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Trump warns Tesla attackers of 20 yrs in jail: Why company is under attack

The warning comes amid a rise in attacks on Tesla showrooms, cars, and charging stations following the appointment of CEO Elon Musk as head of the Department of Government Efficiency

Where was UN, Red Cross, world, asks Israeli hostage freed after 491 days

The fate of the remaining hostages became more uncertain after Israel on Tuesday ended a six-week break in the fighting that had allowed for the return of some hostages

After White House stint, Conor McGregor renews presidential bid in Ireland

Former MMA fighter Conor McGregor continued his anti-immigration rhetoric, promising to oppose the EU Migration Pact, if elected President

Trump signs order to dismantle Education Department. Here's what it does

Eliminating the department altogether would be a cumbersome task, which likely would require an act of Congress

US Judge halts deportation of Indian scholar Badar Suri over Hamas ties

Suri, a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, was arrested earlier this week. His detention has sparked concerns among academics about threats to freedom of speech and research

Heathrow Airport shuts down for 24 hrs after fire sparks major power outage

London's Heathrow Airport has been shut down for 24 hours after fire at electrical substation causes major power outage; all flights cancelled, 120 arrivals diverted

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, alert level raised

The volcano on the remote island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara province has had hundreds of earthquakes and visible volcanic activity has significantly increased in the last seven days

Defence budget to exceed 3% of GDP in military overhaul, says Taiwan's prez

Along with the latest equipment much of it from the United States, the military is seeking funds to retain more service people with higher pay and to lengthen compulsory national service

London's Heathrow Airport to remain shut today due to power outage

Heathrow, the home of airlines including IAG SA's British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, handles more than 1,400 flights and 200,000 passengers a day

North Korea tests new missiles, threatens action over US-South Korea drills

The US and South Korean officials describe their combined military drills as defensive in nature, but North Korea slams them as a major security threat

China planning to add cobalt, copper in boost to state metal reserves

Cobalt, copper, nickel and lithium are among the metals the government plans to purchase, according to people familiar with the discussion

Netanyahu govt approves removal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar amid distrust

The decision to remove Bar comes amid renewed military action in Gaza after two months of a ceasefire deal with Hamas. His sacking is also likely to invite widespread criticism

Taiwan detects 18 Chinese aircraft, 7 Navy vessels near its shores

As per the MND, out of 18 sorties, 13 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ

Pak Army captain, 10 terrorists killed in operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted on Thursday following reports of the presence of terrorists in the area, a statement from the military's media wing said

Trump to sign mineral deal with Ukraine, hopes for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

Referring to his recent phone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump expressed hope for an end to the ongoing conflict

Judge calls Trump admin's response on deportations 'woefully insufficient'

US Judge Jeb Boasberg demands answers after flights with Venezuelan immigrants, accused of being gang members by the Trump admin, land in El Salvador, following a temporary block on deportations

Regulators recall nearly all Tesla cybertrucks over safety concerns

Videos posted on social media showing people ripping the panels off of Cybertrucks with their hands have gone viral in recent days

President Trump signs executive order to dismantle Department of Education

While Trump may not be able to dismantle it completely without an Act of Congress, Democrats acknowledged that he could weaken it significantly without any congressional action

Federal judge blocks DOGE from accessing Social Security data for now

It comes after labour unions and retirees asked for an emergency order limiting DOGE access to the agency and its vast troves of personal data

Explained: Why does Trump want to shut down US education department?

Trump wants to shut down the US Education Department. Find out why he's targeting it, what's at stake, and what this means for schools, students, and states