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The gift includes a rare white-feathered peacock and revives a tradition begun by Indira Gandhi's donation to the same office in 1981.

A lavish $17.5 million wedding among Harare's elite laid bare how tycoons helped scrap elections and extend the president's term to 2030.

The post came amid heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran maintaining its demands that must be met before it removes its chokehold from the strategic waterway for commercial shipping.

With around 3.5 million Bangladeshis living in Saudi Arabia, the country remains the largest destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers, who sent home more than $2.7 billion in remittances last year.

Trump named Will Scharf, his former personal lawyer and ex-NCPC chair, as new White House counsel starting September 1, replacing David Warrington.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran's deal with Oman on new shipping lanes was in its final stages, though talks with Washington remain indirect.

South Korean firm Genians linked the group Kimsuky to tools for running artificial intelligence models locally, avoiding outside detection.

Netanyahu rejected the US-backed Gaza plan even as Trump's peace board chief insisted it remains the only way to prevent another October 7 attack

What the NATO-like pact essentially points to, under its modest packaging of 'Islamic brotherhood', are growing fears of the Saudi Kingdom.

In a series of posts on X, India's ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, issued a detailed "Myth vs. Reality check" on the bill.

A video has also emerged where Gope can be heard saying that he would be released from captivity if India releases Tamiz Uddin, the Bangladeshi intruder arrested by BSF.

Cybersecurity experts from both private firms and government agencies are examining the compromised systems to safely restore municipal operations.

Pezeshkian, who took office in July 2024, had said in early May that he met with Khamenei, also without specifying the date, but the supreme leader's office did not issue any statements at the time.

The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade - though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

"We are low-keying it," Trump said, according to the news outlet Axios, which said it spoke to him in a brief phone call.

Focusing on people's benefit and people-to-people ties has been Dinesh Trivedi's vision, which he enunciated right after taking over as high commissioner.

Warning against any potential intrusion, the Iranian general stated, "If any US military personnel set foot in Iran, we will cut them off."

The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, reported that Trump has spent weeks preparing the ground for such an outcome and has privately told senior aides that he could walk away without obtaining a new nuclear agreement.

Russia was a key Assad ally during the 13-year conflict, helping to keep the former leader in power, and his ouster in 2024 dealt a major blow to its influence in the region.

Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv had found some North Korean missiles in Ukraine's territory, without disclosing their locations.

On August 12, nearly one billion people could see a partial solar eclipse, with 15 million in its path of totality.

What's driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?

A fast-moving wildfire in Canada’s British Columbia province has forced thousands of people from their homes.

Trump has named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel, starting from September 1.

Footage shows Brazilian player Jacy Maranhão falling into the players’ tunnel after jumping over advertising boards.

US relying on sanctions and naval blockade as oil prices stabilise, easing economic strain on American consumers.

Brent crude prices rise as Tehran says critical waterway will not reopen without major US concessions.

Protests over power shortages escalated in Kut, Iraq, as demonstrators demanded more electricity amid soaring heat.

The family of Ihab Diab disputes Israeli claims of health issues, alleging torture was behind his prison death.

Malaysia's government says Anwar, 79, is undergoing medical examinations and a procedure advised by his specialists.

Suspected Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan has appeared before a Dublin court after being extradited from Dubai.

Iran-backed Houthis have resumed attacks on Yemen’s al-Makha port in the Red Sea.

Lekjaa’s decision to join a political party has fuelled speculation about his political ambitions.

The latest Houthi attacks come less than 24 hours after an earlier barrage struck al-Makha and its commercial port.

Trump says US will wait for economic pressure to mount on Iran, as Israel formally rejects 15-point Gaza peace plan.

F-16s intercepted two civilian aircraft entering restricted airspace over Bedminster, NJ, where President Trump was.

Palestinian Journalists Syndicate exposes rising threats, with over 270 journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023.

Espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks, and covert operations are a 'constant reality', says Germany's interior minister.

‘We're going backwards.’

Former Irish President Mary Robinson: Israel ‘erasing Palestine physically, economically, culturally and politically’.

Kinshasa hands over 15 prisoners to powerful rebel alliance.

Hundreds of people marched on Saturday in the town of Soller, in the island of Mallorca against mass tourism.

Iran not immediately threatened by pact, analysts say, with officials focusing on aspect of diminishing US role.

Number one ranked player in men's tennis will miss the tournament due to a knee issue, he says via organisers.

Ahmed al-Jubouri and a close associate were arrested on charges of misusing contract funds in Saladin province.