North Korea said the warning shots fired by the South Korean military were a "provocation", while Seoul alleged that some North Korean troops had crossed the border.

Police say most of the victims are tourists from India, China and the Philippines.

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In a bold regulatory move, India has unleashed a strict crackdown on online gaming platforms, sending shockwaves across the multi-billion-dollar gaming industry. With the introduction of the Online Gaming Bill, backed by Union Home Mini ...more

Kira Chathli is a surprising name near the top of The Hundred run-scoring charts and says rock climbing, boxing and chess are behind her improvements.

Experts from London’s Natural History Museum and University of Arizona say Bennu’s particles give a purer glimpse of our solar system’s origin than meteorites found on Earth

Donald Trump's claim that fewer than 20 hostages remain alive in Gaza has sparked outrage from families and a swift denial from Israel's hostage negotiator. Trump asserted credit for releasing "hundreds" of hostages, a figure disputed b ...more

Emirates returns as the Official Airline of the US Open for the 14th year, combining luxury hospitality, youth tennis outreach, and in-flight fan experiences. Highlights include its VIP suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Arthur Ashe Kids’ ...more

Steve Bannon, Trump's former senior adviser, said Sergio Gor's nomination as the US Ambassador to India was a good step for both countries amid trade tensions.

Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry, a Pakistani native and US veteran, was arrested by ICE during his naturalization interview in Washington.

Donald Trump threatened to slap new sanctions on Russia and secondary sanctions on countries that buy Moscow’s crude oil in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. While Trump imposed an additional 25 percent tariff earlier this month ...more

Veldkamp cancelled 3 export permits for parts used in Israeli navy ships, warning of a "risk of undesirable end use" amid "deteriorating conditions" in Gaza.

Trump administration fired head of the U.S. Defence Intelligence Agency Lt General Jeffrey Kruse, Vice Adm Nancy Lacore and Rear Adm Milton Sands

A mob ambushed ICE officers in San Francisco, with one assailant, Adrian Guerrero, threatening to stab an officer and target his family. Guerrero, armed with a knife, allegedly slashed a government vehicle's tire before confronting the ...more

The current U.S.–Pakistan dynamic is best understood not as an abrupt policy shift but as the latest expression of a long-standing, security-driven relationship embedded in Washington’s institutional design

Dubai's RTA is enhancing student safety for the 2025-2026 academic year by implementing stricter guidelines and safety checks for school buses. The Back-to-School program includes intensive driver training, advanced safety technologies, ...more

Kuwait's Public Authority for Manpower, in collaboration with the General Directorate of Residence Affairs Investigations, has arrested 168 workers in Mutlaa for violating labour and residency laws. The crackdown included 130 illegal do ...more