Most Gulf stock markets ended Sunday lower after a fresh escalation in the region. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement had attacked Saudi oil installations at two ports on the Red Sea a day earlier. Saudi-backed forces responded with bombing raids against the Houthis. The exchanges reacted as the Gulf war widened into a second front, adding to concerns over regional security and economic stability.
Most Gulf markets ease after Houthi attacks on Saudi Red Sea oil sites
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🇻🇪 Venezuela shelter reunites pets and owners separated by quakes
Hundreds of animals rescued from the rubble after the twin earthquakes in Venezuela remain in temporary shelters, waiting to be reunited with their families or adopted.
🇻🇪 Venezuela shelter reunites pets and owners separated by quakes
Hundreds of animals rescued from the rubble after the twin earthquakes in Venezuela remain in temporary shelters, waiting to be reunited with their families or adopted.
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🇲🇾 The Bahrain Grand Prix, which was cancelled in April due to the Middle East war, will be held in Malaysia in early October, Formula One organisers announced on Sunday.
🇲🇾 The Bahrain Grand Prix, which was cancelled in April due to the Middle East war, will be held in Malaysia in early October, Formula One organisers announced on Sunday.
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🇩🇪 Investigators believe that the deadly attack near Berlin's Pride parade on Saturday was motivated by Islamist ideology, Germany's interior minister said Sunday.
🇩🇪 Investigators believe that the deadly attack near Berlin's Pride parade on Saturday was motivated by Islamist ideology, Germany's interior minister said Sunday.
Wildfires moved toward the outskirts of Bordeaux, the historic city at the center of France’s renowned winelands. Flames also ravaged the Cap Ferret peninsula along the Atlantic coast. France and Spain are battling the blazes as fires threaten populated and significant areas in both countries.
Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France and Spain battle blazes
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🇧🇬 Bulgarian doctor still on-call at 90
“For now I feel fine,” says Kiril Apostolov who, at 90-years-old, is still doing the rounds as the only doctor in the Bulgarian village of Skrat, climbing steep mountain roads as he carries out at-home patient visits.
🇧🇬 Bulgarian doctor still on-call at 90
“For now I feel fine,” says Kiril Apostolov who, at 90-years-old, is still doing the rounds as the only doctor in the Bulgarian village of Skrat, climbing steep mountain roads as he carries out at-home patient visits.
Chinese artificial intelligence models are becoming more popular in the United States because they are affordable and efficient. An increasing number of American executives and companies are switching to products from startups including DeepSeek, Moonshot AI and Z.ai. The models are being used for everyday tasks. Their presence in the US is expanding as more businesses adopt them.
As smartphones reshaped how people create and consume media, platforms moved toward vertical content. Snapchat pioneered Stories, which Instagram and others copied, while video became dominant because it suited endless scrolling and made advertising easier to integrate.
Iran says it has halted retaliatory operations in the Gulf but warns that continued US attacks could widen the conflict across the region. Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia issued the message to Washington ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United States.
Berlin Pride attack suspect is Islamic State supporter: German media
Berlin Pride attack suspect is Islamic State supporter: German media
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🇧🇩 🇲🇲 Rohingya refugees risk deadly journey at sea to escape Bangladesh camps
After surviving war in Myanmar and years in crowded refugee camps in Bangladesh, growing numbers of Rohingya are risking dangerous sea crossings in search of a better future.
🇧🇩 🇲🇲 Rohingya refugees risk deadly journey at sea to escape Bangladesh camps
After surviving war in Myanmar and years in crowded refugee camps in Bangladesh, growing numbers of Rohingya are risking dangerous sea crossings in search of a better future.
Bud Denker dreamed last summer of staging an IndyCar race in downtown Washington, DC. He had already organized IndyCar races in other cities. But bringing the series to the nation’s capital posed a challenge unlike those earlier events.
A space crew made up of U.S. and Russian members landed safely in the steppes of Kazakhstan on Sunday. The crew had spent eight months aboard the International Space Station. The safe return brought their extended mission in orbit to an end.
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US-Russian space crew lands safely in Kazakhstan after eight months on ISS
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🇭🇰 Survivors warn of loopholes in Hong Kong sexual offence reforms
Long-awaited reforms to Hong Kong's sexual offence laws will introduce stricter penalties for sexual crimes, but survivors warn that the proposed changes don’t go far enough to protect victims.
