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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.
In first, Saudi activates Mecca warning system amid Houthi threat
Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Civil Defense issued alerts on Tuesday, warning of a "potential danger" in Jeddah, the holy city of Mecca and Taif, amid escalating clashes between Saudi and Yemen's Houthis, which have carried out a series of missile and drone attacks on the kingdom's cities and infrastructure in recent days.
Singapore auctions luxury goods from $2.4B money-laundering case
Singapore is now left with a trove of luxury items after one of the largest money laundering busts in history.
Singapore offering cash rewards to promote reading?
In an innovative move, Singapore has launched a five-year national campaign aimed at promoting reading among its citizens.
Saudi turns to Israel for help to fight Houthis
Saudi Arabia is reportedly seeking assistance from Israel in its fight against Houthi militants who have seized several strategically located islands along the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Tropical warming linked to increased Antarctic ice mass, study finds
Between 2021 and 2023, the East Antarctic ice sheet gained a staggering 695 billion tons of ice due to extreme warming in the western Pacific and eastern Indian Ocean.
Uganda rejoins Prince Harry's Invictus Games after Charles's intervention
Uganda has reversed its decision to withdraw from Prince Harry's Invictus Games, following a conversation between military chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and King Charles III's principal private secretary Clive Alderton.
Why did Prince Harry-Meghan pull out children from UK school?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are set to undergo a review of their publicly funded security after they pulled out their children from a UK school over growing worries.
China introduces strict travel restrictions, limits citizens' overseas trips
China has introduced stringent new travel restrictions, giving the government more control over its citizens.
Who's Bo French, Republican slammed for 'racist' posts against Indians
Bo French, the Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission, a three-member body that regulates the state's oil and gas industry, has sparked a political firestorm with his X posts.
China makes it difficult for citizens to travel abroad
China has introduced stringent new rules to restrict travel in and out of the country.
Bangladesh tribunal sentences 7 Awami League leaders to death
A Bangladesh tribunal has sentenced seven senior leaders of the banned Awami League to death for crimes against humanity.
Japan's centenarian population surpasses 100,000 mark for 1st time
Japan has broken a new record in its long-standing tradition of longevity. For the first time, the number of people aged 100 or older has crossed the 100,000 mark.
Russian oligarch partially funded Trump Jr's wedding: Report
Donald Trump Jr and his wife Bettina Anderson have confirmed that their lavish wedding was partially funded by a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin.
Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland leaders sign pact to exit UK
The First Ministers of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that threatens to lead to the breakup of the United Kingdom.
US bases, aircraft, diplomatic facilities damaged in Iran war: Report
A United States government watchdog has released its first report detailing the impact of the ongoing conflict with Iran.
US Supreme Court blocks Trump's mail-in voting plan
The United States Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump's plan to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.
US confirms deployment of weapons in space
The United States has confirmed that it has weapons deployed in space.
NYC: Train runs over Indian-origin woman, her Nepali-American friend
A southbound No. 4 train hit two 24-year-old friends, one of Indian origin and the other a Nepali-American, sitting on the tracks at the Spring Street subway station in Lower Manhattan, New York City.
Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire; Zelenskyy rebuffs
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed United States President Donald Trump's claim of a ceasefire agreement between Ukraine and Russia regarding strikes on each other's energy infrastructure.
Trump says he's AI's best 'guardrail' amid 'SICK conspiracy'
United States President Donald Trump has dismissed calls for increased government oversight of artificial intelligence (AI), claiming that he is a sufficient "guardrail" against rogue technology.
Harrods, Al Fayed estate facing over £200M abuse payout
Compensation claims by 275 alleged sexual abuse survivors of former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed could reach up to £150 million, a law firm has said.
FATF review nearing, Pakistan increases Jaish founder's bounty to Rs.70L
Pakistan has raised the bounty on Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar to PKR 70 lakh and listed him as a fugitive in its latest Red Book of most-wanted terrorists.
Australia: Man takes counterfeit weight-loss drug, hospitalized with torn esophagus
Australia's medicines regulator has issued a warning over the serious risks of counterfeit products after a patient suffered a torn esophagus (food pipe).
Japanese nuclear plant executives resign over earthquake data manipulation
Chubu Electric Power Company, a leading Japanese nuclear plant operator, has witnessed the resignation of its President Kingo Hayashi and Chairman Satoru Katsuno.
Road crash involving multiple vehicles in South Africa kills 21
In a tragic road accident on Sunday night, at least 21 people lost their lives on one of South Africa's major highways.
Meghan Markle enjoys idyllic family time in the UK
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has shared a rare glimpse into her family's life in the United Kingdom.
US airman shot down by Iran shares harrowing rescue story
An American airman, identified only by the call sign "Bravo," has recounted the terrifying details of his rescue from Iran after his aircraft was shot down in April.
Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson leaves station
A Russian drone strike hit a Ukrainian train near the Ukraine-Poland border on Sunday. The attack took place at Yahodyn, hitting the engine of the train.
Chinese researchers discover hidden gold, silver deposits in Pacific Ocean
Chinese scientists have discovered a massive underwater deposit of gold and silver in the Pacific Ocean.
Saudi oil export stocks could run out within days unless...
Saudi Arabia's oil export stocks could run out within days if a key pipeline remains shut, leading to the loss of up to 4% of global supply, oil buyers and traders said.
US: Indian-origin man listed as fugitive over $93M Medicare fraud
The United States has placed Khadeer Khan Mohammed, an Indian-origin man, on its federal fugitive list.
Russian region offers ₹16 lakh for recruiting foreign nationals
The Irkutsk region of Russia has significantly upped its financial incentives for recruiting foreign nationals into the military.
Canada might become an 'associate member' of EU
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is said to be considering the possibility of making Canada an "associate member" of the European Union (EU).
Turkish Airlines flight experiences severe turbulence, passengers scream in terror
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Tunisia experienced severe turbulence during its descent on Thursday.
China may have aided Iran in deadly Jordan attack: Report
United States officials have claimed that Chinese entities provided Iran with satellite imagery of a US Air Force base in Jordan before a missile attack on July 17.
Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish leaders meet for potential UK break-up
In a major political development, the leaders of Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are set to meet in Cardiff.
Like Venezuela, US might keep Iranian oil too: Trump
US President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States could continue its conflict with Iran and even take control of its oil.
US secretly extracts alleged child-porn possessor diplomat out of UK
An American military attaché at the United States Embassy in London was reportedly detained and secretly flown back to the US after authorities allegedly found child pornography on his devices.