Thai woman arrested for blackmailing monks with thousands of videos after sex

The women, known as "Ms Golf", allegedly had sexual relations with monks and extorted money from them.

Africa News Live Updates: Cambodia uses African giant rats for landmine detection; 6 farmers killed, dozens abducted in Nigeria

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Willie Walsh says video recordings would ‘significantly assist’ accident investigations

The comments follow the preliminary report into last month's Air India crash.

Canada: Plane hijack drama disrupts Vancouver airport operation, suspect arrested in runway standoff

Operations at Vancouver International Airport were briefly halted on Wednesday after a small plane, reportedly hijacked from Vancouver Island, entered the airport’s airspace and landed, leading to the arrest of the pilot without incident.

Trump quells revolt among House Republicans over crypto bills, manages vote for Genius Act

President Donald Trump brokered a late-night agreement with House Republicans ending an internal revolt and reviving stalled cryptocurrency legislation and the Genius Act ahead of a critical vote

Crackdown on Islamic State terrorists, 82 Somalia affiliate operatives arrested in Ethiopia: Official media

As part of the ongoing crackdown on jihadists, Ethiopia has arrested 82 persons suspected to be Islamic State terrorists, who it claimed were deployed in the country to carry out terrorist attacks, according to state media.

Rare Gandhi oil portrait sold for more than $200,000

Auctioneers in London say it's thought to be the only oil portrait the Indian independence leader sat for.

Trade, tariff, debt and more: G20 finance ministers have a tough task to deal with at Durban meet

In the G20 finance ministers' meeting in South Africa starting tomorrow, debt stress, development finance, and trade are set to dominate the agenda. The meeting comes at a time when US President Donald Trump's tariffs have upset the world order and rattled countries the world over.

West Asia News Live: President Trump says he is in no rush to talk with Iran; child malnutrition in Gaza doubles

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What led to 11th-hour reprieve for Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who was to be executed in Yemen today?

Kerala-born nurse Nimisha Priya was to be executed today (July 16) after she was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of her business partner in Yemen. However, a last-minute reprieve came her way, and she’s been saved from the noose… for now. Here's how the negotiations unfolded

Should cockpits have video recorders? Air India crash renews old debate

The Air India Dreamliner crash has revived an old debate in aviation circles should cockpits be equipped with video recorders to monitor pilots’ actions, adding another layer of evidence to help investigators understand what goes wrong during disasters?

Pakistan's drones in Operation Sindoor inflicted no damage, most neutralised: CDS Chauhan

CDS Chauhan has highlighted the success of indigenous technology during Operation Sindoor and stressed the need to modernise India’s armed forces, as he revealed details of Pakistan’s failed drone attacks during Op Sindoor.

Was Epstein a Mossad agent? 'Vicious wave of slander and lies,' says ex-Israeli PM

Bennet's denial followed recent remarks by right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson, who claimed — without evidence — that Epstein may have been working on behalf of Israeli intelligence

Driver held for hit-and-run death of world's 'oldest' marathon runner

Police in India arrest a man they say was driving the car that hit Fauja Singh in his village on Monday.

Seven hours, one cart, $1,300 worth of theft: Outrage after video shows Indian woman caught shoplifting in US

An Indian woman visiting the US was caught shoplifting $1,300 worth of goods at an Illinois Target after spending seven hours inside. The incident sparked outrage online and highlights legal risks for immigrants involved in theft.

Heard about Eswatini? This is where Trump has now deported illegal migrants

The US Homeland Security Department on Tuesday announced that a deportation flight carrying immigrants from different countries had landed in Eswatini, a country located in South Africa

Man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio dies

Bradley Murdoch, who was serving a life sentence in prison, never disclosed the location of Peter Falconio's remains.

Does violence on the screen really lead to violence off them?

Violence in movies and video games normalises a culture of cruelty says Dr Henry Giroux, a leading voice on education, media, and democracy.

Teacher and parent held for breaking into school to steal exam papers

The attempt by a high school teacher and a student's father was foiled when the security alarm went off.

The storied history of Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home that Bangladesh wants to demolish, India wants to save

Tucked away on 36 acres of land in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh, stands the ruins of notable filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home. This single-storied palace was first built by Ray’s grandfather, eminent litterateur Upendrakishor Ray Chowdhury, almost a century ago. Today, the Bangladesh government plans to demolish it due to its state of disrepair. However, the Indian government has offered help to restore the structure

Why is South Korea retrying a spy chief who assassinated a president?

Hearings began Wednesday in a retrial of Kim Jae-gyu, who was executed for killing Park Chung-hee.

'Bondi needs to explain': US Congress Speaker Mike Johnson calls for release of Epstein files

House Speaker Mike Johnson has urged the Justice Department to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, creating rare tension between him and President Donald Trump, who is facing growing pressure from his conservative base to reveal more about the case.

Cuban minister resigns after saying country has no beggars

Marta Elena Feitó-Cabrera said people going through rubbish were doing so by choice to make "easy money".

Labubu firm sees profit soaring by at least 350%

Sales, branding and tight cost controls have helped Pop Mart's profits balloon in the first half of 2025.

White House locked down over security breach, ‘phone’ thrown over security fence; Secret Service probes

The Secret Service immediately initiated emergency protocol by locking down the White House and redirecting all press personnel to shelter in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra faces royal defamation trial in Bangkok

Thaksin faces up to 15 years' prison if convicted of royal defamation charges.

Trump signals ‘very high’ pharma tariffs by Aug 1, warns rates could reach 200%

Trump has signaled plans to impose new tariffs on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors as soon as the end of July, warning that rates on drug imports could eventually soar as high as 200 percent.

‘Vulnerable to sabotage’: US probes Michigan University over China link to bio ‘terror weapon’

Federal authorities brought charges in June against a Chinese scientist and his girlfriend — who worked at a lab at the University of Michigan — after the FBI said it halted their effort to bring a toxic fungus into the United States

Trump opens probe into Brazil's 'unfair' trade practices days after imposing 50% tariffs

A statement from the US trade representative noted that the probe will focus on the Brazilian government's policies "related to digital trade and electronic payment services; unfair, preferential tariffs; anti-corruption interference"

India tells Dhaka to 'reconsider' Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home demolition in Bangladesh, offers help to repair

The ancestral home of Satyajit Ray, the renowned Oscar-winning filmmaker, faces demolition in Bangladesh, prompting the Indian government to urge Dhaka to reconsider and offer assistance for its restoration as a "museum of literature."

India will continue pursuit to bring Pahalgam attackers to justice: Jaishankar cites UNSC at SCO

Jaishankar recalled the UNSC's strong condemnation of the attack in April that killed 26 people and called on the SCO to take a firm stance against terrorism, adding that India is making efforts to bring the terrorists involved in the attack to justice

See images of solar eruptions on the sun in unprecedented detail

Nasa's probe captured images 6 million km from the sun.

