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Opinion: Opinion | India Wants A 6th-Generation Fighter. But A Lot Could Go Wrong
India might just be building too many fighter jets to focus on any one of them well. A recalculcation is needed.
Italian PM Georgia Meloni's Government Sets A Longevity Record
Meloni, straightforward and pragmatic, has managed to stave off the crises and defections that have toppled past governments.
Watch: Thailand, Singapore PMs Bond Over Beatles, Bob Dylan At Meeting
Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong shared a lighter moment at the Singapore-Thailand Leaders’ Retreat in Bangkok, with Anutin singing while Wong played the guitar.
'Junk Borrower' Pakistan Raises $3 Billion: Economic Comeback Or False Dawn?
Pakistan has been trying to rebuild its economy after coming close to a default. It received an International Monetary Fund bailout in 2022.
'Floods, Extreme Heat Risk': US Warns Of 'Very Strong' El Nino Till February
"The science leaves no room for doubt: the planet is in uncharted waters, and those waters are heating up. Sea surface temperatures are rising, temperatures keep climbing, and the world is in the danger zone of extreme weather," said UN.
'They Can't Even Go To Bathroom': Trump Boasts Of Near-Total US Surveillance Over Iran
Boasting about America's surveillance capabilities, Trump claimed that Iran is trying to "rebuild their radar systems and a missile system and a mine drop," and the strikes "took out all of the new equipment that they tried to build along the Strait of Hormuz."
Nepal Floods: Owner Of 'Green House' Shares Survival Story, Says "We Got A Second Life"
A green-painted house in Nepal's Nuwakot district survived devastating floods that swept away nearby homes. Its owner, Lakshmi Pandey, has described how her family feared for their lives before neighbours rescued them, calling their survival a "second life".
Nepal's PM Balendra Shah Thanks India, China For Flood Relief Efforts
India and China were among the first countries to send both relief supplies and specialised assistance to flood-hit Nepal.
Chicago Woman Among Missing In Nepal Floods, Family "Determined To Find" Her
Family members said that when they last spoke to her, she sounded happy and relaxed and also shared footage of her surroundings.
"I Don't Think Too Long": Trump Says Iran Strikes Likely To Be Short-Lived
The US military carried out a second round of strikes in three days overnight, targeting radar systems and mine-laying capabilities along Iran's southern coast.
"No Nation Should Help Iran": Rubio's 'Sanctions' Warning After PM Modi-Pezeshkian Meet
Rubio, however, reiterated US President Donald Trump's earlier comment and warned that no country should assist Tehran in bypassing sanctions or establishing channels to earn revenue.
China's Waning Appetite For Oil Is Keeping Emissions In Check
China's oil consumption fell 9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, driven by a 16% slump in the transport sector, according to a report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.
Reporter's Diary | Worse Than War: An Aerial View Of Nepal's Trishuli River Valley Tragedy
In many ways, reporting on natural disasters is far more harrowing than covering modern war
All About US Strike On An Iran Wedding That Killed 4, Including Children
Iranian state media said four people - two women and two children - were killed and more than 60 were wounded. One of the children, a teenager, was killed by another strike on a nearby communications tower.
20 Million Children Faced Online Sexual Abuse In A Year Across 21 Nations: UN
Roughly 15 million children in the countries surveyed were exposed to unwanted sexual content, 9 million were pressured into sexual conversations, and 4 million had sexual images shared without their consent
Heads Or Tails? US Releases Special $1 Coin Featuring Trump
The coin's design - Trump's visage as "heads" and the Great Seal of the United States as "tails" - received the stamp of approval this year from the US Commission of Fine Arts
Uber To Lay Off About 10% Of Global Workforce, Over 3,000 To Lose Jobs
The company said the layoffs were aimed at making the platform "simpler and faster" and at reducing coordination delays in what has become a sprawling operation.
Trump Suggests Renaming Hormuz As "Trump Strait". White House Says This
It is the latest geographical name change floated by Donald Trump and comes a week after he ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed as "Lake America" amid a trade war with Canada.
