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Lahore records worst AQI in world on Saturday morning
Lahore, the capital of Pakistan's Punjab province, has been ranked the most polluted city in the world.
US to impose new sanctions on Russia: Report
The United States is preparing to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, bolstering its efforts to end the Ukraine war.
Video: Indian in Saudi desert asks PM Modi for help
An Indian worker, reportedly from Handia in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, has made a desperate video plea for help from Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan restricts airspace amid India's Trishul military exercise
Pakistan has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting air traffic in its central and southern airspace.
Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit passes away at 93
Thailand is mourning the death of former Queen Sirikit, who passed away at 93.
Bin Laden escaped Tora Bora disguised as woman: Ex-CIA officer
Former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer John Kiriakou has revealed that Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden escaped from Tora Bora in Afghanistan by disguising himself as a woman.
US bought Musharraf's nuclear secrets: Ex-CIA officer's explosive claim
John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer who served 15 years in the agency, has made shocking allegations about the United States's involvement with Pakistan.
Ontario Premier pauses ad campaign after Trump halts trade talks
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has decided to pause a controversial advertisement campaign featuring former US President Ronald Reagan.
US thought India-Pakistan war was imminent in 2002: Ex-CIA officer
Former CIA officer John Kiriakou has revealed that the United States intelligence community thought India and Pakistan were on the verge of war in 2002.
Tomatoes 5× costlier: How shutting Afghanistan border is hurting Pakistan
Tomato prices in Pakistan have skyrocketed by nearly 400% this month, owing to a border shutdown with Afghanistan.
White House flags 'disturbing pattern' after Indian trucker kills 3
The White House has slammed California for issuing a commercial vehicle license to Jashanpreet Singh, an undocumented Indian-origin truck driver.
Japan's new PM Takaichi promises 2% of GDP for defense
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced plans to increase the country's defense spending to 2% of its gross domestic product (GDP) in her maiden policy speech.
Afghanistan rocked by 3.7-magnitude earthquake; fourth tremor in a month
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit Afghanistan early on Friday, the fourth such incident in less than a month.
New Louvre heist video surfaces; shows robbers descending on ladder
The slow-motion escape of two robbers from the Louvre holding €88 million (£76 million) of France's crown jewels was caught on video.
'We'll see': Trump scoffs at Putin's defiance of US sanctions
United States President Donald Trump has reacted to Russian President Vladimir Putin's dismissal of the latest US sanctions on two major oil companies in Russia.
After India, Afghanistan to build dams restricting water to Pakistan
The Taliban-ruled Afghanistan is planning to build dams on the Kunar River and restrict water flow to Pakistan.
EU sanctions 3 Indian firms over alleged Russian military links
The European Union (EU) has imposed sanctions on three Indian companies, along with 42 others from different countries, for their alleged links to Russia's military.
Why TV ad made Trump terminate trade talks with Canada
United States President Donald Trump has terminated all trade negotiations with Canada over an ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs.
India to cut Russian oil imports after US sanctions: Report
India is planning to reduce its imports of Russian crude oil following the move by the United States to impose new sanctions on two major Russian producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, Reuters reported, citing sources.
Severe winds in New Zealand leave 90,000 homes without electricity
Strong winds of up to 155 km/h (96 mph) in New Zealand have left approximately 90,000 houses without electricity.
'Intoxicated' Indian-origin truck driver kills 3 in US
Jashanpreet Singh, a 21-year-old semi-truck driver arrested after a fatal crash on Southern California's 10 Freeway on Tuesday, entered the United States illegally, according to officials with the Department of Homeland Security.
Philippines typhoon survivors are suing oil giant in legal first
Survivors of Typhoon Rai, also known as Super Typhoon Odette, are suing fossil fuel giant Shell in a landmark legal case.
North Korea successfully tests new hypersonic missile
North Korea has confirmed that its recent missile tests were aimed at showcasing a new hypersonic system. The development is part of leader Kim Jong-un's strategy to bolster the country's nuclear deterrent.
US shuts portal for reporting human rights abuses by military
The United States State Department has shut down the Human Rights Reporting Gateway (HRG), an online platform for reporting alleged human rights abuses by foreign military units armed with American weapons.
Trump sanctions Russia's two largest oil companies
United States President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft.
What happens to 2.6M Indians as Saudi ends Kafala system
Saudi Arabia has officially abolished its controversial Kafala system, a labor sponsorship model that controlled the lives of millions of migrant workers for over seven decades.
Modi-Trump meeting unlikely as Indian PM may skip ASEAN Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to attend the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The summit will be held from October 26 to 28.
Jaish launches online Jihad course for women, with ₹500 fee
The Pakistan-based terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has launched an online training program named "Tufat al-Muminat" to recruit women for its new women's wing, Jamat ul-Muminat, a report by the Hindustan Times said, quoting people familiar with the matter.
What triggered anti-immigrant protests in Dublin
A massive protest turned violent in Dublin, Ireland, after a 10-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted.
Shots fired outside Serbian parliament; 1 person injured
Shots were fired outside the Serbian parliament building, followed by a fire inside a tent, in Belgrade on Wednesday.
Global coal use hits record high in 2024
The global consumption of coal reached a record high in 2024, despite ongoing efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources.
China's secret stealth drone spotted flying for first time
A new Chinese stealth drone, unofficially named the GJ-X, has been spotted.
Harry, Meghan join global call to ban AI 'superintelligence'
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have joined a diverse group of public figures, including computer scientists, economists, artists, and conservative commentators Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck, in calling for a ban on artificial intelligence (AI) "superintelligence."
Louvre heist: Stolen jewelry may be worth $102M, says prosecutor
Three days after a daring heist, the Louvre Museum in Paris reopened on Wednesday.
North Korea fires short-range missiles ahead of South Korea summit
North Korea has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles, its first such test in months.
Delhi remains world's most polluted city; Lahore comes second
Delhi continues to be the world's most polluted city, according to a report by Swiss firm IQAir.
Foreign drugs could become costlier in the US soon
The Donald Trump administration is gearing up for a new investigation into the drug pricing practices of US trading partners, as per the Financial Times.
Mehul Choksi's offenses in India punishable here too: Belgian court
A Belgian court has ruled that the crimes cited by India in the extradition case of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi are also offenses under Belgian law.
Man crashes car into White House security barrier
A man was arrested by the United States Secret Service on Tuesday night after he drove his car into a security barrier outside the White House.
Taliban rejects Pakistan's 'proxy war for India' claim
The Taliban government of Afghanistan has rejected Pakistan's allegations of fighting a "proxy war" with Islamabad on behalf of India.