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Iran says ‘counting down minutes’ for US ground invasion as West Asia conflict escalates
The conflict in West Asia intensified early Monday as the US launched attacks on Iran, Kuwait intercepted drones and Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have hit an "enemy command centre" in Syria
Singapore minister resigns over 'online interaction with a woman', PM Office says
Singapore's Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim has resigned from office over his interactions with a woman, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in a statement on Monday.
Australia's wellbeing crisis deepens as 1 in 10 report low life satisfaction
The number of Australians reporting very low life satisfaction has doubled since 2014, with experts pointing to soaring household costs, stagnant incomes and declining consumer confidence
Hungary PM Peter Magyar wants chess legend Judit Polgar as country's next president
Magyar said Judit Polgar's talent and perseverance make her a symbol of national unity as Hungary prepares to appoint a new head of state under constitutional reforms
China halts key rare earth exports to Japan again as diplomatic tensions disrupt supply chains
China exported no gallium, dysprosium, terbium or yttrium to Japan in June, extending critical mineral supply disruptions triggered by diplomatic tensions. The restrictions underscore Beijing's growing use of rare earth dominance as a geopolitical tool
5 months and counting… How many US soldiers have died in the Iran war?
The US death toll in the Iran war continues to climb. Over the weekend, three more American soldiers died after Tehran struck Jordan and Iraq, taking the total number to 17. Earlier, six troops were killed in Kuwait when the Islamic Republic struck a civilian port, and another six died after a KC-135 refuelling aircraft crashed amid operations
Indian diaspora group urges US to halt 4-year student visa cap, warns of impact on researchers
The new DHS rule replacing the ‘Duration of Status’ system could force international students, including thousands of Indians, to seek extensions midway through their programmes, Fiids warns
Iran vows to take 'appropriate action' as US unleashes strikes for ninth consecutive night
Iran on Sunday vowed to take "appropriate action" as the US unleashes strikes on the nation for the ninth consecutive night, even attacking a nuclear power plant.
Norway opens permanent Oslo memorial 15 years after Breivik’s deadly terror attacks
The “Upholding” memorial in Oslo honours the 77 people killed in Anders Behring Breivik’s 2011 attacks, combining a 300,000-tile mosaic and industrial steel structure as a symbol of democracy’s resilience
2,500 sex offenders to be freed in UK under Labour’s plan to solve overcrowded prisons, say Conservatives
The Conservative Party has estimated that around 2,500 rapists and paedophiles will be freed early in September under the Labour Party's government's plan to tackle the overcrowding in British jails. The Opposition and survivors have urged the government to exclude sex offenders from the early release.
'Stop poisoning our air': Trump confronts Carney at World Cup over Canadian wildfires; threatens tariffs
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he confronted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the 2026 FIFA World Cup over toxic wildfire smoke that is affecting North America.
'We hit them very hard': Trump says latest US strikes on Iran honour American troops killed in conflict
The latest escalation follows fresh US military casualties, Iranian retaliatory attacks and the collapse of efforts to secure a ceasefire
Andy Burnham set to replace Keir Starmer as UK PM; plans to 'rewire' Britain
Burnham’s “rewire Britain” vision means moving decision-making beyond London, creating a Manchester government hub, empowering local authorities and expanding regional control over key services
'Gaza is ours,' says Ben Gvir as he joins Israeli ministers in march demanding return of settlements
Israel's far-right cabinet minister Ben Gvir declared that there will be Jewish settlements in all of Gaza as he joined other parliamentarians to march towards the Palestinian coastal enclave.
US attacks Iran for ninth straight night, teeters on brink of all-out war after soldier killed in Iraq
The US launched a ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran as Tehran reported a retaliatory attack in Syria as claims emerged of attacks on key infrastructure across the region
Globe at a glance: From Spain winning FIFA World Cup to Andy Burnham taking charge as UK PM
Your window to world news: Spain lift their second FIFA World Cup after beating Argentina in extra time; US launches a ninth straight night of strikes on Iran, JD Vance and Usha welcome a baby boy, Andy Burnham becomes UK PM, Trump revives a dormant deportation court, and Delhi braces for CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march. Here are today's top updates
JD Vance, wife Usha welcomes baby boy; first child born to a sitting US VP in 156 years
US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance on Sunday announced the birth of their fourth child, making him the firstborn to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years.
Guyana ferry capsizes with 133 on board; over 60 missing as rescue operation continues
A ferry carrying 133 people overturned off Guyana's coast after apparently being struck by a large wave, with rescue teams saving dozens while searching for passengers still missing.
'Postpone travel to Iran': India issues fresh advisory, asks citizens to consider leaving
The embassy asked Indian citizens who have not yet registered with the mission to do so immediately and to regularly check its website and social media channels for updates.
Canada bars entry to foreign travellers who recently visited Congo over Ebola outbreak
Canada will temporarily deny entry to foreign nationals who have been in Congo within the past 21 days, a move aimed at limiting Ebola risks despite the World Health Organisation advising against travel restrictions.
Iran shipped $6 billion worth of oil to China using shadow fleet during brief US blockade pause: Report
Most of the oil was shipped to China using a network of tankers that helped Tehran bypass sanctions.
'Sorry, Papa...': UP BTech gold medallist dies by suicide after 50 unsuccessful government job attempts
A 23-year-old engineering gold medallist from Kanpur was found dead at his home, with police saying a handwritten note indicated he had been under stress after repeatedly failing to secure a government job.
India, Spain to fast-track UPI-Bizum payment integration talks
India and Spain have agreed to speed up discussions on linking UPI with Spain's Bizum platform, while expanding cooperation in trade, investment, talent mobility and joint business opportunities across Europe and Latin America.
'Supreme Leader has the final word': Iran FM Araghchi reveals who decides on war, ceasefire
Iran has announced that its ceasefire with the United States under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has come to an end, raising the prospect of renewed tensions.
5.1-magnitude earthquake kills five in Peru
Peru is situated on the so-called Pacific ring of fire -- an arc of intense seismic activity stretching from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin.
Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Kyiv; 1 killed, 16 injured
A large-scale Russian missile barrage on Kyiv killed one person and injured several others, as Ukraine grappled with intensifying attacks, air defence shortages and growing political tensions over its wartime military leadership.
Iran strike hits Kuwait power and water plant as attacks spread across Gulf
A fire broke out at a major power and water facility in Kuwait after an alleged Iranian strike, as attacks on energy infrastructure intensified and neighbouring Bahrain also accused Tehran of targeting civilian sites.
Jordan denies US claim of Aqaba airport, seaport evacuation over security threat
The denial came as tensions remained high in the region following the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Israel clears way for using crocodiles to deter prisonbreaks
Israel has reclassified crocodiles as captive-bred wildlife for security use, a move that could allow the reptiles to be deployed around prisons under a controversial proposal backed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
Taiwan President says democracy is Taiwan's strength, rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Sunday said the island must remain united to protect its democracy and ensure it never becomes part of China, as he accused Beijing of stepping up pressure through legal, military and political means