Congress weighs Medicaid cuts, sparking alarm in small-town hospitals

Congress weighs Medicaid cuts, sparking alarm in small-town hospitals

OMAHA, Nebraska: With Congress considering cuts totaling around US$1 trillion to Medicaid over the next decade, concerns are rising...

Gas station blast injures 40 in Rome, kids narrowly escape

Gas station blast injures 40 in Rome, kids narrowly escape

ROME, Italy: Quick thinking by emergency responders helped prevent greater devastation after a gas station explosion in southeastern...

Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars

Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump is drawing praise from his core supporters after halting key arms shipments to Ukraine, a...

Moscow removes Taliban from banned list, grants official status

Moscow removes Taliban from banned list, grants official status

MOSCOW, Russia: This week, Russia became the first country to officially recognize the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan since...

Netanyahu vows 'No Hamas' in postwar Gaza amid peace talks

Netanyahu vows 'No Hamas' in postwar Gaza amid peace talks

CAIRO, Egypt: This week, both Hamas and Israel shared their views ahead of expected peace talks about a new U.S.-backed ceasefire plan....

US sends message by publicizing visa ban on UK punk-rap band

US sends message by publicizing visa ban on UK punk-rap band

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has made public a visa decision that would usually be kept private. It did this to send...

Tragedy in Spain: Diogo Jota and his brother die in car accident

Tragedy in Spain: Diogo Jota and his brother die in car accident

MADRID, Spain: Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his younger brother, André Silva, have died in a car accident in Spain. Spanish...

Early heatwave grips Europe, leaving 8 dead and nations on alert

Early heatwave grips Europe, leaving 8 dead and nations on alert

LONDON, U.K.: An unrelenting heatwave sweeping across Europe has pushed early summer temperatures to historic highs, triggering deadly...

U.S. military, China, Russia in Space race

U.S. military, China, Russia in Space race

President Donald Trump's plans to build a space-based Golden Dome missile defense shield have drawn immediate criticism from China,...

Trump wins $16 million settlement from Paramount over CBS Harris edit

Trump wins $16 million settlement from Paramount over CBS Harris edit

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Paramount has agreed to pay US$16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by U.S. President Donald Trump over...

British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms

British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms

LONDON, U.K.: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer won a vote in Parliament this week to move ahead with changes to the country's welfare...

White House meeting between Trump, Netanyahu on July 7

White House meeting between Trump, Netanyahu on July 7

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. President...

Over 60 companies named in UN report on Israel-Gaza conflict

Over 60 companies named in UN report on Israel-Gaza conflict

GENEVA, Switzerland: A new United Nations report alleges that dozens of global corporations are profiting from and helping sustain...

UK lawmakers desigate protest group as terrorist organization

UK lawmakers desigate protest group as terrorist organization

LONDON, UK - Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have voted overwhelmingly to proscribe the direct-action group Palestine Action as a terrorist...

Dalai Lama to address Buddhist conference, reveal succession plan

Dalai Lama to address Buddhist conference, reveal succession plan

DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama is set to address a significant three-day conference of Buddhist leaders this week, coinciding with...

US Supreme Court backs Texas efforts to shield minors online

US Supreme Court backs Texas efforts to shield minors online

WASHINGTON, D.C.: In a significant ruling last week, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for users...

Turkey, France battle wildfires amid early Europe heatwave

Turkey, France battle wildfires amid early Europe heatwave

ISTANBUL/PARIS/BRUSSELS: As searing temperatures blanket much of Europe, wildfires are erupting and evacuation orders are being issued...

Under its presidency next year, India will advance BRICS with people-centric approach and spirit of 'humanity first': PM Modi

Under its presidency next year, India will advance BRICS with people-centric approach and spirit of 'humanity first': PM Modi

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra said that under India's BRICS presidency next year, the forum will have...

PM Modi showcases India's cultural heritage with handcrafted gift

PM Modi showcases India's cultural heritage with handcrafted gift

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India's rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship...

PM Modi meets Uruguay Prez on sidelines of 17th BRICS Summit

PM Modi meets Uruguay Prez on sidelines of 17th BRICS Summit

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Monday with Uruguay President Yamandu Orsi on the sidelines...

Hypocritical EU 'totally complicit in Gaza genocide' - former MEP

Hypocritical EU 'totally complicit in Gaza genocide' - former MEP

Mick Wallace told RT that Brussels backs Israel's military campaign while ignoring civilian deaths and international law ...

Hypocritical EU totally complicit in Gaza genocide former MEP

Hypocritical EU totally complicit in Gaza genocide  former MEP

Mick Wallace told RT that Brussels backs Israels military campaign while ignoring civilian deaths and international law The EU has...

Producer Scott Rudin to return to Broadway with new play

Producer Scott Rudin to return to Broadway with new play

Los Angeles [US], July 8 (ANI): Producer Scott Rudin is returning to Broadway with new play. On Monday, he and Barry Diller announced...

Trump announces 25 per cent tariffs on imports from South Korea, Japan

Trump announces 25 per cent tariffs on imports from South Korea, Japan

Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that his administration would impose a 25 per cent...

