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Ballot Box Burnt, One Killed: Violence Marks Opening Phase Of PoK Polls
The opening round of voting took place in the Mirpur Division under heavy security deployment, but turnout in parts of Mirpur appeared subdued as temperatures soared through the afternoon.
Al-Qaida And ISIS Are Using AI Very Differently. Here's How
Since 2023, Islamic State supporters and affiliates have produced a growing stream of AI-generated content.
What Are Fire Clouds? New Threat Making France's Wildfires Even Deadlier
This phenomenon, which is new to France, is yet another consequence of human-caused climate change, according to French researcher Jean-Baptiste Filippi, who studies wildfires.
Iranian Forces Kill 4 Members Of Banned Kurdish Group
Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by Iran, Turkey and the United States.
Shots Fired Outside US Consulate In Toronto For Second Time In 4 Months
The area was cordoned off, and shell casings were found. No one was injured, and no suspects have been identified, police said.
US Man Accused Of Illegally Catching Sharks, Filming Himself 'Wrestling' Them
Wildlife officers tracked Seifert's movements both in person and online for months, setting up surveillance to catch him in the act.
India, China To Resume Silk Route Border Trade Via Nathu La Pass From August 1
Border trade between India and China through the historic Nathu La Pass in East Sikkim will resume on August 1, after a gap of six years since the Covid pandemic.
Macron Holds Crisis Talks As Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations Across France
A fire raging in hilly, rural terrain in Avila, west of Madrid, has become Spain's largest on record, scorching 50,000 hectares (193 square miles), the government says.
China Accuses US Of "AI Hegemonism" Amid Row Over Copied Models
Beijing said Washington was threatening Chinese companies with punishment based on allegations they used "distillation" to copy advanced US AI models, despite what it called a lack of factual or legal grounds.
'Grumpy' Pallas Kittens On Display At Japan Zoo
Kobe Animal Kingdom put the four males and one female, all born in May at the facility, on public viewing last week.
Why Indians Make Up Nearly 60% Of Canada's Permanent Residency Drop
But the biggest impact has been on Indians. Permanent residency admissions from India dropped from 49,115 to 36,910 in the first five months of the year, which is a fall of nearly 25 per cent.
US Man Missing In Pacific Ocean For Over A Month Rescued Off Hawaii
The man said that he felt like a "sitting duck, just getting taken south by the current going way off course".
Trump Says US Has "Enough" Weapons, Then Posts AI Images Of Strikes On Iran
The report had claimed that the US was facing a shortage of air defence interceptors and specialised missile defence systems.
Opinion: Opinion | Trump's Nuclear 'Gift' To Saudi Arabia Could Haunt Middle East For Years
Trump just signed a '123' deal with the Kingdom. For the Saudis, this could be a big win. But for the region, it can quickly become a source of uncontrolled chaos.
A Sweary Boss Might Make You Work Harder Or Want To Quit
Study finds employee reactions to swearing bosses vary by personality and country equality levels
Mojtaba Khamenei's 'Jihad' Message To Hezbollah Against US, Israel
The Iranian leader came in response to a Hezbollah letter pledging allegiance to Iran's Islamic Republic. He alleged there "remains no path forward except jihad and resistance" against the United States and Israel.
Netflix Executive Claims He Was Fired After Disclosing Prescribed Ketamine Use, Sues Company
According to the lawsuit, Baillie sought ketamine therapy at a clinic in Santa Barbara in late 2022 after struggling with clinical depression following the death of his mother.
Indian-Origin Diamond Trader Kidnapped In Mali, Freed After 44-Crore Payout
The kidnappers initially demanded around Rs 100 crore for Ramani's release, but his family members, who live in the US, negotiated the amount down before securing his release.
'He Spoke, Then Shot': Indian-Origin Woman, 26, Killed In 'Targeted Attack' In Canada
Police said they believe Navneet Kaur's murder was a "targeted attack" and there were no outstanding suspects. They said the motive behind the shooting is still not clear, and the homicide team of police is now investigating the case.
