Drone horror at Russian beach: Seven killed as tourists watch in shock
At least seven people, including children, were killed after a drone struck a crowded beach in southern Russia, according to media reports.
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Top LeT operative admits 30 members eliminated in Pakistan by unknown attacker in past few years, blames Indian intelligence
A senior operative of Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has claimed during a public rally that more than 30 of the group's members have been killed by unidentified attackers across Pakistan over the past few years.
Canada's WestJet, cabin crew union reach tentative deal, averting strike
Calgary: WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents the airline's cabin crew, have reached a tentative collective agreement, ending the threat of a strike and lockout that had disrupted operations ahead of Canada's busy August long weekend.
'Deal or total surrender': Trump issues stark ultimatum to Iran, claims US controls Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, declaring that its leadership has only two options: strike a deal with Washington or face what he called "total surrender."
Has Pakistan blocked Al Jazeera? Media freedom concerns grow amid PoK protest coverage
Fresh questions have emerged over media freedom in Pakistan after widespread claims that international broadcaster Al Jazeera became inaccessible to users across the country following its extensive coverage of protests and election-related violence in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Shocking Brooklyn Bridge drama: Naked man leaps into East River, survives
A man who stripped naked before jumping from the top of New York City's Brooklyn Bridge on Sunday survived the dramatic plunge into the East River, leaving onlookers stunned, media reports said.
Trump says Iran talks resume Monday after he calls off 'massive strike'
US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are set to resume on Monday after claiming he called off a "massive strike" on the country following requests from key Middle Eastern allies and Tehran.
All eyes on August 5 as Sheikh Hasina prepares for first public appearance in India since ouster
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to make her first public appearance from India on August 5, exactly two years after she fled Dhaka for New Delhi amid violent student-led protests that culminated in her ouster.
Pakistan: Suicide bomber strikes Pakistan police station amid public rally, 14 killed
At least 14 people were killed and 20 others injured in a suicide bombing at the Kabal police station in Pakistan's Swat district on Sunday, according to media reports.
Washington declares statewide wildfire emergency, imposes burn ban as fires spread amid record drought
Olympia, Washington: Washington Governor Bob Ferguson on Friday declared a statewide wildfire emergency and imposed a burn ban through September 30 as record drought, extreme heat and high winds fuel one of the state's worst fire seasons in recent years.
Ferry horror in Indonesia: Five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire
At least five people died, and 41 others went missing after an Indonesian ferry carrying them caught fire while at sea, media reports said.
US: Multiple killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out, suspect found dead
Multiple people are believed to have been killed in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, according to local authorities.
Explosion rocks Moscow restaurant: 3 dead, 21 injured as banquet turns into horror
At least three people were killed and 21 others injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded at a restaurant in the Russian capital, Moscow, on Saturday, according to local media reports.
Groceries top financial pressure for Canadians as affordability concerns persist: Survey
Ottawa: Rising grocery prices remain the biggest financial burden for Canadian households.
Trump says US, Israel pause Iran strikes as deal nears, Strait of Hormuz reopening on table
US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that the United States and Israel have agreed to put planned military strikes on Iran on hold after receiving a request from Tehran and several Middle Eastern nations, saying the outlines of a potential agreement to end the conflict have been reached.
WestJet strike looms: What travellers need to know before flying this weekend
Calgary: WestJet passengers travelling over the August long weekend are facing growing uncertainty as the airline has begun cancelling flights ahead of a potential strike by its flight attendants, despite negotiations continuing between the carrier and the union representing cabin crew, Reuters reported.
Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal 'Nimsdai' Purja dies in Broad Peak avalanche during Karakoram expedition
The global mountaineering community is mourning the death of renowned Nepalese climber Nirmal "Nimsdai" Purja, who was killed in an avalanche while leading an expedition on Broad Peak in the Karakoram range in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Sergio Gor proposes Bangladesh to join US-led Pax Silica initiative during meeting with PM Tarique Rahman
US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has proposed that Bangladesh join the US-led Pax Silica initiative, according to media reports.
Who is Roshan Shah? 22-year-old Indian student sentenced to four years in prison in US over multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
A 22-year-old Indian national has been sentenced to 48 months in prison in the United States for conspiring to commit money laundering as part of a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme, US officials said.
US sanctions Iranian firms over Strait of Hormuz 'insurance' scheme accepting Bitcoin
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated two Iranian firms for allegedly forcing commercial vessels to purchase mandatory maritime "insurance" to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan: Notorious gangster Uzair Baloch's brother shot in Karachi's Lyari, sparks fresh gang war fears
Zubair Baloch, the brother of notorious Pakistani gangster Uzair Baloch, was seriously injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire on him in Karachi's Lyari area on Thursday, according to local media reports.
41 dead as Morocco-Ceuta migrant crisis spirals; Spain rushes troops, EU sounds alarm
A humanitarian crisis unfolded at Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta after at least 41 migrants died while attempting to cross from Morocco, prompting the Spanish government to deploy additional security forces as European leaders expressed concern over the escalating situation.
PoK crisis goes global: Over 50 UK lawmakers demand action
More than 50 UK parliamentarians have written to UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband expressing concern over the recent surge in violence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to media reports.
Europe on edge: Spain deploys troops after thousands of migrants storm Ceuta from Morocco
Spain is deploying a large number of troops to its North African territory of Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed into the enclave from neighbouring Morocco on Thursday, according to media reports.
Big shock for Indian students! Trump eyes $100,000 post-study work fee
The Donald Trump administration is considering imposing a $100,000 fee on international students who wish to work in the United States after graduating from an American university, according to media reports. If implemented, the proposal could significantly impact thousands of Indian students planning to pursue higher education in the US.
Hundreds of migrants enter Spain's Ceuta by sea from Morocco, crisis deepens
Hundreds of migrants entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta on Thursday, with many swimming around the frontier fence from Morocco, AFP reported.
Sheikh Hasina will be arrested on return to Bangladesh, says Law Minister
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be arrested as soon as she enters the country, Law Minister M Asaduzzaman said on Thursday, hours after the former premier declared that she remained determined to return home despite fearing for her life, media reports said.
China deploys J-20 stealth fighters near India border, satellite images reveal major airpower build-up
China has deployed at least 12 J-20 stealth fighter jets at two airbases facing India, according to commercial satellite imagery, highlighting the growing presence of Beijing’s advanced combat aircraft close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
‘We created mujahideens to bleed India. Now they have turned guns on us’: Pak PM's aide’s viral remark exposes Pakistan’s militant blowback
A video featuring Rana Sanaullah, adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on political affairs, has gone viral after he appeared to acknowledge that "mujahideens" once trained to "bleed" India have now become a security threat for Pakistan.
'We'll hit them hard': Trump threatens Iran after missile attack on US forces
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran after it launched multiple ballistic missiles targeting American forces in the Middle East, vowing a forceful military response if Tehran continues its aggression.