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5 killed, including 3 children, in Israeli drone strike on southern Lebanon

The Israeli military said it was targeting a Hezbollah militant, and that he operated from within a civilian population

Indian envoy assures aid to rebuild Nepal structures hit in Gen Z protests

Indian ambassador Srivastava said that India is ready to extend help in the reconstruction of various structures damaged during the Gen Z protests, if Nepal makes a request, the sources added

Western oil sanctions fuel Russia's growing shadow fleet, illicit trade

The shadow fleet accounts for about 17 per cent of all in-service oil tankers sailing the ocean today, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence, a research firm

Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee sparks confusion among companies, workers

The memo said that Goldman was working with its lawyers 'to review the specifics of the order as more detail becomes available to communicate with you accordingly'

Lachlan Murdoch, Michael Dell, Ellison involved in TikTok deal: Trump

Trump has said the U.S. and China have made progress on a deal requiring TikTok's American assets to be transferred to US owners from China's ByteDance

TikTok deal with China ensures US control of board, algorithm: White House

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said tech giant Oracle would be responsible for the app's data and security and that Americans will control six of the seven seats for a planned board

UK joins Aus, Canada to recognise Palestinian state despite opposition

The UK's recognition of a Palestinian state comes just days after a state visit from US President Donald Trump, during which he voiced his disapproval of the plan

Why Trump wants Bagram Air Base to be returned to the US by Afghanistan

Donald Trump says the US is 'trying to get back' Bagram Air Base to counter China and terrorism. The Taliban reject the idea as analysts warn of costs, risks and fallout

Taliban rejects Trump's demand to return Bagram air base to US control

Trump has long criticised his predecessor Joe Biden over the tumultuous US withdrawal from Afghanistan

President Paudel appoints five new ministers in Nepal, oath on Sep 22

The swearing-in ceremony of these ministers will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Monday

'Foreign leaders rewarding Hamas': Netanyahu rejects Palestinian statehood

Netanyahu put out an angry statement after Britain and other Western allies said they were unilaterally recognising a Palestinian state in a step seen as a show of displeasure with Israel

Major European airports scramble to fix check-in glitch after cyberattack

Disruption had eased significantly by early Sunday despite some continuing delays, according to airport officials and data, while regulators said they were investigating the source of the cyberattack

France's richest man, LVMH's Arnault, slams proposed billionaire tax

"This is clearly not a technical or economic debate, but rather a clearly stated desire to destroy the French economy," Arnault told Britain's Sunday Times

New World's Adrian Cheng launches ALMAD to tap digital, tokenised assets

The move marks the latest chapter in the career of one of Hong Kong's best known property executives

Trump renews pressure on European countries to stop buying oil from Russia

The EU has already passed a ban that will prohibit importing petroleum products refined from Russia crude starting next year

Instant ramen: From post-war Japan invention to global culinary staple

The cultural importance of instant ramen in Japan cannot be overstated

Thousands protest in Philippines against massive corruption scandal

A group of protesters waved Philippine flags and displayed a banner that read: No more, too much, jail them, as they marched in the Manila protest

Promised 'taste of America', J-1 visa workers faced abuse, exploitation

Every year, tens of thousands of young people are sent on visas to toil as farmworkers, housekeepers and office interns, all in the name of cultural exchange

Student enquiries down 46% for US in a year, 75% for Canada in 2 yrs: IDP

According to Piyush Kumar, Regional Director, South Asia, Canada and Latin America (LATAM), IDP Education, the geopolitical situation has impacted students' plans to go to the US and Canada

With calls for retribution over Kirk, some see rise of 'woke right' in US

Conservatives have pressed for consequences for those who make negative comments about Charlie Kirk. But a few on the right say they worry about limits on speech