🇭🇰 Survivors warn of loopholes in Hong Kong sexual offence reforms
Long-awaited reforms to Hong Kong's sexual offence laws will introduce stricter penalties for sexual crimes, but survivors warn that the proposed changes don’t go far enough to protect victims.
China said on Sunday that it had organised a routine patrol by naval and air forces in the South China Sea. Beijing accused the Philippines of carrying out patrols with foreign countries in the disputed waterway. It said those activities undermined peace and stability in the region. No further details of the patrol were provided.
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has begun in Morocco. Teams are competing for qualification to the World Cup as well as a record $2 million first prize. The tournament has expanded to 16 nations, up from 12 in the previous edition. Nigeria, the 10-time champions and defending title-holders, are regarded as the side to beat.
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Women’s Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco
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🇨🇭 Giant swing on Swiss peak aims to boost summer tourism as Alps warm
"You feel like you're flying," says tourist Anais Fougairolles after experiencing a new swing installed at 2,110 metres atop the Swiss Alps in the Villars resort.
🇨🇭 Giant swing on Swiss peak aims to boost summer tourism as Alps warm
"You feel like you're flying," says tourist Anais Fougairolles after experiencing a new swing installed at 2,110 metres atop the Swiss Alps in the Villars resort.
A van drove into crowds at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day Pride event on Saturday night, killing one woman and injuring at least 29 people; some were also stabbed. Police identified the suspect as 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, who officials said had Islamist links and was later shot dead by officers. Officials described the incident as likely an “Islamist terror attack”.
Berlin police have released a photograph of a 21-year-old man suspected of carrying out an attack at Saturday night’s Pride celebration. The man is described as an Islamist suspect. Police say a vehicle drove into the crowd at the event, killing one person and injuring more than a dozen others. The search for the suspect is continuing.
Thousands marched in Tunisia’s capital calling for President Kais Saied to resign, five years after he suspended parliament. Protesters revived the 2011 revolution slogan “the people want the fall of the regime” while condemning democratic backsliding, economic hardship and political repression.
Thousands rally against Tunisia’s president five years after power grab
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🇬🇧 UK PM Burnham begins work in Manchester's 'Number 10 North'
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Manchester to open his newly created "Number 10 North" office in a flagship move to devolve centralised power in London.
🇬🇧 UK PM Burnham begins work in Manchester's 'Number 10 North'
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Manchester to open his newly created "Number 10 North" office in a flagship move to devolve centralised power in London.
Typhoon Noul, this year’s 12th storm, made landfall on Guangdong’s eastern coast early on July 26 after more than 710,000 people were evacuated. It is expected to move northward, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Guangdong, Jiangxi, Hunan and Hubei, with risks of floods, landslides and urban waterlogging. Transport and flights in Guangdong and Hong Kong were disrupted.
Seattle police are looking for two men after they allegedly climbed over the glass wall of the city’s iconic Space Needle on Friday. Police say the pair flipped over the edge of the 605-foot structure and parachuted down. Their stunt prompted a search by authorities.
The Russian Defense Ministry said Russian forces struck fuel and lubricant storage tanks at the port of Chernomorsk in the Odessa region that were intended to supply the Ukrainian army.
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CNN has unveiled its selection of America’s best towns to visit in 2026. The choices span beach and mountain communities in the East, as well as creative hubs across the Midwest and the Rockies. Together, they highlight the remarkable diversity found across the United States, from varied landscapes to distinctive local identities.
Japan’s first extended special Diet session under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is nearing its close. The session highlighted her insistence on her policies while invoking market confidence. Large investment plans and budget reforms are taking shape, but a government official voiced deep concern over her shift in fiscal indicators and its implications for markets and people’s lives.
Iran and Oman held what Tehran described as fruitful talks on managing safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with some progress reported. The sides discussed joint principles and operating mechanisms while respecting their sovereignty as coastal states. Iran said maritime traffic conditions have not yet changed and consultations continue.
