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Iran inflicted billions in damage to U.S. intelligence sites, sources say
Iranian strikes have inflicted billions of dollars in damage and "unprecedented" losses on US intelligence assets and spy sites in
topicUN chief tells countries to rein in autonomous weapons
The UN chief and the Red Cross are calling on nations to establish international rules to rein in lethal autonomous weapons system
topicWhy Trump held off on latest Iran escalation threat: Sources
The US will not launch new strikes against Iran for the time being, according to reports cited by Dunya News. President Donald Tru
topicChinese artist sentenced to 3 years in prison over satirical Mao artworks
Chinese artist Gao Zhen received a three-year prison sentence on Tuesday for creating satirical artworks of former leader Mao Zedo
topicThe New Data That Undermines Claims of Gaza Famine. Plus. . .
New UNICEF-led SMART survey data suggests a drop in acute hunger among children and mothers in accessible areas of Gaza, undermini
topicUS eyes China overcapacity tariffs of 7.5% before Xi-Trump talks, Bloomberg News reports
The United States is weighing the imposition of 7.5% tariffs on Chinese imports to address industrial overcapacity. This move come
topicPrince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board
Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of African Parks, a conservation charity that admitted rangers committed human rights
topicFather leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike
Police reprimanded a 48-year-old man from Nagoya who left his 7-year-old son alone on a Mount Fuji hiking trail to continue climbi
Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz
Iran has authorized a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The decision follows repeated requests fro
topicHow Quickly Could Andy Burnham Become U.K. Prime Minister?
Andy Burnham, the UK's new Prime Minister, faces a budget test as he navigates cost-of-living pressures, including rising energy b
topicIran and Oman propose a joint temporary shipping lane
Iran and Oman have agreed to establish a temporary shipping lane and transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. The plan inclu
topicExplosions rock Kyiv as Russia launches ballistic missiles at Ukraine's capital
Russia launched a rare hours-long aerial attack on Kyiv, causing explosions and casualties. Ukraine's Air Force shot down seven Ru
topic“A Few Arrived. But We Need More”: Zelenskyy Confirms Ukraine Received Patriot Missiles
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine received a small shipment of Patriot interceptor missiles, though he stated the qu
topicColombian president orders immigration raids, vows deportations of migrants without legal status
President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered Colombia's national immigration service to conduct raids and deport thousands of mi
topicUS Again Declines to Join UN Statement Condemning Russia’s Strikes on Ukraine
The United States has once again refused to join a joint United Nations statement condemning Russian strikes against Ukraine. This
topicA tornado tears through a village in southern France, wrecking 300 homes
A rare and unusually strong tornado struck the village of Pomas in the Aude region of southern France, damaging 300 homes. Reports
topicAggressive Recruiters Are Rounding Up Russians To Fight In Ukraine. In One Town, They're Pushing Back
Russia is intensifying forced recruitment efforts through intimidating tactics and aggressive rounding up of citizens to support i
topicUS voices 'significant concerns' over Chinese dissident artist Gao Zhen's prison sentence
Chinese authorities sentenced artist Gao Zhen to three years in prison for creating satirical sculptures of Mao Zedong. The court
topicPutin says Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' with strikes on economic targets
Russia is considering ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv following the collapse of peace talks. This escalation follows President V
topicXi Jinping's Delhi visit could be the big brick in the BRICS summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit India for the BRICS summit, marking his first trip to the country in seven years
topicSome of Russia’s A.I. Drones Are Powered by Nvidia Microcomputers, Ukrainian Officials Say
Ukrainian officials report that Russia is using Nvidia microcomputers and chips to power autonomous drones and cruise missiles. A
topicGermany ‘under threat,’ Merz says after another explosive drone found near airport
German investigators discovered a third drone carrying suspected explosives near Leipzig/Halle airport following a failed attack.
topicIran says the world has accepted it has defeated the US, and other Middle East developments
Iran is threatening legal action against Gulf states that host US military bases, claiming they supported an attack. This escalati
topicDemocrats widen Kushner probe to include Albanian resort deal
House Democrats have widened an investigation into Jared Kushner to include his purchase of land for a resort in Albania. The inqu