Fluminense stand between Chelsea and another major final

Fluminense stand between Chelsea and another major final

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) Chelsea will try to reach a second major final in three months when they face Fluminense...

BRICS seeking to undermine US interests, will ensure America fairly treated on world stage: White House

BRICS seeking to undermine US interests, will ensure America fairly treated on world stage: White House

Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): President Donald Trump believes BRICS is seeking to 'undermine' the interests of the United States,...

Nationals name bench coach Miguel Cairo as interim manager

Nationals name bench coach Miguel Cairo as interim manager

(Photo credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images) The Washington Nationals named bench coach Miguel Cairo their interim manager after Dave...

Vietnam, India have trade target of USD 15 billion: Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Hai

Vietnam, India have trade target of USD 15 billion: Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Hai

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 7 (ANI): Vietnam's Ambassador to India, Nguyen Thanh Hai, highlighted the strong cooperation between...

"Take collective responsibility as guardians of nature": Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

"Take collective responsibility as guardians of nature": Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Kota (Rajasthan) [India], July 7 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday launched the 'Van Mahotsav' in Kota, Rajasthan under the...

Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron announces departure from band after 27 years

Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron announces departure from band after 27 years

Los Angeles [US], July 7 (ANI): Drummer of Pearl Jam, Matt Cameron, has decided to leave the band. In an Instagram post, he and...

Nirmala Sitharaman highlights India's strong economic resilience at BRICS

Nirmala Sitharaman highlights India's strong economic resilience at BRICS

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 7 (ANI): Speaking at the BRICS Finance Minister and Central Bank Governors meeting, Finance Minister...

Ajay Devgn meets Telangana CM, proposes world-class film studio in the state

Ajay Devgn meets Telangana CM, proposes world-class film studio in the state

New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn met Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Monday during the CM's visit...

Brazils Lula accuses NATO of fueling arms race

Brazils Lula accuses NATO of fueling arms race

The military blocs push for higher defense spending encourages more wars, the Brazilian president has said NATO is fueling a global...

Jr NTR pens heartfelt note as he wraps shooting for 'War 2', praises Hrithik Roshan, Ayan Mukerji

Jr NTR pens heartfelt note as he wraps shooting for 'War 2', praises Hrithik Roshan, Ayan Mukerji

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): Superstar Jr NTR has penned a heartfelt note as he wrapped up the shooting of his upcoming...

RSS concludes 'All India Pracharak meeting', discusses national, global issues

RSS concludes 'All India Pracharak meeting', discusses national, global issues

New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) three-day All India Pracharak Meeting, held at Delhi's Keshav...

Tim Merlier avoids crashes to take Stage 3 in photo finish

Tim Merlier avoids crashes to take Stage 3 in photo finish

(Photo credit: Dave Kallmann / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK) Tim Merlier of Belgium won a crash-marred Stage 3...

Dynamo extend M Jack McGlynn through 2028

Dynamo extend M Jack McGlynn through 2028

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) The Houston Dynamo extended midfielder Jack McGlynn's contract through 2028 with a club...

Kapil Dev meets CM Revanth Reddy, lauds Telangana's sports vision; offers support for Sports University

Kapil Dev meets CM Revanth Reddy, lauds Telangana's sports vision; offers support for Sports University

New Delhi [India], July 7 (AN): Former Indian cricket team captain and legendary sportsman Kapil Dev met Telangana Chief Minister A....

India spinner Sai Kishore joins Surrey for two-match stint in County Championship

India spinner Sai Kishore joins Surrey for two-match stint in County Championship

Surrey [UK], July 7 (ANI): Indian left-arm finger-spinner Sai Kishore has signed for Surrey in Division One of the County Championship....

Video from MS Dhoni's low-key 44th birthday celebrations goes viral

Video from MS Dhoni's low-key 44th birthday celebrations goes viral

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 7 (ANI): As expected, legendary cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrated his 44th birthday in a low-key...

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Summer travel in chaos as French air traffic controllers walk off job
Summer travel in chaos as French air traffic controllers walk off job

PARIS, France: A strike by French air traffic controllers demanding improved working conditions caused significant disruptions during...


Congress weighs Medicaid cuts, sparking alarm in small-town hospitals
Congress weighs Medicaid cuts, sparking alarm in small-town hospitals

OMAHA, Nebraska: With Congress considering cuts totaling around US$1 trillion to Medicaid over the next decade, concerns are rising...


Gas station blast injures 40 in Rome, kids narrowly escape
Gas station blast injures 40 in Rome, kids narrowly escape

ROME, Italy: Quick thinking by emergency responders helped prevent greater devastation after a gas station explosion in southeastern...


Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars
Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump is drawing praise from his core supporters after halting key arms shipments to Ukraine, a...


Moscow removes Taliban from banned list, grants official status
Moscow removes Taliban from banned list, grants official status

MOSCOW, Russia: This week, Russia became the first country to officially recognize the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan since...


Netanyahu vows 'No Hamas' in postwar Gaza amid peace talks
Netanyahu vows 'No Hamas' in postwar Gaza amid peace talks

CAIRO, Egypt: This week, both Hamas and Israel shared their views ahead of expected peace talks about a new U.S.-backed ceasefire plan....


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