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‘Can’t relinquish right to resist’: Hamas dismisses US special envoy Witkoff’s ‘disarm’ claim; calls his Gaza visit a ‘staged show’

Hamas on Saturday firmly rejected claims it has agreed to disarm as part of the ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Israel, asserting its “national and legal” right to resist what it calls the “Israeli occupation.” The denial, reported by Al Jazeera, was issued in response to remarks allegedly made by US President Donald Trump’s special envoy […]

Who is Jeanine Pirro? Trump loyalist and ex-Fox News host confirmed as top US attorney; wins Senate approval

The US Senate on Saturday confirmed Jeanine Pirro, a well-known Fox News personality and President Donald Trump loyalist, to a high-profile federal prosecutor role in Washington, DC.With a vote count of 50-45, Pirro secured confirmation as the US Attorney for the District of Columbia. Trump encouraged the Republican-controlled Senate to process his nominations during weekend […]

Earthquake hits New Jersey; tremors felt across parts of New York – What we know so far

A mild earthquake struck parts of New Jersey and New York on Saturday night, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).The magnitude 3.0 quake hit at 10:18 pm and was centered about six miles underground in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, at a depth of 10 kilometers (40.865°N, 74.073°W). People across the area, including parts of […]

Anaconda shooting: Montana manhunt intensifies for veteran accused after 4 killed; kin says suspect struggled with mental health issues

US Police continued scouring the rugged mountains of Montana on Saturday as the search for Michael Paul Brown, a 45-year-old military veteran accused of fatally shooting four people at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, entered its second day. Brown fled the scene in a white pickup truck, which was later abandoned, according to Lee Johnson […]

Valdosta shooting: Heavy police deployed after ‘active shooter’ reports; videos show chaos at Georgia mall

Valdosta Mall in Georgia was evacuated and placed under lockdown on Saturday, August 3, following reports of an emergency that triggered a large police response. The incident occurred at the mall located on Norman Drive, drawing officers from the Valdosta Police Department, with support from Lowndes County deputies and other agencies.While rumors of an “active […]

UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohammed takes first passenger ride on Etihad Rail between Dubai and Fujairah | World News

Etihad Rail is a 1,200km national railway project that began in 2016 and is being developed in phases at a cost of Dh40 billion/ Image: X In a significant step toward reshaping the UAE’s transportation landscape, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, travelled aboard a […]

Mathura Sridharan trolled for ‘bindi’, Ohio AG says, ‘If her name or complexion bother you…’

Mathura Sridharan was trolled for her Indian-origin after her name was announced as Ohio’s Solicitor General. Indian-origin Mathura Sridharan was appointed as Ohio’s 12th solicitor general, inviting the wrath of online trolls who questioned why a ‘non-US-origin’ person was not picked for the post. Sridharan’s LinkedIn went viral as critics questioned her credibility — forcing […]

No negligence, Bhutanese-origin girl Sophia Subedi’s drowning in Hersheypark despite presence of 10 lifeguards accidental

9-year-old Sophia Subedi died in Pennsylvania’s Hesheypark. Police ruled out any foul play or negligence on the part of Hersheypark’s water park after a 9-year-old girl, Sophia Subedi, drowned on July 24. The theme park maintained proper safety standards, and there were enough lifeguards present at the pool at the time of the drowning. Bhutanese-origin […]

‘All hot girls vote GOP’: Is Sydney Sweeney a registered Republican? Here’s the latest controversy

Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican voter from Florida which is the flashpoint of a new controversy. As the Sydney Sweeney jeans row has become a political one, with the liberals slamming the actor for her ‘good jeans’ and the Republicans slamming the liberals for targeting Sweeney, the new flashpoint is the fact that Sydney […]

Dubai launches world’s first AI-powered ‘Emirati family’: What is its purpose? Find out! | World News

The first character, introduced as “The Girl,” invited the public to vote on her name: Dubai, Mira, or Latifa/ Image: X In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Dubai has unveiled a virtual Emirati family powered by artificial intelligence, aimed at enhancing the city’s digital outreach and supporting its smart transformation strategy. Developed by Digital Dubai, the project […]