Chinese American journalist Emily Feng says her book “Only Red Flowers Bloom” was reportedly among the books seized when Hong Kong police searched two independent bookstores. Police have not published a list of the items or confirmed a link to her book, but the operation has made her view travel to Hong Kong as potentially risky and raised concerns about shrinking space for independent bookstores and publishing.
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Dylan Cease carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning before allowing Boston’s only hit.
He completed the game with a one-hit performance as Toronto controlled the matchup.
George Springer supplied the key blow with a three-run home run in the third inning.
The Blue Jays scored five times in that frame and went on to shut out the Red Sox 6-0.
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Ukraine’s security service said Ukrainian forces struck an Iranian vessel carrying military cargo between Iran and Russia in the Caspian Sea on July 25. Iran said the target was a commercial ship, with one sailor killed and another injured, and summoned Ukraine’s chargé d’affaires to protest.
In the 31st installment of the series “The real Toyotomi Hidenaga, the man who made Hideyoshi ruler of Japan,” Tomoyuki Mayama examines Akechi Mitsuhide’s final days, Sakamoto Castle and the mystery surrounding Mitsuhide’s head.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he will appeal directly to President Donald Trump over tariffs recently announced by Washington. Albanese described the levies as unjustified. His planned intervention places the new US trade measures at the center of discussions between the two leaders. The statement signals Australia’s opposition to the tariffs rather than acceptance of them.
The story begins with a manga artist and an assistant connected only remotely. After experiencing divorce, depression and an eating disorder, they are drawn to each other and become a supportive married couple; the article follows the unexpected path that led two strangers to marry.
Zaporozhye Region Commissioner for Children’s Rights Yulia Sazhayeva said Ukrainian attacks had killed 21 children in the region since the special military operation began. Four died in a drone strike on recreation centers in Kirillovka, which killed 12 people and injured 19 civilians, according to regional officials. A terrorism case was opened.
Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson on Saturday as their new Senate nominee. The choice followed a brief and unusual contest. Jackson will replace Graham Platner, who withdrew from the battleground race. CNN’s Jeff Zeleny reports on the party’s selection.
Apple TV brought a high-energy trailer for “Matchbox The Movie” to its San Diego Comic-Con debut on Saturday. The preview was designed to excite the audience while paying tribute to Mattel’s classic miniature toy cars. The presentation also teased “Neuromancer” and “Mayday.”
A heat dome is expected to spread over a large part of the central United States. Temperatures from Dallas to North Dakota are forecast to climb above 100 degrees. The expanding system is creating dangerous conditions for millions of people across the region.
Military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS that Ukrainian forces are withdrawing to their second and third lines of defense after losing control of Ivashkino in the Kharkov Region. Russia’s Defense Ministry said its troops took Zakharovka and Ivashkino on July 24.
Military expert Andrey Marochko says Ukrainian troops withdrew southeast after losing control of Zakharovka in the Kharkov Region and are now holding reserve positions near Vasilyevka. He described the area as low-lying with limited cover, while Russian forces have taken some commanding heights.
Israeli forces have intensified raids across the occupied West Bank, while the government accelerates illegal settlement and outpost expansion and settlers increase attacks on Palestinians. With Israel’s general election three months away and polls suggesting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could lose power, the report examines how the escalation may serve his political ambitions.
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Allegations of cash payments in the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly have exposed power structures among lawmakers and severely shaken trust in prefectural government. Closed-door politics at golf outings and expensive restaurants, along with vague overseas inspections, raise questions about whether the assembly serves residents.
The Niigata Local Meteorological Office issued a Level 4 heavy-rain danger warning for Nagaoka at 8:15 a.m. The risk of flooding in low-lying areas and rivers overflowing is extremely high, requiring strict vigilance and attention to evacuation information from local authorities.
A van drove into a crowd at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day Pride festival and struck a tree, killing at least one person and injuring 16, several critically. Police launched an intensive manhunt and detained someone linked to Berlin’s “Islamist scene,” but said the person’s role and motive remain unclear. The festival was canceled.
Police said a white vehicle drove into people near Berlin’s Christopher Street Day celebrations, killing at least one woman and injuring 16, including three critically. A citywide search is underway for 21-year-old Abdul B., who police say is believed to be linked to Berlin’s “Islamist scene” and may be armed and dangerous.
