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Sam Fahd Abu Haikal was killed Friday evening, and his parents were wounded while driving in the Tel Rumeida area south of Hebron City, according to the Palestinian health ministry

Following skirmishes overnight between Hezbollah and Israel in southern Lebanon, Iran continued to insist on a ceasefire there before reaching a deal with the US

The discussion comes as concerns mount over AIs impact on jobs, data centre expansion, energy use, and public accountability.

A worst-case scenario could approach the worst Ebola outbreak in history, the West Africa epidemic in 2014-2016 -- which resulted in more than 28,000 reported cases and more than 11,000 deaths

The incident marks a further escalation in tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy shipping route.

WFP said the conflict is causing significant spillover effects through higher energy prices, food inflation and trade disruptions, worsening food insecurity worldwide

The order calls for updated guidelines on autonomous weapon systems, emphasising that AI deployment must respect established chains of command, operational authority and human oversight in the use of force

The proposed American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act would require H-1B holders to maintain a residence abroad, reverse the long-standing dual intent policy, and prevent visa extensions linked to pending green card applications.

Large parts of southern Lebanon remain devastated after months of fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah

The latest exchange has raised concerns about the durability of a fragile ceasefire and efforts to revive negotiations over Irans nuclear programme

Indians feature prominently among founders who first arrived in the US as international students. There are 76 Indians who came to the US as international students and founded unicorns

US Under Secretary Rogers emphasizes the importance of strengthening strategic ties with India across technology, trade, and research collaborations

With the US cattle herd already at a multi-decade low, the closure elevatedrecord-high beef prices by keeping more calves out of the US supply chain

Three truces his administration has negotiated were meant to have stopped the warfare

The move escalates US pressure on Cubas leadership

Hezbollah vowed to continue resistance as Israel signalled it would not withdraw from southern Lebanon

The launch forms part of the companys 10 billion investment in its European fulfilment network, alongside broader expansion in robotics, AI-powered logistics, grocery delivery and its Alexa+ assistant.

Putin also reaffirmed Russias commitment to deeper defence cooperation with India

Praising PM Modi and Indias growth, Putin said Russia will deepen ties with India and expects bilateral trade to reach USD 100 billion

Trumps comments came after a US delegation concluded four days of trade negotiations in India, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to a mutually beneficial bilateral trade pact amid ongoing tariff discussions

Pre-term birth complications and pneumonia were found to be the major causes of mortality among children under five

When asked by Rep. Bill Huizenga about his recent visit to India, Rubio called India an important strategic ally, noting the Trump administrations efforts to strengthen the partnership and discuss market access

Findings suggest that while overall economic activity in the United States continues to expand, households are becoming increasingly cautious with spending amid higher costs and uncertainty linked to global developments

The five new non-permanent UNSC members were elected by secret ballot for the two-year term beginning January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2028.

While the resolution would not immediately end military operations, it marks a significant effort by Congress to reassert its constitutional authority over decisions related to war and military engagement

The US-mediated agreement, reached during talks at the State Department, calls for a complete halt to Hezbollah fire and the withdrawal of its operatives from areas south of the Litani River, with the Lebanese army taking control of those zones.

The bureau revised March 2026 data, raising job openings by 21,000 to 6.9 million, lowering hires by 19,000 to 5.5 million

Health officials in Ituri province, which accounts for almost 94% of confirmed infections, were actively monitoring only 39.3% of identified contacts, the countrys National Institute of Public Health said

Trump has moved to reconstruct his tariff agenda by launching probes under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974

The policy allows the federal government up to 30 days to assess qualifying AI models while emphasising that participation by developers remains voluntary

The developments come amid rising tensions in the region, a US naval blockade targeting Iranian trade routes and mounting economic pressure inside Iran

The developments came amid uncertainty over ceasefire negotiations involving Iran, Israel and the US, though President Donald Trump insisted talks were continuing

The tariffs would partially replace last years 50% tariff on many Brazilian goods imposed by Trump, reducing it to 40% as punishment for the countrys prosecution of its former president