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Trump Announces "Biggest Oil Deal In World History" With Venezuela
The announcement of the deal comes nearly nine months after the U.S. military at Trump's direction carried out an operation to capture Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro and spirit him to the United States
Hezbollah Chief Again Rejects Lebanon-Israel Deal, Refuses To "Surrender"
At talks in late June, Lebanon and Israel signed a framework deal that calls for the disarmament of Hezbollah, a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from south Lebanon and the deployment of the Lebanese army to the region, starting in "pilot zones".
Oil Deal To Bring $100 Billion Investment, Thousands Of Jobs To Venezuela: Rubio
For Venezuela, Marco Rubio said that this deal will bring nearly $100 billion in private investment and support thousands of high-paying jobs.
Trump To Mark 9/11 At Pentagon, Not New York
The New York Times reported that Trump originally intended to commemorate the day with remarks at the site of the Twin Towers but changed his plans because the memorial's organizers do not allow speeches.
Far-Right British Provocateur Arrested By US Immigration Agents
Milo Yiannopoulos is a well-known champion of conservative causes and has frequently taken provocative public positions criticizing feminism, Islam and immigrants.
US Judge Won't Immediately Block Trump's Limiting Birthright Citizenship Order
Boardman, an appointee of Democratic President Joe Biden, said because the plaintiffs' lawsuit did not even mention Trump's 2026 order, she was unable to block it from being implemented at this time.
Trump Sent CIA Chief To Moscow Secretly. Even Top US Officials Had No Idea
The unusual mission comes as Trump searches for a new diplomatic route to end Russia's war in Ukraine, while Moscow continues to escalate attacks and resist Washington's efforts to reset relations.
579 Killed In Nepal Floods, 84 Indians Rescued, Hundreds Remain Missing
Over 14,000 security personnel have been mobilised for search and rescue operations and about 3,742 people have been rescued.
Does The Nepal Glacier Collapse Signal A New Climate Risk?
On Friday, Nepal issued an alert about the risks posed by a large body of water formed in China's Tibet region, following the collapse of a glacier section two days ago.
Folded Hands, Teary Eyes: Nepal Man, 71, Loses Home, Business Amid Floods
Govind Prasad Dahal is one of the thousands of people who lost their homes and businesses in the Nepal flash floods.
Barron Trump Living Reclusive Life Amid Security Fears, Doesn't Go Out: Report
According to the New York Post, Barron had become close to conservative activist Charlie Kirk and was affected by his assassination. He called his father to break the news and said, "This is what happens when you go out there".
After Nepal Tragedy, Will China Consider Sharing Risk Info With Neighbours
But given the reluctance of China to share data on rivers and waterflow in the Tibet region, calls are growing for more transparency and sharing of data to prevent loss of lives during natural disasters like a glacier collapse or GLOF.
Nepal Flash Floods LIVE: 584 Dead, 2,400 Missing As Nepal Intensifies Rescue Operations
Nepal Flash Floods Live Updates: The deluge of ice and mud caused huge pools of water to form, with one of these formations bursting on Friday in Tibet in a new threat to emergency workers scouring the region for survivors.
How Norway's Monarchy Succession Works After King Harald V's Death
The heir to the throne and crown prince, 53-year-old Haakon who has served as regent during his father's illness, automatically becomes king.
Putin Could Deploy Tactical Nukes In Ukraine As 'Last Resort': Report
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior European officials confirmed that Beijing delivered a message instructing Moscow not to even consider detonating tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
List Of Indians, Locals, Tourists Missing In Flood-Hit Nepal
More than 1,400 people remain missing, according to news agency AFP, citing authorities. So far, 644 have been identified, which includes 178 Indians.
India Highlights Nepal's "Request" After Kathmandu Says No To Foreign Help
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that, on Nepal's "request", India is also preparing additional humanitarian assistance, including medical support, engineering teams and equipment to help restore damaged infrastructure.
India To Buy US-Made Javelin Anti-Tank System: What It Is And How it Works
The FGM-148 Javelin is a portable anti-tank guided missile system developed for the US Army and Marine Corps.
