
he Indian Council of Medical Research has activated the Viral Shield protocol to make sure the Andes strain doesn't breach the country's borders. Here is how their measures can protect the people from the deadly infection.
Video: Turkish Airlines Plane Tyre Catches Fire During Landing In Nepal
Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire on right tyres during landing at Tribhuvan Airport, passengers evacuated safely.
Jailed Iranian Nobel Laureate Gets Bail, Moved To Hospital In Tehran
Iran's imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been moved to a hospital in the capital, Tehran, and has been granted a suspension of her sentence on heavy
Donald Trump Accepts Xi's Invitation, To Visit China From May 13-15
President Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15, Beijing confirmed on Monday, with the US leader expected to discuss Iran and...
Israel Gets $3.8 Billion US Military Aid A Year. Netanyahu Wants It To Be 0
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to wean Israel off U.S. military support within a decade as his country pushes to strengthen ties with Gulf states, he said in an
"Totally Unacceptable": Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Plan, Tehran Responds
Iran responded to the US by warning it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes or permit more foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz.
