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Thick black smoke was seen pouring from the vessel when the blaze erupted A PREGNANT woman is among at least five dead after a ferry carrying hundreds went up in flames. Chaos erupted as terrified passengers strapped on life jackets and leapt off the burning boat as a raging inferno ripped through the vessel on the water.…

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said on Sunday that an internal investigation has been launched. THIS is the shocking moment a cop smashes a man’s car window before hitting him twice in the head. Footage appears to capture the aggressive traffic stop by Jacksonville Sheriff’s officers – and has since gone viral on social media. The horror incident…

Will Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir soon dislodge President Asif Ali Zardari? Is this the beginning of a soft coup or just another conspiracy theory? For a country that has been under military rule for half of its existence since 1947, talks of a military coup are not new. But when a Pakistani Army Chief gets to…

Japan Election: The ruling coalition needs a total of 125 seats for a majority. They already have 75 uncontested seats, but NHK projections suggest it may be difficult for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito to get the additional 50 needed. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s future was unclear on Monday after his coalition lost its…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is recovering at home after being diagnosed with intestinal inflammation caused by spoiled food. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is recovering at home after being diagnosed with intestinal inflammation caused by spoiled food, his office announced on Sunday. He was examined overnight by Prof Alon Hershko of Jerusalem’s Hadassah-Ein Kerem Medical and…

Morgan Birch was puzzled when her four-month-old daughter, Kimie, suddenly fell ill with a fever and rash. At first, the Alberta mother assumed it was a common side effect of immunisations – or perhaps a case of chicken pox. Ms Birch then consulted her 78-year-old grandmother, who recognised Kimie’s illness immediately. “That’s measles,” her grandmother said. Ms…

The Israeli military has killed at least 67 people waiting for UN aid lorries in northern Gaza, the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry says. The UN World Food Programme said its 25-truck convoy “encountered massive crowds of hungry civilians which came under gunfire”, soon after it crossed from Israel and cleared checkpoints. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said…

A fast-thinking commercial pilot executed an “aggressive” evasive maneuver to avoid a midair collision with a US Air Force B-52 bomber over North Dakota. The Embraer E175 jet — en route from Minneapolis-Saint Paul to Minot International Airport in North Dakota — came perilously close to colliding with a B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base during…

Russia is open to peace with Ukraine, but achieving its goals remains a priority, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Sunday, days after U.S. President Donald Trump gave Moscow a 50-day deadline to agree to a ceasefire or face tougher sanctions. Peskov and other Russian officials have repeatedly rejected accusations from Kyiv and its Western partners of stalling…

Some dolphins in Australia have a special technique to flush fish from the seafloor. They hunt with a sponge on their beak, like a clown nose. Using the sponge to protect from sharp rocks, the dolphins swim with their beaks covered, shoveling through rubble at the bottom of sandy channels and stirring up barred sandperch for a…

A DRIVER intentionally drove into a crowd of club-goers in Los Angeles, police said. Fernando Ramirez, 29, had been kicked out of The Vermont Hollywood nightclub in the early hours of Saturday for causing a disturbance. But he returned moments later and allegedly drove into the crowd deliberately and injuring at least 30 people, according to cops.…

Once known as “hippie sandals,” Birkenstocks are now fashionable, and with a matching near-designer pricetag of $150 and up. For those looking for the style and comfort of the iconic double-buckled sandal, the Cushionaire Lane Sandal looks just like the pairs worn by Kendall Jenner, Zoe Saldana and Dakota Johnson — but they are on sale right…

Hear her go uh-oh. Katy Perry suffered a scare when she nearly fell off a flying prop at her concert Friday night. The pop superstar, 40, was performing her hit “Roar” as she flew above the crowd in San Francisco on a giant butterfly machine, when the technical prop suddenly malfunctioned. She told her audience at that…

A tropical storm that prompted flight and ferry cancellations in Taiwan is forecast to reach typhoon strength before hitting the southern China coast on Sunday (Jul 20). The storm earlier crossed the Philippines, where a parked truck was crushed by a billboard-like structure toppled by high winds in Quezon City, north of Manila. Wipha had maximum sustained…

