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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
'You should choose US again': Trump pitches to host FIFA World Cup again, but this time without Mexico & Canada
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is so pleased with the FIFA World Cup that he wants his country to host another one, but this time without Canada and Mexico.
Trump says he 'couldn't care less' as Iran abandons interim MoU
The US intensified its military campaign with strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliated across the Gulf, targeting key infrastructure in Kuwait and triggering air defence responses in Bahrain
Hyderabad woman alleges 15-hour workdays and no pay in Oman, Embassy takes cognisance
A 26-year-old woman from Hyderabad has sought help from the Embassy of India in Muscat after alleging that she was forced to work long hours without pay and subjected to abuse by her employer in Oman
India raises concerns over cross-border terrorism in a 67-nation meeting with US
India was among 67 nations that participated in a ministerial meeting, which was hosted by the United States again, which they described as 'growing political terrorism'
Lebanon's President heads to White House seeking US pressure on Israel
Ahead of the meeting, Aoun said he would ask Trump to "exert the necessary pressure on Israel" to implement a US-brokered agreement reached on June 26
'We will bring hell upon you': Iran's post-Khamenei power struggle spills into public view
Iran's top leadership faced public anger and threats during Ali Khamenei's funeral as hardliners condemned efforts to reach a truce with the US
'Death to compromisers': Iran's hardliners accuse govt of staging 'soft coup' against Mojtaba Khamenei
As the US-Iran war continues to escalate, reports are emerging that Tehran is witnessing a major power struggle between hardline factions and the country's moderate leadership.
Odyssey is the Word of the Week: What is the Greek epic that has inspired Christopher Nolan?
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is one of the biggest films of the year. A visual spectacle, starring Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway and many more, the movie is an adaptation of the Greek poem by Homer. It tells the story of mythological hero Odysseus and his quest to return to his homeland
China's anti-corruption drive reaches former Development Bank president
China's anti-corruption watchdog has launched an investigation into Ouyang Weimin, the former president of the China Development Bank (CDB), over suspected serious disciplinary and legal violations
Lack of orders, equipment shortages slowed Venezuela's quake response, reports say
Delayed military orders, poor coordination and equipment shortages slowed Venezuela's response to last month's deadly earthquakes, according to multiple sources familiar with the relief effort
China's low-cost AI models are changing the global AI race. Here's why Silicon Valley is worried
As Chinese firms continue to improve performance while keeping prices low, the AI race is no longer just about building the smartest model—it is increasingly becoming a battle over who can deliver the best value
This Week in Explainers: Why Argentina’s banner after beating England is controversial
The Argentinian national team is under FIFA’s scanner for their celebrations following the win over England in the semi-finals of the World Cup. The players displayed a banner reading ‘Las Malvinas Son Argentinas’. We discuss why this has created such an outrage and more in our weekly roundup
Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 34 after injured woman dies
A 20-year-old woman has died from injuries suffered in last week's Bangkok bar fire, raising the death toll to 34 as investigators continue to examine the cause of the blaze
Russia launches massive attack on Kyiv after deadly Ukrainian strikes on warehouses
Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Kyiv on Saturday, a day after Ukrainian strikes hit warehouses deep inside Russian territory, killing eight people
Volkswagen replaces lawnmowers with 100 sheep at Polish solar farm
Volkswagen has introduced 100 sheep to maintain its solar farm in Poland while supporting research into how agriculture and industry can operate together through agrivoltaics
UK's Burnham to scrap Starmer's digital ID initiative as he prepares to take the PM office on Monday
The soon-to-be UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to scrap outgoing British premier Keir Starmer's plans for digital ID cards in a 'reset of priorities' as he is slated to enter Downing Street on Monday.
Israeli attacks across Gaza kill 11, family of five including three children among dead
Israeli attacks across Gaza killed 11 people on Saturday, including a family of five, as violence continued despite an existing ceasefire
US Congressman urges review of arms sales to India over alleged transnational repression
Congressman Jim McGovern also backed the bipartisan Transnational Repression Policy Act during a congressional briefing attended by rights advocates and policy experts
Pro-Palestine protesters in London call on new UK PM to act on Gaza
Thousands marched through London calling on incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to impose an arms embargo on Israel and push for an end to the war and siege on Gaza.
Andrew Tate, brother Tristan arrested in Miami as UK seeks extradition over rape case
Social media influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by the federal authorities in Miami on Saturday.
US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran as Trump mourns two American troops killed in Jordan
The US launched a new wave of airstrikes on Iran after two US soldiers were killed in the renewed conflict, while Tehran expanded its attacks across the Gulf and vowed further retaliation
Hungary's President Tamás Sulyok steps down after signing law that ends his term
Hungary's President Tamás Sulyok has agreed to step down after signing a constitutional amendment that ends his term in office.
North Korean foreign minister arrives in Russia for high-level talks with Lavrov
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui travelled to Moscow for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as the two countries continue to strengthen bilateral ties
Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara lands in US exile after 5-year prison sentence
Prominent Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara flew to exile Saturday in the United States after serving a five-year sentence on the island, as Washington urged Havana to release more than 700 political prisoners.
Ukraine's drone blitz hits Russian warehouses, kills 8 as Kyiv expands 'long-range sanctions' campaign
Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Russian logistics facilities, killing eight people and setting warehouses ablaze, as Kyiv intensifies its strategy of striking targets deep inside Russian territory.
Walking a Tightrope: Pakistan's Iran dilemma deepens as Houthi attacks put Saudi ties to the test
The widening US-Iran conflict and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have placed Pakistan in a strategic bind, forcing Islamabad to balance defence commitments to Riyadh against its fragile but vital relationship with neighbouring Iran.
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei warns US of 'unforgettable lessons', calls Trump's MoU signature 'worthless'
The warning comes as Tehran says it has suspended its commitments under the agreement amid escalating US-Iran hostilities.
2 US troops killed, one missing after Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan
Four US personnel were evacuated after the attack and later discharged, while Jordan said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate.