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Stopped India-Pak War During Operation Sindoor With Tariff Threat: Trump
New Delhi has consistently disputed Trump's claims regarding the loss of 11 aircraft during the engagement while remaining steadfast in rejecting any external mediation.
US, Israel Planning To Bombard Energy-Related Targets In Iran: Report
The US and Israel are planning a bombing campaign against energy infrastructure targets in Iran, with strikes possible throughout the weekend, CBS News reported on Friday, citing sources.
Russian Grain Lobby Says Kyiv's Attacks Threaten Black Sea Exports
Russia, the world's largest wheat exporter, and Ukraine, also a major agricultural exporter, have been attacking each other's agricultural export facilities and commercial vessels in the Black Sea area in recent weeks.
US Fighter Jet Crashes Near California Military Base
A US F-35 fighter jet crashed Friday near a military base in San Diego, but the pilot was able to eject before impact, officials said.
Italy Suspends Schengen Agreement With Spain Because Of Ceuta Migrant Crisis
On Thursday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for Spain to be suspended from the Schengen area, describing the images from Ceuta showing thousands of arriving migrants as "shocking".
Sri Lanka's Ex-Police Chief Sentenced To Death Over 2019 Easter Sunday Attack
Jayasundara, 66, and Fernando, 76, can appeal against the sentence in the Supreme Court, but have been remanded to judicial custody until granted bail.
32 Killed In Pak After Coal Mine Explosion Near Quetta
Rescue teams have recovered 32 bodies overnight from two coal mines in the Sorange coalfield near Quetta after a methane gas explosion, while search operations remain underway to find two more miners, according to a report by Dawn citing an official.
Drifting SpaceX Rocket On High-Speed Collision Course With Moon
The rocket's upper stage will unintentionally slam into the moon on Wednesday, carving out a crater and sending up a plume of dust and rubble that scientists - and skygazers - are eager to observe.
Uzair Baloch's Brother Shot Multiple Times In Karachi's Lyari By Unknown Gunmen
According to a statement issued by Chakiwara police, the 40-year-old was shot on main Chakiwara Road. The two injured bystanders were shifted along with him to Civil Hospital Karachi for treatment.
4 Mountaineers Killed, 6 Missing After Avalanche Strikes Peak In PoK
The avalanche struck the mountain at an altitude of around 7,000 metres Thursday, sweeping away the 10-member climbing team that had begun its summit push, according to the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP).
S Jaishankar Speaks To Iran's Araghchi, Condemns Attacks On Ships, Sailors
In a post on X, Jaishankar said that India condemns attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers by any party. He also stated that India always supports dialogue and diplomacy and that he was informed about Iran's perspective about current developments.
Kuwait Says Shot Down Iranian Drones Targeting 'Vital And Military' Sites
Kuwaiti forces destroyed Iranian drones targeting "vital and military facilities", the defence ministry said on Friday.
"If Cockroaches Unite...": Pakistan Minister Warns Youth Could Spark Major Movement
Speaking at the Pakistan Economic Summit in Islamabad on Thursday, Naqvi spoke about the country's governance, arguing that the existing system was no longer capable of solving Pakistan's problems.
"Remember That Picture": Trump Says Spain Migrant Crisis Warning For US
The White House messaging was clearly focused on drawing links between the situation in Ceuta -- a tiny Spanish territory on the Moroccan coast -- and Trump's signature immigration crackdowns at home.
41 Dead, 60,000 Enter From Morocco: All About Crisis In Spain's Enclave Ceuta
Spain's interior ministry claimed that half of the migrants had already gone back to Morocco, sharing footage of people walking back through a fence door at the border.
Spain Sends Divers, Drones and Police to Tackle Ceuta Migration Crisis
The security reinforcements to be despatched in the next hours include eight divers, a boat and drones.
US Student, 6, Suspended For Biting Sandwich Into Shape Of Gun, Pointing It At Classmate
A six-year-old autistic student was suspended after biting a sandwich shaped like a gun at a Georgia school.
'Longest Nightmare': Voices From Gaza As Hamas Agrees To Disarm
Hamas has agreed to a deal under which it will give up its weapons in exchange for a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from the devastated Gaza Strip.
Iran Strikes 2 Tankers Trying To Cross Strait Of Hormuz Under US "Air Escort"
The IRGC said the "non-compliant oil tankers... were struck and brought to a halt, while four other oil tankers quickly changed course and returned to their previous positions".
