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Zelensky To Meet US Senators Today As Russia Sanctions Vote Expected
One of the aides said the Senate also was expected to begin voting as soon as during Zelenskiy's visit on a bill to impose sanctions on Russia that was championed by Graham.
Elon Musk's X Adds Banking In "Everything App" Push
Elon Musk's social media app X on Monday began offering its X Money banking service to all US subscribers of its paid Premium and Premium+ tiers, part of the multi-billionaire's ambition to turn the site into an "everything app."
Why Houthis Are Risking Another War With Saudi Arabia After Years Of Calm
A fragile truce between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels had largely halted large-scale fighting, but it failed to resolve the issues that fuelled the conflict.
Trump Says "Good Chance" Of Progress In Iran Talks As Both Hold Fire
US President Donald Trump on Monday voiced optimism at the prospects for a negotiated peace deal with Iran, as the two sides held their fire for a third consecutive day.
"Miracle": Dog Found Alive After 29 Days Trapped Beneath Earthquake Rubble In Venezuela
The medical experts confirmed that Beyli is currently stable and responding well to veterinary treatment.
Ballot Box Burnt, One Killed: Violence Marks Opening Phase Of PoK Polls
The opening round of voting took place in the Mirpur Division under heavy security deployment, but turnout in parts of Mirpur appeared subdued as temperatures soared through the afternoon.
Al-Qaida And ISIS Are Using AI Very Differently. Here's How
Since 2023, Islamic State supporters and affiliates have produced a growing stream of AI-generated content.
Shots Fired Outside US Consulate In Toronto For Second Time In 4 Months
The area was cordoned off, and shell casings were found. No one was injured, and no suspects have been identified, police said.
Iranian Forces Kill 4 Members Of Banned Kurdish Group
Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by Iran, Turkey and the United States.
What Are Fire Clouds? New Threat Making France's Wildfires Even Deadlier
This phenomenon, which is new to France, is yet another consequence of human-caused climate change, according to French researcher Jean-Baptiste Filippi, who studies wildfires.
Macron Holds Crisis Talks As Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations Across France
A fire raging in hilly, rural terrain in Avila, west of Madrid, has become Spain's largest on record, scorching 50,000 hectares (193 square miles), the government says.
US Man Accused Of Illegally Catching Sharks, Filming Himself 'Wrestling' Them
Wildlife officers tracked Seifert's movements both in person and online for months, setting up surveillance to catch him in the act.
India, China To Resume Silk Route Border Trade Via Nathu La Pass From August 1
Border trade between India and China through the historic Nathu La Pass in East Sikkim will resume on August 1, after a gap of six years since the Covid pandemic.
'Grumpy' Pallas Kittens On Display At Japan Zoo
Kobe Animal Kingdom put the four males and one female, all born in May at the facility, on public viewing last week.
China Accuses US Of "AI Hegemonism" Amid Row Over Copied Models
Beijing said Washington was threatening Chinese companies with punishment based on allegations they used "distillation" to copy advanced US AI models, despite what it called a lack of factual or legal grounds.
Why Indians Make Up Nearly 60% Of Canada's Permanent Residency Drop
But the biggest impact has been on Indians. Permanent residency admissions from India dropped from 49,115 to 36,910 in the first five months of the year, which is a fall of nearly 25 per cent.
US Man Missing In Pacific Ocean For Over A Month Rescued Off Hawaii
The man said that he felt like a "sitting duck, just getting taken south by the current going way off course".
Opinion: Opinion | Trump's Nuclear 'Gift' To Saudi Arabia Could Haunt Middle East For Years
Trump just signed a '123' deal with the Kingdom. For the Saudis, this could be a big win. But for the region, it can quickly become a source of uncontrolled chaos.
Trump Says US Has "Enough" Weapons, Then Posts AI Images Of Strikes On Iran
The report had claimed that the US was facing a shortage of air defence interceptors and specialised missile defence systems.