Drinking is harmful to your health at any age. But as you get older, the risks become greater – even with the same amount of drinks. Alcohol affects “virtually every organ system in the body,” including the muscles and blood vessels, digestive system, heart and brain, said Sara Jo Nixon, the director of the Center for Addiction…

Reports, including from soldiers, suggest that psychologically and physically unfit men are being drafted into the Ukrainian army, where they may endanger themselves and others. How is this happening? Memory lapses, disorientation, confusion about numbers and colors: These are just some of the issues that Vasyl, a 28-year-old from central Ukraine, deals with on a daily basis.…

Even a month after the US attacks on three major nuclear sites inside Iran, the effects of the airstrikes on June 22 remain unclear amid conflicting damage assessments. The strikes were a part of what US President Donald Trump called “Operation Midnight Hammer” and targeted the nuclear facilities in the cities of Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan. The…

THIS is the frightening moment a Boeing passenger plane catches fire after take off – as flames are seen spitting out of the engine. The Delta Airlines flight’s engine appeared to be ablaze – moments before it was forced to divert back to Los Angeles following the horrifying ordeal. In the shocking footage, the Boeing 767-400 jet…

AT least 38 people have died after a packed tourist boat capsized on a sightseeing tour in Vietnam. The Wonder Sea boat had 53 people – including five crew members – on board in Halong Bay when strong winds hit the area and flipped the vessel. Rescue teams found 11 survivors and recovered 37 bodies – with…

The expert also touched on how Meghan Markle could feel about a reconciliation PRINCE Harry fears he will be banished from the UK when William ascends the throne, a royal expert has claimed. The Duke of Sussex is reportedly desperate to heal his fractured family relationships – primarily with his father King Charles. This comes amid swirling…

AT least 30 people have been injured after a car ploughed into a crowd in Los Angeles, with survivors beating up the suspect after the crash. Emergency services descended on Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood after a car smashed into a queue of people waiting to go into a nightclub, with the suspected driver kicked out…

Sectarian clashes have continued in southern Syria despite an “immediate ceasefire” announced by the country’s president. Reports say that Druze fighters on Saturday pushed out Bedouin gunmen from the city of Suweida – but fighting continued in other parts of the province. This has not been verified by the BBC. Government forces deployed earlier this week by…

Finn picks up a small, white, teabag-like pouch from a round, brightly coloured tin and places it between his upper lip and gum. He and his mates use nicotine pouches – or snus – until they vomit, he tells me. The strength of the nicotine – at 150mg a pouch – is enough, he says, to “immobilise”…

Andy Byron resigns as CEO of AI firm Astronomer after a viral ‘kiss cam’ video with HR chief Kristin Cabot sparked online speculation and prompted an internal review by the company. Andy Byron has stepped down as CEO of AI company Astronomer, days after a video of him and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot appearing on a…

U.S. President Donald Trump sued the Wall Street Journal and its owners including Rupert Murdoch for at least $10 billion on Friday, over the newspaper’s report that his name was on a 2003 birthday greeting for Jeffrey Epstein that included a sexually suggestive drawing and a reference to secrets they shared. The lawsuit filed in Miami federal…

U.S. President Donald Trump sued the Wall Street Journal and its owners including Rupert Murdoch for at least $10 billion on Friday, over the newspaper’s report that his name was on a 2003 birthday greeting for Jeffrey Epstein that included a sexually suggestive drawing and a reference to secrets they shared. The lawsuit filed in Miami federal…

Decontaminated but slightly radioactive soil from Fukushima was delivered Saturday to the Japanese prime minister’s office to be reused in an effort to showcase its safety. This is the first soil to be used, aside from experiments, since the 2011 nuclear disaster when the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant suffered a cataclysmic meltdown following an earthquake and…

The driver of an allegedly stolen car sped across the Manhattan Bridge and lost control, striking and killing two people before careening into an NYPD van Saturday morning, police said. The grisly scene unfolded just before 7:30 a.m., when a blue Chevrolet Malibu plowed into a man in his 30s on a bicycle and a 63-year-old woman…

It’s been 293 days since appellate judges heard arguments in President Donald Trump’s appeal of a $454 million fraud ruling in a civil case brought by state Attorney General Tish James. The average time for an appellate decision from such a point is 30 days. Signed decisions can take longer, but almost never this long. Why the…

