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Jetstar and Qatar Airways face near collision at Sydney airport
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has launched an investigation into a near-collision between two passenger planes at Sydney Airport.
England's wasted medicines can fill 75 swimming pools per year
A recent estimate by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has revealed that the amount of wasted medicines in England is equivalent to filling 75 swimming pools every year.
Iran releases video of new Supreme Leader to quell rumors
Iran has released an undated video of Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader, to quell rumors about his health.
Iran sets new conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran has laid out a list of demands for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital trade route that has been at the center of tensions between Iran and the United States.
Iran won't impose tolls on ships passing through Hormuz: Vance
Iran has assured the United States that it will not impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy route.
US considering end of grace period for foreign workers
The United States is mulling over a proposal to end a 60-day grace period for certain foreign workers, including H-1B visa holders, after their employment ends.
Man who murdered Indian-origin partner in Canada arrested
Abdul Ghafoori, a 32-year-old man, was arrested on Friday at a Toronto airport in connection with the murder of his Indian-origin partner, Himanshi Khurana.
Hormuz standoff: Iran-US negotiations intensify amid Oman shipping arrangement talks
The ongoing standoff over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz involves complex negotiations between Iran and the United States.
Europe's tallest active volcano, Mount Etna, has erupted
Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, erupted today, spewing smoke and ash into the air.
Donald Trump's lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US Attorney General
Todd Blanche, a prominent member of New York's legal community who defended Donald Trump in criminal cases, has been confirmed as the US Attorney General.
Trump-linked oil firm eyes drilling in Greenland without permission
An American oil company with links to Donald Trump is gearing up to drill wells in remote Greenland.
Trump to appeal ruling which halted White House ballroom construction
US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to appeal a federal appeals court ruling that halted the construction of a new ballroom at the White House.
US intel warns Putin may authorize hybrid-attacks on NATO territory
United States intelligence reports suggest that Russian President Vladimir Putin might be more inclined to authorize provocative actions that could spill over into North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) territory.
'News of martyrdom soon': Reports claim Mojtaba rushed to hospital
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is said to be in a critical condition, according to reports from the opposition-aligned IranWire outlet.
Spain to introduce border checks on visitors from Italy
Spain will impose temporary border checks on visitors from Italy, starting at midnight Saturday until September 7.
US Senate passes Russian sanctions bill that targets India, China
The United States Senate has passed a major sanctions bill targeting Russia's energy revenues amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia sign trilateral defense pact
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have signed a trilateral defense agreement on Friday, officially called the Mecca Agreement, which could significantly reshape the security landscape in West Asia.
Yemen: Over 30 soldiers killed in Houthi attacks
At least 30 soldiers of Yemen's internationally recognized government were killed in coordinated attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on military camps in Marib and Hadramout provinces.
Indian-origin PhD student found dead in California after solo hike
Vikram Mubayi, a PhD student of Indian origin at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), was found dead after going missing during a solo hiking trip in California's Big Pine Lakes area.
Saudi Arabia braces for possible attacks from Iran-backed militias: Report
Saudi Arabia is preparing for "multiple coordinated attacks" from Iran-backed Houthis and Iraqi militias, according to a report.
Trump denies US weapons shortage; vows to jail 'treasonous' leakers
United States President Donald Trump has dismissed reports of a munitions shortage in the country.
Applying for US visa? Your social media could be screened
The United States is reportedly expanding its social media vetting process for visa applicants, including foreign journalists.
Thailand: Student opens fire at school; at least 6 dead
A tragic school shooting took place in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province, north of Bangkok, on Friday.
Iran: Masoud Pezeshkian doubts if he met Mojtaba Khamenei
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in a dark location in Tehran, where he could not see him.
Trump signs executive orders limiting birthright citizenship
United States President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship. The move comes after the US Supreme Court had rejected a similar attempt as unconstitutional.
