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'Bruised Body Of Woman' Found In Australia, It Turned Out To Be A Sex Doll
Police announced that forensic testing had proved the contents were not human and the suitcase was actually stuffed with a lifelike sex doll.
Indian Envoy Meets Bangladesh PM Amid Row Over Sheikh Hasina Press Event
While India-Bangladesh ties are in the midst of a reset, ousted premier Hasina's press interaction at an event organised by the Foreign Correspondents Club of South Asia in New Delhi has led to a strong reaction from Bangladesh.
India Revives Decades-Old Tradition, Gifts 5 Peacocks To UN
The gift includes a rare white-feathered peacock and revives a tradition begun by Indira Gandhi's donation to the same office in 1981.
A $20 Million Wedding Reveals Who Really Holds Power In Zimbabwe
A lavish $17.5 million wedding among Harare's elite laid bare how tycoons helped scrap elections and extend the president's term to 2030.
'20 Warships Near Iran': US' Hormuz Warning Amid Trump's "Semi-Negotiations"
The post came amid heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran maintaining its demands that must be met before it removes its chokehold from the strategic waterway for commercial shipping.
16 Bangladeshi Workers Killed In Fire At Saudi Furniture Factory
With around 3.5 million Bangladeshis living in Saudi Arabia, the country remains the largest destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers, who sent home more than $2.7 billion in remittances last year.
Trump Picks Former Lawyer Will Scharf As New White House Counsel
Trump named Will Scharf, his former personal lawyer and ex-NCPC chair, as new White House counsel starting September 1, replacing David Warrington.
Iran Nears Hormuz Shipping Deal With Oman, Keeps Conditions For US
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran's deal with Oman on new shipping lanes was in its final stages, though talks with Washington remain indirect.
North Korean Hackers Develop AI Tools To Automate Cyberattacks: Report
South Korean firm Genians linked the group Kimsuky to tools for running artificial intelligence models locally, avoiding outside detection.
US-Backed Gaza Plan Rejected By Netanyahu Only Way Forward: Trump Board Head
Netanyahu rejected the US-backed Gaza plan even as Trump's peace board chief insisted it remains the only way to prevent another October 7 attack
Opinion: Opinion | Saudi Arabia Has Money, Missiles, And America. Why Is It Still So Scared?
What the NATO-like pact essentially points to, under its modest packaging of 'Islamic brotherhood', are growing fears of the Saudi Kingdom.
Clarity, Not Control Of Churches: India's Myth-Buster On Foreign Funding Bill
In a series of posts on X, India's ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, issued a detailed "Myth vs. Reality check" on the bill.
Bengal Tea Farmer Kidnapped, Taken To Bangladesh To Secure Intruder's Release
A video has also emerged where Gope can be heard saying that he would be released from captivity if India releases Tamiz Uddin, the Bangladeshi intruder arrested by BSF.
A Californian City Declares State Of Emergency Following Cyberattack On Emergency Systems
Cybersecurity experts from both private firms and government agencies are examining the compromised systems to safely restore municipal operations.
Amid Questions Over Mojtaba Khamenei's Health, An Iran President-Supreme Leader Meet
Pezeshkian, who took office in July 2024, had said in early May that he met with Khamenei, also without specifying the date, but the supreme leader's office did not issue any statements at the time.
How To Spot Perseid Meteor Shower, A Light Show That Promises To Dazzle
The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade - though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
"We're Low-Keying It": Trump On US-Iran Negotiations
"We are low-keying it," Trump said, according to the news outlet Axios, which said it spoke to him in a brief phone call.
Play Area Inaugurated At Indian Visa Centre In Bangladesh Capital
Focusing on people's benefit and people-to-people ties has been Dinesh Trivedi's vision, which he enunciated right after taking over as high commissioner.
"Will Cut Them Off": Iran General Warns US Against Ground Invasion
Warning against any potential intrusion, the Iranian general stated, "If any US military personnel set foot in Iran, we will cut them off."