Fewer school-age children vaping in Australia since ban, study says

Australian officials have seized more than 10 million illegal vapes in the past year.

Trump launches probe into Brazil's 'unfair' trade practices

Last week, the US president urged Brazilian authorities to end their prosecution of the country's former President Jair Bolsonaro.

At Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the modified bikes speed between vehicles and pedestrians regularly

A police operation uncovered widespread use of e-bikes that don't comply with NSW rules.

Iran situation tense, India asks citizens to consider available exit options

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the Indian Embassy in Iran has advised Indian citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Tehran and urged those already in the country to stay alert and consider leaving if needed.

Blood tests show promise in early cancer detection, and further large-scale studies are planned

Start-ups have developed tests to detect over a dozen cancers early.

Trump backtracks on striking Moscow, says Zelenskyy 'shouldn’t target' Russian capital

Trump has reversed course, saying Ukraine should not target Moscow, as he denied reports that he urged strikes on Russian cities, outlining new conditions for ending the war.

Thousands of Afghans were moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach

The existence of the scheme could not be reported until now because of a court injunction.

Indian delegation in US, Trump says 'we're going to have access' as trade talks progress

Trade talks between the US and India are gaining momentum as President Donald Trump signals progress on a potential trade deal, crediting his tariff policies for opening "access" to Indian markets

Trump says US attorney general should release any 'credible' information on Epstein

The president also said "only really bad people" want to stoke theories about the well-connected sex offender.

Vance Boelter claimed he had been ‘approached’ by governor and ordered to kill state’s two senators

Acting US Attorney Joseph Thompson, leading the case, described the note as a fantasy.

Lena Dunham is back with a new series. Here's why she's so divisive

The controversial creator behind the 2012 millennial satire is back making semi-autobiographical comedy. Do we finally understand her?

US House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans break with US President over Epstein

Democrats pile on pressure, nearly forcing a vote to take up the issue on the House floor.

What to know about Mamdani’s proposal for city-owned grocery stores amid inflation

The mayoral candidate proposes city-run grocery stores in each of NYC's five boroughs.

Roughly 1500 tarantulas found stuffed in boxes meant for chocolate cake

German customs officials found spiders crammed into containers inside red cake boxes.

Adolescence star Owen Cooper becomes Emmys' youngest supporting actor nominee

If he wins, the 15-year-old Brit will be the youngest male winner of an acting Emmy.

Notorious killer Bradley Murdoch dies day after murder anniversary

Peter Falconio’s remains have never been found, and police are still seeking information.

Israel bombs Syrian forces entering Druze city after sectarian clashes

At least 200 people have reportedly been killed since fighting between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes erupted in Suweida on Sunday.

Africa News Live Updates: South Africa cuts rhino poaching deaths by 78%; France, Equatorial Guinea set for clash at UN court

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Israeli coalition shaken as ultra-Orthodox party exits over army draft dispute

The departure of the United Torah Judaism (UTJ) party leaves Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet with the smallest of majorities, 61 of 120 members in parliament

Trump announces 19% tariff on Indonesian goods amid trade push, EU prepares countermeasures

Indonesia's overall commerce with the United States, estimated to reach slightly under $40 billion in 2024, is not among the top 15, although it is expanding

'Might hit you very hard': Rutte warns Brazil, China, and India of harsh sanctions over Russia ties

"My encouragement to these three countries, particularly is, if you live now in Beijing, or in Delhi, or you are the president of Brazil, you might want to take a look into this, because this might hit you very hard," said Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte

Syrian troops accused of executing civilians in Druze amid Israeli strikes

According to the monitor, armed organisations linked with the government executed four Druze civilians at another guest home in Sweida province, as well as three siblings north of Sweida city in front of their mother.

French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt

MPs will vote on François Bayrou's budget plan in the autumn, in a moment of high risk for the government.

Drone strike hits Kurdistan oil field, US firm halts operations

The Arbil government said the Sarsang oil field in Duhok province was hit, denouncing the strike as "an act of terrorism against the Kurdistan Region's vital economic infrastructure".

Slovakia blocks EU’s sanctions package on Russia, delaying push to pressure Moscow

Slovakia has blocked the European Union’s proposed 18th package of sanctions on Russia, dealing a setback to efforts aimed at increasing pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine

EU ministers urge Israel for action on implementation of Gaza humanitarian accord

Foreign ministers from the EU's 27 member countries were gathering in Brussels following the agreement mostly negotiated by Kallas and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar

US: Eastern Seaboard faces prolonged rainfall after weekend flood chaos

A flood warning remained in force for sections of New Jersey until Tuesday morning, and the National Weather Service (NWS) predicted that the slow-moving summer storm will continue to rain the Mid-Atlantic area throughout the middle of the week

Inflation surges in US at 2.7% rate as investors brace for impact of Trump’s tariff tornado

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 2.7 per cent year-over-year in June, up from May’s 2.4 per cent rise

UK secretly relocated thousands of Afghans after 2022 data breach, reveals Defence Minister Healey

Thousands of Afghans who worked with the UK government and their families were secretly relocated to Britain after a major data breach in 2022 exposed their identities and put their lives at risk, Defence Minister John Healey revealed in Parliament on Tuesday

Nigeria’s former President Buhari to be buried in Daura amid tight security

The former leader is set to be laid to rest in his family compound in the northwestern town of Daura, where chairs and tents have been set up in the courtyard to welcome mourners and his grave was being dug

Trump’s 50-day tariff threat to Russia could mean a licence for Putin to execute his Ukraine plan

With his empty threat of tariff, US President Donald Trump has yet again given Russian leader Vladimir Putin a green light to execute his plan of maximising territorial gains and killing Ukrainians at will.

UN demands accountability in Ukraine peace talks amid soaring civilian toll

Volker Turk's appeal comes the day after US President Donald Trump warned Moscow that it would face significant new economic sanctions if the war was not ended within 50 days

'Raises more questions, doesn't give answers': Global pilots’ body warns against speculations over Air India crash probe

The AAIB said the fuel switches to the engines were cut off within a gap of 1 second immediately after takeoff, causing confusion in the cockpit of the plane

'Can you hit Moscow, St. Petersburg?' Trump privately asked Zelenskyy if Ukraine could strike deep inside Russia

Trump privately encouraged Zelenskyy to intensify attacks within Russian territory, asking whether Ukraine could target cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg if provided with the appropriate weapons, according to a report, citing sources

It’s IDF vs Netanyahu over Israel’s ‘humanitarian city’ plans in Gaza

The Israeli military has opposed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 'humanitarian city' in the Gaza Strip, which has been widely condemned as a concentration camp for Palestinians. The military has warned that the plan is not workable and will likely compromise ongoing ceasefire talks with Hamas.

