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US Woman Allegedly Kidnaps 11-Year-Old Autistic Son's Bully To Force Apology
Shannon Tufuga has been accused of deliberately searching for the boy before confronting him while he was riding his bicycle
Iran Stops Pak-Bound Ship From Crossing Hormuz Over Lack Of Permission
"The container ship SELEN was turned back by the IRGC Navy due to failure to comply with legal protocols and lack of permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz," IRGC Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri said in a post on X.
Did Trump Plan Iran War In 1987? Inside His $95,000 Newspaper Advertisement
Trump has described the Gulf as ''an area of only marginal significance to the United States for its oil supplies, but one upon which Japan and others are almost totally dependent.''
Tehran's Toxic Skies: When Iran War Begins To Resemble Chemical Warfare
Iran-Israel war: Health experts say exposure to such air can have both short- and long-term consequences.
Sweden Proposes Bill Requiring Migrants To 'Live Honestly' Or Face Deportation
Sweden's new bill that increases the scope of deportation for migrants by making their work permits conditional on 'honest living'.
UK Mandates Heat Pumps, Solar Panels In New Homes Amid Iran War
The Future Homes Standard will ensure that new homes generate renewable electricity on-site, with most of it coming from solar power
3 Iranian Techies Charged With Stealing Trade Secrets From US Companies Including Google
The trio has been accused of espionage and stealing trade secrets from major tech firms, including Google, in Silicon Valley.
"MBS Fighting With Us": Trump's Big Claim As Iran War Rages On
Analysts familiar with Saudi government thinking believe that MBS is concerned that if US forces pull back now, Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Middle East will be left to confront an "emboldened and furious" Iran on their own.
How Far Can Iran's Ballistic Missiles Go? Expert Explains Their Range, Limits
Iran has an extensive ballistic missile programme. The country has been developing a number of short-range ballistic missiles for many years. The suite of weapons includes the Fateh, Shahab-2 and Zolfaghar systems.
How China Is Killing Oil Chokepoints While Trump And Iran Clash Over Hormuz
The funding signals intent. China's grid operators have sharply increased bond issuance, raising tens of billions of dollars in domestic markets.
"Mohammed Bin Salman A Worrier": Trump Signals Saudi's Entry In Iran War
Analysts familiar with Saudi government thinking believe that MBS is concerned that if US forces pull back now, Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Middle East will be left to confront an "emboldened and furious" Iran on their own.
Video: Smoke, Fire As Iranian Drone Strikes Fuel Tank At Kuwait Airport
Drones hit a fuel tank and sparked a fire, while adding that the strike caused "limited" damage and no casualties.
War And Storm: Middle East's Worries Set To Be Compounded In Coming Days
The weather system is so large that some areas could see between 100 mm and 500 mm of precipitation in the next three days, raising serious concerns about catastrophic flash flooding.
Australia Broadcaster Sees 1st Strike Over Pay, Work Conditions In 20 Years
Hundreds of staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation began a one-day strike on Wednesday, the first walkout in 20 years, over pay and working conditions, disrupting live news coverage at the public broadcaster.
Minnesota Sues Trump Admin Over Shootings That Killed Alex Pretti, Renee Good
Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration on Tuesday for access to evidence they say they need to independently investigate three shootings by federal officers, including the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
Second Set Of Rare Gorilla Twins Born In Congo's Virunga Park: "Extraordinary Event"
Twin births are extremely uncommon among mountain gorillas, accounting for just around 1% of all births.
Inside Iran's "Very Big" Hormuz-Related Oil And Gas "Present" For Trump
Asked if it was related to the Strait of Hormuz-- a key oil shipping channel through which roughly one-fifth of global oil supply passes-- Trump answered affirmatively.
"Trump Is Transactional, Doesn't Think Strategically": Former US NSA
Iran War: Former National Security Advisor of the United States, John Bolton, said that US President Donald Trump is buying time to see if Iran is ready for talks.
"We Have Won This, Militarily They Are Dead": Trump On Iran War
US President Donald Trump said that the US has won the war, adding that Iran's navy and air force have been completely decimated.