Trump Started Iran War Over Nukes, He Will Give It Up For Hormuz: Report
The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, reported that Trump has spent weeks preparing the ground for such an outcome and has privately told senior aides that he could walk away without obtaining a new nuclear agreement.
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Osaka, Gauff race into Canadian Open quarters as Rybakina survives scare
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina rallies to beat unseeded Liudmila Samsonova while stars Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff progress.
Anguished locals watch as Israel demolishes homes in southern Lebanon
Anguished locals watch as Israel demolishes homes in southern Lebanon
‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war
They carry ammunition, can conduct kamikaze missions and have shown they can capture enemy positions.
China evacuates a million from homes as Typhoon Dolphin arrives
China evacuates a million from homes as Typhoon Dolphin arrives
Nigeria eliminated as Cameroon, Malawi reach WAFCON semis and World Cup
Outsiders Malawi qualify for their first FIFA World Cup, while defending champions Nigeria are eliminated by Cameroon.
Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes in reduced third phase amid unrest
Voting postponed in seven of 11 Poonch division constituencies as boycott calls and violence mar the region's elections.
North Korea’s hackers using AI for attacks, cybersecurity firm says
Hacking group Kimsuky using AI-generated documents in spear-phishing attacks, South Korean cybersecurity firm says.
Don Nelson, Hall of Fame basketball coach and NBA player, dies at 86
Nelson was a five-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics but is best remembered for his innovative coaching style.
Israeli forces kill one in Gaza as another body recovered from rubble
Gaza Health Ministry says hospitals receive bodies of two Palestinians as Netanyahu rejects Trump plan to end war.
Solar eclipse tracker: What time will it hit your location on August 12?
On August 12, nearly one billion people could see a partial solar eclipse, with 15 million in its path of totality.
What’s driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
What's driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
Wildfires bear down on homes in Canada’s Okanagan region
A fast-moving wildfire in Canada’s British Columbia province has forced thousands of people from their homes.
Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel ahead of midterms
Trump has named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel, starting from September 1.
Brazilian player falls into tunnel celebrating goal
Footage shows Brazilian player Jacy Maranhão falling into the players’ tunnel after jumping over advertising boards.
Trump signals shift to economic pressure on Iran over new military strikes
US relying on sanctions and naval blockade as oil prices stabilise, easing economic strain on American consumers.
Oil prices climb as Iranian demands cloud outlook for Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude prices rise as Tehran says critical waterway will not reopen without major US concessions.
Clashes in Iraq’s Kut city during protests over power shortages
Protests over power shortages escalated in Kut, Iraq, as demonstrators demanded more electricity amid soaring heat.
Israel confirms death of Palestinian detainee, nearly two years late
The family of Ihab Diab disputes Israeli claims of health issues, alleging torture was behind his prison death.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim undergoes medical procedure
Malaysia's government says Anwar, 79, is undergoing medical examinations and a procedure advised by his specialists.
Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan in court after Dubai extradition
Suspected Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan has appeared before a Dublin court after being extradited from Dubai.
Houthis launch fresh ballistic missile and drone attacks on al-Makha port
Iran-backed Houthis have resumed attacks on Yemen’s al-Makha port in the Red Sea.
Could Morocco’s football chief Fouzi Lekjaa become its next prime minister?
Lekjaa’s decision to join a political party has fuelled speculation about his political ambitions.
New Houthi missile and drone attacks kill seven in Yemen’s al-Makha
The latest Houthi attacks come less than 24 hours after an earlier barrage struck al-Makha and its commercial port.
Iran war live: US ‘semi-negotiating’ with Tehran; Israel rejects Gaza plan
Trump says US will wait for economic pressure to mount on Iran, as Israel formally rejects 15-point Gaza peace plan.
F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s New Jersey golf club
F-16s intercepted two civilian aircraft entering restricted airspace over Bedminster, NJ, where President Trump was.