The satellite images were analysed and shared on X by geo-intelligence researcher and satellite imagery expert Damien Symon. Nearly a couple of months after the government denied targeting Pakistan’s nuclear hub at Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor, a new satellite image emerged showing the impact zone of India’s missile strike in the sensitive Sargodha district. India targeted…

The dam project, called the Yarlung Zangbo River Lower Reaches Hydropower Project, involves the construction of five cascade power stations China has begun building a massive hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, known as the Brahmaputra once it enters India. The project, launched on Saturday in the Tibet region, has raised serious concerns for downstream countries,…

THIS is the dramatic moment a brave security guard takes down a brazen anti-Israel protester at the Tour de France – in front of a crowd of shocked spectators. The demonstrator was running down the main track protesting against Israel’s participation in the event – before the guard brutally tackled him down to the ground. In the…

KOURTNEY Kardashian has sparked speculation that she might be pregnant with her 5th child. Fans of the business mogul and mother of four are convinced she’s pregnant with 5th child after catching her ‘bump’ in a bikini snap. Kourtney, 46, has recently enjoyed a lavish Italy trip – and has shared many snaps from her vacation. Taking…

SHANNON Sharpe and the woman who accused him of sexual assault have settled their $50 million civil lawsuit. Sharpe, who has since stepped away from his role on First Take, denied the accusation against him and slammed the suit as a “shakedown.” The lawsuit, filed in April by a woman identified only as Jane Doe, accused Sharpe…

AT least three people have been killed in an explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department training facility. Officials raced to the scene after explosives went off next to a vehicle just before 7:30 am on Friday. Three sheriff’s deputies were killed in an accidental explosion at LASD’s Biscailuz Training Center in Monterey Park, which is…

Left-wing Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, condemned US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and criticism of the Brazilian judiciary in a televised address on Thursday. Trump has threatened 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods starting from August 1. The US president has said the tariffs would stay in place until legal charges…

Donald Trump has filed a $10bn (£7.5bn) lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal’s parent company Dow Jones and its owner Rupert Murdoch over claims that he wrote a “bawdy” note to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The US president claims the publication slandered him and violated libel laws in an article alleging that a birthday greeting bearing Trump’s…

A recent controversy surrounding Italian luxury label Prada has put the spotlight on how global fashion giants engage with India – a country whose rich artistic traditions have often suffered because of its inability to cash in on them. Prada got into trouble in June after its models walked the runway in Milan wearing a toe-braided sandal…

Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan that he announced on social media on May 10 after Washington held talks with both sides. US President Donald Trump said on Friday (Jul 18) up to five jets were shot down during recent India-Pakistan hostilities that began after an April militant attack in India-administered…

Kang Jing has also previously illustrated Topps sketch cards for Star Wars and Marvel, and even personalised comic covers for a couple of Power Rangers stars. At first glance, his illustrations may seem like digital compositions or even paintings. But look closer, and you will discover every detail is meticulously rendered in pencil strokes. From as young…

Belgium’s Tomorrowland music festival opened as planned on Friday (July 18), debuting a hastily rebuilt main stage just two days after a fire destroyed its original centrepiece. Organisers said the newly constructed stage was part of an “alternative setup” designed to replace the festival’s “beloved main stage”, which went up in flames on Wednesday. Authorities have yet…

Food company Yunhaiyao has been fined S$7,000 (US$5,400) over a mass food poisoning incident at tech firm ByteDance’s Singapore office, which left 171 victims sick. This was the maximum fine the company could have received. But online, some have suggested the penalty was too light, considering the number of people who fell ill. What happened? Yunhaiyao, which…

Jennifer Love Hewitt is finally addressing rumors of a feud between her and Sarah Michelle Gellar. “I honestly don’t even know what that was or how that all came to be,” the actress, 46, told Vulture in a profile published Friday. “I just think people don’t want the narrative to be easy. Why do we always have…

Kate Middleton’s former longtime assistant, Natasha Archer, has unfollowed Meghan Markle on Instagram. Archer, who was the Princess of Wales’ right-hand woman for many years, recently made her Instagram page public — but has since made it private again — along with some changes. Eagle-eyed royal fans noticed that Archer, who had followed the Duchess of Sussex’s…

