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Iran Says Attacked US Military Targets In UAE, Kuwait
Iranian forces said on Wednesday they launched attacks on US military targets in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and other countries in the region.
Nepal Seeks 'Climate Compensation' From India, China, And US For Deadly Floods
Nepal has formally approached the board of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, seeking urgent financial assistance following the catastrophic flash flood in the Bhotekoshi river basin on August 26
Earth Set To Overshoot Paris Agreement's 1.5 Degree Threshold Of Warming: UN
This would mean the planet would be facing severe impacts of climate change including significant changes to ice sheets, sea ice, glaciers, permafrost and snow
11 Killed In US Strikes On 3 Locations In Iran
Iran said Wednesday that US strikes on its territory killed 11 people, state media reported, after a fresh attack in the southwestern province of Khuzestan.
Deadly Nepal Floods Expose Threats To Hydropower In Roof Of The World
The devastating deluge that swept through the mountain valleys on the border between Nepal and Tibet in China is a potent reminder of a growing green-energy risk in one of the world's most hazard-prone areas.
Bank Of America Vice President, New Mom, Killed In "Random" Times Square Stabbing
Just four days before her brutal killing, Piacenti had posted a photo of herself smiling broadly while holding her infant and standing with her husband.
SCO vs G7: How The Emerging Bloc Is Challenging Decades Of Western Dominance
The SCO's share surpassed that of the G7 in 2021 and is estimated at 34.3% in 2026, against 28% for the G7, according to the IMF April 2026 estimates.
Nepal Flash Floods LIVE Updates: India Sends 5th Relief Shipment To Flood-Hit Nepal Amid Massive Rescue Effort
Nepal Flash Floods LIVE Updates: The death count from the catastrophic Himalayan glacial floods has crossed 1,000, with nearly 4,500 people still unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue across Nepal.
Court Says Suspect Tyler Robinson To Stand Trial For Charlie Kirk's Murder
Charlie Kirk Hearing: Prosecutors said Robinson shot Kirk from a rooftop more than 400 feet (122 meters) away and could have easily missed, injuring or killing other people.
Trump Selects Hung Cao To Serve As US Navy Secretary
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he plans to nominate Hung Cao to become the next US Navy secretary.
Iran Attacks US Base In Jordan In Retaliation: Report
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said early Wednesday that they had carried out a ballistic missile attack on a US base in Jordan, the Iranian news outlet Tasnim reported.
Russia Is Winning On Battlefield, Won't Negotiate With "Terrorists": Putin
President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russian troops had captured 270 square km of Ukraine's Donetsk region in August and a large group of Ukrainian troops were surrounded.
US Army Says It Completed "Wave Of Strikes" Against Iranian Military
The US army said that the strikes follow recent "attempted attacks" by the IRGC against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against American service members.
Tiger Woods Plans To Change Plea In Florida Car Crash Case: Court Document
He is expected in court Wednesday morning for a plea conference hearing, according to a notice of the hearing posted Tuesday. tig
Trump Ramps Up Pressure On Squeezed Refiners To Ease Pump Prices
Trump made clear he wants lower gas prices at the pump for Americans and asked executives how to increase refining capacity, according to a White House official who provided details on condition of anonymity.
Iran Has "Unforgettable Lessons" For US After Strikes Hit Wedding In Tehran
Supreme Leader Mojatba Khamenei said Iran's armed forces have "unforgettable lessons" in store for Washington.
Apple Maps Changes Lake Ontario To 'Lake America' After Trump's Order
The move by Apple on Tuesday followed a decision by Alphabet late on Saturday to change the name of the lake on its Google Maps for US users
4 Killed, Over 50 Injured As US Strike Hits Wedding In Iran
An Iranian official said on Tuesday that two people were killed and several others were wounded by a US attack while attending a wedding in the south.
Pattaya Sex Workers Face Raids As 5,000 US Sailors Head To Thailand
Weekend raids had already resulted in around 40 to 50 people being detained on suspicion of prostitution.
