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Trump claims Beijing bribed US journalists to publish negative stories targeting him
In a primetime White House address, US President Donald Trump accused China of attempting to influence American public opinion by allegedly offering money to journalists to publish negative stories about him, but provided no evidence or details to support the claim
Trump announces election intelligence declassification in White House address, says China accessed voter data
In a primetime White House address, US President Donald Trump announced the immediate declassification of intelligence documents that he said expose vulnerabilities in America's election infrastructure and alleged that China accessed sensitive US voter data, claims that are likely to face scrutiny from election and cybersecurity officials
US cracks down on foreigners linked to 'far-left terrorist' groups with new visa policy
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sweeping new US visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals accused of financing, recruiting, inciting or facilitating "far-left terrorist" groups, as the Trump administration broadened its counterterrorism agenda and pledged closer global cooperation against political extremism
Trump fires his teleprompter operator for betting on president's speeches
Teleprompter operator Gabriel Perez allegedly earned more than $100,000 by placing bets on prediction market platform Kalshi over specific words or phrases Trump would use in public addresses
Globe at a glance: From Neet re-exam results to US strikes in southern Iran
Your window to world news: From Neet UG 2026 re-exam results and fresh US strikes in southern Iran to tighter US student visa rules, a $10 million bounty on Donald Trump, SpaceX's Starship setback and the Taco Bell lettuce outbreak probe — here's your roundup for the day
EU warns Pakistan over rights record as €732 million trade benefits come under scrutiny
The European Union has warned Pakistan that continued access to its preferential GSP+ trade scheme beyond 2027 will depend on improving its human rights record, after a report flagged rising enforced disappearances, media repression and discrimination against minorities despite €732 million in tariff benefits last year
US carries out fresh attacks in Iran as war drags on for sixth night
The US Central Command (Centcom) said the latest strikes were aimed at "further degrade Iranian military capabilities". It also confirmed that US forces boarded a vessel as part of its blockade of the strait
Trump open to Iran diplomacy despite renewed conflict, says White House
The White House said President Donald Trump remains willing to pursue diplomacy with Iran even as fighting resumes, while warning Tehran will face consequences for attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Zelenskyy appoints intelligence veteran as acting defence minister amid protests over Fedorov's ouster
Zelenskyy appointed an intelligence official as Ukraine's acting defence minister after removing reformist Mykhailo Fedorov, triggering protests and exposing tensions within the country's wartime military leadership.
Pakistan protests Japan's reference to cross-border terrorism in India joint statement
Pakistan has lodged a diplomatic protest with Japan over a reference to cross-border terrorism in a recent India-Japan joint statement, calling the language "one-sided" and alleging New Delhi pressured Tokyo to include it.
US moves to end open-ended visas for foreign students, journalists
The US Department of Homeland Security moved to amend visa regulations for foreign students and journalists on Thursday, replacing the more open-ended stays that are currently stipulated, according to a government notice.
FDA approves Merck's first-in-class cholesterol pill
The approval of Lipfendra gives Merck the first oral PCSK9 cholesterol-lowering drug in the US market, strengthening its pipeline as blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda approaches major patent expirations.
Iran slams 'barbaric' US attack, warns of retaliation as Washington expands strikes
Iran said a cancer hospital was evacuated after nearby US strikes forced 211 chemotherapy patients to flee, warning it would target regional infrastructure if Washington attacks Iranian infrastructure.
‘India can be global producer of clean energy infra’: Clean tech CEO hails India-EU FTA
With the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, India has the opportunity to become a global production base for critical clean energy infrastructure rather than simply being an importer of clean tech, KonveGas Founder and CEO Alexander Enulescu has said in an interview with Firstpost.
US Iran War Live Updates: Iran cancels final exams for students in southern cities amid US strikes
US Iran War Live Updates: The US military said one of its aircraft fired on and disabled an empty oil tanker that was trying to break the naval blockade of Iran's ports
France set to be 14th country to allow assisted dying — here are all countries allowing it
With the passage of the assisted dying bill, France has joined the list of countries where medically-assisted dying is legalised fully or partially.
Vaibhav Bhaskar's 11.99 GPA rewrites the record books — and the rules in Florida
Vaibhav Bhaskar, who is set to attend Duke University to study finance and economics, surpassed the previous Florida record of 11.84
France's parliament adopts assisted dying law
Macron had promised such a law when he was re-elected for a second term in 2022, in a change seen as one of the most important social reforms since France allowed same-sex marriage in 2012
UN says over 500 people died in two shipwrecks since late June
Preliminary information indicated that the two vessels in question departed from war-torn Myanmar's Rakhine State in late June, with mainly members of the country's mostly Muslim Rohingya minority onboard, the statement said
‘Comply with MoU, accept our laws’: Iran sets terms for Strait of Hormuz’ reopening
As renewed hostilities entered their sixth day, Iran declared that the United States must comply with the memorandum of understanding (MoU) and accept Iranian rules for governing the Strait of Hormuz before the waterway can be reopened.
After tackling wokeness & beards, Hegseth to screen US military for testosterone levels
After firing woke officers and checking beards of service members, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has found his next area of focus: testosterone levels of soldiers.
Elon Musk donates $5 million to Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio campaign months after Doge clash
The tech trillionaire's donation to a super PAC supporting Vivek Ramaswamy comes months after reports of tensions between the two during President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) initiative
Trump targets Brazil with 25% tariff, accuses Lula government of unfair trade practices
The Trump administration has announced a 25 per cent tariff on certain Brazilian imports under Section 301, accusing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government of unfair trade practices after year-long negotiations failed
With just 7 ships crossing Strait of Hormuz, traffic stalls in Persian Gulf as US-Iran war escalates
With the escalating US-Iran conflict, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has fallen, with just seven ships crossing the Strait on Wednesday compared to 13 the previous day.
Fed sounds alarm as soaring fuel costs force Americans to cut non-essential spending
The US Federal Reserve has warned that soaring fuel prices are forcing Americans to cut back on non-essential spending, while businesses remain optimistic about economic growth despite lingering inflation and energy cost concerns ahead of the central bank's July policy meeting
US Senate bill targets India with 100% tariffs over Russian oil, exempts 15 European nations
The proposed Sanctioning Russia Act aims to hit Moscow’s oil revenues but risks straining US-India ties as New Delhi defends its energy strategy
Mamdani warns of poor air quality in New York as Canadian wildfire smoke blankets city
Visible smoke was expected to move into western New York before spreading across the rest of the state through the day, with the worst conditions forecast for the western region. Hazy skies and periods of poor air quality were expected across much of the state
Iran says children's cancer hospital evacuated after US missile strike nearby
Iran's Mehr news agency reported that the strikes hit the vicinity of Shahid Baghaei Hospital, which provides chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients, including children. Following the attack, medical staff evacuated patients from the facility as a precaution, the report said
Trump says Iran frees US citizen trapped for 18 months, blames Biden-era ‘wrongful detention’
A US citizen is free after a year-and-a-half ordeal in Iran. President Trump announced that Dena Karari, who faced an exit ban and espionage allegations, has left the country and is in good condition
US bombs Iran for 5th day straight, Islamic Republic claims strikes on bases in Kuwait & Jordan
The United States has announced the conclusion of the latest wave of strikes against Iran. The US Central Command said it struck Iranian command centers, air defense sites, missile and drone capabilities, and coastal surveillance facilities to degrade Iran's ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz.