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At least two persons, including an Indian, were killed and three others injured when debris of missiles intercepted by the UAEs air defence system fell on a street in Abu Dhabi
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseths unprecedented move, which followed Anthropics refusal to allow the military to use AI chatbot Claude for U.S. surveillance or autonomous weapons, blocked Anthropic from certain military contracts.
A day after Tehran dismissed Trumps 15-point ceasefire plan, the President said Iran was begging to make a deal and urged its leaders to get serious soon about negotiations
In a country where geography mirrors diversity and authority remains contested, elections in Myanmar unfold detached from realities on the ground; with key Opposition forces excluded and large swathes of the nation outside effective participation, the exercise underscores how the absence of pluralism and federal accommodation continue to undermine any meaningful democratic transition
Trump made the comments at a Cabinet meeting in the White House
An Indian and a Pakistani were killed in Abu Dhabi by missile debris; the Indian Embassy offers condolences and support
Russias Kremlin-appointed human rights council complained about the film last week, saying that images of minors were used without obtaining the consent of their parents
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said any negotiations with Israel under fire would amount to surrender, as he called on Lebanons authorities to rethink their decision to criminalise his groups military activities
NHRCs deafening silence seems like a mockery of its own mission statement
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that Beijing would firmly safeguard its territorial sovereignty and security interests
Donald Trump issues a stark warning to Iran, saying the U.S. will keep blowing them away if a deal is not reached. The statement comes amid rising tensions in West Asia, fuelling fears of further escalation.
Imposing fees would end that and likely be strongly opposed by the Gulf Arab states, the United States and others
The United States has shared 15 points, being deliberated upon by Iran. Brotherly countries of Turkiye and Egypt, among others, are also extending their support to this initiative, says Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
Historically, bond was often granted to those without criminal convictions who were not flight risks, and mandatory detention was limited to recent border crossers.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Alireza Tangsiri had been killed along with other senior naval commanders in a strike overnight; Iran did not immediately acknowledge Tangsiri's killing
Ambassador Jiang commended Pakistans economic resilience and reform efforts, and reaffirmed Chinas continued support, particularly in trade and investment
Iran is reviewing a 15-point proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump, sent through Pakistan, to end the war
The Great Independence Day inspires us anew with the spirit of courage, sacrifice and patriotism. The fundamental goal of independence was to establish a Bangladesh that is free from discrimination, and to be democratic, peaceful and prosperous, Tarique Rahman said
Besides supporting Russias war against Ukraine around 2,000 North Korean soldiers are thought to have died both nations are under Western sanctions and are accused of gross human rights violations
Tehran moved to formalise its control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz while Washington prepared for the arrival of U.S. combat forces in the region that could be used on the ground
The report comes two days before rapper-turned politician Balendra Shah is sworn in as the new prime minister after winning a landslide in the parliamentary election following the protests
There were no immediate reports of any damage caused by it
British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper on March 24, voiced unease that the war on Iran had shifted focus away from the Gaza peace plan and violence in the occupied West Bank
Lieutenant General Christian Freuding, who became army chief last October after years of overseeing Germanys arms supplies to Kyiv, shared his insights from visits to Ukrainian command posts
According to Rajbari district administration officials, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called them for updates on the salvage campaign and ordered an investigation into the accident
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said while there had been no dialogue or negotiation with the U.S., various messages had been exchanged through intermediaries
Donald Trumps comments came after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that we do not intend to negotiate
Iran has set its own conditions for a ceasefire, including compensation for war damages
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said it had launched a new wave of attacks against locations in Israel including Tel Aviv and Kiryat Shmona, as well as U.S. bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain
Fire service and coastguard divers continued their search for the missing people with military and police assistance
In a latest addition to the Iran war effort, U.S. officials say thousands of Marines, as well as rapid response naval vessels, will be heading to the region; Iran and Israel exchange strikes; Gulf neighbours Kuwait and Saudi Arabia come under fire; Irans military says it also targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier
Alexander Drozdenko, Governor of the Leningrad region north of Moscow, said 56 drones were shot down there, and a fire broke out in the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga as the result of Ukraines attack
Large technology companies in the U.S. have faced mounting criticism in the last decade over child and teen safety
Analysts say the assistance has been provided in exchange for Russias provision of food and weapons technology
First, the authorities jailed the newspaper publisher, then they arrested the person selling books about him. Whos next? Elaine Pearson, HRWs Asia director, said
What is the context in which MC14 is taking place? What has weakened the WTOs dispute settlement system? What are the key issues before MC14? Why is the e-commerce moratorium contentious? What role should India play at MC14?
The stand of EU member states in the conflict is divergent as Europe faces economic slowdown and inflationamid rising oil and gas prices; Germany fears opposing U.S.-Israel actions could prompt U.S. to withdraw support from Ukraine, while the war could hurt its already faltering economy more
The Socialist premier has refused Washingtons requests to use Madrids military bases against Iran, despite U.S. President Donald Trumps threat to sever trade with Spain as a result
The Ministry condemned the strike as a blatant and serious violation of international laws and norms prohibiting attacks on medical facilities and personnel
The U.S. proposal offered a ceasefire and sanctions relief in return for Tehran abandoning its nuclear programme and reopening the Strait of Hormuz
About 4 in 10 U.S. adults continue to approve of Mr. Trumps performance as president, which is unchanged from last month; his approval on foreign policy, while slightly lower than his overall approval, also largely held steady
Countries at the 47-member council will vote on a motion condemning Irans strikes, asking Iran for reparation and asking the U.N. rights chief to monitor the situation
The BBC is facing a $10 billion lawsuit from Mr. Trump, who accuses the publicly funded broadcaster of defamation over how it spliced together footage of parts of a speech he gave on January 6, 2021, before his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol
Mr. Sharif reiterated Pakistans strong condemnation of the recent attacks on the Kingdom and reaffirmed Islamabad's unwavering solidarity and unequivocal support for Saudi Arabia in these challenging times
Following the U.S militarys capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, the continent of more than 450 million people is confronting the reassertion o fa Monroe Doctrinestyle logic treating it as a zone of U.S. influence; however internal divisions undermine the regions ability to form a united front
Washington declares operation Spear of the South against narco-terrorists and cartel head Nicolas Maduro. As it moves heavy firepower into the Caribbean, observers say the move could be aimed at regime change in Caracas and reasserting the U.S.s power over the region amid rising influence of China and Russia
As the U.S. withdraws and Europe falters, the Global South, led by Brazil, steps up with bold initiatives linking climate goals to economic growth
While Rio Governor hailed the operation as a victory against crime, hundreds of favela residents have marched through the alleys, carrying photos of the dead and chanting, It wasnt a war, it was a massacre; Lulas allies see the raid as an attempt to shift the spotlight to his alleged softness on crime

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