Global childhood vaccination improves in 2024, but progress threatened by conflict and misinformation

In 2024, 89% of infants globally, about 115 million, received at least one dose of the DTP vaccine, and roughly 109 million completed all three doses of the staple shot that protects against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, also known as whooping cough, according to the new national immunization coverage data released on Tuesday by the WHO and UNICEF

‘Terrorism, separatism, extremism’: Jaishankar urges SCO to take uncompromising stand on ‘three evils’, cites Pahalgam

Jaishankar called on SCO members to take an “uncompromising position” against terrorism, warning that failure to act decisively would betray the organisation's founding mission

China GDP grows 5.2%, Xi gets a boost for hammering out final trade deal with Trump

With better-than-expected growth of 5.2% in the April-June, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has got a boost to negotiate better terms in ongoing trade talks with the United States. He has already leveraged the near-monopoly over rare earths to force US President Donald Trump to blink and make concessions.

Albanese, Xi meet in Beijing to boost China-Australia cooperation amid strategic tensions

Albanese's visit to China comes as Beijing seeks to capitalise on US President Donald Trump's sweeping trade tariffs by portraying itself as a steady and dependable partner

‘I contacted Yemeni scholars, made them understand’: India’s Grand Mufti on Nimisha Priya’s execution stay

The Yemeni government Tuesday stayed the planned execution of Nimisha Priya on July 16, giving new hope to the nurse’s family

Ukrainians unimpressed by Trump's 50-day ultimatum to Putin

Kyiv's mayor is among those asking why there has to be a delay to introducing new tariffs as the fighting continues.

Trump's immigration crackdown hurts US economy, can pull down GDP growth: Analysis

US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown could reduce the reduce GDP growth by 0.3–0.4 percentage points in 2025 and cause shortage of essentials, including food, as several labour-intensive industries rely heavily on immigrant workers.

'Certainly need time to analyse': Kremlin says Trump statements on Russia and Putin are serious

"We certainly need time to analyse what was said in Washington. And if and when President Putin deems it necessary, he will definitely comment," said Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov

Watch: How do you get a phone call with the president?

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue shares the story behind his exclusive telephone interview with Donald Trump.

‘Disappointed, but not done yet’: Trump on Putin and failure of talks to end Ukraine war

President Trump says he is “disappointed but not done” with Vladimir Putin as peace efforts to end the Ukraine war falter

Shubhanshu Shukla is back home: Axiom-4 crew aboard Dragon spacecraft splash down off California coast, watch video

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, carrying Shukla and the multinational Ax-4 crew, undocked from the ISS at 4:45 pm IST on Monday and completed a carefully orchestrated 22-hour journey home

Amid bloody Sunni-Druze clashes, Israel warns Syria with fresh strike on tanks

In Syria's Sweida region, fighting between local militias and tribes has claimed the lives of several dozen individuals. Government security troops dispatched to restore order on Monday fought with local armed groups

How Trump woke me up for surprise interview - and the key takeaways

The US president signalled a new tone on Nato, voiced his respect for Keir Starmer - and showed his reflective side.

Is Bangladesh's Jamaat setting up BNP for a ban before polls?

Jamaat-e-Islami appears to be strategically isolating its long-time ally, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party

Pakistani books Lahore to Karachi ticket, reaches via deportation from Saudi

When the Pakistani man landed in Jeddah, Saudi immigration detained him due to the missing passport, but later deported him back to Lahore once the mix-up was sorted out.

Watch: Flash flooding sweeps through New York City subways

Passengers have been stranded in subways and cars submerged on roads after floods hit part of the US.

China expels woman from university for ‘damaging national dignity’ over video with Ukrainian national

A Chinese university’s decision to expel a student for ‘damaging national dignity’ over an alleged relationship with a Ukrainian has sparked a nationwide debate, raising questions about privacy, sexism, and the limits of personal freedom in China.

Nimisha Priya’s execution postponed, big relief for Kerala nurse facing death penalty in Yemen

Indian officials have been in constant contact with Yemen’s jail authorities and their efforts have reportedly led to this postponement

Indians lost Rs 7,000 cr in 5 months to Chinese-controlled cyber fraud network of 5 countries

Senior government officials met their Cambodian counterparts recently in Delhi to discuss an action plan to combat online scams targeting Indians. During the meeting, Cambodian officials requested the exact geographical coordinates of these scam centres to take further action

Pakistan creates new paramilitary force after jailed ex-PM Imran Khan threatens nationwide protest

Ahead of protests by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Pakistani government has created a new paramilitary force, prompting fears that it could be used to crush PTI's movement and target political opponents.

Watch | Tesla debuts in India with $70,000 Model Y, showroom opens in Mumbai’s BKC

Tesla has officially entered the Indian market, opening its first showroom in Mumbai on Tuesday and launching the Model Y SUV, priced at around $70,000 (₹60 lakh), as it targets the country’s growing luxury electric vehicle segment.

As theories swirl about Air India crash, key details remain unknown

Experts have raised questions about information not included in the preliminary report, writes Theo Leggett.

Pakistan gets a taste of Ramayana, Karachi stage show ‘resonates with millions’

A Pakistani theatre troupe has drawn widespread praise for bringing the Ramayana, a classic Hindu epic of good versus evil, to the stage in Karachi, offering a unique cultural performance that blends tradition with modern technology.

China beats forecast with 5.2% growth in April-June quarter, experts decode what it means

Even as China beat expectations to grow 5.2% in the April-June quarter, experts pointed out that retail sales and investment remained lower than expected, but industrial output was surprisingly positive. They said the economy's future trajectory is now up to Chinese policy support and developments in the tariff war.

Just weeks before Air India crash, UK regulator flagged fuel switch issues in Boeing jets: Report

Just weeks before the deadly crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 in Ahmedabad, the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had warned of potential fuel control problems in several Boeing aircraft models, including the 787 Dreamliner.

New Trump policy could keep migrants in detention for years: No bond, no release

The acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, sent a memo to officials on July 8 saying that illegal immigrants should be detained “for the duration of their removal proceedings,” which can last for months or years

Lord Jagannath Yatra pelted with eggs in Toronto: How Hindus are targeted in Canada

The annual Lord Jagannath Yatra in Canada’s Toronto was marred over the weekend when unidentified miscreants pelted devotees with eggs. India has reacted strongly to the attack, calling on Canadian authorities to hold the perpetrators accountable. This incident is the latest instance of Hindus being attacked in the North American nation — over the past few months, several temples have been defaced or desecrated

Unreleased Beyonce music stolen from car in Atlanta

Five hard drives of unreleased music by Beyoncé were among items stolen from a car, days before her four-night tour stop.