A fire swept through a traditional village in Sukabumi Regency, West Java, destroying more than 70 homes and leaving over 400 people homeless. An electrical short circuit is believed to have started the blaze.
After leaving the Takarazuka Revue and earning a high-school equivalency credential, Tsukushi Satsuki entered Keio University. Following childbirth and parenting, she graduated after eight and a half years and discusses how continuing to learn opens up new possibilities.
Israeli drones struck a group of Palestinians near Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital, killing at least one person and injuring several others. Al Jazeera reporter Tareq Abu Azzoum was outside the hospital when the attack occurred.
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a political party of his own. The move signals a rupture with former ally Ousmane Sonko. Their political relationship has been deteriorating as divisions deepen. Faye’s decision to establish a separate party makes the split more explicit.
Temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or higher were recorded in Tokai and Yamanashi on the 25th. Japan has now recorded its fifth consecutive day of an officially designated “extremely hot day,” setting a new record. Dangerous heat is forecast to continue on the 26th across Tokai, Kinki, Shikoku and Kyushu. People are urged to maintain strict precautions against heatstroke, while very heavy rain could affect Hokuriku and Niigata.
US media reports that President Trump may have instructed officials not to attack Iran. Exchanges of attacks between the United States and Iran had continued for about two weeks. No direct attack by either side was reported from the 25th through the morning of the 26th.
US media: Trump may have ordered no attack on Iran
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Several injured near Berlin Gay Pride event: police to AFP
Several injured near Berlin Gay Pride event: police to AFP
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Tunisia's coastal city of Sidi Bou Said, famed for its blue and white houses, has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The city is known for its winding cobbled roads and blooming bougainvillea, but its beauty is at risk after extreme rainfall last winter.
Tunisia's coastal city of Sidi Bou Said, famed for its blue and white houses, has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The city is known for its winding cobbled roads and blooming bougainvillea, but its beauty is at risk after extreme rainfall last winter.
Belgian authorities have arrested a Canadian woman over accusations of espionage. She was working as an intern at NATO’s operational headquarters when she was detained. The case concerns suspected spying inside the alliance’s military headquarters. The allegations remain the basis for the arrest.
Intern arrested in Belgium on suspicion of spying inside NATO military headquarters
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Director Yeon Sang-ho continues to find success at the box office with his zombie-themed films. "Colony" centers around a zombie outbreak caused by a virus at a biotechnology conference. The use of artificial intelligence and its impact on modern society are also integral to the storyline.
Director Yeon Sang-ho continues to find success at the box office with his zombie-themed films. "Colony" centers around a zombie outbreak caused by a virus at a biotechnology conference. The use of artificial intelligence and its impact on modern society are also integral to the storyline.
The U.S. Interior Department said Saturday that another wildland firefighter has died from injuries suffered while responding to the Knowles Fire. The incident occurred last month in western Colorado. The death brings the number of firefighters who have died in connection with the fire to four. Officials described the fatality as resulting from injuries sustained during the response.
Wildfires burning across France and Spain have forced more than 250,000 people to flee. Spain’s prime minister warns that the hours ahead will be “complex”. French authorities say they remain far from containing fires burning near Bordeaux. The blazes continue to challenge emergency efforts in both countries.
Wildfires along the coast of southwestern France moved inland on Saturday toward Bordeaux. Thousands of people in the city’s suburbs were forced to leave as the flames advanced. Across the border in Spain, firefighters faced a massive blaze near Madrid. Strong winds made efforts to contain that fire more difficult. The fires are affecting areas in both countries.
Barcelona has offered condolences to the family of a 54-year-old man who died during redevelopment work at Camp Nou. The worker died after suffering a blow to the head. The death occurred while reconstruction of the stadium was under way. The club expressed sympathy to his relatives.
Concern in France is growing over pesticides, PFAS “forever chemicals,” cadmium and other contaminants. A report published in March found that French residents could be up to four times more likely than their European counterparts to show unsafe cadmium levels. Limiting exposure has become a priority for many people, but it is also causing anxiety. Two women campaigning for greater awareness of toxins in food discuss their efforts.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said relations between Russia and Kazakhstan have a strategic character. He added that ties between the two countries are developing. The statement presents bilateral relations as an ongoing strategic partnership.