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces an increasingly uphill battle in Sunday’s upper house election, and a loss could worsen political instability at a time of daunting challenges, such as rising prices and high U.S. tariffs. A poor performance would not immediately trigger a change of government but it would deepen uncertainty over his fate and Japan’s…

The president revealed his wife as a source of counsel on matters of state as negotiations with Vladimir Putin grind on. This week, Donald Trump announced missiles systems for Ukraine and a ceasefire deadline for Russia. Ukraine has, seemingly, a surprise advocate in the White House: first lady Melania Trump. A flurry of laudatory posts shared across…

TECH CEO Andy Byron had gushed about hiring HR chief Kristin Cabot months before they were caught cuddling at a Coldplay gig. Byron and Cabot were left red-faced as they flashed up on a big screen in front of thousands in each other’s arms. Married Byron dived to hide behind a barrier, while Cabot covered her face…

FELIX BAUMGARTNER has died aged 56 after crashing into a pool in a paragliding tragedy. The Austrian skydiver became a household name when he jumped to Earth from a helium balloon in 2012. He set world records for skydiving an estimated 24 miles and reaching an estimated top speed of Mach 1.25 (843.6mph), becoming the first person…

VIRGIN Atlantic passengers have been horrified to find their luggage covered in foul-smelling poop and urine in a travel nightmare. The airline was forced to break its silence after a traveler shared a video of the nasty aftermath, saying, “They didn’t even tell us!!!” Flyers made the disgusting discovery after landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport,…

The Karnataka High Court heard arguments from the Centre on the necessity for urgent regulation of digital platforms, particularly in light of rising cybercrime and digital surveillance. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta emphasized that platforms like X Corp should act responsibly and cannot claim the same rights as individuals. Constant surveillance by social media, rising cybercrime, and the…

Superstar attorney Mark Geragos has been ordered to pay $100,000 as part of the case that saw disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti jailed after a jury found Wednesday that he gave Avenatti “substantial assistance or encouragement.” Stormy Daniels lawyer Avenatti famously attempted to blackmail Nike in 2019 while representing basketball coach, Gary Franklin. Avenatti brought Geragos — who…

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas were recently spotted enjoying a boat ride during a private Spanish getaway, according to pictures obtained by Hello! Thursday. The Cuban actress, 37, could be seen wearing a flowy white midi dress while the “Mission: Impossible” star, 63, wore a light blue long-sleeved shirt. They both sported fedora hats while soaking…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret after Israeli tank fire killed three people at a Catholic church in Gaza on Thursday (Jul 17), blaming a “stray” round for the deaths after a phone call with US President Donald Trump. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said 10 others were also wounded in the attack on the Holy Family…

The new Singapore Oceanarium opens to the public on Jul 24 at Resorts World Sentosa. The revamped space is three times larger than the former SEA Aquarium. formerly known as the SEA Aquarium – will officially reopen on Jul 24 after a three-month transformation. Located within Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), the revamped space features 22 zones dedicated…

Mark Zuckerberg and current and former directors and officers of Meta Platforms (META.O), agreed on Thursday to settle claims seeking $8 billion for the damage they allegedly caused the company by allowing repeated violations of Facebook users’ privacy, a lawyer for the shareholders told a Delaware judge on Thursday. The parties did not disclose details of the…

The AAIB slammed The Wall Street Journal over its report highlighting a pilot’s role in the Air India Flight 171 crash on June 12 in Ahmedabad, calling it unverified and saying it was too early to come to conclusions. India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Thursday called out the US-based The Wall Street Journal for its…

The White House and Pakistan’s Foreign Office denied any such plans, calling the reports unverified. Trump is instead scheduled to visit the UK in September. Two of Pakistan’s top news channels, Geo News and ARY News, have withdrawn reports they aired earlier, which claimed that US President Donald Trump was planning to visit Pakistan in September. The…

On the face of it, the Afghan data breach is very bad indeed. It is arguably the worst leak of secret UK government names since the former MI6 officer Richard Tomlinson went rogue and published a list online containing dozens of names of MI6 officers in 1999. For a case officer in the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6),…

