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"Disgusting": US Removes Racist 'Mr Singh' Self-Deport Ad After Backlash
The advertisement sparked off a strong push back from Indian-American and Sikh advocacy groups and also got support from Democratic leaders such as California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Nicolas Maduro's Wife Seeks Release From US Jail, Citing Heart Ailment
Cilia Flores, 69, and Maduro, 63, have been held at a Brooklyn jail since US forces seized them from their Caracas home in a middle-of-the-night raid in early January and brought them to New York City.
OpenAI Seeks US Rules On Powerful AI Amid Anthropic Researcher's Warning
In a policy statement, the ChatGPT maker said voluntary commitments by AI developers were no longer adequate, and urged US lawmakers to act before Congress adjourns in December.
Swiss Coach Crash Leaves 'Several Dead': Police
"Several people died in the coach crash in Susch. Several others were also injured," the police in the far eastern canton of Graubunden said on X, without giving details on the circumstances of the accident or the victims' identities.
Scientists Tried To Use AI Models For Potential Biological Weapons Research: Anthropic
The AI company in a report said it had disrupted several potential plots this year after detecting users attempting to use its models for advanced biological research.
Israel Says It Destroyed Key Hezbollah Tunnels In South Lebanon
Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported that Israel carried out a "massive explosion" on the Ali al-Taher ridge in the Nabatieh region, "causing tremors and a powerful rumble".
"Get Off Our Roads": Team Trump's Racist 'Mr Singh' Poster In US
Incidentally, the robot featured on the poster, meant to signify the US, is a character from Transformer lore, which is literally an alien.
25 Years After 9/11: Tracing The Rise And Fall Of al Qaeda
While it has suffered setbacks, notably bin Laden's killing in 2011 by US forces and the emergence of Islamic State as a rival, experts say al Qaeda still serves as a source of support and inspiration for militants in many regions, particularly in Africa.
No Trilateral Peace Talks Before Elections In Russia: Zelensky
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday there would be no trilateral meeting on how to end the war before the elections in Russia.
'We Were Told To Thwart Peace': Israeli Insiders Reveal Dark Gaza War Secrets
The documentary was shot secretly over a period of three years on rooftops in Tel Aviv and the identities of the subjects are hidden by digitally altering their voices and appearances.
Chinese Maths Teacher Calls For English To Be Removed As Core Subject, Sparks Fierce Debate
English is currently a core subject in China's basic education system, alongside Chinese and mathematics.
US Moves To End 60-Day Grace Period For H-1B, Other Work Visa Holders
Under the planned rule change, published in the Federal Register by the US Department of Homeland Security, those with H-1B and certain other temporary work visas would have to leave the country as soon as their employment ends.
25 Killed After Fire Breaks Out On Cargo Ship In China
State news agency Xinhua said earlier that the fire broke out at around 11:15 am during the ship's port call for maintenance, without specifying the cause of the fire.
Trump Aides Warn Iran War Could Drag On Till He Leaves Office In 2029: Report
The report stands in contrast to what Trump said on Wednesday about the Iran war ending "immediately" after the US votes in midterm elections in November.
Opinion: Opinion | US Can Threaten, Not Dictate: What India's Iran Message Really Means
If India's Bishkek message was a signal to the US, then Pezeshkian's arrival in New Delhi for BRICS will be a defining note: that India's strategic autonomy is not up for debate
Before Jacob Coxon, Elon Musk And Other Experts Warned About AI's Existential Threat
However, these concerns are around artificial general intelligence (AGI) rather than normal, specific AI (like self-driving car software).
August Was World's Joint-Hottest Month On Record, Say Scientists
The world just experienced its joint-hottest month since records began, with August pushing the planet's average global temperature to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels.
China Keeps Up Suspense Over Xi's India Visit 48 Hours Ahead Of BRICS Summit
If Xi finally decides to participate in the annual summit, it will be his first trip to India in seven years and a showcase for attempts to set aside disagreements to project a strong front while the US is mired in conflict with Iran.
