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Major Cocaine Seizure in Northern Ireland: Bulgarian National Faces Charges
The seizure is the largest Class A drug find by authorities in Northern Ireland. ...
ASEAN Prepares to Address Myanmar Crisis in Upcoming Meetings
The Southeast Asian grouping ASEAN will hold two meetings specifically on the civil war in army-ruled Myanmar ahead of its summit next week, the bloc's secretar ...
EU and Britain Impose New Sanctions on Russia Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict
Without waiting for Washington, the European Union and the U.K. announced a new raft of sanctions against Russia. ...
Tragic Suicide Attack on School Bus in Pakistan Claims Lives of Students
A suicide attack on a school bus in southwestern Pakistan killed three students of a military-run school on Wednesday, officials said, in the latest attack that ...
Former Ukrainian Politician Andriy Portnov Shot Dead Outside School Near Madrid
Former Ukrainian politician Andriy Portnov, who worked as a senior aide to pro-Russian former President Viktor Yanukovych, has been shot dead just outside the S ...
Pakistan Promotes Army Chief Syed Asim Munir to Field Marshal Amid Regional Tensions with India
Pakistan’s government says it’s recognition of his leadership in the India-Pakistan confrontation. Not everyone agrees. ...
Polio Outbreak Detected in Papua New Guinea: WHO Reports
Papua New Guinea has declared a polio outbreak after vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 was found in stool samples from two healthy children in Lae, the WHO conf ...
'Whole Population on Brink of Starvation' in Gaza - World Food Programme
Israeli officials said 93 trucks entered Gaza on Tuesday, but the UN said no aid has been distributed so far. ...
UN Warns of Impending Starvation Crisis in Gaza as UK Demands Ceasefire
The UK has suspended trade deal talks with Israel and has summoned the country's ambassador over its expansion of military operations. | ITV National News ...
International Aid to Gaza Under Scrutiny Amid Ongoing Conflict
Gaza's civil defence agency has said that Israeli strikes overnight killed at least 19 people, including a week-old baby, as Israel faces mounting international ...
International Backlash Grows Against Israel Amid Gaza Offensive and Humanitarian Crisis
Pressure is piling on Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's "minimal" allowance of aid trucks in Gaza, with several nations issuing criticisms and fresh sanctions. ...
WHO Adopts Landmark Pandemic Agreement Amid Ongoing Global Health Challenges
It hopes to ensure equitable and timely access to diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics ...
Tragic Stabbing Incident Claims Life of Indian-Origin Entrepreneur in Texas
The deceased man was identified as Akshay Gupta, who was stabbed by a fellow Indian in the bus in Texas, the police said. ...
Beijing Responds Strongly to US Warnings on AI Chips
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said US export controls on AI chips to China were "a failure". ...
Britain Halts Trade Negotiations with Israel Amid Escalating Gaza Conflict
Canada and France have also threatened action against Israel, but did not say what specific measures they would take ...
Rising Tensions: Israel's Potential Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Sites
The chance of a strike would be more likely if the US reached a deal with Iran that did not remove all of the country's uranium, CNN reported. ...
New Study Warns of Dire Sea-Level Rise Even at 1.5°C Temperature Target
A new study warns that meeting the Paris climate agreement's 1.5°C target could still lead to significant sea-level rise, driving disruptive migration inland. ...
Israel Intensifies Military Offensive in Gaza Amid International Backlash
Israel is pressing ahead with its new military offensive in Gaza despite mounting international criticism. ...
The Resilient Community of Pagasa Island: Standing Firm Against Chinese Aggression
Pagasa is barely big enough for a plane to land, but it stands tall against an armada of Chinese ships. ...
Marco Rubio Warns Syria on Brink of 'Full-Scale Civil War'
The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse". ...
UN Urges Urgent Aid for Children Facing Starvation in Gaza
Humanitarian organisations warn it is not enough to tackle the hunger crisis gripping Gaza, as the British government suspends trade talks with Israel over its ...
Humanitarian Aid Stalled in Gaza Amid Blockade and Rising Malnutrition Rates
No aid has yet been distributed in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations said on Tuesday, a day after Israel allowed limited humanitarian deliveries to resume aft ...
Tensions Mount in Bangladesh: Yunus and Army Chief Clash Over Election Timing and Stability
Bangladesh's Yunus and Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman are at odds, raising concerns of potential instability and foreign interference. Is an emergency looming? ...
Daylight Attack Claims Lives of Mayor's Aide and Personal Secretary in Mexico City
Members of Clara Brugada’s team shot dead by gunmen on motorcycle in attack in central part of the city ...
EU Pushes for New Sanctions Against Russia Amid Ceasefire Negotiations
A phone call between Donald Trump and European leaders exposed America's unwillingness to move forward with sanctions against Russia. ...
UK Suspends Free Trade Talks with Israel Amid Growing Tensions Over Gaza Conflict
The British government says it is suspending free trade negotiations with Israel and leveled new sanctions targeting West Bank settlements as it criticizes Isra ...
