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US shooting: 2 killed, 8 injured at Brown University
At least two people were killed, and eight others were critically injured in a shooting at Brown University in the US on Saturday (local time).
United Airlines Boeing 777 makes emergency landing after engine failure
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER, operating Flight 803, was forced to return to Washington Dulles International Airport shortly after takeoff on Saturday.
Hamas commander Raed Saed killed in Gaza City strike: Israel
The Israeli military has confirmed the death of senior Hamas commander Raed Saed in a car strike in Gaza City on Saturday.
Syria: ISIL attack kills 3 US citizens, Trump vows retaliation
United States President Donald Trump has vowed "serious retaliation" against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) after a deadly ambush in central Syria.
Shooting in Brown University: 2 killed, 8 injured
An active shooter situation has been reported at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, the United States of America.
Epstein estate photos show Trump, Andrew, Bill Clinton
Democratic lawmakers in the United States have released new photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate.
Jemima Goldsmith urges Musk, alleges X silencing Imran Khan posts
Jemima Goldsmith, the former wife of jailed Pakistani ex-prime minister Imran Khan, has accused social media platform X of suppressing her posts about Khan's detention.
19 states sue Trump admin over $100,000 H‑1B visa fee
Nineteen US states have sued the Trump administration over a proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications.
US lawmakers move to scrap Trump's 50% tariffs on India
On Friday, three members of the United States House of Representatives introduced a resolution to end President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration that imposed up to 50% tariffs on Indian imports.
Trump says Cambodia-Thailand agree to ceasefire; fighting continues hours later
Cambodia has accused Thailand of continuing airstrikes on its territory, despite United States President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the two nations.
What's 'Core-5,' grouping Trump is reportedly planning with India, China
United States President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the formation of a new elite group called the "Core Five" or "C5."
Austria parliament passes bill banning hijabs in schools for under-14s
The Austrian parliament has passed a controversial law banning girls under 14 from wearing headscarves in schools.
IMF tightens bailout terms for Pakistan; adds 11 new conditions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has imposed an additional 11 structural conditions on Pakistan under its $7-billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF).
'Could end in World War III': Trump on Russia-Ukraine conflict
United States President Donald Trump has warned that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict could lead to a global war. He said that 25,000 people, mostly soldiers, were killed last month alone in the conflict, expressing frustration over the continued bloodshed.
Video: Skydiver's parachute gets stuck on plane's tail at 15,000ft
A skydiving accident in Far North Queensland, Australia, went awry when one of the skydiver's parachutes got caught on the plane's tail, leaving him dangling from the Cessna Caravan aircraft at 15,000 feet.
US pollster plans starting consultancy firm to 'de-Indianize' tech sector
Mark Mitchell, the CEO of polling company Rasmussen Reports, has intensified his criticism of Indian tech professionals in the United States.
'Architects of AI' named TIME's 2025 person of the year
TIME magazine has named the "Architects of AI" its Person of the Year for 2025.
British-raj era artifacts among 600 items stolen from UK museum
A major burglary at a Bristol museum in the United Kingdom has resulted in the theft of over 600 items. The stolen items include artifacts related to India's colonial history.
Modi, Trump hold phone call; discuss trade, defense, energy
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump held a phone call on Thursday to review the progress of India-US bilateral relations.
Meghan Markle slams newspaper for reporting from ailing father's bedside
Meghan Markle has accused British news portal the Daily Mail of breaching ethical boundaries by reporting from her estranged father Thomas Markle's hospital bedside.
Trump launches $1M 'Gold Card' program for expedited US visas
US President Donald Trump has launched the "Trump Gold Card" visa program, which offers expedited entry into the country for a hefty fee.
Taking Trump's cue? Mexico imposes 50% tariffs on India
The Mexican Senate has approved a new tariff regime that will impose duties of up to 50% on imports from countries without a trade agreement with Mexico.
'Pakistani strikes on Afghan civilians...acts of war': India at UN
India has condemned Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan during a United Nations Security Council discussion.
'Direct path to citizenship': Trump launches $1M 'gold card' visas
United States President Donald Trump has officially launched his "gold card" visa. It is a new immigration pathway that will allow wealthy immigrants to pay $1 million to expedite their visa application, or for firms to pay $2 million to sponsor a foreign worker they want to bring into the US.
Nobel laureate Machado comes out of hiding after 11 months
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado has resurfaced in Norway after nearly a year of hiding.
Why Modi-Putin car selfie made it to US Congress hearing
A now-famous selfie of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin was displayed in the United States Congress by Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove.
'India offering us best-ever deal': US official amid trade talks
The United States has received its "best ever" market-access offer from India for a long-pending bilateral trade pact, a top US official has said.
Sperm donor with cancer-causing gene fathers nearly 200 children
A sperm donor with a genetic mutation that increases cancer risk has unknowingly fathered at least 197 children across Europe, according to an investigation by 14 European public service broadcasters.
Sophie Kinsella, 'Shopaholic' author, dies aged 55 after cancer battle
Sophie Kinsella, the bestselling author of the Confessions of a Shopaholic series, has died at the age of 55. Her family confirmed the news on Wednesday, reported The Guardian.
Egypt seeks FIFA's intervention against LGBTQ+ pride activities in Seattle
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has written to FIFA, requesting the global body to stop any LGBTQ+ Pride-related activities during their World Cup match against Iran on June 26 in Seattle.
How US social media vetting rules affect Indian H-1B applicants
The United States has introduced new social media vetting rules for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, impacting many Indians.
Meghan Markle's letter reaches estranged father after leg amputation surgery
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has managed to send a letter to her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr.
Japan scrambles jets as Russian, Chinese bombers patrol nearby
Japan's Defense Ministry has reported that it scrambled jets to monitor joint patrols by Russian and Chinese air forces.
Pakistan's Punjab Assembly bans Imran Khan, PTI over 'anti-state' activities
The Punjab Assembly in Pakistan has passed a resolution calling for a ban on former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), according to local media reports.
Did JD Vance 'yell at wife' inside restaurant? He answers
United States Vice President JD Vance has responded to online trolls after they circulated a photo of him that appears to show him having an argument with his wife, Usha, at a restaurant.
'Best': US trade chief hails India's farm market access offers
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has called India's trade proposals "the best offers Washington has received as a country," even as trade discussions are underway to expand market access for American farm products.
Internet outraged after Pakistan army spokesperson winks at woman journalist
Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, the Director General of Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations, has sparked controversy after a video of him winking at a woman journalist went viral on social media.
Taliban detains 4 men for dressing as 'Peaky Blinders' characters
Four young men in Afghanistan's Herat province were detained by the Taliban for dressing up as characters from the British hit show Peaky Blinders.
'Birthright citizenship meant for slave babies, not wealthy immigrants': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has defended his executive order on birthright citizenship.
Belgium Supreme Court clears Mehul Choksi's extradition in ₹13,850cr scam
The Court of Cassation in Belgium has cleared the extradition of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi to India.