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U.S. Judge Strikes Down Trump Policy Suspending Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries A U.S. judge has struck down a Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries. The ruling came on Friday and found that…
At least seven worshippers have been killed and several others injured at the Ashok Dham temple in India’s Bihar state, according to updated local reports. Authorities are investigating whether an electrical incident, heavy crowd pressure or a combination of factors…
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia in one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least six people, while Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least five people in Ukraine and damaged civilian and industrial…
Fort Hood Apache helicopter crash kills two in Texas Two people have died after an AH-64 Apache military helicopter crashed in central Texas, with authorities investigating the cause of the incident. The crash occurred near the village of Salado, south…
Lionel Messi’s Father, Jorge Messi, Dies at 68 Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, has died at the age of 68, two months after his family revealed that he had been hospitalised while dealing with an ongoing health condition. Jorge reportedly…
Oil Prices Slip as Iran-Oman Talks Raise Hopes for Strait of Hormuz Shipping Deal Oil prices edged lower on Thursday as investors reacted to signs of progress in talks between Iran and Oman over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz,…
Spain has reinforced security around its North African enclave of Ceuta after an unprecedented mass arrival of migrants from Morocco. The crisis has reignited debate over European border management, migration policy and cooperation between Madrid and Rabat. CEUTA, Spain —…
Thousands of residents have fled their homes as intense heat and powerful winds drive major wildfires across southern Europe, stretching emergency services and highlighting growing climate risks. PARIS — More than 20,000 people have been evacuated across parts of southern…
KABUL, Afghanistan — At least 20 people have been killed, and more than 100 remain missing after flash floods swept through Afghanistan’s remote Nuristan province, destroying homes, businesses and public buildings, officials said. At least 80 other people were injured…
Rescue teams are racing to find dozens of missing passengers after the MV Barima capsized off Guyana’s northwest coast. Authorities have expanded search operations while supporting affected families and investigating what caused one of the country’s worst maritime disasters in…
Ukraine struck one of Russia's largest logistics hubs near Moscow, igniting a massive warehouse fire that disrupted operations and highlighted Kyiv's expanding long-range drone campaign.
The Trump administration has introduced fixed-term visa limits for foreign students, exchange visitors and journalists, replacing the long-standing duration-of-status system. Here's what the new rules mean.
Global concerns over energy security have intensified after Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes, following renewed military exchanges with the United States. The move has heightened fears of…
The Middle East has entered another dangerous phase after Iran launched missile and drone attacks against United States military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, following a wave of American strikes inside Iran. The latest military exchanges have significantly increased fears…
Microsoft has announced plans to cut approximately 4,800 jobs worldwide, representing around 2.1% of its global workforce, as the technology giant restructures key business divisions while continuing to invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure. The latest layoffs,…
Nine Buddhist monks have been killed and more than 20 other people injured after an 11-year-old boy driving a pickup truck crashed into a religious pilgrimage procession in north-eastern Thailand, authorities said. The tragedy has renewed concerns over road safety…
Pakistan says its security forces killed 29 fighters during cross-border operations following a deadly militant attack in Karachi, as tensions with Afghanistan continue to deepen. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan says security forces killed 29 fighters during a large-scale ground operation…
Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton has pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information under a plea agreement that includes a US$2.25 million fine and sentencing later this year.
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