The Kazakh leader says that enemies of both Russia and Ukraine are benefiting from the conflict. Vladimir Putin and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev are meeting in Omsk, a city in Siberia. Their talks are taking place on the sidelines of the Russian-Kazakh inter-regional cooperation forum. The meeting brings the two leaders together during the forum’s proceedings.
Flavio Bolsonaro formally opened his campaign on Saturday for Brazil’s October presidential election. He is seeking to extend his family’s hold over the country’s far-right movement. A series of scandals has weakened what was once a strong challenge. His contest will be against incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Maine Democratic delegates selected former state lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson as the party’s new U.S. Senate nominee on Saturday. Jackson will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the contest. The vote settles the Democratic nomination in Maine and sets up the party’s challenge to Collins.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev for talks on Saturday. The meeting took place in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan. The encounter brought the foreign ministers of China and Kyrgyzstan together for diplomatic discussions. No further details of the talks were provided.
Major wildfires near Bordeaux have prompted security personnel assigned to the race to be redeployed to help contain the blazes. As a result, Sunday’s final stage of the Tour de France will be shortened. The change affects the race’s concluding stage and follows the reassignment of staff to wildfire-response duties.
The naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stopped four vessels that were attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz along its southern route. The action reportedly occurred within the previous 24 hours. State-run IRIB television reported the development on Saturday. The report did not identify the vessels or give a reason for the interceptions.
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The Kofu Local Meteorological Office has issued a Level 4 heavy rain danger warning for Kofu City. The risk of flooding in low-lying areas and rivers overflowing is extremely high. Residents are urged to remain highly vigilant and check evacuation information from local authorities.
Brazil’s Foreign Ministry said Saturday that it had refused visa requests from two officials of the US State Department. The officials had sought to travel to the South American country next week. The statement identified the decision and the planned timing of their trip. The move concerns travel arrangements involving Brazilian and US government officials.
President Donald Trump had largely fallen silent on trade wars after the Supreme Court struck down his tariffs and the Iran conflict began in February. That quiet period led many to expect his campaign for import taxes to recede, at least until after the US midterm elections in November. Instead, Trump has revived the tariff offensive through a rapid succession of threats over the course of one week.
Louisville-based creator Luke The Maker has shown off an unusual design for the Xteink X4 e-reader. The case is 3D-printed in the shape of a pistol, with the X4 positioned vertically on top of the plastic gun’s slide. A cutout on the side provides access to the device’s buttons. The design raises a provocative question about whether an e-reader case shaped this way could be as dangerous as a Glock 19.
Ukrainians are backing a defence minister who was removed from office. A political crisis is brewing alongside that support. Peter Zalmayev, the director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, appears as the guest. His participation frames the discussion around the minister’s removal and Ukraine’s developing political tensions.
Shibata in Niigata Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 1,890 households, covering 4,543 people. The order applies to the Sugaya, Kaji and Kajikawa districts along the mountains. The city said heavy rain had increased the risk of landslides. It was issued at 5:35 p.m. and concerns the three districts collectively.
Evacuation order issued for 1,890 households and 4,543 people in Niigata’s Shibata
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A 65-foot-long hot dog sculpture returned to Times Square, recasting a familiar American snack as a patriotic and uneasy symbol for the United States' 250th anniversary. "Hot Dog: The Second Serving," by artists Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw, stands on Broadway between 46th and 47th Streets.
A 65-foot-long hot dog sculpture returned to Times Square, recasting a familiar American snack as a patriotic and uneasy symbol for the United States' 250th anniversary. "Hot Dog: The Second Serving," by artists Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw, stands on Broadway between 46th and 47th Streets.
Yevgeny Balitsky described a Ukrainian overnight attack on tourist recreation centers in Kirillovka, in the Zaporozhye Region, as an outrageous crime. He said the strike killed eight people, including two children. The account presents the attack as a deliberate assault on recreation facilities. Balitsky had reported the incident earlier, attributing the deaths to Ukrainian forces. The statement condemns the strike in unequivocal terms.
UAE Ambassador Mohammed Ahmed Al Jaber said relations between Russia and the United Arab Emirates will continue to develop despite global turmoil. He said the entry into force of a bilateral agreement on trade in services and investment creates new prospects for closer economic ties. The agreement is also presented as strengthening business confidence, encouraging mutual investment and helping build a more open and stable business environment. The remarks emphasize continued economic cooperation between the two countries.
