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People born after 2008 can't smoke in the UK anymore
The United Kingdom has passed a historic law prohibiting anyone born after 2008 from buying tobacco products.
Florida probes OpenAI over ChatGPT's role in deadly shooting
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI, the company behind artificial intelligence (AI) app ChatGPT.
Iran war impacts global condom supply; prices to rise 20-30%
Karex Berhad, the world's largest condom manufacturer, has announced plans to increase prices by 20-30% and possibly even more due to supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran war.
Weeks into office, Nepal PM Balen Shah faces protests
Public discontent is rising in Nepal against the new government of Prime Minister Balen Shah.
Iran fires at 2 ships hours after Trump's ceasefire announcement
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard has opened fire on two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
US military seeks $54B funding for drones in 2027 budget
The US Department of Defense has proposed a historic $1.5 trillion budget for the next fiscal year, with a major focus on drone warfare and counter-drone technology.
'Losing side cannot dictate terms': Iran mocks Trump's truce extension
Iran has reacted sharply to United States President Donald Trump's indefinite extension of the ceasefire.
Iran holds rallies featuring ballistic missile launcher
Iranian hardliners protested late Tuesday night as the two-week ceasefire with the US entered its 11th hour, with members of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard bringing a ballistic missile on a mobile launcher to one event.
Trump extends Iran ceasefire but says blockade will remain
United States President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran.
Watch: Retired astronaut Sunita Williams runs Boston Marathon 2026
Retired NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has completed the Boston Marathon 2026, 43 years after her first run.
Hungary PM-elect halts ICC exit, hints at Netanyahu's arrest
Hungary's Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar has announced plans to halt the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Iran skeptical about attending US peace talks in Pakistan
Iran has expressed skepticism about attending a second round of peace talks with the United States in Pakistan.
US's Iran war funds could have saved 87M lives: UN
The United Nations's humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, has slammed the United States for its spending on the ongoing war in Iran.
Israel uses diplomacy, military pressure to disarm Hezbollah before talks
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced that Israel is employing both military and diplomatic strategies to disarm Hezbollah.
Scammers demand crypto payments for safe passage through Hormuz strait
Shipping companies with vessels stuck west of the Strait of Hormuz have been targeted by scammers.
Japan scraps postwar arms export limits, opens global weapons market
Japan has announced a major overhaul of its defense export rules, removing restrictions on overseas arms sales, allowing exports of warships, missiles, and other weapons.
Getting a Canadian visa is now quicker for Indians
Canada's immigration department has announced a significant reduction in processing times for temporary residence applications.
Israeli soldiers using sexual assault to displace Palestinians, report says
A report by the West Bank Protection Consortium has revealed that Israeli soldiers and settlers are using sexual violence as a tactic to forcibly displace Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank.
Trump may attend Iran talks either 'in-person or virtually': Report
United States President Donald Trump may attend the upcoming peace talks with Iran, either in person or virtually, if a deal were to be signed, according to news agency Reuters.
After tsunami warning, Japan on high alert for 'huge' earthquake
Japan is on high alert for a potential "huge" earthquake within the next week, following a 7.7 magnitude quake off its northeast coast.
'They will negotiate': Trump warns Iran will 'see problems' otherwise
United States President Donald Trump has warned Iran of "problems" if it doesn't negotiate.
Iranian supertanker breaches blockade after offloading 2M barrels of crude
An Iranian supertanker has reportedly breached a United States naval blockade and returned to Iranian waters after delivering two million barrels of crude oil.
Seized Iranian ship suspected of carrying dual-use cargo: Report
The United States seized the Iranian-flagged container ship Touska in the Gulf of Oman, suspecting it of carrying dual-use goods.
Gunman kills Canadian woman, injures 7 at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids
A gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least 13 others.
Pakistan suspends $1.5B Sudan weapons sale after Saudi Arabia objects
Pakistan has suspended a $1.5 billion arms deal with Sudan after Saudi Arabia requested its termination.
Iran rejects talks under threat; warns of new battlefield options
The second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan remains uncertain as Tehran has threatened to pull out after the US seized an Iranian-flagged vessel near the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump sends Vance, Kushner to Islamabad for Iran nuclear talks
United States President Donald Trump has dispatched a high-level delegation to Pakistan for crucial talks with Iranian leaders.
11 injured in violent clashes inside Germany gurdwara
A violent clash at a gurdwara in Moers, Germany, left at least 11 people injured.
US CENTCOM posts video of blockade enforcement by helicopter
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has released a video showing American forces enforcing a naval blockade around Iran.
US won't lift Iran port blockade until deal reached: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has said that the country will not lift its blockade on Iranian ports until a deal is reached with Tehran.
2 dead in mass shooting in North Carolina
A planned fight between feuding teens at Leinbach Park, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, turned deadly on Monday morning.
Foreign airlines can now operate in Qatar again
The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has announced the gradual resumption of operations for foreign airlines at Hamad International Airport.
Australia busts $10M retail theft ring; 31, including Indian, arrested
Australian authorities have busted a multi-million-dollar retail theft ring, arresting 31 people in the process.
Tsunami hit Iwate, Aomori, Hokkaido after powerful 7.5-magnitude quake
A tsunami warning was issued for Japan's northern regions of Iwate, Aomori and Hokkaido after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast on Monday.
Watch: Irish priest's sermon asking the Lord to 'take' Trump
An Irish priest's sermon has gone viral after he made a humorous remark about President Donald Trump.
'No plans yet': Iran on fresh talks with US
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, has said that there are currently no plans for the next round of negotiations with the United States in Islamabad.
'His impatience...': Trump excluded from control room during airmen rescue
President Donald Trump was reportedly furious after two American pilots went missing in Iran on Good Friday.
7.5-magnitude quake hits northern Japan; tsunami warning issued
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Monday, Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.
North Korea tests new ballistic missiles
North Korea has successfully test-fired a new version of its Hwasong-11 tactical ballistic missile.
Over 4,200 flights delayed across US today: Here's why
Air travel in the United States has been severely disrupted due to bad weather conditions.
Iranian businesswoman nabbed at Los Angeles airport for arms trafficking
Shamim Mafi, a 44-year-old Iranian businesswoman with a US green card, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday night.