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Strikes on Gaza kill 18, stabbing in Israel kills 2 as tensions escalate

Tensions have soared following nearly 10 months of war in Gaza and the killing of two senior militants in separate strikes

US prez election: Harris rejects Trump's offer to shift presidential debate

Biden withdrew from the race last month, following which Vice-President Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, was declared the 2024 presidential nominee of the ruling Democratic Party

1 in 4 countries have banned phones in schools due to negative impacts: UN

The adoption of digital technology has resulted in many changes in education and learning, said UN

Russia offers disaster aid to N Korea for flood damage, hails strong bond

Kim expressed his gratitude to Putin over the offer for aid, saying he could deeply feel the special emotion towards a genuine friend in the most difficult period.

2 killed, 30 injured in clash amid heightened tensions in Bangladesh

At least two people have been killed and 30 others injured in a clash between protestors and Awami League men in Munshiganj, the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported

Taiwan detects 36 PMLA aircraft, 12 naval vessels near territory

This latest incident adds to a series of similar provocations by China in recent months

COP29 only chance to bridge climate action, finance gap: Commonwealth chief

Scotland said it is important to have the fossil-fuel producers as allies in the fight against climate change

US General arrives in Middle East as Iran prepares for attack on Israel

Three US and Israeli officials said that they expect Iran to launch an attack on Israel as early as Monday

US military destroys Iranian-backed Houthi cruise missile in Yemen

Meanwhile, Britain's maritime agency on Saturday reported attacks on two vessels off the Yemeni shore

Tropical Storm Debby heads toward Florida with hurricane warnings in effect

Debby is likely to bring drenching rain and coastal flooding to much of Florida's Gulf Coast by Sunday night

Israel kills nine militants in West Bank amid ongoing cease-fire talks

Cease-fire discussions on Gaza continued, with an Israel delegation led by the Mossad chief briefly visiting Cairo

Glaciers in South America found to retreat to lowest since Iceage: Study

Tropical glaciers of South America have retreated to their lowest since the last ice age ended 11,700 years, a new study published in the journal Science has found.

US to expand areas for migrants to apply online for entry from South Mexico

The change will spare migrants from traveling north through Mexico to get one of 1,450 appointments made available daily, CBP said

Indian charged for fraudulent admission in US university to return back

Anand was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Jordan Knisley on June 12, with a bail of $25,000. He pleaded guilty to one count of forgery

Harris campaign starts smooth, heads into a crucial week of choosing VP

It's a high-pressure decision that usually spans several months, but in this case is compressed into a matter of just weeks

Iran says short-range projectile killed Hamas' Haniyeh, vows retaliation

The statement by Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Saturday also accuses the criminal government of US of supporting the attack

Trump election subversion case: Judge rejects effort to dismiss indictment

Trump, the Republican nominee in the 2024 presidential race, also suggested that President Joe Biden and the Justice Department launched a prosecution to prevent him from winning reelection

US takes additional steps to support Israel's defence amid regional tension

On Saturday, the US issued an alert, calling its citizens to book any ticket available to leave Lebanon

Trump picks fight with Georgia's governor, looks to avenge 2020 loss

On X, Kemp told Trump to leave my family out of it and urged him to stop engaging in petty personal insults, attacking fellow Republicans, or dwelling on the past

Trump to skip Sept ABC debate, wants face off with Harris on Fox News

Michael Tyler, a Harris spokesperson, said Trump is running scared and trying to back out of the debate he already agreed to and running straight to Fox News to bail him out