2 Killed, 6 Injured In US' Minneapolis Shooting, Suspect Also Dead
Multiple people were shot Wednesday, including two police officers in the northern US city of Minneapolis, officials said.
From Hunger To Obesity: Developing World Faces Growing Threat To Child Health
According to the project, backed by the World Health Organization, between 2023-2024 obesity rates among boys rose fastest in Peru to hit 19%, up from less than 8% in 2010.
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka ease into US Open third round; American players shine
Americans Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Frances Tiafoe progress to the third round.
Iran Red Crescent urges ICC probe into deadly US strike on wedding party
Outrage grows over US strike that killed four people and wounded 67 at a wedding party in Kuhestak.
Pakistan’s Punjab allows ‘secret’ terrorism trials: Why it’s controversial
A single unnamed official can order anonymous judges, prosecutors and witnesses in terrorism cases, with no time limit.
China’s support for Iran shows its limits as US ramps up pressure on Tehran
Beijing's support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.
EU remains divided over trade sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements
Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee says the bloc 'should be moving collectively' in upholding international law.
Eto’o calls on African football federations to support FIFA chief Infantino
Samuel Eto'o says a higher budget might have attracted the likes of Mbappe and Tchouameni to play for Africa instead.
Ghana reappoints Queiroz to lead Black Stars two months after stepping down
Carlos Queiroz quit the job after leading Ghana to the World Cup Round of 32 but has returned for an interim period.
Floodwaters sweep cars away in eastern China
Torrential rain triggered severe flooding across parts of eastern China, rushing down streets and sweeping away vehicles
Powerful storm hits Canada’s Toronto, cutting power to tens of thousands
Thunderstorm also causes severe flooding and forces flight cancellations at Pearson airport.
Former campaign chair: Trump ‘cares about Trump the most’
Former Trump campaign chair says that US President Trump is focused on protecting both the Republican Party and himself.
Girl rescued by free-climbing neighbour from balcony in Turkiye
A man scaled a building to rescue a girl dangling from a 3rd floor balcony in the Turkish city of Diyarbakir.
US medical groups issue vaccine guidance, urge jabs for flu, COVID and RSV
Top medical groups say current evidence shows these vaccines protect against severe illness and death.
Niger displays arsenal seized after failed military mutiny
Niger’s authorities showed off the arsenal seized during fighting to put down a revolt against the government.
Asia looks to store oil, gas closer to home after Strait of Hormuz crisis
Asian economies are racing to build up storage capacity to reduce their exposure to conflict in the Middle East.
US’s Chevron, Italy’s Eni to expand oil projects in Venezuela
Energy firms sign deals in Caracas, days after Venezuela agreed to grant the US control of a fifth of its oil reserves.
Tens of thousands rally across Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis
Tens of thousands rallied across Spain protesting the government's handling of the Ceuta migrant crisis.
Maltese tycoon acquitted of killing journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
The last man prosecuted over the 2017 killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been acquitted.
US forces board and destroy alleged cartel boat in eastern Pacific
US forces boarded and sank a boat in the eastern Pacific saying it was a floating refueling station for drug-traffickers
Minneapolis shooting kills two, wounds three police officers
Police say suspected gunman is also dead and that several people, including three officers, were wounded.
Exclusive access as the search for Nepal’s tunnel workers intensifies
Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington gets exclusive access to rescue crews in Rasuwa, Nepal, digging and blasting.
Trump threatens more strikes as death toll in Iran rises to 18
Trump says US can hit Iran 'anytime we want' as Tehran says deadly strikes, including on wedding party, a war crime.
Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity in US court, urges dismissal of charges
Former Venezuelan leader was abducted by US forces during a military attack on Caracas in January.
US Congress rejects constitutional amendment to restrict Supreme Court size
Republican Mike Johnson slams Democrats for voting against 'defending the integrity' of the court.
Morocco’s ruling allies turn on each other before election campaign begins
Political tensions rise as Moroccans prepare for the polls, with the official campaign start still days away.
US judge blocks Trump’s latest effort to limit birthright citizenship
Ruling follows a 6-3 decision from the Supreme Court that found Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship illegal.