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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.
Russia And Ukraine Fill Sky With Drones, Civilians Paying Price With Blood
Drones have brought the fighting into ordinary homes in both countries. As each side finds gaps in the other's air defences, more strikes are hitting essential infrastructure, and more civilians are being killed every week.
Russian-Born Citizen Shot By FBI 2 Years Ago. His Family Doesn't Know Why
In the final weeks of his life, however, he abruptly left his home in suburban Virginia, withdrew large amounts of cash and began preparing to leave the country.
Opinion: Opinion | Pakistan's Kashmir 'Story' Is Now Collapsing Under The Weight Of Its Own Contradictions
Pakistan spent decades internationalising the Kashmir issue. With the PoK uprising, that has come back not only to bite it, but to expose its narratives
Sheikh Hasina Extradition Comes Up During Indian Envoy's Meet With Bangladesh PM
India's envoy Dinesh Trivedi is now on his way to Delhi to brief the Prime Minister's Office and the foreign ministry on the meeting.
Putin To Mobilise 5 Lakh Fighters As Fears Grow Of Nuclear "Last Resort": Report
Citing Ukrainian intelligence, Zelensky said that Putin plans for this mobilisation after Russia's parliamentary elections in late September.
How Osama Bin Laden's Hand-Picked Hijacker Nearly Got Dropped From 9/11 Plan
He was among the first of the 19 hijackers to arrive in the United States, entering the country in January 2000. However, his time in the US did not go as planned.
Child Among 13 Killed In One Of Deadliest Ukraine Drone Strikes In Russia
"According to the latest information, 12 people have been killed and 39 wounded as a result of the drone attack," on the city of Nizhnekamsk, the regional press service said in a statement on Monday.
Mark Zuckerberg's $300 Million Superyacht Criticised For Not Helping Stranded Boat In Alaska
A passenger aboard the cruise ship said that Launchpad had been closer to the stranded boat but declined to assist.
Opinion: Opinion | 86 Votes, 1 Warning: Is India Turning Into Collateral Damage In US' War On Russia?
Washington wants to sever Russian energy income, but India could end up paying the price for it
'Put Differences Aside': Pakistan Asks Muslim Nations To Join 'Islamic NATO'
The new defence pact builds on a previous agreement signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia a year ago, with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan claiming it is technically the same as NATO's Article 5 mutual defence agreement.
Elon Musk Added $875 Million A Day To His Fortune Since 2025: Report
Elon Musk, who has been creating new wealth records since appearing in the Forbes list for the first time in 2021, is originally from South Africa.
9-Year-Old Falls Asleep On School Bus In US, Wakes Up Alone At Depot
The boy added that he was trying to be a big boy, so he acted brave and normal.
Over 1 Million Evacuated As Typhoon Dolphin Disrupts Flights Across China
The weather system has lost power after making two landfalls along the coast of Zhejiang province on Sunday, with China's National Meteorological Centre (NMC) issuing its least severe typhoon alert on Monday morning.
'Bruised Body Of Woman' Found In Australia, It Turned Out To Be A Sex Doll
Police announced that forensic testing had proved the contents were not human and the suitcase was actually stuffed with a lifelike sex doll.
Indian Envoy Meets Bangladesh PM Amid Row Over Sheikh Hasina Press Event
While India-Bangladesh ties are in the midst of a reset, ousted premier Hasina's press interaction at an event organised by the Foreign Correspondents Club of South Asia in New Delhi has led to a strong reaction from Bangladesh.
'20 Warships Near Iran': US' Hormuz Warning Amid Trump's "Semi-Negotiations"
The post came amid heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran maintaining its demands that must be met before it removes its chokehold from the strategic waterway for commercial shipping.
16 Bangladeshi Workers Killed In Fire At Saudi Furniture Factory
With around 3.5 million Bangladeshis living in Saudi Arabia, the country remains the largest destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers, who sent home more than $2.7 billion in remittances last year.
A $20 Million Wedding Reveals Who Really Holds Power In Zimbabwe
A lavish $17.5 million wedding among Harare's elite laid bare how tycoons helped scrap elections and extend the president's term to 2030.