Former New York Guv Andrew Cuomo to run in mayoral race as an independent after losing primary to Mamdani

Cuomo resigned from the post of governor in 2021 after facing allegations of sexual harassment. As an independent, the former governor will be up against Republican Curtis Sliwa and the current mayor, Eric Adams, who will also run as an independent candidate

Jaishankar meets China President Xi ahead of SCO meet, says ‘conveyed’ PM Modi’s message

S Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday in Tianjin, ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ meeting. He said he conveyed a message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Why frequent nightmares may shorten your life by years

Waking up from a nightmare can leave your heart pounding, but the effects may reach far beyond a restless night.

‘India, Pakistan were going to nuclear war in a week’: Trump claims success in ‘settling’ military conflicts

The US president has time and again staked a claim in ending hostilities between India and Pakistan after the former's Operation Sindoor that was launched in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which killed 26 people

After 'good progress' in bilaterals with China, Jaishankar attends SCO meet today

Jaishankar has told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that while India and China have made good progress in improving ties over the past nine months, more work is needed to reduce tensions along the border.

'Unfair trade practices': US slaps 17% duty on Mexican fresh tomatoes

Mexico is a dominant supplier of US fresh tomato imports, and the US Commerce Department said that antidumping duties are calculated to measure the percentage by which Mexican tomatoes were sold in the country at "unfair prices"

Storm, heavy rains lash New York City; flash flood in subway systems, roads inundated

The National Weather Service office for the New York City region said that both New York and New Jersey are experiencing life-threatening flash flooding triggered by widespread storms

Shubhanshu to land at 3 pm, Axiom-4 splashdown expected off California coast

The homebound Ax-4 crew completed more than 310 orbits, covering a total distance of 1.3 crore kilometres, which is approximately 33 times more than the distance between Earth and the Moon

Pahalgam terror attack was a Pakistani plot, ordered by its political, military leaders: Report cites probe

The terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians was planned by Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI and the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, acting on orders from Pakistan’s top political and military leadership, according to a report.

Egg hurled at Rath Yatra in Toronto; MEA calls it ‘regrettable,’ urges Canada to act against perpetrators

India has condemned an incident in Toronto where eggs were thrown at a rath yatra procession, calling it “regrettable” and urging Canadian authorities to take action against those responsible.

India-US BTA talks: High-level team in America; firm on agri, dairy sectors: Report

A high-level team from India’s Commerce Ministry is in Washington this week to continue talks on a bilateral trade agreement with the United States. The discussions aim to bridge differences in key areas like agriculture and automobiles.

Africa News Live Updates: Cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe spreads to eight districts; continent's food import bill explodes

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US Supreme Court allows Trump's education dept mass layoffs amid school funding crisis

The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Trump to carry out large-scale layoffs at the Education Department, putting about 1,400 employees at risk of losing their jobs. The decision supports Trump’s push to shrink the federal government.

Rosenberg: Russia more relieved than rattled by US tariff threat

The US is threatening Moscow with financial consequences if a deal to end the Ukraine war is not reached within 50 days.

Gaza father's outrage after Israeli strike kills son 'searching for sip' at water point

Mahmoud Abdul Rahman's son, Abdullah, was among six children who died at a water distribution point in Gaza on Sunday.

Motorists rescued as new flash flood warnings hit Central Texas

The heavy rain has forced rescuers to halt search operations for victims of the deadly floods that occurred in the region just over a week ago.

Trump weapons pledge marks major step forward for Ukraine

For the first time since returning to the White House, Trump pledges to make new weapons available to Ukraine.

Zelenskyy proposes PM Shmyhal as new defence minister amid major reshuffle

"The vast experience of Denys Shmyhal will certainly be valuable in the position of minister of defence of Ukraine. This is precisely the area where the country's maximum resources, maximum tasks and a great deal of responsibility are currently concentrated," Zelenskyy said

Israel strikes southern Syria tanks amid Druze-government clashes

The clashes in Syria initially broke out between armed groups from the Druze and Sunni Bedouin clans, the observatory said, with some members of the government security forces "actively participating" in support of the Bedouins

Kentucky: Church shooting suspect had upcoming domestic violence hearing, say officials

Police say Guy House, 47, shot the trooper during a traffic stop near Lexington's airport, fled in a carjacked vehicle then opened fire at Richmond Road Baptist Church, killing two women and wounding two men before officers fatally shot him

'Uranium enrichment one of our red lines’: Iran rules out conditional nuclear talks with US

“They say Iran must abandon uranium enrichment, but this is one of our red lines. If talks are conditional on halting enrichment, they simply won’t happen," said Ali Velayati, senior adviser to Supreme Leader Khamenei

UN experts condemn Tunisia for jailing lawyers over free speech

The special rapporteurs noted multiple incidents in which attorneys were arrested and even imprisoned for pleading or making remarks

Trump warns Russia to end Ukraine war in 50 days, confirms major Nato, Kyiv arms deal

Trump on Monday warned Russia to end the Ukraine war within 50 days or face harsh new sanctions, while confirming a major arms deal for Nato and Ukraine

Can AI glasses replace smartphones? Zuckerberg thinks so, do you?

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg envisions a future where AI glasses replace smartphones as the primary computing platform. With over a million Ray-Ban Meta glasses sold and a growing user base, Meta is betting big on wearable tech, but challenges in design, privacy, and competition remain

Watch: US Senator Lindsey Graham warns India, China of 500% tariff 'sledgehammer' over Russia trade

Graham specifically called out India, criticising the South Asian nation for buying discounted Russian oil and "reselling" it, which he claims indirectly funds Putin’s military campaign.

Pakistan unveils new national paramilitary force, sparking fears of political crackdown

Pakistan said on Monday it was creating a national paramilitary force, prompting concern among opposition parties and human rights groups that it could be used as a tool of political repression

Military push in Asia: Amid tension with Thailand, Cambodia to conscript civilians from next year

A 2006 law that mandated 18 months of military service for all Cambodians between the ages of 18 and 30 was adopted by the country's parliament, but it has never been put into effect

Singapore, London costliest for luxury spending; education, flight costs push UK capital past Hong Kong

Singapore remains the world's most expensive city for luxury spending for the third year in a row, while London has overtaken Hong Kong to claim second place, according to a report

German doctor who ‘killed his patients, set their homes on fire’ goes on trial for 15 murders

The prosecutor’s office charged him with 15 counts of premeditated murder driven by “base motives,” seeking a life sentence, a permanent ban from practising medicine

Meet Yulia Svyrydenko, the economist Zelenskyy has named as Ukraine's next prime minister

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has named Yulia Svyrydenko as the next Prime Minister of Ukraine. In her current role as economy minister, she has led negotiations with the Donald Trump administration of the United States and overseen Ukraine's defense-industrial development in the ongoing war.

