Over 100 killed after heavy rain hits India, Nepal
India's weather office expects more rain with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds
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Former senior cop starts criminal probe into billionaire landlord
Ex-officer says probe underway over complaints from leaseholders, information he gathered and reviewed
Two planes collide at Washington airport; Congressmen aboard
Though no injuries were reported, collision damaged winglets of both planes
Helicopter crashes into New York's Hudson River, killing all six aboard
Victims include Spanish family with three children and pilot
US cuts thousands of immigrants off social security by labeling them as deceased
Critics argue that this policy amounts to "weaponising" federal systems against vulnerable populations
UAE toughens traffic laws: Arrests, fines up to Dh100,000 for reckless driving
Revised regulations aim to curb dangerous driving and enhance public safety across all emirates
Trump’s U-turn prompts EU to pause countermeasures
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmes suspension on Thursday
Trump's stunning tariff pause focuses trade war on China
Beijing may again respond in kind after slapping 84% tariffs on U.S.
Trump’s tariff strategy: 125% on China, 90-day pause for other nations
Trump says China will realise that the days of ripping off the U.S.A
China nursing home blaze kills 20; one arrested
CCTV says police arrest apartment owner, 19 residents taken to nearby hospital for treatment
Foreign students in US may be deported after visa cancellation
Under current wave, students even arrested for traffic violations, involvement in political activism
Breaking: US to resume some foreign aid programmes
Sources say decision follows pressure from inside administration and from Congress
At least 79 killed in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse
About 155 people injured; families of victims seek information about loved ones
Trump shocks world with 104% tariff on China – What’s next?
This sharp increase in tariffs marks most significant escalation in US-China trade tensions
Violent clashes erupt in India's Bengal over Waqf Amendment Act
Tensions erupt as demonstrators clash with police over new Waqf Act
Jurassic Park in real life? These ‘dire wolves’ have internet shaken
Company is calling it the “world’s first de-extinction”
US Supreme Court lets Trump pursue deportations under 1798 law, with limits
The court has 6-3 conservative majority. Conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett and court's three liberal justices dissented
US cancels visas of over 400 foreign students including Pakistanis
US authorities order strict scrutiny of social media
China vows to 'fight to the end' as Trump tariff war rages
"If the U.S. insists on having its way, China will fight to the end."
Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China, terminates talks
Washington demands Beijing withdraw 34% tariffs it imposed on US products last week
Hundreds rally to bring film and TV production back to Hollywood
Many speakers said Hollywood was filled with middle-class workers
Israeli military changes initial account of Gaza aid worker killings
The 15 paramedics and emergency responders were shot dead on March 23
Trump justifies tariff blow as 'necessary medicine' amid market rout
Remarks followed tumultuous week on Wall Street, with major indices suffering their worst losses since the Covid-19
Asian markets in freefall after Trump’s latest tariff bombshell
Futures tied to U.S. markets reflected the deepening anxiety
US starts collecting Trump's 10% tariff, smashing global trade norms
Among the countries first hit with the 10% tariff were Australia, Britain, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and Saudi Arabia
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US slaps 26% tariff on India, lower than Asian peers
The relatively lower tariffs imposed on India calmed equity markets
18 killed, 5 injured in Gujarat firecracker factory blast
Powerful blast triggers fire, leading to roof collapse; Gujarat CM announces financial assistance
Eid prayers banned at Srinagar’s Jamia masjid under pretext of 'construction'
In Uttar Pradesh offering Eid prayers on streets was also banned
Indian security forces kill 16 Maoist rebels in firefight
Security forces find variety of guns during search in Sukma in southern Chhattisgarh
Kashmiri leader Jalil Andrabi’s martyrdom still seeks justice
The Kashmiri people continue to resist India’s illegal occupation
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Five killed in suicide bomb blast in northeastern Afghanistan
Suicide bomber with explosives strapped to body detonates outside bank
Afghan Taliban reject invitation to global conference on girls’ education
Afghan govt maintains stance against women’s education, drawing global condemnation
Afghan Taliban ban windows overlooking homes
Homeowners advised to build walls or otherwise obstruct views to 'prevent disturbances to neighbours'
Blast near Kabul's Interior Ministry injures 4
While residents describe explosion as 'massive', Taliban report no severe injuries
International aid potentially misused in Afghanistan's terrorist network
Billions in foreign funds diverted to terrorist organizations, reports reveal
MIDDLE EAST
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Over 122m worshippers visited grand mosques in Makkah and Madinah during Ramazan
Saudi authorities say 122,286,712 visitors came to Two Holy Mosques
Hamas open to hostage deal with Israel during Eid al-Fitr
US urges Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah
Israel conducts first strike on Beirut's southern suburbs since truce
The south Beirut airstrike was heard across Lebanese capital and produced a large column of black smoke
Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker arrested by IDF after settler attack
IDF claims it had arrested three Palestinians suspected of throwing 'rocks'
Iran's Supreme Leader rejects US threats amid nuclear tensions
Khamenei warns any hostile move against Iran will be met with 'hard slap'
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US to resume security support to Ukraine as Kyiv ready to accept ceasefire proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who was in Saudi Arabia but did not participate in the talks
Tanker hired by US military ablaze off UK after hit by container ship
Local officials say 32 casualties met by ambulances, only one remained in hospital
Zelenskiy heads to Saudi Arabia ahead of crunch US talks
Ukraine's President is expected to meet MBS, whose KSA has played various mediating roles since Russia's 2022 invasion
Moosa Harraj elected Oxford Union President for Michaelmas 2025
Harraj, currently serving as the Union’s Librarian, is pursuing an MPhil in Economics at Balliol College.
'SOS' Afghan women lights up Eiffel Tower; condemns Taliban
The message was displayed in French, English, Dari, and Pashto
AMERICAS
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At least 79 killed in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse
About 155 people injured; families of victims seek information about loved ones
Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China, terminates talks
Washington demands Beijing withdraw 34% tariffs it imposed on US products last week
Pakistanis arrested for running $22m gambling, money laundering den in US
FBI shuts down 40 illegal game rooms across Houston in one of the largest takedowns in history
Deadly US storm system may intensify today after killing 7
Powerful system may stall over country's midsection, fuelling possible tornadoes
US student visa latest update: Applicants' social media to be checked
US secretary of state orders diplomats to thoroughly examine social media accounts of applicants
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