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Nepal Aid Workers Turn To Sex Work After Donald Trump's USAID Cuts
Of the more than 281,000 jobs lost due to Trump's dismantling of USAID, just 23,000 were American, says Sadie Healy, who runs a global health consulting firm and has been tracking the job losses worldwide.
"We Don't Need To Respond In Advance": Carney On Trump's 50% Tariff Threat
The new tariffs cover a wide range of goods, including honey, liquor, cement, dairy products, some wood products, hockey sticks and other items.
Indian Man's Body Found In Israeli Flat In Pool Of Blood
The investigation indicates a criminal background, and a 31-year-old man from the southern city of Eilat has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the murder.
US National, Khalistani Extremist Among 5 Caught Entering India Illegally From Nepal
Three Indian nationals -- Suresh Kumar Pathak, Dilip Upadhyay, both residents of Rupaidiha town, and vehicle driver Rahul Kumar -- were also arrested in a joint operation by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and the Uttar Pradesh Police.
Man's Remains Confirm Identity Of Grand Canyon Hiker Missing For Nearly 15 Years
Working with the Arizona Department of Public Safety, authorities confirmed through DNA analysis that the remains belonged to Ott.
Trump Hits China, Israel With 12.5% New Tariffs. Why He Put India At 10%
Nations that enforced such laws -- including India, Sri Lanka, and the European Union -- will be hit with 10 per cent levies if they fail to enforce them.
Government Bars Communication Infra Providers From Sharing Data Outside India
The government has barred communication infrastructure providers, including those involved in cloud-based networks for telecom services, mobile towers and satellite gateways, from sharing any data outside the country, according to an official notification.
US Strikes Iran As Tensions Escalate Over Shipping Routes In Hormuz
The US military announced Thursday that it is conducting the 13th night of strikes against Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes.
Salman Rushdie Testifies At Knife Attacker's US Terror Trial
Novelist Salman Rushdie on Thursday testified at the federal trial of the man who tried to kill him with a knife at a New York cultural center in 2022.
Trump Says Frozen Iranian Assets Will Pay For Damage To Shipping
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the US would begin using frozen Iranian assets to pay for ships and cargo damaged by strikes in and around the Gulf.
US Says Won't Block Tate Brothers' Extradition To UK Over Rape Charges
US President Donald Trump will not stop the extradition of influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan to Britain on sex crime charges, the White House said on Thursday.
US Imposes New Tariffs On 60 Countries Over Forced Labour Concerns
The United States said Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns, replacing an expiring global duty rolled out by President Donald Trump earlier this year.
Trump Says Xi Jinping Will Visit US On September 24
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will discuss artificial intelligence with Chinese President Xi Jinping when he visits the United States on September 24.
Trump Says Iran Has "Some Evil Intentions", Cannot Be Allowed To Have Nukes
US President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his stance that Tehran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons and that Washington is doing "extremely well" as the conflict continues between the two adversaries.
"Not Enough Pain": Report Says Trump May Decide On "Massive" Iran Attack Soon
Speaking to Axios on Thursday, Trump said he has not yet made a final decision on it but that such an attack would have consequences.
Trump Reports Over $1.4 Billion In Income From Crypto Ventures
The filings, his annual disclosure for 2025 with the US Office of Government Ethics, disclosed that his companies received almost $800 million from World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture he and his sons co-founded.
Bangladesh Picks 'Controversial' Journalists For India Missions, Raises Brows
Both countries have been making noises about resetting relations after a bruising stretch following the political upheaval that swept Sheikh Hasina from power in August 2024. Appointing press officers with a visible history of India-critical posts isn't the reset either side was hoping to advertise.
Woman Laughs At Movie Scene In Theatre, Annoyed Man Hits Her With Pizza Pan
The unnamed woman, 24, went to the Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas in Coconut Grove with a group of friends on Sunday when she was hit with a pizza pan.
Saadia Zahidi Becomes First Woman Chief Of International Aviation Body
In a release, IATA said Zahidi would be the ninth Director General and the first woman appointed to hold the position and would take charge from November 1.