No Jobs, Low Pay, Falling Home Prices: China's Social Media Is Getting Darker
On RedNote, Douyin and Weibo, posts about financial struggles are getting thousands and sometimes millions of views.
Opinion: Opinion | For Years, Azerbaijan Backed Pak, Snubbed India. Now Comes The U-Turn
Azerbaijan, which had until recently been condemning India's Operation Sindoor and even allowing Kashmir Day events by the Pakistan Embassy, is now slowly rethinking its ties. But why?
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Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah base in Lebanon’s Ali al-Taher ridge
Israeli attacks come a week after it said to have established operational control over the strategic ridge.
Spain’s Parliament backs citizenship for Western Saharans born before 1977
After lower house approval, the bill to grant tens of thousands of Sahrawis citizenship now goes to the Spanish Senate.
LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations
Recent accusations against the electronics company have raised new questions about the nonconsensual data it harvests.
Peru joins US-led ‘Shield of the Americas’ security alliance
Fujimori administration is latest right-wing government to join alliance for a more aggressive approach against crime.
Republican midterm convention live: Trump, Vance headline day two in Dallas
US Republicans return to the stage to close their midterm convention, still betting on Trump's political magnetism.
Israel says it destroyed key Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon
Israel’s military says it has destroyed a network of Hezbollah tunnels on the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in Lebanon.
Gaza hospitals ration power as fuel shortages deepen
Fuel and engine oil shortages are forcing Gaza’s hospitals to ration electricity
Russian strike hits shopping centre in central Ukraine
A Russian strike on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad killed at least four people.
Drones recreate Twin Towers in tribute ahead of 9/11 anniversary
Thousands of drones were used to recreate New York’s Twin Towers in a tribute ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0 on Champions League return
Goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez seal a winning UCL return for United.
Morocco denies involvement in migrant surge into Spain’s Ceuta
Over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta, sparking a humanitarian crisis and political tensions between Spain and Morocco.
Will foreign workers leave South Africa?
Anti-immigrant protests in the country are back.
What’s happening in Yemen and how did we get here?
Fighting has reignited in Yemen as Houthi forces push south towards the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.
US appeals court rejects Trump bid to implement new vote-by-mail rules
The ruling is a blow to Trump administration's efforts to change how mail-in voting works ahead of November elections.
Could Pakistan enter Yemen conflict under Mecca agreement?
Pakistan says no military response has been discussed under its new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE: What we know
Algiers ends relations with Gulf state over 'provocative and hostile' actions, after years of tensions.
Jimmy Kimmel moves Talarico Senate interview to YouTube amid clash with FCC
The decision follows a year of surging regulatory hurdles over candidate appearances on the Disney-owned network.
Amnesty accuses Russia of trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine
Report reveals foreign nationals were misled with job offers, then forced into Russia's army upon arrival.
Fire onboard ship at Chinese shipyard kills 25 people
At least 25 people were killed after a fire broke out aboard a ship at a shipyard in China.
England close in on Pakistan whitewash in third Test as Robinson shines
Demoralised tourists reach 52-2 before rain ends play early on day two, needing 268 runs to make England bat again.
More than a dozen children killed in fire in eastern DR Congo schools
Authorities say at least 14 school children have been killed after fire ravaged schools in the DR Congo.
Climate hazards disrupted school for 1 in 10 students in 2025: UNICEF
More than 171 million students affected globally with girls disproportionately impacted.
Family of four killed as they slept in Israeli strike on Gaza
Four members of a Palestinian family, including girls aged 8 and 12, were killed in an Israeli air attack as they slept
Kurdish YPJ women fighters face exclusion from Syria’s new army
Syria’s Kurdish women fighters in northeast Syria as pushing to join the country’s new army.
The Trump-to-Mamdani voter is real. How does the trend affect the midterms?
Exit polls suggest 9 percent of Trump voters backed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, despite ideological differences.