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A powerful earthquake measuring 7.3 magnitude struck off the southern coast of Alaska on Tuesday afternoon, prompting an initial tsunami warning for several coastal communities. The quake was recorded around 50 miles south of Sand Point, at a shallow depth of approximately 10 kilometers, making it capable of producing seismic sea waves. Tsunami Warning Briefly […]
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The United States has called for immediate de-escalation in southern Syria after Israeli airstrikes targeted military facilities in Damascus and Sweida. The strikes followed days of intense clashes between Druze militias and armed Bedouin groups, which left dozens dead and many more injured. Israel claims its actions were aimed at protecting the Druze community, a […]
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared that the country is fully prepared to retaliate with greater force if it faces any fresh military attack. Addressing military commanders in Tehran on July 16, he stated that Iran’s response will be “bigger than before” and specifically warned both the United States and Israel against future […]
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The United Kingdom has officially lifted a five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, paving the way for resumption of direct flights between the two countries. The ban was originally imposed in 2020 after a plane crash in Karachi that killed 97 people, followed by revelations that nearly 30% of Pakistani commercial pilots were flying with dubious […]
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India has formally requested Bangladesh to reconsider the demolition of the ancestral home of filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s grandfather, Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury. The century-old building in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, currently under the control of Bangladesh’s Shishu Academy, was reportedly being pulled down due to its dilapidated state. Shared Bengali Legacy Upendrakishore
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has issued a sharp warning to India, China, and Brazil, stating that they could face up to 100% secondary sanctions if they continue their trade relationship with Russia. The message was delivered during his visit to Washington, where he met US senators and discussed coordinated pressure tactics to isolate Russia economically […]