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Netanyahu ICC Arrest Warrant Supported by 22-Point Margin in US Poll

Economist/YouGov survey finds 49 percent of Americans favor enforcing the International Criminal Court warrant against the Israeli PM

Jul 29, 2026 · 9:45 AM

China Landslide Death Toll Hits 41 After DNA Identifies 30 More Victims

Chongqing's Pengshui County officials confirm updated casualty count nearly two weeks after the July 17 mountain collapse buried residential buildings.

Jul 29, 2026 · 9:45 AM

Trump and World Leaders Honor Lindsey Graham at Washington Funeral

Netanyahu, Zelenskyy join the president at National Cathedral to pay tribute to the late South Carolina senator and Republican stalwart

Jul 29, 2026 · 6:26 AM

China Expands Maritime Patrols East of Taiwan, Raising Blockade Fears

Beijing's coastguard and civilian vessels stage repeated operations beyond the Taiwan Strait, alarming security analysts over a potential containment strategy.

Jul 29, 2026 · 6:21 AM

IRGC Navy Stops Three Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz After Warnings

Iran's Revolutionary Guards intercepted vessels using an illegal passageway, escalating maritime security tensions in the strategic shipping corridor.

Jul 29, 2026 · 6:08 AM

Iraqi PM Cancels Riyadh Visit After US-Saudi Airstrikes Hit PMU Bases

Strikes across seven Iraqi provinces trigger condemnation, calls for retaliation, and an emergency National Security Council session

Jul 29, 2026 · 6:39 PM

Israeli Military Suicides Surge: Two More Soldiers Die in 2026

The latest deaths bring the active-duty toll to 16 this year, as Israel's military grapples with a growing mental health crisis since the Gaza war began.

Jul 29, 2026 · 6:39 PM

Jay Clayton Confirmed as Director of National Intelligence by US Senate

Party-line confirmation places former SEC chair atop ODNI as workforce reductions and political interference concerns intensify

Jul 29, 2026 · 9:45 AM

Saudi Arabia and US Launch Joint Airstrikes on Iran-Backed Groups in Iraq

Eight PMF members killed as Riyadh and CENTCOM retaliate for drone attacks on Saudi petroleum facilities, prompting Baghdad to condemn the strikes and pursue diplomatic talks.

Jul 29, 2026 · 5:38 AM

Iran Mehr Media Group & Pakistan RightNow Media Sign SCO Summit Deal

Memorandum signed at SCO Media and Think Tank Summit in Bishkek aims to boost bilateral journalism training and joint content production.

Jul 29, 2026 · 5:34 AM

Iran Holds Strait of Hormuz Security Talks with Saudi Arabia, Oman and Japan

Diplomatic push unfolds as Iraqi officials announce arrests tied to Ukraine-linked attacks inside Iraq

Jul 28, 2026 · 6:59 PM

Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Japan: Several Feared Dead in Kumamoto Mall Explosion

Thousands displaced as aftershocks rattle Kyushu, power cut to 40,000 homes, and 3,600 soldiers deployed for recovery across southern Japan

Jul 28, 2026 · 12:32 PM

UN Chief Condemns Israeli Settlement Expansion in Occupied West Bank

Antonio Guterres calls settlements a flagrant violation of international law as Netanyahu pledges to accelerate outpost legalisation

Jul 28, 2026 · 4:28 AM

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Fuel quota app plan finalised for bikes and rickshaws

Ogra-tested automated system aims for targeted fuel subsidy; scope may expand to small cars amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions

Apr 13, 2026 · 11:52 AM

Pakistan Fuel Price Freeze Under Review as Jet Fuel Jumps

Jet fuel and kerosene spikes lift airfares as officials weigh targeted subsidies for two- and three-wheelers

Apr 13, 2026 · 11:51 AM

US-Israel Strikes on Iran: Key International Law Issues

Legal analysis weighs UN Charter self-defence claims and Geneva Conventions rules on targeting, proportionality and precautions.

Mar 25, 2026 · 11:07 AM

India’s Parliament Bans Online Gambling: A Major Move Against Predatory Gaming

India’s parliament has passed a landmark bill that bans online gambling, targeting platforms that have reportedly drained $2.3 billion annually from 450 million citizens. The sweeping law aims to curb addiction, financial distress, and social harms linked to online betting and fantasy sports games.

Aug 24, 2025 · 5:58 PM

Behind India’s Surge in Russian Oil Imports: The Role of Ambani

India’s imports of Russian crude oil have dramatically increased, with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), led by Asia’s richest person Mukesh Ambani, playing a central role. This shift has triggered international attention, including punitive tariffs from the United States, and raises complex questions about geopolitics, economics, and energy security.

Aug 24, 2025 · 3:53 PM

Sam Altman Declares AI Singularity Has Arrived, Sparking Global Debate

The OpenAI CEO claims artificial intelligence has crossed a historic threshold, drawing both optimism and renewed safety warnings from researchers and lawmakers

Jul 27, 2026 · 1:06 PM

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Electron Lighthouse Uses Laser Light to Steer Quantum Current

University of Michigan physicists demonstrate first optoelectronic device that directs electron flow with two-color laser interference and no applied electric field.

Jul 28, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Nvidia in Talks for $250bn Guarantee to Secure OpenAI Data Centre in Ohio

Jul 28, 2026 · 4:28 AM

NASA to Test SpaceX and Blue Origin Moon Landers Before 2028 Crewed Landing

Jul 27, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Tianwen-1 Captures Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS from Mars Orbit

Jul 27, 2026 · 5:23 AM

Trump Announces US Government to Acquire 10% Stake in Intel

Aug 24, 2025 · 6:03 PM

The Potential Perils of AI: Insights from Yoshua Bengio

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Iranian Shooter Chehel-Amirani Eighth at ISSF World Cup

Sharmineh Chehel-Amirani places eighth in women's 10m rifle final at ISSF World Cup Hangzhou 2026

Jul 25, 2026 · 10:17 AM

Spain win 2026 World Cup as Mbappe takes Golden Boot

Ferran Torres sinks Argentina in extra time as Rodri, Unai Simon and Pau Cubarsi win awards

Jul 20, 2026 · 10:08 AM

Sepang Circuit Hosts Bahrain Grand Prix in October Swap

Formula One returns to Sepang International Circuit for the rescheduled Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix on October 4

Jul 26, 2026 · 1:20 PM

FIFA urged to probe Argentina Falklands banner

UK ministers condemn Malvinas display after England loss

Jul 17, 2026 · 6:55 AM

German MotoGP: Marquez wins at Sachsenring again

Ducati star matches Agostini record as title gap narrows

Jul 12, 2026 · 3:06 PM

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How Nasser's 1952 Revolution Engineered Africa's Decolonization

Seventy-four years after the July 23 Revolution, Cairo's role as the nerve center of African liberation movements remains a defining chapter in Global South history.

Jul 28, 2026 · 2:01 PM