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Japan's youngest female mayor becomes 1st to take maternity leave
Shoko Kawata, the 35-year-old mayor of Yawata City in Kyoto Prefecture, has announced her decision to take maternity leave.
POK protests against Pakistan government turn deadly; 11 killed
Eleven people have been killed in violent clashes between protesters and authorities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK).
Video: Private jet crashes during emergency landing in Dominican Republic
A tragic accident occurred at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic when a private jet crashed during an emergency landing.
Crimea: All passengers evacuated from trains after drone strike
All passengers on trains in Crimea have been evacuated following a drone attack on a Moscow-Simferopol train.
Ukraine strikes oil depots, substations in Russia, Russian-occupied regions
Ukraine's military has reportedly intensified its medium-range strike campaign, targeting Russian and Russian-occupied territories.
Iran-Israel war escalates; India advises citizens to avoid travel
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised all Indian nationals to avoid traveling to Iran amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
Pakistan's new satellite constellation spying on Indian territory round-the-clock: Report
Pakistan has rapidly expanded its Earth-observation satellite network, launching six satellites between January 2025 and June 2026, a course of just 16 months, The Print stated in a report.
Nepal rejects 3rd-party mediation in border dispute with India
Nepal has firmly rejected the idea of third-party mediation in its ongoing border dispute with India.
Israel confirms airstrikes on Iran's Mahshahr petrochemical complex
The Israeli military has confirmed that it carried out targeted airstrikes on a major industrial site in southwestern Iran.
Israel activates air defense system amid missile threat from Yemen
The Israeli military has activated its air defense systems after tracking a missile launched from Yemen toward its territory.
19 killed, 200 injured after 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocks Philippines
As many as 19 people were killed and over 200 injured after a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday.
China's Xi arrives in North Korea for summit with Kim
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang upon the latter's arrival on Monday. This is Xi's first visit to North Korea in seven years.
6 people injured in stabbings at New York's Penn Station
A stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station on Sunday evening left six people injured.
Trump walks out of interview after being pressed for evidence
United States President Donald Trump abruptly ended his interview with NBC's Meet the Press anchor Kristen Welker on Sunday.
Philippines: 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocks Mindanao, tsunami warning issued
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
'Not going to impact deal': Trump on Iran-Israel strikes
United States President Donald Trump has said that the recent strikes between Israel and Iran will not impact peace negotiations with Tehran.
Iran attacks Israel for 1st time since April truce
Iran has launched its first missile attack on Israel since a ceasefire was announced in early April.
Israel: Man killed, 5 injured in drive-by shootings
A 35-year-old man was killed, and five others were injured in a suspected terror attack on Sunday in central Israel, Al Jazeera reported, citing medics.
South Korea nominates 1st female prime minister in 2 decades
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Han Seongsook, the current Minister for Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups, as the new Prime Minister.
Russian drone strike hits nuclear waste facility in Chernobyl zone
A Russian drone strike has reportedly damaged a spent nuclear fuel storage facility in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, Ukraine said on Sunday.
US intelligence warns Israel is spying on American officials: Report
United States intelligence assessments have reportedly raised concerns over alleged Israeli espionage activities targeting American officials negotiating with Iran.
Iraqi striker detained for 7hrs enroute to FIFA World Cup
Iraqi footballer Aymen Hussein was detained and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago airport on his arrival with the Iraqi team for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Indian man shot dead in US pizza delivery 'trap': Family
Anshul Kuncha, a 28-year-old Indian national from Telangana, was shot dead while delivering a pizza in Philadelphia, United States of America.
No meeting between Trump, Mojtaba Khamenei: Iranian official
Mohsen Rezaei, a close aide to Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has ruled out a meeting between US President Donald Trump and the Iranian leader.
US considers using Iranian assets to pay Gulf reparations: Report
The United States is reportedly considering utilizing Iranian assets to help Gulf allies rebuild after damage from Iranian attacks.
Ukraine targets Russian navy base near St. Petersburg
Ukraine launched a major drone assault on Russian refineries and military installations, including a naval base, early Saturday.
Sanctioned Russian oligarchs are still using western-made private jets
Despite Western sanctions imposed in response to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, close associates of President Vladimir Putin continue to travel on luxury Western-built private jets.
Russia intercepts hundreds of Ukrainian drones over St. Petersburg
Russia has intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones, including those near St. Petersburg, where a major economic forum is being held.
Israel built secret Azerbaijan network to monitor Iran: Report
During its recent conflict with Iran, Israel is said to have established a secret network of military and intelligence positions in Azerbaijan.
Indian High Commission reacts to CJI Kant's UK event disruption
The Indian High Commission in London has condemned the disruption of an event attended by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
This US bill seeks to end path to permanent residency
Chip Roy, a Republican Congressman from Texas, has introduced a bill in the US Congress seeking major changes to the H-1B visa program.
