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10 Killed, Around 100 Injured In Russian Strike In Ukraine's Kyiv
Russia struck an arms show near Kyiv on Friday, killing at least 10 people and wounding a hundred, Ukrainian officials said, raising questions around the safety of such events.
Saudi Strikes Houthi-Rebel-Controlled Hodeidah Province In Yemen
Saudi strikes attacked Yemen's Red Sea governorate of Hodeidah on Friday, Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported, after eyewitnesses earlier said several strikes had targeted Hodeidah's port.
Trump Says Iranians Getting "Very Serious" In Talks
US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had not decided on whether to launch major strikes on Iran as Tehran was now getting "very serious" in talks with Washington.
"Not In Best Interests": Trump Warns China, Russia Against Arms Sale To Iran
Trump's comment on Truth Social comes amid reports that Washington is investigating whether Moscow and Beijing are giving Iran targeting information, following a series of strikes on US bases.
Japan Wants Its Own CIA-Like Spy Agency. China Is One Big Reason Why
In what is being described as Japan's biggest intelligence overhaul since World War II, the government is building a modern spy network of its own, according to a report by The Washington Post.
Cargo Ship Hit By Russia In Ukraine, Killing 4, Was Carrying Grain: India
In a fresh statement on Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said information received from the Directorate General of Maritime Administration showed that the Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel had loaded grain before departing Odesa on July 19.
Spain Arrests Man For Allegedly Starting Fire With Farm Vehicle
Another person was under investigation for the same incident, the Guardia Civil said on X.
Canada Opens Bridge Linking US. Americans Not Invited, Courtesy New Tariffs
Canada scratched a joint gathering after President Donald Trump this week suddenly announced 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods entering the US.
Pak, Iran Explore New Talks With US In China-Initiated Push: Report
Exploratory discussions took place during a visit by Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni to Islamabad this week - his second within the last 10 days, the report said.
US Court Rules Abortion Pill Restrictions "Unlawful"
A federal court in Virginia has ruled that restrictions imposed by the US drug regulator on the abortion pill mifepristone are "unlawful" and ordered the Trump administration to reconsider them.
Iran Claims It Attacked Amazon Data Centre In Bahrain
Tehran maintains that any facility or base in the Middle East that the US military uses for strikes on Iran is considered a legitimate target for retaliatory attacks.
Trump Says EU To Pay "Very Big Price" For Google Fine, Threatens Tariffs
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the bloc "will pay a very big price for this illegal and highly unethical conduct, which I have consistently warned them about" and said a "substantial tariff" would be imposed "at the earliest possible moment".
LPG Tanker With 28 Indian Crew Members Attacked In Iranian Waters, All Safe
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has been in close contact with the relevant authorities and has confirmed that all Indian crew members are safe.
Trump Returns To White House Press Dinner 3 Months After Attack Halted Gala
The black-tie gathering of journalists, politicians and administration officials was called off on April 25 after a man tried to force his way through a security checkpoint and fired a shotgun outside the ballroom where Trump and members of his cabinet were taking their seats.
EU Accuses TikTok Of Exposing Children To Risks Online
The EU said minors' accounts should only be visible to those they have given permission to. Children aged 13 and over can use TikTok.
"My Partner Is Half-Indian": Elon Musk Pushes Back On Racism Allegations
Musk's partner, Shivon Zilis, is half-Indian and grew up in Canada. The middle name of one of his sons with Zilis is Sekhar, named after Indian-American physicist and Nobel laureate Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.
Nearly 40,000 People Evacuated Amid Wildfire In Southwest France: Minister
Hundreds of firefighters have, for the past few days, been fighting the flames dozens of kilometres west of Bordeaux.
At Least 17 Killed As Russia, Ukraine Exchange Deadly Long-Range Strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian missile strike outside the Ukrainian capital killed six people, with a rescue operation ongoing.
15, Including 12 Soldiers, Killed In Suicide Bombing In Pakistan
"Fifteen brave sons of soil including twelve military, two policemen and a government official ex forest department rendered the ultimate sacrifice and embraced Shahadat (martyrdom)," the army said in a statement.