'Saw Lord Shiva's Face When Water Came Hurtling Down': Kailash Pilgrims To NDTV
A group of women from Tamil Nadu were among hundreds of people who were on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a Himalayan peak in Tibet that is considered the home of Lord Shiva.
India Working With Nepal Army To Find Missing Tourists After Floods: Envoy
Naveen Srivastava, the Indian ambassador to Nepal, said that 63 Indians working on the Trishuli 1 power project had been rescued on Thursday.
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Tuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources say
Tuareg rebels have freed about 60 Malian soldiers in exchange for one of their own leaders, security sources said.
Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey
Shots were heard around the city's Diori Hamani International Airport, and near the presidential palace.
Board of Peace’s Mladenov warns Gaza could be ‘gone for good’
Top envoy for the US-led Board of Peace says Gaza is at risk of being ‘gone for good’ without reconstruction.
US revises statements suggesting Chinese hackers attacked agencies
US Justice Department clarifies that the US Senate and Federal Reserve were targets but were not successfully hacked.
US judge rejects Trump’s bid to switch hush-money case to federal court
The US president has sought to overturn his criminal conviction for falsifying business records, citing immunity.
Iran war live: IRGC asserts strait control, US enforces blockade
Iran's IRGC claims decisive control over the Strait of Hormuz as the US maintains its naval blockade.
Cambodia’s claim to have ended scam compounds met with scepticism
Cambodia's claim of eradicating its scam compounds met with scepticism from Amnesty International and industry experts.
Spain asks EU for help to process 5,000 Ceuta migrants amid local unrest
Thousands of migrants remain in the Spanish enclave, triggering anger among Ceuta residents.
Far-right UK provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE in US
A Trump administration official says the controversial commentator overstayed his visit in the US and will be removed.
Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit
The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement without disclosing terms.
Thousands take part in March on Washington to promote voting rights
Protest draws crowds to Washington, DC amid Trump's threats of interference, voting restrictions in midterm elections.
Israeli strike kills three Palestinians in Jenin
An Israeli drone strike killed three Palestinians in Jenin, the first such attack in the West Bank since February 2025.
Ebola spreads to two new zones in DRC; 60 areas now affected
DRC's is the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever recorded, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths.
With the US and Canada locked in a trade war, fears of a recession lurk
Analysts say Canada may lose 100,000 jobs under the current tariffs and could go into recession if the USMCA pact ends.
Before and after images show catastrophic impact of Nepal flash floods
Before-and-after satellite images reveal the scale of destruction from Nepal’s catastrophic flash floods.
RSS chief’s US visit faces protests over Hindu nationalism
Indian Hindu leader Mohan Bhagwat is due to speak in New York as human rights groups protest his visit.
8-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunited with mother after rescue
Eight-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunited with mother after rescue
Forced birth control in Greenland violated women’s rights, experts find
Truth commission to be established after two expert reports failed to agree whether scheme constituted genocide.
Haaland and Cherki doubles send Man City to EPL win at Crystal Palace
Manchester City make it back-to-back wins to start the Premier League season as Crystal Palace slip to another defeat.
What lessons can be learned from the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster?
Scientists are looking into cause and possible link to climate change.
Timeline: Life of Ratko Mladic, general turned ‘Butcher of Bosnia’
Mladic died in prison in The Hague after failed requests by Serbian authorities to secure early release to home country.
Colombia’s new president faces backlash over ‘inhumane’ deportation policy
Less than a month into his presidency, Abelardo de la Espriella has announced effort to expel undocumented immigrants.
President Donald Trump signs order creating US Space Academy
The president said graduates of the new academy would serve the US Space Force, NASA and the civilian flight industry.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy plans to hit Russia with ‘1,000 drones’ a day
Ongoing Russian attacks have killed several people and wounded dozens across Ukraine.
Police fire teargas at Kenyan traders protesting higher taxes on imports
Kenyan police fired teargas at traders in the capital Nairobi on Friday, during a protest against higher taxes.