Japan’s former Emperor Akihito undergoes new heart treatment amid ongoing health concerns

Akihito abdicated in 2019, handing over the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son, current Emperor Naruhito and now holds the title of Emperor Emeritus

Starmer powers Farage politics: Discretionary income down 7.5%, living standard no better

A year after Labour's landslide victory, living standards in the UK remain stagnant, with discretionary incomes falling 7.5% since PM Starmer took office, a trend that is fuelling public discontent and giving political momentum to Farage’s populist Reform UK party

‘Russia doesn’t want to cease fire’: Trump envoy in Ukraine for defence talks after Patriot nod

Trump confirmed the US is sending Ukraine more badly needed Patriot air defence missiles and that the European Union will pay the US for the “various pieces of very sophisticated” weaponry.

India, South Korea, major airlines begin mandating fuel switch checks in wake of AI crash probe

Engine fuel control switches are at the centre of the investigation into last month’s Air India plane crash that killed 260 people

Are Trump's America and Europe heading for divorce?

While the trans-Atlantic alliance was central to US foreign and defence policies for seven decades, the United States and Europe have diverged sharply under US President Donald Trump. From geopolitics to trade, Trump's assaults on European countries risk total breakdown of trans-Atlantic ties.

Watch: The French parade that inspired Trump to get one at home

The Paris procession beneath the Arc de Triomphe so charmed visiting US President Donald Trump in 2017, that he decided to conduct his own celebration this year

Sunni-Druze clashes: 6 soldiers killed as Syria deploys forces to control sectarian violence

Sunday's fighting between Druze militiamen and Bedouin tribal fighters was the first time that sectarian violence erupted inside the city of Sweida itself, following months of tensions in the broader province

Iran preparing for nuclear talks with US, but says 'no specific date, timer or location' fixed yet

Iran had been negotiating with the US until Israel launched strikes on its nuclear installations last month, which Washington eventually supported

Jaishankar reminds China of SCO’s core mission to combat terrorism, calls for strengthening ties

"Tomorrow, we will be meeting in the format of the SCO, whose primary mandate is to combat terrorism, separatism and extremism. This is a shared concern and India hopes that zero tolerance for terrorism will be strongly upheld," said Jaishankar

Axiom-4 undocks from ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla’s 22-hr homecoming begins after 20-day space mission

The spacecraft is scheduled to splash down off the California coast in the Pacific Ocean at around 3:00 pm IST (9:30 am GMT) on Tuesday (July 15), with a one-hour margin of flexibility due to weather and re-entry conditions

China’s exports jump 5.8% in June as Trump halts tariff-trade war with Beijing

China’s export sector saw a stronger-than-expected rebound in June as businesses rushed to ship goods under a temporary tariff truce with the US

World waits for Trump's 'major statement', will he announce sanctions on Russia?

Hours ahead of the promised 'major statement', the world is wondering whether US President Donald Trump has finally endorsed the bipartisan proposal of tough sanctions on Russia and sky-high tariffs on Russia's trading partners. Read here to know Trump's likely course of action.

Team Trump at war: Internal power struggle threatens Trump’s Maga agenda

From Epstein Files to Iran, here's how power struggles have been dividing the Trump administration 2.0

Meditation, snakes & instant noodles: How a Russian woman spent 8 years in Karnataka forests

During a routine patrol, police discovered that a Russian woman named Nina Kutina, alias Mohi, had been living in near-complete isolation for eight years inside a cave in dense forests near Gokarna in Karnataka. The 40-year-old woman, who also has two daughters, has been living in India since 2017 on an expired visa

EU delays retaliation against Trump tariffs as Macron, Merz differ on countermeasures

The EU has postponed imposing retaliatory tariffs on $25 billion in US goods as internal divisions emerge over how to respond to Donald Trump's threat of 30 percent duties on European imports starting August 1

Israel admits mistake in Gaza strike that killed children collecting water, expresses ‘regret’

After an Israeli airstrike killed eight Palestinians, including children, at a water collection point, Israel has said that it was a mistake. Officials said that Israeli strikes killed 139 Palestinians in the past 24 hours.

'Treaties are built on trust which can't flow with terror': Ex-diplomat on India's stand on Indus Waters Treaty

After India junked the Court of Arbitration's ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty, former diplomat Syed Akbaruddin said that treaties are built on trust and trust cannot flow with terrorism. He further said that India must link re-engagement to Pakistan's demonstrable action on terrorism.

‘Respect each other’s concern’: As Jaishankar meets Han, China hails ‘Dragon-Elephant Dance’

In the first leg of his China visit, EAM Jaishankar held talks with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday. At the meeting, Jaishankar expressed confidence that the ongoing discussions will maintain a positive trajectory when it comes to ties between the two nations.

‘Doing whatever possible’: Govt to top court on Indian nurse facing execution in Yemen on July 16

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that it doing whatever possible but has limited options left to help save Nimisha Priya, a Kerala nurse facing execution in Yemen on July 16, even as the court suggested using informal channels to try to secure her release

Indonesia's Prabowo in France as Macron’s Bastille Day guest, eyes on Rafale, Scorpene

With Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's visit to France for the Bastille Day, the two countries are looking forward to strengthening their defence cooperation and strategic ties. France has eyes on defence deals involving Rafale fighter planes and Scorpene-class submarines.

'No mechanical or maintenance issue': Air India on Ahmedabad crash report

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson claimed that all necessary maintenance checks tasks were completed on the ill-fated plane, and that there was no issue with the quality of fuel and no abnormality with the take-off roll

Nvidia CEO gives China clean chit amid AI tech abuse concerns as Trump eases chip pressure on Beijing

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang downplayed US concerns about Chinese military use of Nvidia chips, arguing China doesn't need them for defense. He criticized US export controls.

6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, no tsunami alert so far

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia on Monday (July 14). There has not been any tsunami alert so far.

‘Reckless’: Pilot unions furious over 'insinuations of suicide' or error in AI 171 crash

Pilot unions in India are strongly pushing back against 'insinuations of suicide' or that pilot error and deliberate action might have caused the deadly crash of Air India flight AI 171, calling such claims unfair and 'reckless'.

Rubio vs Grenell: Is a ‘loose cannon’ blowing Trump diplomacy to pieces?

Richard Grenell, US President Donald Trump's Envoy for Special Missions, has been running around on high-profile assignments without any oversight or coordination with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The result is that he has compromised the US-Venezuela talks for the release of jailed Americans and embarrassed the White House repeatedly. Read more about the 'loose cannon' Grenell.

Syria: 30 killed in Sunni-Druze clashes in Sweida as sectarian violence spreads

The violence erupted after a wave of kidnappings, including the abduction of a Druze merchant on Friday on the highway linking Damascus to Sweida, witnesses said.