'Threats of sanctions would boomerang': Putin on India's strategic autonomy
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated his support for India's strategic autonomy, saying any attempt to impose sanctions on New Delhi would backfire under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
US blames Britain for handling of Southampton murder case
United States President JD Vance has blamed Britain's handling of the case after the murder of a white student by a Sikh man.
'Peddling false narratives': India to Pakistan over Kashmir remarks
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, P Harish, has hit back at Pakistan for its "unwarranted references" to Jammu and Kashmir.
US shoots down Iranian drones; Iran retaliates with missiles
The United States military has shot down four Iranian drones that were headed toward the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia offers India full tech access to Su-57 fighter jet
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered India full access to the technology of the Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter jet.
Trump's White House ballroom cost doubles to $400M
United States President Donald Trump's ambitious plan to build a new ballroom at the White House has undergone significant changes over the past year.
Hezbollah's chief engineer killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon
The Israeli military said it killed Abd Harb, a senior commander of Hezbollah's engineering unit, in an airstrike last week.
Donald Trump cancels Freedom 250 concert, announces rally instead
American President Donald Trump has officially canceled the Freedom 250 concerts scheduled for the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Israel: Netanyahu's bloc could lose majority in new elections
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be facing a major political setback as new polls indicate that an alliance of Zionist parties not in alliance with Netanyahu's Likud party could secure a majority if elections were held now.
Putin backs India as 'reliable partner', slams Western interference
Russian President Vladimir Putin has defended the strength of Russia's partnership with India, calling it a "reliable partner."
'For years, India took advantage': Trump on India-US trade ties
United States President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that a trade agreement between Washington and New Delhi will be finalized soon.
Zelenskyy proposes face-to-face meeting with Putin for first time
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump calls Modi 'good friend', confident India-US trade deal imminent
United States President Donald Trump has expressed hope that a trade deal with India will be finalized soon.
Hezbollah rejects US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, calls it 'humiliating'
Hezbollah has rejected a United States-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Epstein associate Sarah Kellen preparing explosive tell-all book
Sarah Kellen, a former assistant to the late Jeffrey Epstein, is planning to write a tell-all memoir, according to Page Six.
Profiles, job ads on job sites could be Chinese spies
Chinese spies are using job websites such as LinkedIn and Upwork to target government and military staff, the Five Eyes has warned.
Academicians unveil new plan to tackle inequality, climate change
A new global report from the World Inequality Lab (WIL) outlines a bold vision for planetary survival.
Why Prince Harry is missing cousin Peter's big wedding day
Peter Phillips, the eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, is set to marry Harriet Sperling in June 2026.
Pakistanis who gang-raped French mother, traveling with kids, get death
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has upheld the death sentences of two men, Abid Ali and Shafqat Ali, convicted for gang-raping a French tourist in front of her children.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rules out donations for 2026 elections
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced that he will not be contributing any money to political campaigns in the US this election cycle.
North Korea unveils new plant to produce nuclear bomb fuels
North Korea has unveiled a new facility for producing nuclear bomb fuel, with leader Kim Jong-Un pledging to expand the country's nuclear forces "at an exponential rate."
US House passes resolution directing Trump to end Iran war
The United States House of Representatives has passed a war powers resolution calling on President Donald Trump to end hostilities with Iran.
Why US has paused issuing new EB-2 visas to Indians
The United States has run out of its annual quota of Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) immigrant visas for Indian nationals.
Trump signs order easing firing of 8,000 top government workers
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order making it easier to fire around 8,000 highly-paid federal workers.
Israel and Lebanon agree to implement conditional ceasefire
The United States State Department has announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon following US-led negotiations. The deal is contingent on a complete halt of attacks by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Ukraine war costs becoming unaffordable for Russia, Putin told
Russian officials have warned President Vladimir Putin that the financial burden of the Ukraine war is becoming unsustainable.
Indian national killed in Iranian drone attack on Kuwait airport
The Iranian drone attack on Kuwait international airport on Wednesday, which killed one person, has been identified as an Indian national.
Love treasure hunts? A €20,000 gold-bar awaits you in Finland
Finland's Lapland region, famous for its Santa Claus connections and Narnia-like landscapes, is hosting a unique treasure hunt this summer.
Trump appeals court ruling on $166B tariff refunds
The Donald Trump administration has appealed a United States trade court's order to refund importers who paid $166 billion in tariffs.
US pilot shot down twice during Iran war
A United States Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle pilot was reportedly shot down twice in less than a month during the Iran war.
Outrage as police handcuff dying UK student stabbed by Indian
The tragic case of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was fatally stabbed in December 2025, has reignited discussions on policing and race in the United Kingdom.
Kuwait suspends flights after Iranian attack on international airport
Kuwait said it has suspended commercial flights after an Iranian drone attack hit the country's international airport, injuring a number of people.
Pakistan-linked mosque built illegally in Japan ordered to remove
A mosque built on a 4,500-square-meter plot of land in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, has been ordered to be removed by the city.
Standoff at California bank after man carrying explosives takes hostages
A hostage situation is currently unfolding at a Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield, California.