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Gaza: Israeli airstrikes kill 13 in Rafah
Israeli airstrikes on three houses in the southern Gaza city of Rafah killed at least 13 people, medical personnel said on Monday.
260 million passengers, 400 aircraft gates: Dubai's new $35B airport
Dubai International Airport, recognized as the world's busiest hub for international travel, is set to relocate its operations to a new $35 billion facility within the next 10 years.
Dubai International Airport will move to new $35 billion facility
Dubai International Airport, currently the world's busiest hub for international travel, is set to transition its operations to a new $35 billion facility within the next decade.
Gold pocket watch of Titanic's wealthiest passenger sold for $1.2M
A gold pocket watch, once owned by the wealthiest passenger on the ill-fated RMS Titanic, has been sold for a record-breaking $1.2 million at an auction.
Anti-Israel protesters crash White House correspondents dinner in Washington
Anti-Israel protesters gathered outside the venue where President Joe Biden was slated to deliver a speech at the annual White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner on Saturday night.
US officials divided over Israel's use of American-supplied weapons: Report
An internal State Department memo has exposed a rift among senior United States officials concerning Israel's use of American-supplied weapons, Reuters reported.
3 Indian women killed in car crash in South Carolina
Three women from Gujarat were killed after their SUV veered off the road and catapulted over a bridge before crashing into trees on the other side of the bridge in Greenville County, South Carolina.
Herds of endangered hippos trapped in mud in drought-hit Botswana
Herds of endangered hippos trapped in the mud of dry ponds in drought-stricken Botswana are at risk of dying, conservation officials told AFP on Friday.
Why Japan is planning to block view of Mount Fuji
In a bid to control the unruly behavior of foreign tourists, authorities in Japan have decided to block the popular view of Mount Fuji from a popular photography spot.
Columbia University extends deadline for pro-Palestinian protestors to leave
Columbia University has extended its deadline for pro-Palestinian protestors to leave their encampment.
Chinese woman uses frozen embryos to conceive, sparks inheritance controversy
A woman has triggered a stir across China after she used frozen embryos to conceive a son after her boyfriend's death.
Kim Kardashian meets Kamala Harris to discuss criminal justice reform
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian met American Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House on Thursday.
Global warming, urbanization behind record-breaking floods in UAE, Oman: Study
The northern regions of Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced an unprecedented downpour from April 14 to 15, causing widespread damage to infrastructure and public life.
Operation Menai Bridge: Code name for Prince Charles's death plans
King Charles III, who ascended the throne in September 2022 following Queen Elizabeth II's reign, has been battling cancer since January 2024.
Indian student at Princeton expelled for pro-Palestine protest
An Indian-origin student at Princeton University, Achinthya Sivalingam, was arrested and subsequently expelled following her participation in a pro-Palestine demonstration on campus.
Slack co-founder Stewart Butterfield's teenage child reported missing
The 16-year-old child of tech industry giants Stewart Butterfield, co-founder of Slack, and Caterina Fake, founder of Flickr, has been reported missing.
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez mulls resignation amid wife's corruption probe
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is contemplating resigning from his position following a corruption investigation involving his wife, Begona Gomez.
Zimbabwe ex-cricketer Guy Whittall cheats death after leopard attack
Former Zimbabwean cricketer Guy Whittall has once again narrowly escaped death.
Russia blocks UN resolution on preventing arms race in space
In a recent development, Russia has exercised its veto power to block a United Nations initiative aimed at preventing the escalation of a potential nuclear arms race in space.
US universities swept by pro-Palestinian protests, several arrests made
Several people have been arrested after police quelled pro-Palestine protests at universities across the United States (US).
Arizona House votes to overturn near-total complete ban on abortions
The Arizona House has voted in favor of a proposal aimed at overturning the state's nearly complete ban on abortions.
Israel to continue military operation in Gaza, despite international concerns
Despite international concerns, Israel has said that it will continue its military operation in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza.
US: MIT researcher sentenced to 35 years for murdering student
A 33-year-old former researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was on Tuesday sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Kevin Jiang, a Yale University graduate student.
Australia: 7 teen extremists linked to Sydney church stabbing held
Seven teenagers aged between 15 and 17 were detained on Wednesday by Australian law enforcement on suspicion of adhering to a violent extremist ideology.
US FTC moves to ban non-compete agreements for most jobs
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a decisive step to ban most non-compete agreements.
US: Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers
In the United States, Tennessee legislators have approved a controversial bill that would permit educators and school staff to carry concealed firearms on school property.
US Senate approves $95 billion aid package for Ukraine
The United States Senate has approved a $95 billion aid package intended for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
US Senate passes bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok: Report
The US Senate has passed a bill requiring ByteDance—the parent company of TikTok—to sell the popular social media platform or risk being removed from app stores.
Chinese tourist falls into active volcano, dies while clicking pictures
A 31-year-old Chinese tourist, Huang Lihong, lost her life after falling into an active volcano in Indonesia.
Pakistan ex-PM Nawaz Sharif travels to China for medical examination
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif on Monday embarked on a five-day trip to China, reports said.
Belgian man acquitted of drunk-driving charges due to rare condition
A man from Belgium who was diagnosed with a rare condition known as auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), has been acquitted of drunk-driving charges.
Ripples of Gaza war felt in New York, protesters arrested
The ripple effects of the Israel-Hamas war were felt as far as the United States after students at New York University (NYU) took to the streets to call for a ceasefire.
Meta spokesperson sentenced to 6 years in Russian prison
Andy Stone, a spokesperson for Meta, has been sentenced to six years in prison by a Russian military court.
US rights report on India cites 'significant' abuses in Manipur
There were "significant" human rights abuses in Manipur after the outbreak of ethnic conflict in the state, the United States State department said in its "Country Reports on Human Rights Practices."
Malaysia: 10 dead in mid-air collision between two Navy helicopters
Ten people were killed in Malaysia on Tuesday after two navy helicopters collided mid-air during a military rehersal for the Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
Taiwan: Series of aftershocks hit Hualien, tremors felt in Taipei
Taiwan's quake-hit eastern county of Hualien was rattled by dozens of aftershocks late on Monday and early on Tuesday
US House Speaker faces backlash over Ukraine aid package
United States (US) House Speaker Mike Johnson's endorsement of a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine has triggered a backlash from his Republican colleagues.
What Muizzu's party's win in Maldivian elections means for India
The People's National Congress—led by President Mohamed Muizzu—won the Maldivian parliamentary elections on Sunday.
India emerges as second-largest contributor of new US citizens
A recent Congressional report revealed a total of 65,960 Indians officially became United States (US) citizens in 2022, solidifying India's position as the second-largest contributor of immigrants to America.
PML-N emerges victorious in Pakistan's by-elections: Reports
The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has secured a majority in the recent by-elections, unofficial results released on Monday showed.