Albanese in Beijing: Trump brings Australia, China close again

As Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese embarks on his weeklong trip to China, many question why Canberra is courting Beijing amid Trump tariffs and Pentagon review on the Aukus deal

West Asia News Live: US targets Iran tech smuggling as Iraq accuses Israel of airspace violations

West Asia News Live: Join us for continuous updates and unfolding stories from across West Asia. Follow the region’s fast-changing landscape through live coverage of major events, emerging narratives and voices shaping the day

'Putin talks nice, then bombs everybody': Trump says he is sending Patriot missile defence systems to Ukraine

'Putin talks nice, then bombs everybody', said Trump as he has announced plans to send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, amid growing frustration in Washington over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s refusal to negotiate an end to the war.

Trump hopeful Gaza ceasefire deal can be 'straighten out' within a week

Trump said that he hopes talks to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will be 'straightened out' soon, expressing optimism that an agreement could be reached within a week.

Ukraine says it killed 2 Russian agents suspected of assassinating an intelligence officer

Ukraine's Security Service said that it had killed two Russian agents suspected of killing a Ukrainian intelligence officer last week.

US conducts military drills at Panama Canal amid tensions over China's influence on key trade route

To kick off the drills, three US Army helicopters arrived in Panama on Sunday -- two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and a CH-47 Chinook -- landing at the Panama-Pacific Airport, formerly the US Howard base

'Great honour': Trump to visit UK in September as King Charles to host him at Windsor Castle

Donald Trump will visit the UK for a rare second state visit in September, after accepting an invitation from King Charles III to be hosted at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace said.

Body of missing DU student found in Yamuna River, family questions CCTV camera lapse at Signature Bridge

The body of Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old Delhi University student missing for six days, was found in the Yamuna River near Geeta Colony flyover on Sunday, police said.

Kristi Noem slams NYT report claiming FEMA ignored calls during Texas flash flood disaster

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has denied a New York Times report accusing FEMA of ignoring emergency calls during deadly floods in Central Texas, calling the claims false and politically motivated.

Trump's new plan: At 6 hours’ notice, ICE can deport immigrants to third countries, safety not guaranteed

US immigration authorities can now deport migrants to other countries with as little as six hours’ notice, under a new Trump administration policy aimed at speeding up removals.

India to play bigger global role as world becomes multipolar: Singapore FM tells Jaishankar

India’s role on the global stage is set to grow as the world becomes more multipolar, Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said after meeting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Singapore on Sunday.

Trooper shot, multiple hurt in Kentucky church shooting; Suspect dead

A shooting spree in Kentucky on Sunday left a state trooper wounded and multiple people injured at a Lexington church, authorities said. The incident ended with the suspect being shot and killed, according to Kentucky State Police.

Italy’s Meloni cautions against ‘trade war within the West’ after Trump's 30% tariff move

Trump announced Saturday that products imported into the United States from the European Union and Mexico would be subject to 30 percent tariffs starting August 1.

Nigeria: Muhammadu Buhari, former military ruler and two-term president, dies at 82 after prolonged illness

Buhari, 82, who first led the country as a military ruler after a coup in the 1980s, earned a devoted following for his brand of anti-corruption conviction politics

Critics slam Israeli proposal to relocate Gazans to 'humanitarian city'

Last Monday, Defence Minister Israel Katz presented the idea during a press meeting. It anticipates creating a restricted zone in southern Gaza from scratch during a prospective 60-day cease-fire in Israel's war with Hamas, which is presently being negotiated in Qatar

'Serious incident' at Southend Airport as small plane crashes shortly after takeoff

The Beechcraft B200 aircraft crashed at around 4pm on Sunday, soon after taking off from Southend airport, and was seen in flames with dark smoke billowing from it, according to photos circulating on social media

NATO chief Rutte to meet Trump over US arms plan for Ukraine

The Rutte visit comes after Trump hinted last week that he would make a 'major statement' on Russia on Monday, and as Ukraine tries to withstand enormous and complicated air attacks launched by Russian forces

Watch: Was Lady Gaga's Rio concert really attended by 2.1m people?

BBC Verify looks at a claim from Rio de Janeiro officials that the pop star's beach gig drew huge numbers.

Australia responds to US inquiry on Taiwan war role, no troop pledge made

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, speaking in Shanghai at the start of a six-day visit to China that is likely to focus on security and trade, said Canberra did not want any change to the status quo on Taiwan

Israeli missile malfunction kills eight, including six children

According to Ahmed Abu Saifan, an emergency physician at Al-Awda Hospital, the strike hit a water distribution point in the Nuseirat refugee camp, killing six children and injuring 17 others

EU-Indonesia announce ‘political agreement’ on long awaited free trade deal amid global uncertainty

The 27-nation European bloc and Southeast Asia's largest economy have been negotiating since 2016 to agree a deal that is expected to increase trade and investment

'India looks most beautiful from space': Shubhanshu Shukla in farewell message from ISS

Delivering parts of his speech in Hindi, Shukla said that while his own journey in space is concluding, India’s broader human spaceflight mission remains long and challenging

Indian Army denies ULFA-I claim of drone strike on Myanmar camp

Earlier in the day, ULFA-I alleged that the Indian Army had launched cross-border drone strikes on its base in Myanmar in the early hours, killing 19 cadres and injuring another 19

Trump’s ‘big bill’ reshapes 2026 House races, sparks fierce fight for control

From California's Central Valley to Midwestern battlegrounds and northeastern suburban districts, the new law is already influencing the 2026 midterm struggle for House control. The conclusion will shape Trump's last two years in office

Crypto firms push into US banking as President Trump signals friendlier stance

Firms including crypto payments group Ripple, stablecoin company Circle, and custodian BitGo have applied for national trust bank charters that would allow them to offer select banking services

Dalai Lama’s succession rekindles China-India tensions ahead of ministerial visit

The Dalai Lama has been living in exile in India since 1959 following a failed uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet, and Indian foreign relations experts say his presence gives New Delhi leverage against China

Ukraine’s SBU says Russian spies eliminated after gunning down colonel

According to a statement from Ukraine's Security Service, or SBU, the accused Russian spies were killed in the Kyiv region after resisting arrest. The agency published a video that showed two dead laying on the ground.

As Moscow claims another Ukrainian village, Macron cites Russia threat to raise defence target

France’s defence budget has already risen sharply under Macron, from €32.2 billion in 2017 to €50.5 billion this year, and is projected to reach €67 billion by 2030

'Release the files as promised': Musk blasts Trump after GOP leader urges MAGA to not waste time on Jeffrey Epstein

Elon Musk poked fun at Donald Trump and urged him to release the files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as he had promised during his campaign

France confident ties with Australia 'repaired' after 2021 submarine row

According to French ambassador to Australia, the defence relationship had been "restarted" since the 2022 election of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Australia warns China likely to spy on military drills with US amid tensions

The comments by a government minister came as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made a six-day visit to China to bolster recently repaired trade ties.

