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Israel says it struck Hezbollah headquarters as huge blasts rocked Beirut
Israel dramatically intensified its airstrikes in Lebanon this week, saying it is determined to put an end to more than 11 months of Hezbollah fire into its territory
 "Israel says it struck Hezbollah headquarters as huge blasts rocked Beirut")
Trump, Zelenskyy meet in US amid rising questions about support for Ukraine
I think we have a common view that the war in Ukraine has to be stopped and Putin can't win, Zelenskyy said, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin
 "Trump, Zelenskyy meet in US amid rising questions about support for Ukraine")
Israel will keep degrading Hezbollah until objectives met: Netanyahu at UN
He said his government would no longer tolerate daily rocket fire from the area
 "Israel will keep degrading Hezbollah until objectives met: Netanyahu at UN")
Pakistan PM Sharif raises Article 370, Kashmir issue in UNGA address
New Delhi has repeatedly emphasised that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were, are and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India
 "Pakistan PM Sharif raises Article 370, Kashmir issue in UNGA address")
Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and 'Downton Abbey' passes away at 89
She was frequently rated the preeminent British actress of a generation which included Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench
 "Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and 'Downton Abbey' passes away at 89")
EU hits Meta with $102 mn privacy fine over 2019 password security lapse
The Irish Data Protection Commission said it slapped the US tech company with the 91 million euro (USD 101.6 million) penalty following an investigation
 "EU hits Meta with $102 mn privacy fine over 2019 password security lapse")
Indo-American Chamber of Greater Houston honours community leaders
Col. Raj Bhalla received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Philanthropy and Community Service
Bangladesh's Yunus introduces Abdullah as 'brains' behind Hasina's ouster
Yunus specifically pointed towards student activist "Mahfuj Abdullah", and called him the "brains behind the whole revolution"
 "Bangladesh's Yunus introduces Abdullah as 'brains' behind Hasina's ouster")
UNGA meet: UK PM Starmer meets Pakistan PM, agrees to deepen relations
They discussed the deep relationship between the UK and Pakistan, including strong people to people links, and on trade and investment, Downing Street said of the Starmer-Sharif meeting
 "UNGA meet: UK PM Starmer meets Pakistan PM, agrees to deepen relations")
Azerbaijan buys fighter jets from Pakistan under $1.6 billion deal
A contract for the sale of JF-17 Block-III fighter aircraft to Azerbaijan was signed recently, the Pakistan Army said in a statement
 "Azerbaijan buys fighter jets from Pakistan under $1.6 billion deal")
Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan's next PM after winning LDP leadership race
Shigeru Ishiba's victory in the leadership contest came after beating economic security minister Sanae Takaichi by 215 votes to 194
 "Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan's next PM after winning LDP leadership race")
As war in Ukraine enters critical period, EU moves ahead without US
EU envoys have been working in Brussels this week on a proposal to provide Ukraine with a hefty loan package
 "As war in Ukraine enters critical period, EU moves ahead without US")
Titan implosion hearing paints picture of reckless greed, explorer passion
Different viewpoints emerged as the Coast Guard panel on Friday wraps up two weeks of testimony on the Titan disaster
 "Titan implosion hearing paints picture of reckless greed, explorer passion")
Israeli strike on northern Gaza school kills 11, injures 22 others
The Israeli military confirmed it struck the school in the Jabalia refugee camp, saying it was targeting Hamas militants
 "Israeli strike on northern Gaza school kills 11, injures 22 others")
Leadership contest for Japan's next prime minister heads to run-off
The scramble to replace current premier Fumio Kishida was sparked in August when he announced his intention to step down
 "Leadership contest for Japan's next prime minister heads to run-off")
Israeli teams will continue meetings on US ceasefire proposals: Netanyahu
The comments came after Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday there would be no ceasefire in the north
 "Israeli teams will continue meetings on US ceasefire proposals: Netanyahu")
Intel and US to finalise $8.5 billion in chips funding by year-end
US President Joe Biden awarded Intel nearly $20 billion in grants and loans in March to boost the company's domestic output
 "Intel and US to finalise $8.5 billion in chips funding by year-end")
World Tourism Day 2024: Date, theme, history, significance and more
Started in 1980 by the UNWTO, World Tourism Day celebrates the global impact of tourism. The day is dedicated to the significance of tourism in promoting cultural exchange and economic growth
 "World Tourism Day 2024: Date, theme, history, significance and more")
South Korea criminalises explicit deepfake possession amid public outcry
The bold new legislation introduces strict penalties, including imprisonment and hefty fines, as a response to public outrage over the distribution of sexually explicit deepfakes
 "South Korea criminalises explicit deepfake possession amid public outcry")
Bangladesh economic growth threatened by rapidly depleting water resources
Groundwater in the climate-vulnerable country is depleting faster than ever before, according to new research from WaterAid
 "Bangladesh economic growth threatened by rapidly depleting water resources")