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Zelensky Says Russia Tried To Attack His Plane Twice To 'Intimidate' Him: Report
Speaking to CBS News on Tuesday, Zelensky said his aircraft was in Moldova when the first incident took place. He claimed a similar incident occurred when he travelled back through the country.
Houthis Release Video Of Saudi F-15 Jet Being Shot And Its Wreckage In Flames
The four-minute video shows a compilation of clips starting from the targeting of the jet, which then shifts to nighttime scenes of intense fire and rising smoke on the ground, probably as the immediate aftermath of the crash.
Oil Exports Through Hormuz Rebound Amid Middle East Turmoil
Brent crude prices have crossed $108 per barrel as a new conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis adds to instability in the oil-exporting Gulf region.
Nobel Laureate Michael Kremer Named Next World Bank Chief Economist
Michael Kremer, 61, won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2019 jointly with Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty.
India Rejects Pak-China Border Commission, Slams "Theatrics"
The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement categorically denied the existence of a boundary between Pakistan and China and said that the Commission exists "without any legal basis".
Trump Praises PM Modi's Opium Crackdown As India Remains On US Drug List
Trump highlighted what he described as "historic progress" by his administration in tackling drug trafficking and narcoterrorist organisations.
20, Including 5 Children, Dead As Gaza Building Struck By Israel Collapses
The six-storey building, which had four apartments per floor, crumbled overnight onto nearby homes and tents in the Tal al-Hawa area of Gaza City, according to the civil defence agency, which works as a rescue service under Hamas authority.
US School Student Suspended For Bringing Coffee To Class, Claims She Was Practicing 'Civil Disobedience'
A High school senior in New York was suspended for bringing coffee on the first day, citing a new school code.
Indian Dentist, 32, Dies After Suddenly Collapsing At Sharjah Home, Family Says She Was In Good Health
According to her family, Afeena had taken a career break from dentistry to look after her children.
"Alliance For Future": EU Chief Pitches Associate Member Status For Canada
Von der Leyen told the European Parliament in Strasbourg that, as democracies face a "fracture in the international rules-based system", Brussels and Ottawa needed to pull closer together.
Woman Strips On American Airlines Flight To Miami, Performs 'Indecent Acts'
A woman was arrested after allegedly performing indecent acts on an American Airlines flight to Miami.
"Hope For Peace, Stability": India Condemns Houthi Drone Attack Near Mecca
Responding to questions regarding the drone attack near Mecca, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned the attacks on Saudi Arabia, considering the religious significance of the city.
Opinion: Opinion | How A Tiny 0.4% UPI Fee Could Change How India Pays
The introduction of a fee can have a psychological effect beyond its immediate financial cost. Businesses that have come to view digital payments as free may begin to look for alternative - split payments, cash, and so on
Opinion: Blog | I'm A Woman Motorcyclist, And I Refuse To Be Told Where I Belong
In Singapore, You Can Now Get Paid For Reading. Here's How
Under the programme, reading for at least 15 minutes earns 20 coins. The idea is to make reading a regular habit at a time when people spend more time on short videos, social media, and other online content.
Some Birds Survived Asteroid That Killed Dinosaurs. Poop May Reveal How
The specimen found in Montana, United States, belonged to a bird that had once been eaten by a Tyrannosaurus rex or another predator.
Ukraine War Drives European Demand For Bigger, Cheaper Missile Arsenals
A new generation of defence startups says it can help meet the demand by developing cheaper missiles and interceptors designed for large-scale production.
Bilateral And A Royal Meet: What's On S Jaishankar's Bhutan Agenda
Jaishankar's visit is expected to provide an opportunity for India and Bhutan to review their bilateral relationship and discuss areas of continued cooperation during his meetings with the Bhutanese leadership.
Indonesia's Wildfires May Last Until Early November, Says Forestry Minister
Indonesia is battling its most intense wildfires in 11 years, with "super El Nino" weather conditions parching the country's forests and fields.
