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'PPE Funds To Buy Rolexes, Cars': Indian-Origin Couple's Covid Fraud In UK
The NCA's investigation found bank records showing Bhandari and his wife used the money to buy Rolexes, jewellery, holiday packages, and cars.
Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif Has A New 'Desire'. He Wants To Become PM Of PoK
Sharif claimed PoK was as important for him as his home province, Punjab. "It is my second home. My ancestors migrated from Kashmir."
British Airways Launches Probe After 3 Pilots Fall Sick Mid-Air After Hyderabad Stopover
The airline is now reviewing its hotel arrangements in Hyderabad as part of the investigation while authorities work to establish what led to the suspected food poisoning.
Tesla Profit Falls As Musk Ramps Up Spending On AI, Robotaxis
Tesla's second-quarter profit dropped 12% as R&D spending jumped 49%, even as revenue and vehicle sales beat Wall Street expectations
Trump's 50% Tariff Threat May Hurt Canada But Could Be Negotiation Tactic: Experts
Desjardins economist Randall Bartlett estimates the tariffs could shave two to three tenths of a percent off Canada's growth in 2026 and 2027.
'No One Will Sell Oil If Tehran Can't': Iran's Big Warning To US, Middle East
The remarks came after US President Donald Trump warned that American forces will destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran-US War Live: Houthis Attack Saudi Tankers In Red Sea As US Hits Iran Again
US-Iran War News Live Updates: US President Donald Trump had threatened to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for every attack on shipping in Hormuz, drawing an "eye for an eye" warning from Tehran as both sides sharpened threats in the escalating war.
$290 Million Worth Of Cocaine Found Hidden In Banana Shipment In Italy
Italian authorities have seized around 1,700 pounds of high-purity cocaine worth nearly $290 million that was hidden inside a refrigerated banana shipment from Ecuador.
Why New York's Zohran Mamdani Cannot Arrest Netanyahu. What The Law Says
The International Criminal Court, based in The Hague, issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024 for alleged war crimes during the Gaza war. Israel rejects the court's jurisdiction and denies committing war crimes.
US House Approves $95 Billion Budget Plan With Iran War Funding
The US House of Representatives approved a $95 billion budget framework on Wednesday, with most of the funding earmarked for the Pentagon to fund the war against Iran.
US Launches Fresh Wave Of Strikes Against Iran's Military Infrastructure
The US military said Wednesday it had launched a fresh wave of strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure, marking the twelfth night in a row it had attacked Iran.
US Announces Landmark Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia
The United States on Wednesday announced that it had reached a civilian nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia.
Iran Strikes On CIA Facilities Prompt Questions About Possible Russian Role
Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf have prompted US intelligence analysts to investigate whether Russia assisted by providing targeting information or advanced drone technology, said four people familiar with US intelligence.
Terrorism Trial Opens In Stabbing Of Author Salman Rushdie
The man convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie spent years researching the writer's whereabouts before stabbing him on a lecture stage, federal prosecutors said Wednesday at the opening of his federal terrorism trial.
"Eye For An Eye": Iran Warns Of Forceful Response To US Strike
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Wednesday that Iran would respond in kind to any attack on its infrastructure, after Washington threatened to bomb a bridge or power plant for every ship targeted in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump's Saudi Nuclear Pact Opens Door To Uranium Enrichment. What's At Stake
The agreement leaves out two safeguards Washington has traditionally insisted on. First, a ban on uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing, along with an "additional protocol" that provides tougher international inspections.
US Mother Convicted For Forcing 11-Year-Old Daughter To Give Birth To Husband's Baby
Oklahoma woman convicted for enabling sexual abuse of her 11-year-old daughter who gave birth at home.
US Expects "Positive" Visit From Chinese President Xi Jinping In September
While the visit has yet to be officially confirmed, Rubio made it clear the White House expected it to happen, as he emerged from a meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of a summit of Southeast Asian leaders.
Prince George Turns 13 As He Prepares To Start At Eton College
As the eldest child of the heir to the British throne, Prince William, and Princess Catherine, George is set to succeed his father as king one day.
