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Iran's employment crisis: 2M people lost jobs due to war
The ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel is causing a major employment crisis in the country.
Trump fires entire US science board in one sweep
The Trump administration has dismissed all members of the National Science Board (NSB), an independent body that oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Himalayan snow hits 24-year low, threatening 2 billion people's water
Snow cover across the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) has dropped to its lowest level in over two decades, a new report has revealed.
'We are relatively undefended against missile threats': Pentagon official admits
Top Pentagon officials have admitted that the United States is "relatively undefended" against missile threats from China and Russia.
Iran 'humiliating' US at negotiating table, says German Chancellor
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has accused the United States of being "humiliated" by Iran's leadership.
'Mustn't ignore state-sponsored terror': Rajnath attacks Pakistan at SCO meeting
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh raised concerns over state-sponsored terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers's Meeting in Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday.
North Korea's executions surged during COVID-19: Report
North Korea witnessed a dramatic increase in executions during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by the Transitional Justice Working Group (TJWG).
Rajnath Singh meets Russian, Chinese counterparts at Bishkek SCO summit
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his Chinese counterpart and was seen interacting with his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Trump unhappy with Iran proposal as nuclear talks sidelined
United States President Donald Trump and his national security team have discussed a proposal from Iran to reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, with one official telling Reuters that "he doesn't love the proposal."
First LNG tanker since US-Iran war crosses Strait of Hormuz
The liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker Mubaraz appears to have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such transit since hostilities in West Asia escalated two months ago.
Indonesia: At least 14 dead, 84 injured in train collision
A tragic train collision near Jakarta, Indonesia, has left at least 14 dead and 84 others injured.
Dawood's associate and drug kingpin deported to India from Turkey
Salim Dola, a key associate of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, has been deported to India from Istanbul.
Sanctioned Russian oligarch's $500M superyacht slips through blockaded Hormuz
A 142-meter-long superyacht, the Nord, worth over $500 million, has crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz, with 3 conditions
Iran has proposed a deal to the United States, offering to reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Correspondents' Dinner shooter charged with 'attempt to assassinate' US president
Cole Tomas Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate United States President Donald Trump, as well as two firearms crimes.
Jaipur royal family's 17th-century 'supercomputer' is now up for grabs
A rare 17th-century brass astrolabe, once part of the royal collection of Jaipur, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's in London on April 29.
Ukraine claims 'starving' Russians eating fellow soldiers amid food shortage
Russian soldiers in eastern Ukraine have been accused of resorting to cannibalism due to severe food shortages during winter.
White House dinner shooting aftermath: 'Wine Gate' controversy explained
The recent White House Correspondents' Association dinner was marred by a shooting incident, leaving attendees in shock.
Kalbaishakhi wreaks havoc in Bangladesh, death toll rises to 14
Severe pre-monsoon thunderstorms have wreaked havoc across Bangladesh, leaving at least 14 dead and dozens injured.
Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony postponed indefinitely
The resumption of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony in his ongoing corruption trial has been indefinitely postponed, the Times of Israel reported, citing Hebrew media.
Want faster US visa interview? This city can help you
The US Department of State has released its latest global visa wait time data, revealing significant variations in interview timelines for the US visas across Indian cities.
Singapore: French teen faces jail for licking vending machine straw
An 18-year-old French student, identified as Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, is facing legal trouble in Singapore after he posted a video of himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and putting it back.
Top LeT commander Yusuf Afridi shot dead
Sheikh Yusuf Afridi, a senior commander of the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was killed by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Iran lawmaker questions Pakistan's mediator role in US-Iran talks
An Iranian lawmaker has expressed skepticism about Pakistan's role as a mediator in ongoing negotiations.
Iran offers US new deal to reopen Hormuz: Report
Iran has proposed a new deal to the United States, offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end ongoing hostilities, Axios reported.
'Want to throw up': Correspondents' Dinner shooter hints at regret
The alleged shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where United States President Donald Trump was present along with key administration officials, has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old tutor and amateur video game developer from California. He was taken into custody after the incident.
'I'm not rapist, pedophile': Trump fires back after shooter's manifesto
United States President Donald Trump has vehemently denied allegations of being a rapist or pedophile after a suspected gunman tried to breach security at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
Iranian foreign minister leaves for Moscow to meet Putin
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday.
White House shooting suspect had 'hit list' including Trump officials
A shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday night has left US President Donald Trump unscathed.
Explainer: How Trump's Iran nuclear deal pullout led to crisis
United States President Donald Trump is facing the repercussions of his 2018 decision to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran.
'Shots fired...': Leavitt's pre-dinner statement goes viral after shooting
A video of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's statement before the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner has gone viral.
From Reagan to Trump: Washington Hilton's history with presidential safety
The Washington Hilton has witnessed two major security incidents involving US presidents.
Iran strikes on US bases far worse than disclosed: Report
Recent Iranian strikes on United States military bases in the Persian Gulf have caused extensive damage, NBC News reported. The destruction is far worse than previously disclosed, with repairs likely to cost billions of dollars.
Details emerge about suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner attack
The suspect who opened fire outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel during the White House Correspondents' Dinner has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen from Torrance, California.
Shooter at White House dinner 'very sick,' had multiple weapons
United States President Donald Trump on Sunday said the shooter who opened fire at the White House press dinner was "very sick" and carried multiple weapons.
Old arrests for public drinking, urination haunt FBI chief
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel has acknowledged that he was arrested twice in his youth for alcohol-related offenses.
Trump releases photo of pinned shooter after dramatic dinner evacuation
United States President Donald Trump has released a photo of the suspect involved in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Gunshots fired at Trump, Melania's White House Correspondents' Dinner
United States President Donald Trump was abruptly rushed from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after several gunshots were fired.
Trump abruptly cancels Witkoff, Kushner's Pakistan trip for Iran talks
United States President Donald Trump has called off a planned trip by his envoys to Pakistan. The trip was meant for talks with Iranian officials about ending the ongoing war.
Coordinated terrorist attacks rock Mali's capital, military camps near airport
A series of coordinated attacks rocked Mali's capital, Bamako, on Saturday morning.
Tehran's international airport resumes commercial flights, first since war began
Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport for the first time since the start of hostilities with the United States and Israel two months ago.