NASA Warns of Potential Solar Storms and Space Weather Disruptions
NASA has warned about impending solar storms due to active sunspot zones, which may disrupt power and communications on Earth. ...
China's Historic Tianwen-2 Mission to Collect Samples from Near-Earth Asteroid
The Tianwen-2 probe was transported to the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre on May 14, where it is undergoing final inspections and system checks ahead of liftof ...
Massive Asteroid Set to Pass Closely by Earth This Weekend
The asteroid, titled 387746 (2003 MH4), is gigantic. It is 335 metres in width, approximately 1,100 feet. ...
Cow Humanely Culled Following Isolated BSE Case in Essex Farm
A non-contagious version of the disease means there is no risk to food safety, the government says. ...
Geoffrey Hinton, the Godfather of AI, Expresses Trust in GPT-4 Amid Caution
AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton, who has time and again warned against the evil of AI, says that he trusts AI models like ChatGPT-4 more than he should. “I shoul ...
Giant Iceberg A23a Begins to Disintegrate Near South Georgia Island
A new satellite photo has revealed that the "megaberg," A23a, is beginning to break apart, spawning thousands of smaller ice chunks around the Antarctic island ...
Ukraine Reports Major Russian Casualties as China Advocates for Peace Talks
Ukrainian president says ‘pressure on Russia will push it toward real peace’ ...
Netanyahu Responds Strongly to UK, France, and Canada Amid Gaza Conflict
Leaders of UK, France and Canada condemn Israel’s ‘egregious actions’ in Gaza and warn of joint action if offensive continues ...
Philippine Coast Guard Monitors Chinese Research Vessels in Exclusive Economic Zone
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday said two Chinese research vessels were monitored within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). ...
Global Leaders Condemn Israel's Actions in Gaza Amid Escalating Military Offensive
British, French, and Canadian leaders condemn Israel's actions in Gaza, threatening joint action if military offensive continues. ...
Australia Joins Global Condemnation of Israel's Military Actions and Limited Aid to Gaza
‘Palestinian territory must not be reduced nor subjected to any demographic change,’ joint statement declares after Israel announces military expansion ...
Alarming Levels of Blue Shark Bycatch in Pacific Fisheries
Industrial fishing methods such as long lining and bottom trawling are responsible for horrifying levels of bycatch, including nearly half a million threatened ...
Global Country Names: An Expansive List
The statement called Sunday’s announcement that Israel will allow a basic quantity of food into Gaza "wholly inadequate." It says the level of human suffering ...
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Beijing Responds Strongly to US Warnings on AI Chips
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said US export controls on AI chips to China were "a failure". ...
Alarming Levels of Blue Shark Bycatch in Pacific Fisheries
Industrial fishing methods such as long lining and bottom trawling are responsible for horrifying levels of bycatch, including nearly half a million threatened ...
Polio Outbreak Detected in Papua New Guinea: WHO Reports
Papua New Guinea has declared a polio outbreak after vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 was found in stool samples from two healthy children in Lae, the WHO conf ...
Cow Humanely Culled Following Isolated BSE Case in Essex Farm
A non-contagious version of the disease means there is no risk to food safety, the government says. ...
ASEAN Prepares to Address Myanmar Crisis in Upcoming Meetings
The Southeast Asian grouping ASEAN will hold two meetings specifically on the civil war in army-ruled Myanmar ahead of its summit next week, the bloc's secretar ...
Pakistan Promotes Army Chief Syed Asim Munir to Field Marshal Amid Regional Tensions with India
Pakistan’s government says it’s recognition of his leadership in the India-Pakistan confrontation. Not everyone agrees. ...
International Backlash Grows Against Israel Amid Gaza Offensive and Humanitarian Crisis
Pressure is piling on Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's "minimal" allowance of aid trucks in Gaza, with several nations issuing criticisms and fresh sanctions. ...
New Study Warns of Dire Sea-Level Rise Even at 1.5°C Temperature Target
A new study warns that meeting the Paris climate agreement's 1.5°C target could still lead to significant sea-level rise, driving disruptive migration inland. ...
NASA Warns of Potential Solar Storms and Space Weather Disruptions
NASA has warned about impending solar storms due to active sunspot zones, which may disrupt power and communications on Earth. ...
China's Historic Tianwen-2 Mission to Collect Samples from Near-Earth Asteroid
The Tianwen-2 probe was transported to the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre on May 14, where it is undergoing final inspections and system checks ahead of liftof ...
Geoffrey Hinton, the Godfather of AI, Expresses Trust in GPT-4 Amid Caution
AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton, who has time and again warned against the evil of AI, says that he trusts AI models like ChatGPT-4 more than he should. “I shoul ...
Trump Displays Controversial Video During Meeting with South African President Ramaphosa
US President Donald Trump surprised his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa during a White House meeting with a video designed to back baseless claims of ...
Major Cocaine Seizure in Northern Ireland: Bulgarian National Faces Charges
The seizure is the largest Class A drug find by authorities in Northern Ireland. ...
EU and Britain Impose New Sanctions on Russia Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict
Without waiting for Washington, the European Union and the U.K. announced a new raft of sanctions against Russia. ...