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Polio Outbreak Declared in Papua New Guinea: Urgent Vaccination Campaign Launched
The World Health Organisation has declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea and called for an "immediate" vaccination... ...
Ex-FBI Agent Alleges Russian Intelligence Targeted Elon Musk for Blackmail
Former FBI agent Jonathan Buma revealed that Russian intelligence targeted Elon Musk using his interest in sex and drugs to blackmail him. Putin allegedly appro ...
Rodrigo Duterte's Mayoral Win: A Political Dilemma for the Philippines
Can Rodrigo Duterte serve as mayor while in custody accused of crimes against humanity? ...
Trump and World Leaders Seek to Address Ukraine Crisis Amid Escalating Violence
Zelenskyy attacks Kremlin over killing of civilians in minibus as European leaders remain focused on keeping troops out of Ukraine. What we know on day 1,180 ...
Trump Announces Intent to Speak with Putin and Zelenskyy to Promote Ukraine Ceasefire
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak by phone Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, followed by Ukrainian President... ...
Israeli Airstrike in Khan Younis Results in Tragic Loss of Life
An Israeli airstrike killed at least 24 Palestinians in a tent encampment housing displaced families in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, local health aut ...
Intensified Israeli Military Action in Gaza Amid Ongoing Hostage Crisis
Israel’s army said on social media that it was intensifying attacks and exerting “tremendous pressure” on Hamas. | ITV National News ...
Deadly Explosion Rocks Palm Springs, California, Claiming One Life
US News: A powerful explosion rocked Palm Springs, California, on Saturday morning, resulting in one fatality and prompting a large-scale emergency response. T ...
The Independent's Commitment to Comprehensive Reporting During Critical Times
Police spokesperson calls explosion ‘intentional act of violence’ as windows of local businesses were blown out following blast ...
Tragic Toll in Gaza: Over 150 Lives Lost in One Day Amid Intensifying Conflict
At least 153 people in Gaza were killed and hundreds more injured in the past 24 hours as IDF operations intensify, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. ...
Iran Initiates Mass Deportation of Migrants Amid Economic Strain
The extremist regime said it had no more room for refugees. ...
Severe Storms and Tornadoes Claim Lives in Kentucky and Missouri
At least 21 people were killed overnight in Kentucky and Missouri when severe storms that spawned tornadoes ripped across the two states, officials said on Satu ...
Trump to Call Putin and Zelenskyy in Efforts to End Russia-Ukraine War
The announcement came just a day after the first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks in three years failed to produce a ceasefire. ...
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy Advocates for Sustained Ceasefire Between Pakistan and India
Lammy’s visit to Pakistan followed the “hugely welcome ceasefire with India”. | World News ...
Arab Leaders Demand Immediate End to Gaza Conflict Amid Escalating Violence
Arab leaders at a summit in Baghdad called on Saturday for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, accusing Israel in starker language of trying to drive the Pales ...
Cybersecurity Alert: Billions of Stolen Passwords Available Online
With 19 billion stolen passwords confirmed as now published online, you need to take heed of these two new warnings. ...
UN Aid Chief Urges Immediate Humanitarian Action in Gaza Amid Ongoing Blockade
United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher called on Friday for immediate action to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, dismissing a U.S.-backed alternative proposal a ...
Tragic Clash in Libya Leaves Police Officer Dead Amid Political Turmoil
Police officer killed as the country sees renewed deadly clashes in the aftermath of the killing of a militia commander. ...
Trump's Efforts to Broker Peace in Ukraine Mocked by Putin
At the end of this week, Vladimir Putin appears scornful of Western efforts to end the Ukraine war through a ceasefire and negotiations - and Donald Trump seems ...
Revolutionary Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease Gains FDA Approval
The FDA has approved the Lumipulse Plasma Ratio test, a groundbreaking blood test for early dementia detection. This less invasive alternative to PET scans and ...
Apple's AI Aspirations Hit Roadblock Amid US-China Tensions
The Trump administration and congressional officials have raised concerns about a deal to put a Chinese company’s artificial intelligence on iPhones. ...
Renewed Military Offensive in Gaza: Israel Resumes Strikes Amid Humanitarian Crisis
JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Saturday (May 17) it had launched "extensive strikes" as part of a fresh offensive in Gaza, after rescuers reported 100 pe ...
Escalation in Gaza: Thousands Flee as Israeli Air Strikes Intensify
Israel kills at least 115 Palestinians since Friday as it intensifies bombardment amid widespread forced starvation. ...
Tragic Russian Attack Claims Lives of Nine in Ukraine's Sumy Region
A Russian attack on a civilian bus in Ukraine's northeast Sumy region has killed nine people and injured four others, the Ukrainian military has said. ...
Ukraine Seeks Stronger Support After Stalled Ceasefire Talks with Russia
Prisoner exchange agreed but no breakthrough at meeting as Keir Starmer says Moscow’s position ‘clearly unacceptable’ and EU readies new sanctions. What w ...
