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7 Killed In Iran As US Military Targets Bridges, Airport, And Train Station
The US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) said it hit dozens of targets in its latest airstrikes, which concluded at dawn Friday, the sixth night in a row of American attacks.
Firefighters Give Oxygen To Pigeon After It Suffers Smoke Inhalation From Car Fire In US
Oakland firefighters assisted a pigeon suffering smoke inhalation from a car fire by administering oxygen before it flew away.
She Knew He Wasn't Real. One Woman's Romance Scam Story
She knew somewhere in the back of her mind that Donnie didn't exist. She also knew that before she hit the road again, in spite of all logic and months of warnings from everyone in her life, she'd send the money anyway.
Nitish Kaushal, Member Of Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Gang, Arrested In US
Indian-origin gangster Nitish Kaushal's arrest comes two days after FBI put him to its "wanted" list.
"China Acquired 220 Million Voter Files": Trump's "Largest Compromise" Claim
More than 60 lawsuits by Trump and his allies produced no ruling establishing fraud capable of changing the outcome of the 2020 election, while recounts, audits, and his own Justice Department found none.
US Revives Green Card Rules For Immigrants Using Public Benefits
The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others.
US Announces Visa Curbs On Members Linked To "Far-Left Terrorist" Groups
The United States on Thursday launched a scathing attack on left-wing extremists, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for global cooperation to fight a "new wave of this old evil."
Philippines Condemns Chinese Media's Video Depicting Filipinos As Monkeys
China Daily's AI-generated video was posted on July 10, coinciding with Philippine events marking the 10th anniversary of a landmark arbitral ruling that invalidated China's sweeping claims in the South China Sea.
SpaceX Starship Rocket Aborts Before Liftoff In 13th Flight Test Attempt
SpaceX's Starship rocket triggered a last-second abort before liftoff for its 13th flight test from Texas on Thursday, postponing the mission by at least 24 hours with the company studying what likely caused the automated scrub.
US Immigrant Agent In Maine Shooting Has History Of Violent Behavior: Family
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood, close relatives told.
Trump Media To Sell High Speed Access To Truth Social Posts
Donald Trump's media company said Thursday it planned to sell faster access to market-moving social media posts by the US president.
US Forces Continue "Wave Of Strikes" Against Iran For 6th Consecutive Night
According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the attack was aimed at further degrading Iran's military capabilities, as Tehran poses a threat to commercial vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, which Washington claims.
US Strikes Hit Bridges, Airport, Railway Station In Iran: Report
US strikes overnight hit an airport and two bridges in southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said Friday.
Xi Jinping To Present China's AI Dream At Major Conference Today
President Xi Jinping presents China's vision for the development and regulation of artificial intelligence on Friday, at a major conference showcasing cutting-edge technology he hopes will soon rival that of the United States.
Trump To Accuse China Of Meddling In US Elections In Primetime Speech: Report
Several of the country's top national security officials are expected to attend the speech. Those invited include the heads of the CIA, FBI, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Department of Homeland Security and other senior officials.
"Crude And Arrogant": Brazil Hits Out At Marco Rubio Over Remarks On Lula
Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on Thursday accused his US counterpart Marco Rubio of "attacking" President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a "crude and arrogant" manner when commenting on a new tariff decision.
'SAARC, BIMSTEC Don't Need To Be Rivals': Bangladesh At Delhi Meet
According to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs, the meeting pulled together security advisers and heads of delegations from all six other member states, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Trump Administration Tightens Visa Limits For Foreign Students And Journalists
Under a change that could be implemented as soon as September, foreigners on student visas would be admitted for the length of their academic programme up to a maximum of four years.
EU Report Raises Rights Concerns As Pakistan Reaps Billions In Trade Benefits
Pakistan pocketed roughly "732 million in EU tariff exemptions last year, but a new joint assessment from the European Commission and the EU's foreign policy arm paints a troubling picture of the human rights record.
