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Israel’s strategic failure is now apparent
Israeli aggression and expansionism are not signs of ascendance; rather they point to inevitable failure.
ICE raids in Los Angeles a rush “to deport one million in a year”
Nayna Gupta of American Immigration Council says US authorities go after non-citizens to rack up their arrest numbers.
Thailand and Cambodia reinforce troops along disputed border: Thai minister
Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai says Thailand reinforces military presence in response to Cambodia move.
Iran condemns ‘racist mentality’ behind US travel ban
An Iranian spokesperson called the move a sign of a 'supremacist and racist mentality' dominating US policy.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Stadiums, host cities, final venue
Photo and text guide to the 11 US cities, and 12 venues, hosting a total of 63 matches at FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
LA Olympics may be ‘good launching pad’ for NBA league in Europe
New NBA league in Europe moves a step closer as talks with International Basketball Federation continue.
At least five killed in Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine
Ukrainian air force says Russia struck with 215 missiles and drones in overnight assault.
US police, protesters clash in Los Angeles following immigration raids
Protesters gathered after immigration agents took dozens of people into custody during raids across Los Angeles.
Girl, 6, among group arrested for assassination of Myanmar general
Lin Latt Shwe, 6, was detained along with her mother and other suspects in the killing of retired general in Yangon.
‘Open prison’: The forced labour driving India’s $5 trillion economy dream
India has more than 300 million unorganised sector workers. Many suffer from withheld wages, endless toil and coercion.
North Korea’s limited internet hit by major outage, says analyst
The UK-based researcher said the cause of the outage in the secretive state seems to be internal rather than an attack.
Why are ice cream prices soaring this summer?
Coconut oil, a crucial ingredient in the summer treat, is getting more expensive.
Israel warns of more attacks on Lebanon if Hezbollah not disarmed
Israel warned 'there will be no calm in Beirut' after launching the largest attack on the city since the ceasefire.
‘We do this to survive’: Harvesting opium poppies in Myanmar’s Shan State
Poppy cultivation and methamphetamine production has surged in Myanmar amid the country's grinding civil war.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,199
These are the key events on day 1,199 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US Supreme Court grants DOGE access to sensitive Social Security data
The ruling was one of two victories the US's highest court handed the Trump administration in cases about data privacy.
Sinner beats Djokovic to set up French Open final with Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner downs Novac Djokovic to reach maiden French Open final against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.
Deported man Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to US to face charges
After his mistaken deportation to El Salvador, Abrego Garcia faces US charges of transporting undocumented migrants.
France honours veterans on 81st anniversary of D-Day
Thousands gathered in Normandy for the 81st D-Day anniversary, honouring the WWII invasion.
Trump announces second round of US trade talks with China next week
Teams will try to resolve tariffs war amid spats over China’s curbs on rare minerals and US revocation of student visas.