Indonesian police have uncovered an international baby trafficking syndicate which has allegedly sold at least 25 infants to buyers in Singapore since 2023. Authorities made 13 arrests related to the syndicate in the Indonesian cities of Pontianak and Tangerang this week, and rescued six babies who were about to be trafficked – all of whom are around…

Torrential rains in Pakistan’s Punjab province have killed at least 63 people and injured 290 in the 24 hours since downpours started on Wednesday morning. Most of the victims were crushed by collapsing buildings, while the rest either drowned or were electrocuted, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. Authorities in the city of Rawalpindi, next to…

The House is expected late Thursday to approve President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid as Republicans target institutions and programs they view as bloated or out of step with their agenda. The White House had described the package as a test case and said that if Congress…

The Los Angeles lowlife accused of killing “American Idol” executive Robin Kaye in cold blood was previously accused of pulling a knife on his stepfather and threatening his own mother and sister — but only spent six months in custody before his charges were dismissed. Raymond Boodarian, 22, threatened his stepfather with a blade in November 2023…

Despite pledging not to engage in conflict overseas, the US president has sharply escalated attacks Donald Trump has overseen nearly as many air strikes in the first five months of his second term as Joe Biden launched in his entire presidency. The US president’s onslaughts on Houthi militants in Yemen and jihadists in Somalia have been more…

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska, according to the US Geological Survey. The authorities initially issued a tsunami warning but later downgraded it to an advisory, and then withdrew it entirely. A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said. The earthquake took place at approximately 12:37pm…

US Attorney General Pam Bondi had suggested in February that a supposed client list was sitting on her desk A TOP Republican ally of President Donald Trump has called for the release of the files related to disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It comes as Trump insisted the much-hyped files are “pretty boring” amid a slew of…

Interim leader Yunus says Awami League members committed ‘heinous act’ in attempt to disrupt rally of student-led NCP. Bangladeshi security forces clashed with supporters of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, leaving at least three people dead and many injured. Violence broke out Wednesday in the southern town of Gopalganj when members of Hasina’s Awami League tried to…

Tomorrowland’s main stage burns down 48 hours before opening; 1,000 staff evacuated safely. Firefighters battle blaze as festival’s future remains uncertain. Tomorrowland featival fire: A massive fire destroyed Tomorrowland’s main stage just 48 hours before the world-famous electronic music festival was set to open in Boom, Belgium. Dramatic videos showed flames consuming the elaborate “World of Orbyz”-themed…

Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT.O), will cut 500 jobs and add a serious warning on the label of its muscle-disorder gene therapy Elevidys, the drugmaker said on Wednesday, following the recent deaths of two patients who were on the medicine. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked Sarepta to include the “black-box” warning, its most serious, for the risk…

Sarah Michelle Gellar shut down Jennifer Love Hewitt feud rumors after the duo didn’t take photos together at the “I Know What You Did Last Summer” premiere. The actress took to Instagram to address fan speculation after Hewitt was missing from Gellar’s photo dump with the cast, including her husband, Freddie Prinze Jr., at the Los Angeles…

Israel’s military struck the Syrian defence ministry in Damascus and government forces in southern Syria on Wednesday, as deadly sectarian fighting in the mostly Druze province of Suweida continued for a fourth day. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said its forces were “working to save our Druze brothers and to eliminate the regime’s gangs”. The Syrian foreign…

A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, putting into focus the country’s fragile security landscape as the new government attempts to impose its authority over the fractured territory. On Sunday 13 July, the reported abduction of a merchant from the Druze minority sparked days of deadly clashes between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin fighters…

An “unbelievably rare” piece of Mars – the largest ever found on Earth – has sold for $4.3m (£3.2m) at a New York auction on Wednesday. The meteorite known as NWA 16788 weighs 54lb (24.5kg) and is nearly 15in (38.1cm) long, according to Sotheby’s. It was discovered in a remote region of Niger in November 2023 and…

Singapore tops the 2025 Julius Baer Lifestyle Index as the world’s most expensive city for luxury spending, followed by London and Hong Kong. The report analyses high-end spending habits of the ultra-wealthy, with rising costs driven by inflation and global economic shifts. New York, Zurich, Monaco, and Shanghai also feature among the top 10 luxury cities. If…