Shehbaz Sharif's PML-N wins 24/34 seats in PoJK elections
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has won 24 of the 34 seats in the first two phases of legislative elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
Drone carrying explosives found at German airport near Ukrainian planes
A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport, Saxony police said.
Probe ordered after helicopter carrying Trump, passenger jet fly closely
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the nation's top accident-investigating agency, has launched an investigation into an incident involving President Donald Trump's Marine One helicopter.
Pakistan expands naval, military infrastructure near Sir Creek: Report
Pakistan has reportedly stepped up its naval and military infrastructure near the disputed Sir Creek area, along the India-Pakistan maritime boundary.
Iran's president claims communication with Mojtaba Khamenei becoming 'very difficult'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has claimed that establishing communication with the country's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has become "very difficult at the moment."
Hasina's virtual address from New Delhi sparks fury in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh government has said that India permitting deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to openly interact with the media in Delhi was highly upsetting to Bangladeshis and detrimental to the development of harmonious ties between the neighbors.
Shakib Al Hasan's house attacked hours after Hasina's Delhi presser
A petrol bomb was thrown at the ancestral home of former Bangladesh cricket captain and ex-Awami League MP Shakib Al Hasan in Magura town on Wednesday night.
'Whatever fate awaits me': Hasina gets emotional in virtual address
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has announced her plans to return to Bangladesh, regardless of the consequences.
El Niño could worsen global hunger, affect 50M more people
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the ongoing El Niño weather phenomenon could push an additional 50 million people into acute hunger by the end of next year.
Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan: 'Not our draft'
United States President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza has hit a major roadblock.
Iran war has depleted 80% of US's missile interceptors: Report
The United States military is running dangerously low on interceptors for its key missile defense systems, sources told CNN.
Strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake rocks southern coast of Philippines
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Wednesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Video: Russian drone chases Ukrainian vegetable-seller as strike kills 15
A video has emerged showing a Russian drone hunting down a vegetable vendor in Kherson, Ukraine.
'Attack against Christians': US Congressman slams India's FCRA Bill
United States Congressman Riley Moore has slammed the proposed amendments to India's Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA).
Multiple blasts reported in Dubai
Multiple explosions were reported at the Jebel Ali industrial zone and port in southern Dubai early on Wednesday.
Armed man arrested at Trump's golf course
A 38-year-old man was arrested on Sunday at President Donald Trump's golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, ahead of the president's visit for a fundraising dinner there.
US says Hormuz is open as Iran deal nears
The United States military has said that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial vessels.
Indian-flagged ship sinks in Yemeni waters after projectile strike
An Indian-flagged mechanized sailing vessel, the MSV Faize Noore Oliya, sank off Yemen's coast on Tuesday after being hit by a projectile.
US makes $20,000 visa bond program permanent for 50 countries
The United States has announced its decision to make the visa bond program permanent from August 3, 2026.
Paris prosecutor probes workplace bullying after suicide attempts
The Paris state prosecutor has launched a preliminary investigation into allegations of workplace bullying in government departments in France.
Former Biden official says COVID-19 likely caused by lab leak
Former White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha has changed his stance on the origins of the pandemic.
18-year-old becomes world's youngest male professor
Nathan Thomas, an 18-year-old from Florida, has entered the Guinness World Records as the world's youngest male professor.
US general slams Pakistan, Qatar for Iran mediation bias
Retired United States General Jack Keane has slammed Pakistan and Qatar for their alleged bias in mediating talks between Washington and Tehran.
Iran, Oman negotiate temporary shipping route through Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are in talks to finalize a temporary shipping route through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Drone strike on beach kills 7, including children
A drone strike on a busy beach in southern Russia has left seven people dead and 40 injured, the BBC reported.
Global watchdogs raise concerns over violence in PoK
International human rights and press freedom organizations have raised concerns over the ongoing violence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Trump says planned talks are Iran's 'last chance'
United States President Donald Trump has announced that planned talks with Iran are the "last chance" to avoid further escalation of military action.