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US won't attack Iran before midterm elections, says Trump
United States President Donald Trump has ruled out any military action against Iran before the upcoming midterm elections on November 3.
US suspends Microsoft, Infosys, Wipro, TCS from green card program
The United States has suspended several major technology companies from its Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) labor certification program, which helps employers sponsor foreign workers for green cards.
Houthis claim fresh strike at Riyadh airport as explosions heard
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Women in this Italian village live remarkably long
A tiny mountain village in Sardinia, Italy, is being hailed as a potential new "blue zone," a region where people live significantly longer lives.
3 one-year-old Ukrainian children among 28 killed in Russian strikes
Russian missile attacks across Ukraine on Wednesday left at least 28 dead, including five children.
Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
Canadian poet Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature "for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature."
India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, calls them 'unacceptable'
India has condemned the attacks on Saudi Arabia's Riyadh and Abha international airports, which were claimed by Yemen's Houthi fighters.
Meghan Markle dines with Malala in first London appearance
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, was recently spotted in London with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai.
US proposes $70,000 fee for foreign students seeking temporary work
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a $70,000 fee for F-1 nonimmigrant students who want to participate in Optional Practical Training (OPT).
'Stop': French mayor stops police from advancing on protesters
A video has emerged of Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko stepping in between riot police and student protesters during a nationwide demonstration in France.
Houthis issue 'last warning' to airlines against using Saudi airspace
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group has issued a "last warning" to global airlines operating flights in Saudi airspace, saying it has become "a theater" for the Houthis' military operations.
'Settled 8 wars': Trump renews bid for Nobel Peace Prize
United States President Donald Trump has once again put his name in the running for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Second Russian lab worker possibly sick from plague
The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked Russia for more information about the death of 28-year-old employee, Darya Shipilova, at a plague research lab in Siberia last week and about media reports that a second employee has pneumonia with no known cause.
Why Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey's new Pentagon roles are worrying
The US Department of Defense has enlisted SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey, co-founder of defense tech firm Anduril Industries, to spearhead a study on automated and AI-powered weaponry.
Bangladesh government hints at reconciliation with disbanded Awami League
The Bangladesh government has hinted at the possibility of reconciliation with the disbanded Awami League, albeit with conditions.
Harry-Meghan to apologize to William and Kate for Oprah interview?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to apologize to the British royal family for their controversial comments during their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey.
7 injured in knife attack at Poland school; teen arrested
A 19-year-old student was arrested after a knife attack at a high school in Ostroleka, Poland, on Wednesday, leaving seven people injured.
Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young Aboriginal men
Former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men during his time as a Catholic cleric.
'Birthday gift to Putin': Russian strikes kill 12 in Ukraine
Russian strikes killed at least 12 people and injured over 40 across Ukraine on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin's 74th birthday.
US lost 81 planes, drones worth $3.3B in Iran war
The United States military has lost or damaged 81 aircraft since the conflict in Iran started, a new report by the Congressional Research Service has revealed.
India proposes 3-part peace plan to end Russia-Ukraine war
India has proposed a three-part plan for a truce between Russia and Ukraine.
US inmate who survived 2 lethal injections conscious and speaking
Christa Pike, a 50-year-old death row inmate in the United States, is now "conscious and speaking" after surviving a botched execution attempt last week.
Ukrainian drone hits oil tanker carrying 23 Indian crew members
A Ukrainian drone attack has set a Liberian-flagged oil tanker ablaze off the coast of Russia's Black Sea.
Trump blames France student protests on Islam, mass migration
United States President Donald Trump has blamed the ongoing student-led protests in France on Islam and "out of control mass migration."
Ex-German intelligence chief arrested for allegedly spying
Former German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) president August Hanning has been arrested on espionage allegations.
Florida battles decades' biggest dengue outbreak, surpassing 250 local cases
Florida is currently grappling with its largest dengue outbreak in decades, with over 250 locally transmitted cases reported this year.
11 Indian sailors injured after projectile hits ship in Hormuz
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has condemned an attack on a Panama-flagged commercial vessel off the coast of Oman, saying the continuing incidents of attacks on shipping in the region remain a cause of deep concern.
Measles outbreak: New York governor declares disaster emergency
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide disaster emergency in response to a measles outbreak.
Jeffrey Archer's books released in India before hitting global bookshelves?
Jeffrey Archer, the best-selling British author who passed away on Monday aged 86, had a special connection with India.
Yemeni forces secure Bab al-Mandab Strait, claim city of Mokha
Yemeni pro-government forces, with Saudi Arabia's backing, have reportedly secured the Bab al-Mandab Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea. This comes as part of a major offensive against the Iran-backed Houthi movement.
Pakistan police use fishing nets to stop potential drone attacks
In a bid to counter drone attacks, police in Hangu district of northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have installed fishing nets at their checkposts.
Mass protests erupt in France over education funding
Mass protests have erupted across France, with high school and university students leading the charge.
flydubai captain underwent emergency treatment after ax attack by co-pilot
Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, suffered a skull fracture after his co-pilot attacked him with a crash ax, reports said.
Brazil: Right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro wins 1st round against Lula
In a tightly contested first round of Brazil's presidential election, right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has emerged victorious.
650 Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow region overnight, Russia claims
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on the Moscow region on Monday night, Russian authorities said on Tuesday.
Trump approves 2009 Fort Hood shooter's execution by firing squad
United States President Donald Trump has signed off on a firing squad execution for Nidal Hasan, the man behind the 2009 Fort Hood shooting in Texas.
Pakistan, Turkey to send troops to Saudi Arabia
Pakistan and Turkey will send troops to Saudi Arabia under a new defense pact, the three countries announced on Monday.
Indian Embassy reacts to Russian drone on Turkish cargo ship
A Turkish-owned cargo ship, MV Royad Mammadov, was attacked by Russian drones in the Black Sea.
flydubai co-pilot carried out hijacking attempt as 'revenge for Gaza'
The Omani co-pilot who attacked the captain of a flydubai flight and attempted to crash the plane reportedly told investigators that he carried out the attack to avenge Gaza.
US bombers pulled from UK base over 'Iran-linked threat': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that American B-1 bombers were pulled back from a United Kingdom airbase due to an "Iran-linked threat."