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Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Under Its Control: Report
The remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that the US had "total control" of the strategic waterway.
SpaceXAI Unveils Grok Bot To Work Like A Team Of AI Agents
The new product, called Grok Bot, is designed to seamlessly handle a wide range of professional work.
Meet Gautam Rangarajan, The Indian-Origin Strategist Taking Key Role At No. 10
Gautam Rangarajan has spent more than three decades working at the BBC before taking up his new role in the UK administration.
Ex-Pak Minister's 'I'm Hafiz Saeed's Ghulam' Remark And Threat Against India
Rasheed had served as Pakistan's Interior Minister from 2020 to 2022 and has close ties with former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
At $927 Million, Trump's White House Makeover Could Be Most Expensive In 80 Years
The projects include Donald Trump's planned East Wing ballroom, a new visitor screening centre, a helipad, and upgrades around Lafayette Square.
US Man Kills Wife, Daughter At Family Daycare In Triple Murder-Suicide
The 41-year-old man fatally shot himself after stabbing his wife and child at their in-home daycare in Hopkins, a suburb of Minneapolis, police said.
Al-Assad Faces Death, But Sleeps Safely In Russia. What Syrians Think
A court in Damascus sentenced Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad and his brother, Maher al-Assad, in absentia for murder, torture and crimes against humanity committed before and during Syria's 14-year civil war that left about half a million people dead.
China's Ex-Premier Zhu Rongji, Who Led Beijing Into World Trade Body, Dies At 97
Zhu led efforts to secure WTO membership following marathon negotiations that began in the 1980s. That status would enshrine free trade as a national commitment, giving Zhu a tool to force local officials to stop protecting favored companies.
US Plans To Give Electric Shock Gloves To ICE Agents Amid Misuse Fears
The devices known as the GLOVE, which stands for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter, are normal patrol gloves until an officer presses a button to activate its electrical mode.
Karoline Leavitt: The Youngest US Press Secretary And Trump's "Most Trusted" Aide
KarolineLeavitt said she will step down as White House Press Secretary by the end of this month, citing her responsibilities as a mother.
Israel's Unverified 'Iran Kill Plot' Warning Behind Trump's Secret Jet Switch In Turkey: Report
Some US intelligence officials pointed out that Tel Aviv's 'kill plot' warning was designed less to inform the US about the threat and more to influence Trump's decision-making and US policy in the region.
Is Trump Really In "Excellent Health"? A Doctor Raises Important Questions
In a guest essay for The New York Times, Dr Jonathan Reiner, a cardiologist, argues the people of United States deserve to know if Trump is medically capable of carrying out the job.
Mideast War To Continue Till Trump's Term Ends? Iran's "Pay A Cost" Warning
The war in the Middle East broke out when the US and Israeli forces conducted joint strikes on Iran on February 28.
Millions Gather To Watch Spain's 1st Total Solar Eclipse In Over A Century
Across a wide band of northern and central Spain and Portugal, millions of people enjoyed some of mainland Europe's best views of the eclipse. It also passed over slivers of Greenland and Iceland.
Indian-Origin Teen Murders Mother, Brother In US Home, "Searched 'Kill Family' Fantasies"
Police alleged that Aravind, a student at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, fatally assaulted his mother and brother inside their home on Tuesday before fleeing the scene on his mother's Honda Accord.
Credible Missile Threat Behind Trump's Secret Aircraft Switch In Turkey: Report
Trump told reporters on Tuesday that he made the switch at the direction of the Secret Service, which is charged with presidential security. He flew from Ankara to a refueling stop in Britain without incident.
In A First, Google's Wearables To Track Insulin Resistance
The Google Health app will notify users if there are signs their insulin resistance has shifted, at which point they may consider lifestyle changes or consult a physician.
Boeing To Pay $29 Million To Family Of UN Worker Killed In Plane Crash
A Chicago jury awarded $29 million in damages to the family of an Irish-born United Nations employee who died in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash, a US court spokesman said Wednesday.
"We Are Low-Keying It": Trump Bets On Economic Pressure Against Iran
The billionaire has since repeated that he is keeping the option of striking Tehran on the table, but prefers to stress the economic damage inflicted on the country through economic sanctions.