Russia and Ukraine Engage in Talks Amidst Ongoing Conflict
ISTANBUL: Russia and Ukraine agreed a large-scale prisoner exchange, said they would trade ideas on a possible... ...
Moody’s Downgrades US Sovereign Credit Rating Amid Rising Debt Concerns
Moody's said the fiscal proposals under consideration were unlikely to lead to a sustained, multi-year reduction in deficits, and it estimated the federal debt ...
United States Credit Rating Faces Downgrade Amid Rising Debt Concerns
Now all three major credit rating firms no longer give the United States their best rating. ...
Moody's Downgrades US Credit Rating, Signaling Concerns Over Growing Debt
Moody’s cited rising debt saying US had repeatedly failed to end the trend of large annual fiscal deficits and interest. ...
Trial of Former NHL Players Transitions to Judge-Only After Jury Dismissal Amidst Controversy
The jury was dismissed Friday in the trial of five former NHLers accused of sexual assault, which will now be a judge-only trial. ...
U.S. Credit Rating Downgraded by Moody's Amid Rising Debt Concerns
Moody's lowered its rating on U.S. debt from Aaa to Aa1, pointing to sustained increase in federal debt and interest payments. ...
Trump Administration Proposes Controversial Plan to Relocate Palestinians to Libya
Details are murky, but the plan is under serious enough consideration that the administration has discussed it with Libyan leadership. ...
Severe Weather Threat Looms Over the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Regions
Trees were toppled and power lines were down in the city as a larger severe weather system threatened numerous states. ...
FDA Approves First Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday endorsed the first blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s and identify patients who may benefit fro ...
Georgia Woman on Life Support Due to Anti-Abortion Laws
According to Smith's family, her doctors said they can not remove life support because Georgia's abortion laws forbid abortion after cardiac activity is detecte ...
Historic Talks on the Bosphorus: Ukraine and Russia Meet for the First Time Since March 2022
The talks lasted just over 90 minutes and there were few signs of any progress on ending the war. ...
Israeli Air Force Strikes Houthi-Controlled Ports in Yemen Amid Escalating Tensions
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed further strikes after the series of Houthi missile attacks this week. ...
Groundbreaking Gene-Editing Technique Successfully Treats First Infant Patient
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A United States infant with a rare condition has become history's first patient to be treated with a personalized gene-editing technique th ...
Man Convicted for Stabbing Salman Rushdie Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
During the trial, Sir Salman revealed he feared he was dying when the masked attacker plunged a knife into his head and body more than a dozen times. ...
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Apple's AI Aspirations Hit Roadblock Amid US-China Tensions
The Trump administration and congressional officials have raised concerns about a deal to put a Chinese company’s artificial intelligence on iPhones. ...
Moody’s Downgrades US Sovereign Credit Rating Amid Rising Debt Concerns
Moody's said the fiscal proposals under consideration were unlikely to lead to a sustained, multi-year reduction in deficits, and it estimated the federal debt ...
United States Credit Rating Faces Downgrade Amid Rising Debt Concerns
Now all three major credit rating firms no longer give the United States their best rating. ...
Man Convicted for Stabbing Salman Rushdie Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
During the trial, Sir Salman revealed he feared he was dying when the masked attacker plunged a knife into his head and body more than a dozen times. ...
Polio Outbreak Declared in Papua New Guinea: Urgent Vaccination Campaign Launched
The World Health Organisation has declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea and called for an "immediate" vaccination... ...
Revolutionary Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease Gains FDA Approval
The FDA has approved the Lumipulse Plasma Ratio test, a groundbreaking blood test for early dementia detection. This less invasive alternative to PET scans and ...
FDA Approves First Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday endorsed the first blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s and identify patients who may benefit fro ...
Rodrigo Duterte's Mayoral Win: A Political Dilemma for the Philippines
Can Rodrigo Duterte serve as mayor while in custody accused of crimes against humanity? ...
Trump Announces Intent to Speak with Putin and Zelenskyy to Promote Ukraine Ceasefire
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak by phone Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, followed by Ukrainian President... ...
The Independent's Commitment to Comprehensive Reporting During Critical Times
Police spokesperson calls explosion ‘intentional act of violence’ as windows of local businesses were blown out following blast ...
Cybersecurity Alert: Billions of Stolen Passwords Available Online
With 19 billion stolen passwords confirmed as now published online, you need to take heed of these two new warnings. ...
Collision of Mexican Navy Ship with Brooklyn Bridge Injures 19
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says 19 people were injured in the collision, four of them seriously. ...
Ex-FBI Agent Alleges Russian Intelligence Targeted Elon Musk for Blackmail
Former FBI agent Jonathan Buma revealed that Russian intelligence targeted Elon Musk using his interest in sex and drugs to blackmail him. Putin allegedly appro ...
Trump and World Leaders Seek to Address Ukraine Crisis Amid Escalating Violence
Zelenskyy attacks Kremlin over killing of civilians in minibus as European leaders remain focused on keeping troops out of Ukraine. What we know on day 1,180 ...