In Hydropowered Bhutan, Solar Starts To Rise
Bhutan can currently produce around 3,700 MW from hydro, but that capacity falls around 80 percent during the winter, he said.
News from Arabic Countries
Al-Mughayyir: A village under siege
In al-Mughayyir, Palestinians say they are being squeezed into a smaller part of their own village in the West Bank.
Republican US senator slams Trump vaccine policy amid rising measles deaths
US Senator Bill Cassidy presses Trump's pick for surgeon general on views over vaccines, public health.
Lebanon returns 37 artefacts smuggled out of Egypt six years ago
The artefacts date back to the pharaonic civilisation, more commonly referred to as ancient Egypt.
Jerusalem Daily: US to send $2.8BN worth of weapons to Israel
A 15-year-old boy was killed in a double-tap strike while trying to save a paramedic.
US Fed raises interest rates for first time in three years
The 25 basis-point hike is the first raise in three years and comes before critical midterm elections in the US.
Geopolitical divides fueling UN Security Council inaction, Guterres warns
Guterres calls for urgent Security Council reform, says geopolitical divides hindering action on global crises.
UK trade unions back motion to boycott and sanction Israel
Motion demands taking action to oppose the 'catastrophic destruction of Gaza' and Israeli settler violence.
Belarus frees 25 political prisoners in return for US sanctions relief
The Trump administration said more releases would be secured soon amid improved US-Belarus relations.
Kosovo’s former president guilty of war crimes
Hashim Thaci, former President of Kosovo and KLA leader, has been found guilty of war crimes in the Hague.
Why has the response to Nepal’s floods been so muted?
Because wealthy nations do not want to take responsibility for their role in the current climate crisis.
South Africa slams planned US visa curbs over alleged racial discrimination
Trump administration falling for misinformation from 'fringe groups' alleging discrimination against white Afrikaners.
‘Nowhere to go’: Gaza’s damaged buildings turn deadly
A war-damaged building collapses in Gaza City, killing at least 21 Palestinians and exposing fears of unsafe ruins.
Neturei Karta: Opposing Zionism
Inside Neturei Karta, the ultra-Orthodox Jewish group that rejects Zionism, supports Palestinians fighting occupation.
Can the US government punish a university for boycotting Israel?
The US House passed a bill that could cut universities off from federal student aid if they boycott Israel.
Poll shows Americans are increasingly alarmed by AI’s ecological footprint
New poll finds over half of Americans fear AI-driven data centers will hike electricity costs and strain water supplies.
Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation push
Malaysia has invited Myanmar’s military ruler for a visit to the country in a bid to expedite Rohingya repatriation.
Angry Dutch farmers blamed for railway sabotage: What happened?
Farmers in the Netherlands have taken action in the past, protesting against the government’s nitrogen policy.
Ebola fight in DRC ‘far from over,’ warns WHO chief
The DRC faces a growing Ebola threat as cases soar in North Kivu, despite progress in other regions, says Tedros
Sweden expels Iran embassy employee, citing security concerns
Stockholm says Iran-backed groups are plotting against 'Jewish and Israeli interests' in the country.
Ex-Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene says war on Iran must ‘stop’
Former Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran.
Djibouti calls for assistance as thousands of Yemenis flee to country
More than 2,500 Yemenis have arrived since last week, with Djibouti warning the number could rise to 10,000.
Israeli ‘double-tap’ air strike responsible for killing schoolboy in Gaza
Two people were killed in the assault on Gaza City - a paramedic and a 15-year-old boy returning from school.
Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?
High energy costs at the pump and strategic setback for US in the Iran war will likely cost Trump in the midterms.
Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate court controversy with Ceuta solidarity shirts
The three footballers partially covered up a slogan in solidarity with Ceuta worn by the rest of their teams.
Egypt’s el-Sisi rejects displacement of Palestinians from Gaza
Israel’s defence minister has pledged to remove Palestinians from the besieged Strip.