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At least 1.2 mn Afghans forced to return from Iran, Pakistan this year: UN

Iran and Pakistan in 2023 launched separate campaigns to expel foreigners they said were living in the country illegally. They set deadlines and threatened them with deportation if they didn't leave

US Senate lowers proposed remittance tax to 1%, spares bank transfers

India is the largest recipient of remittances from the United States. In 2023-24, India received $32.9 billion from the US alone, accounting for 27.7 per cent of its total inward remittances

13 security personnel killed in suicide attack in Pak's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A curfew was imposed in the area at the time of the incident due to ongoing military movement

Israeli strikes kill at least 62 in Gaza as ceasefire prospects move closer

A midday strike killed 11 people on a street in eastern Gaza City, and their bodies were taken to Al-Ahli Hospital

Uganda's Museveni seeks 7th term, edging closer to 50 years in power

Museveni, 80, has defied calls for his retirement, as critics warn that he as veered into authoritarianism with virtually no opposition even within his ruling National Resistance Movement party

France bans smoking in parks, beaches, and bus stops for public health

In a country where smoking has for generations been glamorised in cinema and intertwined with the national image, government crackdowns on tobacco use have met resistance

Prada admits Kolhapuri chappals inspired footwear collection after backlash

Prada has acknowledged that its Spring/Summer 2026 men's footwear line was inspired by India's traditional Kolhapuri chappals, following backlash over lack of credit to the original artisans

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez tie the knot in star-studded Venice wedding

The bride announced the marriage on Friday night in an Instagram post under the name Lauren Sánchez Bezos

Chinese flight makes emergency landing after 'aircraft malfunction'

A Shandong Airlines flight from Qingdao to Shanghai experienced an aircraft malfunction and the crew diverted to an airport in Nanjing

Fireworks for July 4 safe this year, tariff talks may dim them in future

Since most fireworks for July 4 are imported from China, volunteer groups and cities across the US are closely watching trade talks, fearing rising costs could threaten future celebrations

Mamdani's NYC mayoral primary win leaves South Asians, Muslims electrified

Mamdani's campaign has piqued the interest of many Indian, Pakistani and other South Asian Americans, as well as Muslims even those who may not agree with Mamdani on every issue

Warren Buffett to donate $6 billion in Berkshire shares to charities

About 9.43 million Class B shares will be given to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust, according to a statement on Saturday

Tesla Model Y makes driverless delivery with no human input, says Musk

The Tesla CEO said a Model Y SUV drove from the Austin factory to a customer's home with no one inside, as the firm steps up its push into autonomy and software-led growth

Russia will no longer play 'one-sided' games with the West: Vladimir Putin

Putin's remarks came just days after the Nato summit in The Hague, where the alliance's members committed to increasing defence expenditure to 5 per cent of GDP by 2035

Senate rejects effort to restrain Trump on Iran as GOP backs his strikes

Republicans have a 53-47 majority in the Senate, and have overwhelmingly stood with the president in support of his decision to strike Iran

Appeals court returns peace institute to Trump admin with temporary stay

President Donald Trump issued the executive order in February that targeted the institute and three other agencies for closure in an effort to deliver on campaign promises to shrink the size of govt

Ford forced to idle multiple US plants on China rare earth magnet shortage

Rare earths have become a flashpoint in US-China trade talks, with China using its dominance in these key materials-vital to cars, iPhones and more-as leverage in negotiations

Nvidia nears $4 trillion valuation, reclaims spot as most valuable firm

With a broadening customer base clamoring for Nvidia's latest AI accelerators and competitors still distant, bulls are betting the chipmaker's shares have plenty of room to run

'Disrespectful, unacceptable tone': Iran slams Trump over Khamenei remark

Donald Trump claimed he 'saved' Khamenei from an 'ugly and ignominious death', prompting Iran to denounce his remarks and warn against using a 'disrespectful, unacceptable tone'

Trump signals Gaza ceasefire 'close,' likely in a week amid renewed talks

Trump signals a possible ceasefire in Gaza within days, though Israel and Hamas remain at odds as US and regional efforts to end hostilities intensify