A Republican US senator expressed concern for the 50-day period and said that “Putin would try to use the 50 days to win the war, or to be better positioned to negotiate a peace agreement.” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday warned that Brazil, China and India could be hit very hard by secondary sanctions if…

Jennifer Lopez vowed to be done with marriage after going through four divorces. While performing onstage for her “Up All Night” tour in Europe, the hitmaker appeared to be responding to a fan sign that read, “J Lo, marry me?” “I think I’m done with that,” she quipped, per a fan video. “I’ve tried that a few…

Twenty-one little kids have been rescued from a California couple who allegedly farmed out their fertilized embryos to multiple surrogate mothers, and then hoarded the children inside a massive mansion — where they suffered repeated abuse, cops say. Guojun Xuan, 65, and Silvia Zhang, 38, were recently found with 15 children in their Arcadia mansion. Another six…

Most voters don’t like the way President Trump has dealt with an investigative review of the federal case against notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, according to a new poll out Wednesday. A Quinnipiac University national survey found 63% of American voters disliked the Trump administration’s approach to the probe of Epstein, a onetime acquaintance of the president in…

Comedian Shane Gillis spared no one in his ESPY Awards opening monologue on Wednesday night, roasting everyone from Caitlin Clark to Aaron Rodgers to President Donald Trump to Mets star Juan Soto — and everyone in between. The star of the Netflix show “Tires” drew some laughs — and boos — in his introduction that ended with…

A rare oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, painted by British artist Clare Leighton in 1931 during the Indian leader’s London visit for the second Round Table Conference, sold for GBP 152,800 (Rs 1.75 crore). The oil portrait, believed to be the only one which Gandhi personally sat for, was auctioned at more than double its estimated price.…

President Trump was on a sugar high Wednesday, announcing that Coca-Cola would soon include the real sweet stuff in its US-sold beverages. “I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so,” Trump, 79, revealed on Truth Social. “I’d like to thank all…

A female TV anchor in the Syrian capital city of Damascus was seen running for cover mid-broadcast following a huge explosion in the background of the studio as Israeli forces bombed the country’s Defence Ministry and General Staff headquarters on Wednesday. The video clip shared by Israeli Defence Minister, Israel Katz on X, showed the anchor reading…

A MAJOR tax change could save car buyers up to $10,000 a year – but only if they meet six specific conditions. The benefit comes from a sweeping tax cut and spending law signed last week by President Donald Trump. Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” includes a new deduction for interest on loans used to buy eligible vehicles…

Syrian government forces entered the majority Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday (July 15, 2025), the Interior Ministry said, aiming to end clashes with Bedouin tribes that have killed nearly 100 people. The southern city had been under the control of armed factions from the Druze minority, whose religious leaders said they had approved the deployment of…

The Indian government on Tuesday reminded the Bangladesh interim government that renowned filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s ancestral is a symbol of Bangla Rennaissance. The Indian government on Tuesday reminded the Bangladesh interim government led by Muhammad Yunus that renowned filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s home, whose demolition Yunus’ team ordered, is a symbol of Bangla Renaissance and offered help to…

Activists are calling for a stay-at-home strike as they prepare for the next protest over rising fuel and transport prices. Police used rubber bullets and tear gas when protesters gathered in Luanda on July 12. Anti-government protests in the Angolan capital Luanda on July 12 were met with a harsh crackdown, resulting in injuries and arrests. “We…

If Jensen Huang was hoping to reassure Washington that his company’s advanced artificial intelligence chips won’t be used to supercharge China’s military, his comments likely fell on deaf ears. “We don’t have to worry about that,” the Nvidia CEO said of America’s greatest fear about his firm’s access to the China market in an interview with CNN.…

Las Vegas Sands on Tuesday (Jul 15) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of its US$8 billion (S$10.3 billion) expansion project for Marina Bay Sands. The ceremony was officiated by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Also in attendance was Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-Charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu and key executives from…

Six infants, with five allegedly intended to be sold to buyers in Singapore, have been rescued by local authorities in Indonesia after they busted a baby-trafficking ring that has reportedly carried out 24 such deals since 2023. And of the 24 infants that have already been sold, 15 were taken to Singapore, Director of General Crime Investigation…