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Zelensky Says Massive Russian Airstrikes Overnight Likely On Ukraine
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Wednesday that Russia would likely carry out another massive attack on the country overnight, in a message posted on social media.
5 Cops Killed, Dozens Injured In Terrorist Attack In Pakistan
Militants attacked a police post in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, triggering a gunbattle that killed five police officers and wounded about two dozen others, officials said.
Trump, Netanyahu Explored All Iran Options Including Attack: Israeli Official
Netanyahu did not tell Trump that Israel's preference was for an attack on Iran, the official said in a briefing with reporters after the two men met in the White House on Tuesday.
US-Saudi Strikes On Iraq Kill At Least 20, Including Iranians
The United States and Saudi Arabia said they had struck Iran-backed armed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities.
OpenAI Says Its Rogue AI Agent Also Tried To Hack Four Other Firms
In an update late Tuesday to a blog post detailing its probe into the incident, OpenAI said its AI agent affected these "publicly available services," though it did not name the companies.
Drone Strikes US-Owned Gas Tanker At Egypt's Damietta Port
The drone hit floating storage tanker Energos Winter, causing a fire that then spread to another vessel, Gaslog Salem, three trading sources familiar with the incident said.
US Bans Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots, Targeting China Over National Security
The measures are likely to test relations with Beijing ahead of a planned US visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping to meet with US President Donald Trump in September.
US Bans Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots Import Citing National Security
FCC chairperson Brendan Carr said Tuesday that the move was to "secure America's critical supply chains."
Indian High Commissioner Meets Bangladesh Foreign Minister To Strengthen Ties
High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi said the meeting took place in a very warm environment.
Instagram Posts May Help Iran, Warns US, Considers Seizing Troops' Phones
The concern is now so serious that some American troops deployed in the region could soon be ordered to surrender their phones, Reuters reported, citing multiple sources familiar with the discussions.
'Will Beat F***ing S**t Out Of Them': Trump After Iran Attacks US Base
Trump described the Iranian missile strike on the US as a "surprise attack", saying American troops had only minutes to respond before the ballistic missiles reached the US base in Jordan.
Ukraine Calls Out Russia, Urges India To Act After Attacks On Sailors
In a strongly worded statement issued on Wednesday, the Ukrainian Embassy in India questioned whether New Delhi would once again summon Russia's representative, as it had after an earlier deadly attack involving Indian sailors.
eBay Agrees To Pay $56 Million For Terrorising Couple With Live Cockroaches, Funeral Wreath
The couple received packages containing live cockroaches, fly larvae, spiders, a bloody pig mask, and a funeral wreath.
France Battles Wildfire 4 Times The Size Of Paris Amid Record Heatwave
More than 2,200 firefighters and over 20 aircraft remained mobilized, backed by crews from across France and European partners.
Woman Suspect Searched 'Does God Forgive Murderers?' Before Shooting Man In Head
Cynthia Martinez searched online for the phrase "Does God forgive murderers?" on the morning of the fatal shooting.
Proposal To Settle Russia Bangladesh Trade In Indian Rupees Is Under Review
A proposal to settle bilateral trade between Russia and Bangladesh in Indian rupees has been proposed, and this includes establishing a dedicated payment infrastructure that involves opening a branch of a Russian bank in Dhaka.
India, Nepal Revive Ties With Restoration of Lalitpur Heritage Sites
India has now helped conserve 30 heritage sites spread across eight districts of Nepal since the 2015 earthquake
BMW Plans To Cut 8,000 Jobs By End Of 2027: Report
Volkswagen is also weighing up to 100,000 job cuts across its 10 brands and Mercedes-Benz has its own voluntary redundancy program.
Israeli Elections: How They Work And Who Is In The Race
Although polls predict a clear defeat for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, elections in Israel can be complex with a fragmented political system in which anyone can emerge as kingmaker.
After Earthquake Came The Blast: Inside Japan's Shopping Mall Disaster
A massive 7.1-magnitude quake rattled the building on Tuesday.
News from Arabic Countries
Al-Shabab kills five Kenyan security personnel in ambush
The ambush is part of a rapid surge in cross-border attacks along Kenya's northern frontier.
Hindus take holy dip in India’s rivers on sacred holiday
Footage shows tens of thousands of Hindu devotees bathing in India’s Ganga and Saryu rivers to mark Guru Purnima.
Bordeaux wildfire battle continues amid extreme heat
Firefighters are on high alert in France as scorching temperatures and winds threaten to fuel wildfire west of Bordeaux
Dr Anthony Fauci pleads the Fifth at Covid hearing
Dr Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.
US Fed holds interest rates steady citing ‘elevated’ inflation
Elevated inflation partly reflects supply shocks that have increased prices, including of energy, the Fed said.
Libya electricity blackout protests expose country’s failing grid
Libyans protest severe power cuts, demanding an end to corruption and grid decay.
Fire erupts on ships at Egypt’s Damietta port
Oil ministry says no injuries in incident affecting two vessels, with port operations expected to resume overnight.
Japan earthquake leaves widespread destruction
Japan earthquake leaves widespread destruction
South Korea’s stock market plunges as AI-driven boom fades
The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 sees steep decline as interest in chipmakers falls.
Iran pushes back against US as regional attacks heat up
New round of strikes raises fears of further escalation as Iran rejects Omani proposal for joint Hormuz oversight.
Democrat senators ask US SEC to probe Trump Media’s fast feed sale
Trump Media has discussed charging as much as $100,000 a month for the Truth API product for buyers to get first access.
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in heated COVID-19 Senate hearing
Physician declines to answer Senate questions as Republicans like Rand Paul accuse him of covering up COVID's origins.
Fuel prices soar on back of Iran war, leaving Yemeni labourers with no work
Construction projects in Yemen are paused as rising fuel prices trigger a domino effect on building material costs.
Is the world at risk of another energy shock?
Disruptions across Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb and the Black Sea threaten supplies and raise costs for consumers.
Ex-FIFA chief Blatter blasts plan to sell stake in World Cup to investors
Sepp Blatter, FIFA chief for 17 years until 2015, has blasted new proposal that moves 'people's game' further from fans.
Trump says US to deliver ‘beating’ to Iran after bases again targeted
US president promises major escalation a day after new Iran attacks and his White House meeting with Netanyahu.
Why Saudi Arabia holds the key to Palestinian statehood
Riyadh’s position in the Arab and Islamic worlds bears significant weight in the prospect of normalisation with Israel.
Indian student in Russia says he’s been wrongly charged over Bihar protests
An Indian student from Bihar says he has been charged over ‘Cockroach’ protests despite being in Russia.
US and Israeli leaders expected ‘swift outcome’ in Iran
New details are emerging of how US and Israeli officials believed the war on Iran would be straightforward and short.
‘There is no ceasefire’ say Palestinians in Gaza after new Israeli strikes
'There is no ceasefire' say Palestinians in Gaza after new Israeli strikes
How a seaweed bloom is affecting tourism in Mexico
In Mexico, a record surge of brown, smelly seaweed known as sargassum has blanketed the idyllic coastline.
Fragile peace in Syria’s Set Zaynab as sectarian challenges persist
Locals in southern Damascus town await safer times as fears rooted in a decade of war still loom over daily life.
How are AI models able to autonomously hack others?
The next phase of AI has begun. Autonomous agents can make decisions and complete tasks with little human input.
Infantino sets deadline for FIFA offer in Kushner-backed World Cup plan
FIFA's president lobbies for latest, and heavily criticised, proposal for investment in football's governing body.
US bans imports of new Chinese robots over security concerns
The action is part of a wider US effort to reduce reliance on Chinese technology.