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7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Mexico, Tsunami Alert Issued
The tremors of the earthquake were felt in Guatemala and El Salvador
Apple Pips Nvidia As World's Biggest Company As Chipmaker's Shares Dip 3.7%
Nvidia shares sank 3.7 per cent on Friday to bring the chipmaker's market capitalisation down to $4.8 trillion, while Apple's stock climbed 0.4 per cent, putting its valuation at $4.9 trillion.
Iran Strikes US Airbase In Qatar "To Punish The Aggressor"
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Friday that they had targeted US radar systems and military aircraft in Qatar.
Kuwait Says Army Personnel Injured In Iranian Drone Attack
The army's chief of staff "visited several wounded members of the Kuwaiti land forces", it said in a press statement.
'No Hatred': Australia Vows Crackdown On Racism Against Indian Truckers
Asked about a rise in racial slurs, verbal harassment and even death threats delivered over CB radio to Indian-origin drivers, Burke acknowledged the trend as a "grim reality" and laid out a two-part response: what the government is doing and what it is saying, insisting both matter equally.
Andy Burnham To Take Oath As Britain's Prime Minister Next Week
Burnham brings a more relaxed style of leadership than the rather stern Starmer, and is regarded as one of the Labour Party's best communicators.
"Progressing Well": Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train On Track For 2027 Launch
Government sources said Japan is expected to supply its next-generation E10 Shinkansen trains for the route in the early 2030s. The futuristic train is still being developed, and construction work has rapidly progressed.
Hotter Nights Stealing Sleep Across World, India Among Hardest Hit
Cities across the Middle East recorded the highest heat-related sleep losses, while parts of South Asia, Southeast Asia and West Africa also showed significant impacts.
Bangladesh Protesters Seek Death For Kolkata MLA Over Airport Mosque Row
A protest rally was organised in Bangladesh by local residents and several Muslim organisations following reports of restrictions on Friday prayers at the Bankra Mosque, also known as the Gouripur Jama Masjid, located within the Kolkata Airport premises.
"Keeping Them Is Theft": Australian Minister Says Will Return Stolen Indian Artefacts
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently announced the return of several significant Indian artefacts.
'F-35 Criticism, Bogus Kill Plot Intel': Why Trump Is 'Pissed' At Netanyahu
The back-and-forth over the potential meeting came days after the Israeli leader went on Fox News before Trump's trip to Ankara and criticised the US leader's intention to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.
'AI Supercharging Terror Groups, Targeting Children': Australian Minister To NDTV
Tony Burke said the traditional architecture of terrorism- organised cells, clear ideological lines, identifiable networks- is being upended.
Iran Claims It Destroyed Many US Jets, Caused "Serious Damage" To Many More
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they destroyed "several US refuelling aircraft and fighter jets" and caused "serious damage to many more".
Chinese Embassy In Bangladesh Warns Citizens Buying Brides Risk Death Penalty
Chinese embassy highlights that human trafficking convictions in Bangladesh can lead to long prison terms, fines, or even death penalty.
US-Iran War News LIVE: Iran Says Struck US Aircraft In Jordan With Missiles, Drones
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran claimed it destroyed "several US refuelling aircraft and fighter jets" and caused "serious damage to many more".
At Least 14 Dead As Minibus Falls Into Ravine In Peru
A minibus carrying 19 passengers plunged into a ravine near San Juan, Peru, killing 14 and injuring five, with six bodies still unrecovered
China's Xi Says AI Should Not Be Dominated By One Nation
AI has become a strategic pillar of China's industrial policy, driven by state investment aimed at building a domestic ecosystem, from chip production to consumer use.
SpaceX Short Sellers Make $4 Billion: Why Investors Are Betting Against Elon Musk
Despite the recent pressure on its market valuation, analysts believe SpaceX remains the global leader in commercial space launches.
Gen Z Is Pushing Back Against AI: A Reminder That Future Isn't Written
Viral footage of grads booing AI-boosting speakers reveals a deepening generational rift, as Gen Z pushes back against tech elders' optimism