Trump Sued Over Paid Access To Truth Social Posts
According to the complaint, many of Trump's 9,000 to 11,000 Truth Social posts and reposts during his second White House term were never followed by official White House statements.
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La Liga: What to know ahead of new 2026-27 football season
Predictions, news and transfer latest ahead of the new La Liga season, as Barcelona and Real Madrid renew title rivalry.
FIFA’s Infantino backed by six Arab federations including Qatar and Morocco
Football's top official boosted by further support for his presidency after proposed private investment in game nixed.
Pro-Palestine activists smear red paint on Danish defence company
Pro-Palestine activists smear red paint on Danish defence company
Bangladesh humble Australia with worst total in contest as Hasan takes 6-55
Australia dismissed for lowest total against Bangladesh as Hasan Mahmud claims career-best on Day One of first Test.
Photos: Hope fades in Colombia as teams dig for earthquake survivors
Colombian rescuers battle time to save lives after deadly 7.4 earthquake, as hopes dwindle in search for survivors.
US diplomat calls Israeli settler siege of West Bank homes ‘act of terror’
Israeli settlers have blocked the homes of three Palestinian families in Qusra, cutting them off from food and supplies.
How to stay safe during an earthquake: A visual guide
Earthquakes can happen suddenly, but knowing what to do before, during and after one can reduce the risk of injury.
Part of children’s hospital collapses in Colombia earthquake
Security cameras captured the moment part of a children's hospital in Cali collapsed.
As temperatures soar, ‘exceptionally serious’ drought imperils UK farmers
Farmers trying to adapt to extreme weather say even with the best planning, their industry is facing its toughest test.
Three US states to hold executions on same day for first time since 2010
The last three executions on the same day happened 16 years ago, in Louisiana, Ohio and Texas.
Swiatek sinks Svitolina to set up Rybakina title clash in Toronto
Iga Swiatek will face Elena Rybakina for the Toronto tennis title, as Elina Svitolina and Coco Gauff exit in semifinals.
US defence secretary says drug cartels will be ‘targeted like ISIS’
US defence secretary says drug cartels will be ‘targeted like ISIS’
Malawi shock Algeria and Cameroon beat Morocco to reach WAFCON final
Malawi will face Cameroon in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final after respective wins over Algeria and Morocco.
Messi plays in Inter Miami defeat by Leon only hours after retirement hint
Argentina star Lionel Messi hinted at retirement on Wednesday before featuring in Inter Miami's defeat by Leon.
Israeli strikes in south Lebanon a ‘violation of international law’: PM
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam rejects Israel's claim that villages destroyed in southern Lebanon were military sites.
Palestinian women in Gaza face legal hurdles in divorce struggles
Amid legal struggles, Gaza women opt for quicker divorces, sacrificing rights to escape prolonged court battles.
‘They destroyed us’: Palestinian family sleeps in the open after demolition
Palestinian family's home demolished despite court order, leaving them homeless under sweltering heat in the West Bank.
The US is now using the ‘terrorist’ label to interfere in Brazil’s election
The designation of PCC and CV serves to expand Washington’s reach into the country’s politics and security.
Will the Houthis shut down Saudi Arabian shipping?
The announcement of a new naval blockade threatens to restart full-scale war between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia
Polls open in Zambia presidential election as economic reforms tested
The vote will test if incumbent Hakainde Hichilema's reforms are enough to overcome widespread economic frustration.
Nearly 4 million Afghan children ‘acutely malnourished’
One in 10 children in Afghanistan are suffering as healthcare funding plummets, Save the Children says.
Russian strike sparks fire at Ukraine port; Zelenskyy seeks interceptors
Ukraine has reported an acute shortage of Patriot interceptors since the US went to war with Iran in February.
Why tariffs are not the right tool to bolster US production
Donald Trump’s second term has been defined by tariffs, but experts question whether they actually work.
Leavitt to leave as White House press secretary
Karoline Leavitt has announced that she will be stepping down from her position as White House press secretary.
Three Palestinian families besieged in their homes by Israeli settlers
Three Palestinian families in Qusra, occupied West Bank, are being besieged inside their homes.