Video: 3 Killed, Multiple Injured In Mass Shooting At Food Festival In Seattle
The shooting happened at the time Seattle Centre was hosting its annual Bite of Seattle festival, featuring hundreds of local vendors and live music performances.
News from Arabic Countries
Saudi Arabia defends against drone strikes from ‘Iran-backed’ groups
Drones launched at Saudi, Jordan and Iraq suggest Iran, or linked groups, may be testing US as it mulls new strategy.
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 16
The US-Iran war has slowed, with both sides giving diplomacy a chance through regional mediators.
Burnham welcomes Zelenskyy as first international guest
Andy Burnham, Britain’s new prime minister, welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the United Kingdom.
New UK PM Burnham assures Zelenskyy of continuing Ukraine support
Burnham is the fifth British prime minister to deal with President Zelenskyy since the war on Ukraine started in 2022.
Will UNESCO’s heritage listing halt Israeli plans for West Bank’s Sebastia?
Sebastia, a 3,000-year-old site, faces threats as Israel intensifies plans for land seizures and settlement expansions.
What drove Venezuela’s decision to leave the ICC?
The ICC says its investigation into alleged crimes against humanity will continue despite the withdrawal.
India suspends police officer for firing AK-47 at student protesters
An Indian police officer has been suspended after firing an AK-47 rifle at students protesting over leaked exam papers.
Chad to join raft of withdrawals from International Criminal Court
Chad becomes the fifth country to withdraw from the ICC recently, amid rising US pressure and accusations of bias.
Iran: Currently no negotiations with the US
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, said on Monday that Iran is not seeking negotiations with US.
Israeli raid sparks fire at UN Palestinian refugee centre
Israeli forces raided a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees training centre.
Mapping Israeli settler violence in the West Bank
Israeli settlers have set fire to a mosque in the West Bank village of Qusra, and continued violent attacks.
How Israel uses settler-soldier terror to colonise the West Bank
Settler attacks are not isolated incidents. They are all part of a strategy to grab land and colonise.
Why Venezuela is leaving the ICC
Venezuela is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias against the Global South.
Why a new war in Yemen could be different for the Houthis
Recent developments strengthen anti-Houthi forces in Yemen as signs indicate that a re-eruption of the war is imminent.
Tunisia bars family, lawyers from seeing Ghannouchi after prison collapse
No word on jailed Tunisian opposition leader Ghannouchi for 11 days, his son tells Al Jazeera.
Honduras’s Hernandez returns home after Trump pardon: How it happened
Sentenced to 45 years in the US, Hernandez returns home to his family, party and supporters after Trump pardons him.
Five decades of Israeli covert strategy to push US, Iran into confrontation
Successive Israeli governments have undermined diplomatic efforts and stoked tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Five years after Saied’s power grab, Tunisians are no better off
Tunisia has seen no economic benefit from power consolidation, while liberties have dwindled.
Australian court rejects racial discrimination appeal by Pauline Hanson
Court upholds earlier ruling that a post directed at Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi was unlawful.
Former Honduras president returns home after Trump pardon
Former Honduras president returns home after Trump pardon
Israel’s approval of limited Gaza force a calculated manoeuvre, experts say
Analysts say Israeli cabinet's decision aims to deflect US pressure and fragment the Gaza Strip.
Dutch pair banned from Bali after run club ‘excludes locals’
Two Dutch men have been banned from re-entering Indonesia over alleged violations and discrimination.
Three killed in suspected shootout in US city of Seattle, police say
Police say one suspect surrendered at the scene of the shooting, while the other remains on the loose.
Gaza student tops national exams despite war and displacement
Gaza’s Saba Rabah ranked first in Palestine's national high school exams amid Israel’s genocidal war.
Students and staff work to bring Islamic University of Gaza back to life
The university is looking to continue educating Palestinians amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.