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Israeli troops open fire as Palestinians rush to receive food
Israeli troops fired warning shots near a distribution center in Gaza on Tuesday as the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) lost control of the site, leading to chaos among thousands of Palestinians waiting for food supplies.
Trump pardons reality show couple convicted in $36M fraud
United States President Donald Trump has granted full pardons to reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley.
2 Secret Service officers caught fighting outside Obama's home; suspended
The United States Secret Service has suspended two uniformed officers after they were caught on camera punching and shoving each other outside former President Barack Obama's Washington, DC, residence.
'Playing with fire': Trump warns Putin amid Ukraine war escalation
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Gunman opens fire at Connecticut mall, injures 5 people
A mass shooting incident occurred at the Brass Mill Center in Waterbury, Connecticut, on Tuesday.
Elon Musk's Starship rocket fails, crashes after farthest flight
SpaceX's Starship rocket, a key player in Elon Musk's vision for interplanetary travel, has crashed during its ninth uncrewed test flight.
US suspends student visa appointments, plans expanded social media vetting
The United States State Department has temporarily halted scheduling new visa interviews for foreign students. This decision comes as the department prepares to expand its social media vetting process for all student visa applicants.
Trump administration to end $100M federal contracts with Harvard University
The Donald Trump administration is set to cancel all remaining federal contracts with Harvard University, estimated at $100 million.
'H1-B...complete fraud': Musician questions why Indians are employed at airports
A musician and builder, Sean Carpenter, has sparked controversy with his comments about Indians working at Washington DC airport.
2-year-old UK boy become youngest-ever Mensa member: What is it?
Joseph Harris-Birtill from the UK has become the youngest member of Mensa, the prestigious society for individuals with high IQs (starts at a score of 132).
Sherpa sets record with 31st climb to Mount Everest
Nepali Sherpa guide Kami Rita has achieved a historic feat by summiting Mount Everest for the 31st time, breaking his own record for the most climbs.
Japan introduces rules to ban outlandish baby names like 'Pikachu'
Japan has introduced new rules to regulate the pronunciation of kanji (Chinese-based characters in written Japanese) in baby names.
Yunus deploys SWAT as Secretariat protests continue for 4th day
The interim government of Bangladesh, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has deployed Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel to control protests at the Secretariat.
Skipping classes? You could lose your US student visa
The United States has issued a stern warning to Indian and foreign students regarding their visa status.
Germany, Ukrainian allies lift restrictions on Kyiv firing long-range missiles
Germany and its allies have lifted restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range missiles for the first time.
Shehbaz Sharif expresses willingness for talks with India in Iran
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed willingness to hold peace talks with India during a visit to Tehran, Iran, on Monday.
'Was joking...teasing': Macron downplays viral video showing wife shoving him
French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed a viral video that appears to show his wife, Brigitte, shoving him inside a plane.
2 dead, 9 injured in mass shooting at Philadelphia park
A mass shooting in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park on Monday night has left two people dead and nine others injured.
Trump threatens to divert $3B from Harvard to trade schools
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to divert $3 billion in federal grant money from Harvard.
Man arrested after car rams into Liverpool fans, injuring 50
A man has been arrested after a car rammed into a crowd of fans celebrating Liverpool FC's Premier League victory on Water Street, injuring nearly 50 people.
2 blackouts in 2 days; Who's sabotaging France's electric grid?
Southeastern France was rocked by two major power outages in quick succession over the weekend.
'Do AI thing, not make t-shirts': Trump on US tariffs
United States President Donald Trump has defended his tariff policy, saying it is aimed at boosting domestic production of military equipment and technology products.
Indians can now get decade-long residency in Vietnam; here's how
Vietnam has launched a 10-year Golden Visa program to attract foreign investors, skilled professionals, and long-term tourists.
Emmanuel Macron's wife 'slaps him' while exiting plane
A video of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, has gone viral, showing what appears to be a physical interaction between the couple.
Israel and US-backed Gaza aid group's head resigns over 'principles'
Jake Wood, the executive director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), has resigned over concerns that the organization cannot adhere to humanitarian principles.
Have a US visa? You can visit these countries hassle-free
Indian passport holders can enjoy hassle-free travel to several countries with a valid United States visa.
Putin targeted? Russian commander alleges drone attack on his helicopter
A Russian military commander has claimed that President Vladimir Putin's helicopter was "at the epicenter" of a Ukrainian drone attack on May 20 in Kursk Oblast.
Saudi lifts 73-year-old alcohol ban ahead of World Cup 2034
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to lift its long-standing ban on alcohol in 2026, marking a major shift in its conservative policies.
What new US intelligence report revealed about Pakistan's nuclear arsenal
The United States Defense Intelligence Agency's (DIA) 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment report has underscored Pakistan's military modernization efforts, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons.
American arrested for attempted firebombing of US embassy in Israel
Joseph Neumayer, a 28-year-old dual citizen of the United States and Germany, was arrested on Sunday at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport after being deported from Israel.
11 injured in mass shooting at South Carolina beach town
A mass shooting in Little River, South Carolina, left at least 11 people hospitalized on Sunday night.
Russia launches war's largest air attack on Ukraine, kills 13
Russian forces have launched their biggest aerial assault on Ukraine since the beginning of the war, firing a total of 367 drones and missiles.
Trump calls Putin 'crazy' after Russia's largest attack on Ukraine
United States President Donald Trump has slammed both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a recent social media post.
'Stateless overnight': Kuwait strips over 37,000 of citizenship
Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of over 37,000 people, mostly women who were naturalized through marriage.
US: 2 Pakistani nationals arrested for visa fraud, money laundering
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested two Pakistani nationals in Texas for allegedly running a multi-year immigration fraud and money laundering racket.
'Militant leader' Yunus selling off Bangladesh to US: Sheikh Hasina
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused interim government head Muhammad Yunus of "selling the country to the United States."
Deadly storms kill 20, injure 150 across Pakistan's Punjab
Severe storms have wreaked havoc in Pakistan's Punjab province, with reports indicating between 18 to 20 fatalities and injuries ranging from nearly 100 to over 150.
120,000 H-1B applications selected for FY2026; 27% down from FY2025
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that 120,141 H-1B visa applications have been selected for the fiscal year 2026.
10 dead in Colombia university outing bus accident
A tragic bus accident in western Colombia has left at least 10 people dead and 11 others injured.
BNP asks Yunus to hold Bangladesh polls by December
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has urged interim government chief Muhammad Yunus to conduct national elections by December 2025 in the country.