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A memorial ceremony was held in Sagamihara on the 25th, ahead of the 10th anniversary of an incident in which 19 people were killed at a facility for people with intellectual disabilities. The ceremony took place in the city as the anniversary approaches. It honored those who died in the case.
The United States says it will start easing its suspension of cattle imports from Mexico on Aug. 24. The measure was imposed more than a year ago after the New World screwworm spread in Mexico. The planned move would begin removing the import restriction. The announcement does not specify the full scope of the lifting process.
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Russia says its air-defense forces shot down eight guided bombs and 1,060 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones. It also reports that Ukrainian armed-forces units lost about 1,480 service members in the special military operation zone over the past day. The figures concern Russian claims about air-defense interceptions and battlefield personnel losses. No further operational details are given.
The UK Navy has reported an incident involving a tanker in the Gulf of Oman. A center advised crews aboard nearby vessels to remain cautious in the area. It also urged them to report any suspicious activity they observe. The notice did not specify what happened to the tanker or identify the nature of the incident.
India’s education minister has stepped down following weeks of protests directed at him. The demonstrations centered on allegations of exam leaks and irregularities across the education system. The resignation comes after sustained public opposition over those claims. The minister’s departure marks a political response to the education-sector controversy.
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Family members mourning the deaths buried four Palestinian men on Saturday after they were killed in a clash with Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank a day earlier. Palestinians reported that other villages across the territory faced a series of violent settler attacks late Friday after the deadly confrontation. Local officials said Israelis burned olive groves in Farata and opened fire on people who tried to put out the blaze. The reports portray a wider wave of violence following the clash.
As censorship grows more intense in Russia, writers and publishers living in exile are building a parallel literary network overseas. The effort operates beyond the Kremlin’s reach and creates an alternative space for literary work. Exiled participants are using this network to continue publishing and circulating literature outside Russia. Their activity is taking shape as a literary resistance abroad.
The latest edition examines the forces reshaping Japan and considers what may come next for the country’s businesses, markets and consumers. It presents an inside view of these changes through the Next Japan publication. Readers are invited to read the new edition and subscribe. The item directs audiences to Bloomberg’s link for access to the edition and subscription information.
Kyiv forces lost up to 70 servicemen in one day in the area of responsibility of Battlegroup Dnepr, according to the report. Unmanned aerial vehicle units operating in the grouping’s zone also destroyed 15 vehicles and an electronic warfare station. The report presents the losses and destruction as the results of the group’s operations.
Alexander Savchuk, head of the Battlegroup Center press center, said Kyiv’s forces suffered losses of up to 410 troops in the group’s area of responsibility over one day. He stated that the group’s units improved their tactical position and defeated the personnel and equipment of two Ukrainian Armed Forces brigades, identified as mechanized and assault formations.
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President Donald Trump has ordered the National Park Service to install temporary signs near the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. The signs will warn visitors about what the administration considers “inaccurate information” in the museum’s exhibits. The move directly targets the way information is presented in the institution’s displays. It signals the administration’s objection to parts of the museum’s exhibition content.
Donald Trump addressed the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The annual gala had initially been planned for April, but the event was disrupted by what was described as an alleged attempted assassination of Trump. His appearance marked the first time he attended the gathering as president. The dinner was therefore held at a later date than originally planned.
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The White House Correspondents’ Association’s rescheduled annual dinner is taking place in Washington, DC. CNN is offering live coverage of the event and continuing to provide updates as it unfolds. The gathering is being held after its original schedule was changed. Viewers can watch CNN and follow the latest developments online.
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Prediction market Kalshi threatened to take legal action against Netflix on Friday. The company alleged that a trailer for Netflix’s forthcoming documentary about the prediction-market industry contains defamatory and “fabricated” material. The claim was described in a letter obtained by CNN. Kalshi’s allegation centers on the trailer’s content, rather than the documentary’s full release.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin on Friday. The meeting took place in Kyrgyzstan on the sidelines of a gathering of foreign ministers from Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states. The encounter brought together the two countries’ top diplomats during the SCO ministerial meeting. No further details of their discussions were provided.
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