A car bomb attack in Pakistan's North Waziristan killed at least 13 soldiers and injured civilians. A suicide bomber targeted a military convoy near the Afghan border. Pakistan accused India of backing the militants, a claim India vehemently denied. The Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, a Pakistan Taliban faction, claimed...
Ukrainian residents of Russian-occupied Mariupol refute Russia's portrayal of the city's recovery, describing widespread destruction, water shortages, and a lack of essential resources. Residents report that while some central areas show superficial repairs, much of the city remains in ruins. Propaganda in schools and suppression of Ukrainian identity...
The Chicago Sky defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 92-85 on the road, snapping a losing streak. Angel Reese led the Sky with 24 points and 16 rebounds, achieving a career milestone by entering the Sky's all-time top 10 rebounders. The win came on the night the Sparks retired...
The USMNT edged past Costa Rica 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Gold Cup quarterfinals. The US team overcame an early deficit and a blown second-half lead, only to relinquish another lead in the shootout. Goalkeeper Matt Freese, however, made three crucial...
A new study published in The Lancet Global Health reveals that approximately 17% of cancer medications sampled across Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Cameroon were substandard or counterfeit. Researchers from a US and pan-African group found incorrect active ingredient levels in nearly 200 products tested from hospitals and pharmacies. This...
An Israeli court has postponed Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial hearings this week due to national security concerns raised by the prime minister, Mossad, and military intelligence. The decision follows Donald Trump's call to dismiss the case, citing potential interference with negotiations with Hamas and Iran. Netanyahu, indicted on...
US markets celebrated record highs on Friday, boosted by tariff relief from China and strong tech performances from Nvidia and Microsoft. However, President Trump's abrupt end to trade talks with Canada over a digital services tax caused a slight market dip. While the S&P 500 initially saw gains...
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, 80, will seek re-election in next year's presidential election, aiming for a fifth term. He plans to boost Uganda's economy from $66 billion to $500 billion within five years. Opposition leader Bobi Wine will also run, having previously alleged election fraud. Recent legislation...
A Republican-led plan to sell hundreds of thousands of acres of public land in Western states, including California, has been withdrawn from a tax and spending bill. Senator Mike Lee, who proposed the sale to address housing affordability, pulled the provision after bipartisan opposition from fellow Republicans and conservationists....
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts Apple will release at least seven head-worn devices by 2028, including updated Vision Pro models in 2025 and 2028, a cheaper Vision Air in 2027, and its first smart glasses in 2027. Two additional smart glasses with built-in displays are also in development for 2028....
