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Indian-Origin PhD Student, Who Went Missing During Hike In US, Found Dead
Investigators have not released details about how he died, but there has been no indication of foul play either.
NASA Astronauts Anil Menon, Jessica Meir Complete Spacewalk To Upgrade Space Station
NASA astronauts Menon and Meir complete spacewalk to install hardware for ISS solar arrays.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan To Sign Defence Pact Today: Report
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will sign a joint defence agreement in Jeddah on Friday, sources close to the Saudi military and government told AFP.
Teen Rescued After Bridge Jump Leaves Her Stranded On Rocks In California
The teenager was conscious and able to communicate when first responders reached her, but she was unable to move.
Elon Musk's DOGE Overstated Savings On Federal 'Receipts' Website: Auditor
Some of the savings touted by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency are incorrect or lack supporting evidence, according to federal auditors.
Did Trump Lash Out At Hegseth Over Weapons Shortage Amid Iran War? What US Said
According to The Washington Post, Trump demanded to know why he had apparently been misled about shortages of key missiles and air-defence systems, which have now begun limiting America's military options in the Iran conflict.
US To Examine Foreign Journalists' Social Media Accounts For Visas: Report
The US State Department will vet the social media accounts of foreign journalists applying for visas to work in the United States, according to a media report on Thursday.
US Court Orders Meta To Pay $567 Million To Address Children's Mental Health
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms in the second phase of a landmark trial the social media giant lost in March.
Trump Suggests Anthony Fauci Should Be Prosecuted Over Covid Hearing
US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that Dr. Anthony Fauci should be prosecuted, hours after Republican Senator Rand Paulo said that he would ask the Justice Department to do so.
Trump Says He Thinks War With Iran Will End "Pretty Soon"
US President Donald Trump on Thursday told reporters that he believed the war with Iran would be over soon and said the armed forces were experiencing issues with supplies of some weapons.
11 Injured In Yemen's Houthi Strikes On Saudi Arabia
An attack by Yemeni Houthi rebels late Thursday wounded 11 civilians in southern Saudi Arabia, the Riyadh-led coalition said, an unprecedented toll in the kingdom in over four years of hostilities.
Trump Signs Order To Curb Birthright Citizenship "Tourism"
US President Donald Trump on Thursday made another attempt to curb birthright citizenship, signing an order preventing children of mothers who travel to the United States to give birth from automatically becoming Americans.
US To Impose Tariffs Linked To Polysilicon Imports
The move comes after a year-long Commerce Department probe on imports of the material, which Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called a "foundational product" going into chips.
"Alarming Step": Pakistan Broadens Foreign Media Curbs Amid PoK Unrest
Pakistan has imposed further restrictions on foreign media outlets operating in the country, for the first time seeking to routinely control the movement of Pakistani nationals working for them.
Israel Refuses To Withdraw From Southern Lebanon At Rome Talks: Report
Israel refused in talks on Thursday to withdraw from more areas of south Lebanon unless the Lebanese army had full control of an initial two "pilot zones", a Lebanese presidential source told AFP.
2 Killed, 13 Injured In Syria Bus Blast
At least two people were killed and 13 wounded after a bomb planted on a minibus exploded on Thursday in the Syrian town of Jaramana near capital Damascus, state media reported, citing the health ministry.
"Extraordinarily Difficult People": JD Vance Warns Iran Deal Will Be "Messy"
Speaking to Fox News on Wednesday, Vance said Washington was dealing with an unpredictable political structure in Iran, where different factions hold sharply different views on the ongoing conflict.
Iran Threatened To 'Black Out' Gulf Nations If US Hit Power Plants: Report
Iran conveyed through intermediaries that any attacks on its power plants would trigger strikes on the same targets in the Gulf, officials said.
Blackstone Among Wall Street Giants Hit By Hackers In Major Extortion Plot: Report
The data shows the hackers devised websites aimed at stealing passwords from employees of private equity firms and companies including Blackstone, Bridgewater Associates, Apollo Global Management, Bain Capital, KKR, TPG, CME Group and Moody's.
Newly Crowned Miss North Carolina USA Dethroned After Alleged Racist Posts Resurface
While organisers did not specify the content of the posts, they said the pageant must uphold the standards expected of its titleholders.
News from Arabic Countries
AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time
US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.
More than one million affected by floods in India’s Assam state
Thousands of people in India have been displaced since July after monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.
Exclusive report with the 308 people rescued by Nigerian forces
Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states.
Israeli raid in West Bank’s Qalandiya injures 51 Palestinians
Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians near Jerusalem amid uptick in military and settler violence in West Bank.
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harm to youths
The ruling comes in the second phase of a landmark trial, with the Instagram, Facebook owner also losing in March.
Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash
Official says plane was irregularly cleared for departure before crash that killed 62 people outside Sao Paulo.
Police in Argentina use tear gas to stop protesters
Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, where police fired tear gas as thousands protested.
Do you know who owns the media you watch?
Today, a total of 6 companies own 90% of the American media market.
After the floods, hunger: Mozambique’s second disaster
Lost harvests and disrupted supply routes have pushed many families deeper into food insecurity.
Iran war live: Trump says war can’t ‘go much longer’; Hormuz deal close
The US, Iran, and Oman are close to a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Travel restrictions – from Israel and Europe – trap students in Gaza
Blockades and bureaucracy turn education into an uphill journey for talented Gaza students seeking a brighter future.
‘No red line’: South Lebanon residents outraged as Israel resumes strikes
People in southern Lebanon question their government's approach as Israel launches more attacks and displacement orders.
Trump signs executive orders banning so-called ‘birth tourism’
US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders to further limit who is eligible for birthright citizenship.
Iran’s Ghalibaf accuses Trump of conducting show diplomacy ‘on loop’
US president says he is involved in talks and war will end 'pretty soon', claiming that Iran cannot 'go much longer'.
How Abdul El-Sayed’s ‘extraordinary’ win stunned pro-Israel establishment
Michigan progressive fended off AIPAC as well as Democratic establishment in US Senate race, supporters say.
Far-right fitness clubs mask extremist recruitment, experts warn
Al Jazeera's Nils Adler reports on how far-right 'Active Clubs' use fitness and camaraderie to recruit young white men.
Trump signs new executive orders seeking to limit US birthright citizenship
The US president's latest effort comes after Supreme Court ruled against his push to reinterpret constitutional right.
Toronto police arrest two in US Consulate shooting investigation
Suspects recruited via encrypted app and offered money for violent acts, Toronto police reveal after arrests.
US diplomat Rubio targets Cuban military officials, companies in sanctions
US says the five entities and eight individuals sanctioned help Cuba acquire military equipment from Russia and China.
Fire engulfs earthquake housing site in Turkiye
A fire broke out at a workers' accommodation camp at a construction site for earthquake housing in Hatay, Turkiye.
WHO chief: Ebola outbreak in DRC spreading at ‘unprecedented rate’
The world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has killed 1,751 people in DR Congo.
How fragile is Lebanon’s uneasy peace?
Israel goes on the attack after the first soldiers are killed since ceasefire began two months ago.
US Senator McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehabilitation centre
Republican senator has not been seen in public since mid-June, sparking criticism of transparency over his condition.
Israeli settler charged over Palestinian activist’s killing
Israeli prosecutors have charged a settler with “reckless manslaughter” in the killing of prominent Palestinian activist
Deadly explosion on minibus near Damascus
Two people were killed and 13 injured when an explosion ripped through a minibus in Jaramana, southeast of Damascus.