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Amid Rising Prices, Trump Says He 'Loves Inflation'
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed off concerns about consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year high in May, on the back of soaring energy prices caused by his war in Iran.

US Says Will Bomb "Key Facilities" In Iran, Hours After Trump Warning
US Says Will Bomb "Key Facilities" In Iran, Hours After Trump Warning

"Never Victimised Anyone, Error In Judgement": Bill Gates On Epstein Links
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday said that he "never victimized anyone" as he faced questioning from US lawmakers over his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

German Model Missing For Nearly 11 Years Named In Epstein Files: Report
A German model missing for almost 11 years is named in the Epstein files, heightening her family's fears about her fate, German news weekly Der Spiegel reported Wednesday.

"Great PM, Wise Man": Trump Congratulates PM Modi On Completing 12 Years
"Great PM, Wise Man": Trump Congratulates PM Modi On Completing 12 Years

"Going To Hit Them Hard Again Today": Trump's Fresh Threat To Iran
"Going To Hit Them Again Hard Today": Trump's Fresh Threat To Iran

$700,000 vs $3.8 Million: Ukraine Builds Its Own Cheap Answer To Patriot
Ukrainian arms manufacturer Fire Point last week carried out the first flight test of a new surface-to-air missile developed as a more affordable, mass-producible alternative to the United States' Patriot system

Video: US Man Tried To Outrun Cops. Was 'Caught' By Alligator Instead
What began as a routine police chase in US' Louisiana ended in a bizarre twist when an alligator joined the pursuit and attacked a suspected drunk driver who had jumped into a swamp while trying to evade arrest.

3 Indians Missing After Attack On Ship Off Oman Coast: Centre
3 Indians Missing After Attack On Ship Off Oman Coast: Centre

Ex-Sri Lankan Spy Chief, Easter Bombings 'Mastermind': Who Is Suresh Sallay?
Retired Major General Tuan Suresh Sallay was arrested in February for "aiding and abetting" the 2019 Easter suicide bombings.

Turkey Calls For "Liberating Jerusalem", Netanyahu Slams "Dictator" Erdogan
In a post on X, Netanyahu called Erdogan an "antisemitic dictator" and accused him of supporting Hamas, suppressing political opponents and carrying out actions against the Kurds.

Opinion: Opinion | Why India Appointed A Non-Muslim Ambassador To Saudi Arabia, For First Time Ever
It breaks the established convention since 1948 of sending a Muslim ambassador to the country.

Asim Munir Plays Global Peacemaker Amid Pakistan's Inner Turmoil
Insurgency in two of Pakistan's largest provinces, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is at its highest level in a decade, according to data aggregated by watchdogs based in India and Pakistan.

Pakistan Army Helicopter Crashes During Take-Off In PoK, All On Board Dead
Pakistan Army Helicopter Crashes During Take-Off In PoK, All On Board Dead

OpenAI Says It Has A Plan To Ensure AI Benefits Everyone, Not Just A Few
In a new blog post, OpenAI says artificial general intelligence should empower billions of people rather than remain concentrated in the hands of a handful of companies or governments.

Sri Lanka Says Spy Chief 'Directed' 2019 Easter Bombings That Killed 279
Sri Lanka's public security minister told parliament Wednesday the nation's ex-intelligence chief directed the 2019 Easter Sunday attack, in the first official statement linking him directly to the bombings that killed 279 people.

Netanyahu To Seek Re-Election In 1st Israeli Polls Since Hamas Attack
The Israeli election will be the first since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, the country's worst security failure, which precipitated Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip.

29-Year-Old Woman Dies In Office Washroom After Bosses Repeatedly Denied Sick Leave
Nomusa, Dhladhla's aunt, claimed that Dhladhla had submitted two sick notes in the past few days citing her health.

Why Is Trump Building A New Underground Bunker Beneath The White House?
Trump's proposed White House project has once again drawn attention to the role underground bunkers have played in protecting national leaders during war, crises and security threats.


