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US spent $45.1B on war with Iran
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has cost the US a whopping $45.1 billion, according to a report by CNN.
US issues travel advisory for Middle East amid rising tensions
The United States Department of State's Consular Affairs has issued a security alert for the Middle East.
Yemen's Houthis launch missile toward Riyadh, intercepted by Saudi-led coalition
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis has reported that the Iran-backed group launched a ballistic missile at Riyadh early Saturday.
Iran conveys conditions to US for resuming negotiations
Iran has laid out seven conditions to the United States for resuming negotiations, according to Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.
Denmark's PM endorses US, Denmark, and Greenland security agreement
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has endorsed a United States, Denmark, and Greenland agreement on security in Greenland.
Iranian women run 10K race without hijabs, defying strict law
A group of Iranian women participated in a 10-kilometer road race in Tehran without wearing headscarves, a violation of the country's mandatory hijab law.
Trump extends $100,000 H-1B fee rule for another year
United States President Donald Trump has extended an executive order that mandates employers to pay a $100,000 fee while applying for certain H-1B non-immigrant visas.
Pakistan mosque suicide attack: Death toll rises to 31
The death toll from the suicide attack on a police compound in north-western Pakistan that took place on Friday has risen to 31.
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House
United States President Donald Trump has announced a ban on news outlets MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House.
AI error nearly led to US-China military confrontation: Report
A recent CNN report has revealed that the United States military nearly boarded a Chinese ship in the Middle East earlier this year. The incident was triggered by a faulty intelligence report generated with artificial intelligence (AI).
Trump signs Russia sanctions bill, India faces 100% tariff risk
United States President Donald Trump has signed a new sanctions bill against Russia and Iran.
Trump strikes deal giving US 'permanent control' over Greenland security
United States President Donald Trump has announced a deal with Denmark and Greenland. The agreement grants the US permanent control over security and other related matters on the Arctic island of Greenland.
Ex-royal bodyguard advises Harry-Meghan to be 'discreet' amid risks
A former royal security staffer has advised Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to be "discreet" amid a perceived threat to the British royal family.
New cat species identified in Bolivia after over 100 years
A new species of cat has been discovered in Bolivia's Yungas region, marking the first addition to the Felidae family in over a century.
One-dish wedding menu, no new vehicles: Pakistan's austerity measures
Pakistan is reeling under a severe fuel crisis, worsened by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Saudi Arabia proposes 2-week ceasefire in Yemen war
Saudi Arabia has reportedly proposed a two-week ceasefire to the Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Philippine student warned about school-shooting that killed 3; friends laughed
Three students were killed in a school shooting in Banga town, South Cotabato, Philippines, on Friday.
16 killed after explosives-laden vehicle rams into mosque in Pakistan
A suicide bombing at a mosque in the Kohat Police Lines of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province killed at least 16 people and injured over 30 on Friday.
Pakistan Army signs drone deal with Powerus
The Pakistan Army has signed a deal with United States-based drone company Powerus, co-founded by Brett Velicovich.
Visiting Andhra woman killed with daughter-in-law in accident in Australia
A tragic road accident in Melbourne, Australia, claimed the lives of two women from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Russia holds parliamentary elections amid Ukraine war, no real opposition
Russia is holding parliamentary elections, its first since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
T-shirt torn, punches exchanged as passengers clash on Bangladesh flight
A mid-air brawl erupted on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from London to Bangladesh on Thursday.
Russian oil no-go for India, but US can buy uranium
The United States is a step away from tightening its economic pressure on nations buying Russian oil and gas.
Trump to sign Russia sanctions bill threatening India's oil imports
United States President Donald Trump is set to sign a Russia sanctions bill that could affect India's oil imports from Russia.
US strikes on Iran likely constitute war crimes: UN report
UN human rights experts have found "reasonable grounds" to believe that the United States committed war crimes in two strikes on Iran, killing over 150 civilians.
Sikh truck driver stabbed 17 times in US restroom
A 28-year-old Punjabi Sikh truck driver, identified only as Singh, was brutally attacked and stabbed 17 times at a rest area in Wyoming, United States, which left him hospitalized with multiple injuries.
Canada welcomes EU chief's proposal to become 1st 'associate member'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed the European Union's proposal for Canada to become its first "associate member."
Russia, China reject US's 'sanctions bill from hell'
The Kremlin has warned that the new US sanctions bill targeting Moscow will "definitely complicate" efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine.
Russia using North Korean workers to manufacture military drones: Report
Russia is employing North Korean laborers to manufacture military drones for use in the Ukraine conflict, a recent report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team has revealed.
Why Buckingham Palace is unhappy with Princess Diana's memoir
Buckingham Palace has strongly refuted claims made by Earl Charles Spencer in his upcoming memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.
'Impossible to overstate your contribution....': Putin wishes Modi on birthday
Russian President Vladimir Putin wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday on Thursday.
Australia to restrict international students from bringing partners, children
Australia is planning to stop international students from bringing their families with them.
Bangladesh leader links Jharkhand power-plant shutdown to PM skipping BRICS
A unit of Adani Power's Godda plant in Jharkhand, which supplies electricity to Bangladesh, was shut down due to a boiler fault on September 10.
US blocks visa for Palestinian president attending UN meeting
The United States has denied visas for a high-level Palestinian delegation, including President Mahmoud Abbas, to attend an annual meeting of world leaders at the United Nations.
Houthis release video of Saudi F-15 jet they allegedly downed
The Houthi rebels in Yemen have released a video claiming to show a Saudi Arabian F-15 fighter jet they allegedly downed using a locally made air-to-air missile.
Long-standing myth about iconic Greek temple in Athens debunked
A mathematician from the University of Oxford has debunked a long-standing myth about the Parthenon, the iconic Greek temple overlooking Athens.
20 dead after bomb-damaged apartment building collapses in Gaza
A bomb-damaged apartment building in Gaza City collapsed overnight, killing at least 20 people, including five children, and injuring 14 others.
US issues level-3 travel advisory for Saudi Arabia
The United States has issued a Level 3 "Reconsider Travel" advisory for Saudi Arabia.
Meghan Markle's number leaked from school's WhatsApp group
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently fell victim to a security scare after her personal mobile number was leaked from a school parents' WhatsApp group.
Pakistan considering 'smart lockdown' to reduce fuel consumption
Pakistan is considering a "smart lockdown" and other austerity measures to reduce fuel consumption after petrol and high-speed diesel prices were hiked.
UAE abruptly cancels visas of over 4,000 Bangladeshis
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has canceled the visas of over 4,000 Bangladeshis with no explanation as to why they can no longer go back to their jobs and businesses, the Daily Star reported.
Yemen's Houthis claim to have shot down Saudi F-15 jet
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed that they have shot down a Saudi fighter jet using a locally made munition.
Saudi cancels oil shipments to Europe after key pipeline hit
Saudi Arabia has cut its oil shipments to Europe after drone attacks damaged its key export pipeline to the Red Sea.
Saudi draws 'red line' after Houthi drone intercepted near Mecca
Saudi Arabia's air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca, preventing it from entering restricted airspace over the holy city, on Tuesday.
US House advances Russia bill allowing 100% tariffs on India
The United States House of Representatives has advanced a bill that could give President Donald Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and other major importers of Russian oil and gas.
Helicopter crashes between two buildings in Los Angeles, killing 3
A news station helicopter crashed between two commercial buildings in Chatsworth, a suburb of Los Angeles, on Tuesday night, leaving at least three people dead and one other injured.