Khalistani terrorist among 8 men arrested in California in gang-related kidnapping and torture case

NIA's wanted terrorist Pavittar Singh Batala, who is allegedly part of the terror group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), was among 8 men arrested in California on Friday. The men were arrested on charges of kidnapping and torture.

Israeli strike targeted high-level Iranian security meeting; Prez Pezeshkian escapes with injuries: Report

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was reportedly the target of an Israeli assassination attempt during a strike in Tehran on 15 June, in which he escaped with injuries, according to Iran’s Fars News Agency.

Elon Musk's AI firm issues apology after Grok chatbot praises Hitler and spews Antisemitic rhetoric

Elon Musk's AI firm xAI issued an apology after its chatbot Grok posted multiple antisemitic posts, lauding Hitler.

UK aviation authorities review Air India plane crash report as families seek answers

UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch announced that it is investigating the preliminary Air India plane crash report released by its Indian counterpart. British AAIB is part of the investigatory process since it involves the death of 52 British nationals on board.

Palestinian-American man killed in West Bank, family blames Israeli settlers

A 20-year-old Palestinian-American man, Sayfollah “Saif” Musallet, has been killed by Israeli settlers while visiting family in the occupied West Bank, according to a report. His death comes amid rising violence in the region.

This Week in Explainers: Who attacked Kapil Sharma’s café in Canada?

Days after Indian comic Kapil Sharma opened his café in Canada’s Surrey, it has come under attack. It was targeted by Khalistani terrorist Harjit Singh, alias Laddi. In our weekly roundup, we talk about the shooting and delve into other big news stories from around the world

'Asim Munir has no such plans': Shehbaz Sharif denies military coup build-up in Pakistan

PM Shehbaz Sharif claimed Field Marshal Asim Munir has never expressed any desire to become the president, dismissing rumours of a potential change in the country's leadership

Australia's Albanese in China to reshape trade, security ties as Trump continues tariff war

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has begun a six-day visit to China, aiming to boost trade ties that have recently improved, while navigating ongoing tensions over security and regional influence.

How AI is replacing 'need for men' to Chinese women, worsening population decline

Many people blame AI for making China’s population shrink because it reduces the need to get married or have kids by taking over roles like offering companionship

'A threat to humanity': Trump threatens to revoke citizenship of talk-show host who criticised Texas flood handling

US President Donald Trump threatened to revoke the citizenship of famous talk show host Rosie O'Donnell after she criticised his administration's handling of the Texas floods.

Pakistan's dirty trick at UNSC, attempts back-door push for Kashmir issue as panel chair

As its month-long presidency of the UN Security Council comes to an end, Pakistan is set to hold an open debate on global disputes, with hopes of drawing attention to the Kashmir issue, though without naming it directly.

'Bondi doing fantastic job': Trump slams Maga dissenters for targeting his 'boys and girls' over Epstein files

US President Donald Trump defended his Attorney General Pam Bondi, insisting that 'no one cares' about the infamous Epstein Files. Trump's support came at a time when some of his MAGA allies are questioning AG's handling of the case

Watch: Trump calls reporter 'a very evil person' for asking if Texas flood warning was sent late

When a reporter asked Trump about concerns from Hill Country residents about the lack of warnings before the Guadalupe River’s rapid rise, the president sharply called the reporter “evil.”

Nigeria jails 44 Boko Haram militants for financing terrorism in the country

Nigeria resumed trials of the suspects seven years after it suspended prosecution of over 1,000 people suspected of ties with the jihadist group that has been waging an insurgency since 2009 to establish a caliphate

'Conspiracy theories': Kash Patel denies he is quitting Trump's team amid FBI-DOJ rift over Epstein files

FBI Director Kash Patel has denied rumours that he plans to resign, rejecting reports of tensions within the Trump administration over how the Jeffrey Epstein files are being handled.

Jaishankar leaves today for Singapore, SCO meet in China; Chinese FM to visit New Delhi this month

S. Jaishankar will visit Singapore and China from July 13 to 15, marking his first trip to China since the 2020 border standoff. In China, he will attend the SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting.

Lavrov–Kim Jong Un meet: North Korea pledges ‘unconditional support’ for Russia on Ukraine war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared 'unconditional support' for Russia’s actions in the Ukraine war during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, highlighting growing ties between Moscow and Pyongyang.

'Not for aggression': Shehbaz Sharif plays down Pakistan's nuclear blackmail tactics amid global criticism

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ruled out any chance of a nuclear clash with India during the recent conflict, saying the country’s nuclear weapons are meant only for defence and peace.

Israel, Hamas trade blame over stalled Gaza ceasefire talks

The deadlock comes amid ongoing negotiations in Qatar and intensifying pressure from families of Israeli hostages to reach a deal

Air India plane crash report: How 'Golden Chassis' helped AAIB get raw data from black box

A Golden Chassis is a specialised tool used to recover data from damaged flight recorders. It consists of an identical, undamaged unit of the same model as the affected recorder and is used to interface with its internal memory

Macron urges EU to stand firm against US tariff threats

US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that Mexico and the EU would be slapped with 30-percent tariffs starting on August 1, raising the stakes in already tense negotiations with two of the largest US trading partners

Von der Leyen slams Trump’s 30% tariffs, urges dialogue before August deadline

Trump announced on Saturday that key US trading partners the European Union and Mexico will face a 30% tax beginning next month, increasing pressure for a solution in his trade fights

US federal court blocks indiscriminate immigration arrests in 7 California counties

Immigrant advocacy organisations filed the lawsuit last week, accusing President Donald Trump's government of purposefully targeting brown individuals in Southern California as part of its continuing immigration crackdown

Iran signals shift in cooperation with IAEA after war with Israel

Iran's 12-day war with Israel last month, sparked by an Israeli bombing campaign that hit military and nuclear sites as well as residential areas, rattled its already shaky relationship with the UN nuclear watchdog

Threat of death by air fryer? Here's why 60,000 of these kitchen appliances are being recalled in Ireland

Tower-brand air fryers are being recalled across Ireland following cases in the UK where these appliances caught fire due to overheating

Israeli airstrikes and gunfire kill 52 Palestinians in Gaza, including children and aid seekers

The fatal shootings of 24 people occurred in the Rafah area of southern Gaza, hundreds of meters (yards) from the food distribution site, Israel's military said

Over 40 arrested as UK police crack down on Pro-Palestine protesters in London

Police were seen on camera closing in on a small number of demonstrators who had assembled at midday on the steps of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament Square, holding placards in favour of Palestine Action

Air India plane crash's sole survivor struggles to overcome trauma, seeks psychiatric help

Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the Air India Boeing 787 crash, has found it extremely difficult to cope with the trauma of the incident. He continues to suffer from severe sleep disturbances, often waking in the middle of the night

Ceasefire talks stumble over Israeli withdrawal plans in Gaza

The indirect talks over a U.S. proposal for a 60-day ceasefire are nonetheless expected to continue, the sources said, despite the latest obstacles in clinching a deal

Trump threatens 30% tariffs on Mexico, European Union from August 1

The threatened tariff imposition would escalate trade tensions with two of the United States’ most significant economic partners. It has already added to a volatile week in global trade

Russia says UN food export deal collapsed due to western sanctions

The UN signed the agreement with Russia on July 22, 2022, with the aim of facilitating exports of Russian food and fertilisers, despite Western sanctions on Moscow

Over 500 civilians, troops flee to Thailand after ethnic fighters attack Myanmar border base

The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) launched an attack on a military facility in Kayin state on Saturday about 3 p.m. local time (0800 GMT), according to a Thai military statement

Iran goes after Israeli 'spies' in Tehran, files 50 cases for collaborating with arch-rival during recent conflict

judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir said Saturday that only “some have been informed of their charges as spies". He said the judiciary would not let the cases drag on

Russian FM Lavrov cautions US, South Korea, Japan against security pact targeting North Korea

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in the eastern North Korean city of Wonsan on Friday to hold talks with his North Korean counterpart, Choe Son Hui

Chinese colonialism? Beijing forcing 1 mn Tibetan children into boarding schools, erasing cultural identity

At least 100,000 are preschoolers between the ages of 4 and 6, and over 900,000 older children from Tibet have been forcibly placed in Chinese government-run boarding schools

Russian FM Lavrov meets Kim Jong Un amid strengthening Russia-North Korea ties

Pyongyang dispatched hundreds of troops to Russia's Kursk area to drive out Kyiv's forces and supplied the Russian army with artillery rounds and missiles

Israeli official admits Iran can recover enriched uranium buried under Isfahan

Israeli official warned that if Iran is able to recover uranium buried underground, it would be noticed and Israel will strike again

20, including children, killed in Myanmar air strike on monastery: Report

A local resident confirmed that the monastery hall was "completely destroyed", adding that he saw some bodies loaded into a car and transported to a cemetery at dawn on Friday after the air strike

Boeing reaches last-minute settlement with Canadian man whose family died in Ethiopia crash, evades trial

The trial, scheduled to kick off Monday in Chicago’s federal court, was meant to assess damages for a Canadian man whose wife and three young children lost their lives in a tragic 2019 plane crash in Ethiopia

Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed put on indefinite leave by WHO

Earlier this year, Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) accused Hasina's daughter of using her mother's influence to achieve her victory as the regional chief of the WHO

FBI chief Kash Patel, deputy Bongino may quit Trump admin over Bondi's handling of Epstein Files: Report

FBI head Kash Patel has reportedly pointed to his frustrations with Attorney General Pam Bondi, especially over the contentious Epstein files issue

Rio de Janeiro pitches to become permanent home of Brics, mayor hopes to boost city's global profile

Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes has sent a letter to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, formally expressing the city’s interest in hosting the bloc's headquarters

US sanctions Cuban president on the fourth anniversary of historic protests

The United States was restricting visas for the Cuban president and other high-ranking government officials, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an X post on the fourth anniversary of historic anti-government protests in Cuba

Nearly 800 Gazans killed in recent weeks seeking aid, says UN

Israel began easing a more than two-month total blockade of aid in late May. Since then, a new US- and Israel-backed organisation called the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has effectively sidelined the territory's vast UN-led aid delivery network

US military shipment to Ukraine officially resumes, says Zelenskyy as Russia pounds Kyiv

Washington had halted the shipment of defensive arms to Ukraine last week, but resumed the transfer a few days later after Zelenskyy expressed concerns about the impact of the pause on the country's defence against Russia

'Never seen anything like this': Trump visits flood-hit Texas, defends first responders

Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were in the Hill Country of central Texas to meet first responders, victims' families and local officials, a week after a rain-swollen river swept away houses, camp cabins, cars and people

Watch: What we know about the fuel switches on Air India flight 171

A preliminary report investigating the Air India crash finds both fuel switches were moved to the off position.

Armed men kidnap, kill nine bus passengers in Balochistan, BLF claims responsibility

Pakistan's authorities retrieved the bullet-ridden bodies of nine bus passengers kidnapped by insurgents in a spate of attacks on buses in the mountainous southwestern province of Balochistan, officials said on Friday

UN expert Francesca Albanese vows to continue work despite US sanctions over Israel ICC case

On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Francesca Albanese would be added to the U.S. sanctions list for her actions, which he described as prompting illegitimate prosecutions of Israelis at the International Criminal Court

Customs duties surge under Trump, yet US deficit grows by $64 billion

The Treasury Department reported on Friday that the budget shortfall increased by $64 billion to $1.3 trillion in the first nine months of the fiscal year

Rubio meets China’s Wang amid trade tensions, says odds of Trump-Xi meeting high

"It’s a visit he (Trump) wants to undertake, and so we’ll work on finding the right date for that, but I’m sure it’ll happen because the president – both presidents - want it to happen," said Rubio

Paris prosecutors expand investigation into X amid free speech, data concerns

The action increases the pressure on Musk, a former supporter of US President Donald Trump who has accused European governments of undermining free speech and has shown sympathy for some of the region's far-right groups

Unprecedented hunger crisis’: MSF warns of acute malnutrition in Gaza

The medical charity reported that acute malnutrition has reached a "all-time high" at two of its Gaza Strip sites

Trump heads to Texas to survey devastation after July 4 floods kill 120

Last Friday, heavy rains sent a wall of water roaring down the Guadalupe River in the early morning hours of the US Independence Day holiday. The disaster is the deadliest of the Republican president's nearly six-month term in office

Netanyahu visit yields no Gaza ceasefire, but Trump gets Nobel nomination

Despite Trump throwing his weight behind a push for a 60-day truce between Israel and Hamas, no breakthrough was announced during Netanyahu's visit, a disappointment for a president who wants to be known as a peacemaker and has hinged his reputation on being a dealmaker

Lebanon's President Aoun says only state will hold weapons, dismisses normalisation with Israel

President Joseph Aoun's comments came as the Trump administration is trying to expand the Abraham Accords signed in 2020 in which Israel signed historic pacts with United Arab Emirates and Bahrain

Netanyahu was ready with Gaza ceasefire plan in April 2024: Report

The plan, which included a proposed six-week truce and the release of hostages held by Hamas, was drafted and shared secretly with Egyptian mediators, though never formally presented to Netanyahu’s cabinet, according to a report

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