Typhoon Kajiki: Storm makes landfall in Vietnam, kills three; thousands displaced

Typhoon Kajiki made landfall in Vietnam on Monday afternoon, lashing coastal provinces with winds of 118-133 km/h. Authorities confirmed on Tuesday (Aug 26) that at least three people have died and 10 others were injured, while warnings remain in place for flash floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall.One victim in Nghe An province was […]

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Flying home to Kerala for Onam from UAE? Here’s how to get there at just Dh189 | World News

Travelers from the UAE can now fly to Kerala for Onam with one-way fares starting at Dh189 (₹4,270), including baggage/Representative Image As Kerala’s grandest festival, Onam, draws near, a wave of discounted airfares and festive travel packages from UAE-based airlines and agencies is enabling thousands of expatriates and tourists to travel home or explore Kerala […]

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‘Very big problem’: Trump talks tough on ‘comfort women’; touches South Korea’s sensitive issue

US President Donald Trump (right) speaks during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the Oval Office of the White House (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Monday drew attention to the sensitive issue of “comfort women” during his White House meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, a […]

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‘Dangerous acts of aggression’: Australia accuses Iran of plotting two antisemetic attacks; PM Albanese expels ambassador over alleged involvement

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese (Image credits: AP) Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday accused Iran of orchestrating two antisemitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney, announcing the expulsion of Tehran’s ambassador in response.Albanese said Australian intelligence had linked Iran to arson attacks on the Lewis Continental Kitchen, a kosher food company in Sydney last […]

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Mortgage loan charge: Trump says he has ‘cause’ to oust Lisa Cook; first-ever move against Fed governor

US Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s announcement that he was removing her from the central bank, insisting he has no authority to do so and vowing not to resign.Donald Trump posted a letter on his Truth Social platform declaring Cook’s dismissal effective immediately, citing allegations of mortgage fraud. Cook […]

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Narco-crackdown: Sinaloa cartel co-founder ‘El Mayo’ Zambada pleads guilty; faces life in prison
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‘Better get it settled soon’: Israel-Gaza war to end in 2-3 weeks? Trump predicts ‘conclusive ending’

US President Donald Trump on Monday said the war in Gaza could be nearing a “conclusive ending” within the next two to three weeks, while reiterating that he is “not happy” over a recent Israeli strike that reportedly killed civilians, journalists, and rescue workers.“I think within the next 2-3 weeks you’re going to have a […]

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Capital-clampdown: Donald Trump hints ‘maybe we like a dictator’ while tightening federal crackdown in Washington; clarifies he’s not a one

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Monday defended his unprecedented federal takeover of policing in Washington, DC, while suggesting that some Americans may even welcome authoritarian leadership.“They say ‘we don’t need him. Freedom, freedom. He’s a dictator. He’s a dictator.’ A lot of people are saying, ‘Maybe […]

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‘Second delay in two days’: SpaceX cancels Starship flight; Elon Musk blames storm clouds | World News

SpaceX Starship launch scrubbed again: Bad weather halts flight after ground leak delay (Pic credit: AP) SpaceX postponed the launch of its Starship rocket for the second time in two days, after bad weather forced a last-minute halt on Monday. The rocket was scheduled to lift off from the company’s Starbase facility in southern Texas […]

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