Eight Indians killed while fighting against Ukraine in Russian army
The Indian government also revealed that 63 of its citizens are actively pursuing early release from service in the Russian military.
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Hamas chief Haniyeh's killing 'doesn't help' ceasefire talks, says Biden
The US president made the criticism in his first comments on the apparent Israeli assassination.
Kim Jong Un wants Trump back, elite defector tells BBC
The highest-ranking defector to escape North Korea in years, Ri Il Kyu has met Kim Jong Un seven times.
BBC executive dismisses letter from Jewish staff highlighting systemic antisemitism at network
The letter provided examples of inaccuracy and bias in the BBC’s coverage of the war in Gaza and provided testimony from Jewish employees.
Turkey's Erdogan declares Aug 2 day of national mourning over killing of Hamas chief
Serious preparation in Israel for Iranian retaliation: Attack on several fronts within days
Iran and Hezbollah continue to threaten an 'unprecedented response,' but Israel has yet to change Home Front Command directives; Assessments suggest the attack will come from multiple fronts simultaneously, putting the international coalition to the test; U.S. is also increasing its presence in the region, preparing for a large-scale interception operation
Israeli hacker group takes responsibility for reported collapse of Wi-Fi in Iran
WeRedEvils has been operating in a non-official capacity since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.
Maduro reports 1,200 arrests during protests in Venezuela, warns about 1,000 more
Nicolas Maduro reports 1,200 arrests during protests and threatens to arrest 1,000 more. Nongovernmental organizations report arbitrary arrests, executions, and raids by police and military forces.
Australia says Israel did not deliberately kill foreign aid workers in Gaza
The IDF decided to launch missiles at the convoy after mistakenly believing it was being hijacked by Hamas fighters, who were, in fact, locally contracted security guards.
US recognizes opposition candidate González as the winner of Venezuela's presidential election
The stakes have grown higher for Venezuela’s electoral authority to show proof backing its decision to declare President Nicolás Maduro the winner of the country’s presidential election after the United States recognized opposition candidate Edmundo González as the victor, discrediting the official
Ukraine concluded 'one of the largest cyberattacks' against Russia, source says
The wide-reaching DDoS attack began on July 23 and disrupted the services of Russia's top banks, social networks and messengers, government websites, and more. Russian media widely reported on the problems experienced by users across the country.
US recognizes the opposition candidate as the winner of Venezuela's presidential election
The U.S. government has announced that it is recognizing opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of Venezuelan’s presidential election, despite the country’s electoral authority giving the victory to President Nicolás Maduro.
Ukraine claims it repelled one of Russia's largest drone attacks during the war, shooting down all 89 drones launched at Kyiv, the surrounding region, and other areas
US suspends $95 million in aid to Georgia as foreign agent law comes into force
The announcement comes in the wake of EU suspension of defence aid and the ‘indefinite postponement’ of US-Georgia military drills.
IDF says slain Al Jazeera reporter a Hamas commando, took part in October 7 massacre
Israel warns its citizens to brace for terror attacks abroad
There is a possibility that embassies, synagogues, Israeli businesses, Chabad houses, kosher restaurants, and other various Jewish sites could be targeted, the NSC said.
Navalny was to be exchanged as part of deal with Russia – White House
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in prison in February, was supposed to be part of a prisoner exchange deal between the West and Russia.
Nasrallah: Israel will ‘weep’ for killing top commander; PM: We’re ready for any scenario
People who had severe covid-19 in the first wave of the pandemic show cognitive decline years later, the equivalent to losing 10 IQ points
An analysis of people who were hospitalised with covid-19 in the first wave of the pandemic has revealed that the ongoing decline in their cognitive abilities is the equivalent to losing 10 IQ points
Hamas terror chief boasted of his freedom – hours later, he was dead
Ismail Haniyeh was relaxed as he strolled through the streets of Tehran the evening before his assassination on the suspected orders of Israel.