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Lebanese security sources said Israeli drones struck at least 10 vehicles across south Lebanon on Wednesday
In todays episode: We track the devastating fire at a South Delhi restaurant that has claimed at least 21 lives, Karnatakas leadership transition as D.K. Shivakumar takes oath as Chief Minister, and former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalais decision to launch a new political venture.
Israel has approved plans for more than 2,000 new homes in Jewish settlements across the occupied West Bank, a move criticised by Palestinians and many countries that view the settlements as illegal under international law
Police bodycam footage released on June 2, 2026, has sparked questions around who can carry knives as well as outrage around the relationship between race and policing responses
This is the result of hard work that we did in the past four or five years says midfielder Mona Amini
Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said applicants paying $100,000 get their papers processed in about 15 days and it takes about 7.5 months to process other applications
The report also revealed how Nobitex continued operating even after the government-imposed internet shutdown, processing millions of dollars of transactions
Responding to the decision, Cricket Canada said it respected the ICC's ruling and remained committed to fulfilling all compliance requirements
Democratic Republic of the Congo has reopened Bunia airport in Ituri province, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak, as authorities seek to restore access to critical supplies while intensifying efforts to contain the disease
The WMO has warned that a developing El Nio could drive higher global temperatures and increase the risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall in the coming months
The peacekeepers were recognised for their efforts in protecting civilians through patrols, community engagement, veterinary camps, women's self-defence training, combating gender violence and improving humanitarian access
The move would involve more countries to host so-called U.S. dual-capable aircraft which are able to deliver nuclear strikes
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of high waves, landslides and flooding as storm Jangmi rumbles northwards after bearing down on the subtropical island of Okinawa
Four of the victims were found shot to death inside a residence by police officers responding to the first reports of gunfire shortly after noon local time
Around 800 Mozambican nationals were caught up in violence that broke out in the southern coastal city of Mossel Bay on May 29
Trumps phone calls with Mr. Netanyahu came after Iran threatened to end the negotiations with the U.S. over Israels attacks on Lebanon
At least three people were dead and several other were wounded in the attacks;
U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop fighting, adding that Iran talks were moving rapidly after seeming to falter over Israels Lebanon offensive
Israel military said it identified a suspicious aerial target that later fell in Israeli territory near the Lebanese border
PM Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, focusing on trade, connectivity, border security and defence cooperation
China accused the U.S. of politically suppressing a reporter from Xinhua News Agency, saying the journalist was working legally in the country
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shahs remarks about border encroachment triggered a major political uproar in Parliament. The government later issued a clarification, citing technical factors related to shifting river boundaries.
Malaysia has begun enforcing its ban on children under 16 having social media accounts
I said on the campaign trail that I wouldnt be attending the parade, and Ive made my views on the Israeli government abundantly clear, Mr. Mamdani had earlier told a news conference
The taking of Beaufort castle, near the city of Nabatiyeh, followed days of airstrikes and intense fighting in nearby villages between Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants
The capture of the castle marks a major gain for Israel since the latest Israel-Hezbollah war began in early March, and as the two countries that have been in a state of war since Israel was created in 1948 hold direct talks in Washington.
Lawmakers from the Nepali Congress and the Nepal Communist Party demanded that the Prime Minister clarify where exactly Nepal has encroached upon Indian territory and sought the removal of his remarks from the record.
The latest attack brings the total number of those killed to over 200 according to an AFP tally since the Trump administration began its offensive in September.

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