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Leaders Talk Big On Israel At Arab-Islamic Summit, But No Action

At the much-anticipated Arab and Islamic Summit in Qatar, leaders from across the Muslim world gathered amid soaring outrage over Israel's war on Gaza.

12,000-Year-Old Mummies Reveal Evidence Of Human Mummification

Smoke-drying mummification of human remains was practised by hunter-gatherers across southern China, southeast Asia and beyond as far back as 12,000 years ago.

South Korean Woman Sentenced To 10 Months for Fighting Molester, Acquitted After 61 Years

Choi Mal-ja, convicted 61 years ago for biting her attacker's tongue, was acquitted after a retrial recognized her act as justifiable self-defense, marking a major victory for victims of sexual violence in South Korea.

Shehbaz Sharif To Meet Trump Next Week, Asim Munir To Tag Along: Report

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, are likely to meet US President Donald Trump next week.

US Columnist Claims She Was Fired After Speaking Out On Violence, Guns

Longtime Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah has alleged that she was fired from the paper's Opinions department after "speaking out against political violence," following right-wing activist Charlie Kirk's death.

"I Was Just Cut Off": Google Lays Off Over 200 AI Contractors, Says Report

Tech giant Google has reportedly laid off more than 200 contractors working on its artificial intelligence projects, including Gemini and AI Overviews.

Lack Of Replacement Options Keeps UK PM Keir Starmer Safe, For Now

Talk of replacing Prime Minister Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party has spilled into the open, but the lack of a plausible replacement may keep the rebels at bay for now.

Who Is Simon Leviev, Israeli Fraudster Arrested In Georgia

Simon Leviev, known to the world as the "Tinder Swindler," built a global reputation through deception.

Smoke-dried bodies could be world's 'oldest mummies': study

Some ancient societies in China and southeast Asia appear to have smoke-dried their dead, effectively mummifying them thousands of years earlier than their Egyptian counterparts, new research has found.

How Team Trump Is Targeting Immigrants Who Reported Crimes

Days after he nearly died when an assailant shot him during a robbery attempt, Felipe de Jesus Hernandez Marcelo went to an Iowa police station hoping to get his belongings back.

Charlie Kirk's Shooter Showed "Warning Signs" Before Assassination: FBI

Tyler Robinson, the accused killer of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, may have been "aided and abetted" by an "extended network," the FBI suggested on Monday.

Israel Committing 'Genocide' In Gaza, Say UN investigators

United Nations investigators on Tuesday accused Israel of committing "genocide" in Gaza in a bid to "destroy the Palestinians" there, and blamed Israel's prime minister and other top officials for incitement.

Volcanoes Help Untangle Evolution Of Humans, Here's How

How did humans become human? Understanding when, where and in what environmental conditions our early ancestors lived is central to solving the puzzle of human evolution.

Video: 'Masood Azhar's Family Torn Apart': Jaish Leader Exposes Pak On Op Sindoor

AJaish-e-Mohamad's (JeM) commander has admitted that the family of Masood Azhar, the terror group's top commander, was "torn into pieces" in strikes on Bahawalpur.

India, US Trade Talks Begin

Chief negotiators of India and the US have commenced talks on the proposed trade agreement to iron out issues in the wake of steep tariffs that have created uncertainties for exporters, an official said on Tuesday.

Peter Navarro Slams Elon Musk, Calls X A "Grooming Academy Of Dark Forces"

US President Donald Trump's aide Peter Navarro has targeted tech billionaire Elon Musk over what he describes as the "cesspool" of X, calling the social media platform a "breeding ground for the very dark forces".

Pakistani Child TV Star Umer Shah Dies Of Cardiac Arrest At 15, Industry In Shock

Umer rose to fame as a social media sensation and TV personality, captivating audiences alongside his elder brother, viral TikTok star Ahmad Shah.

Bangladesh's Challenges Ahead Of Yunus-Led Polls In February

Bangladesh has been in political turmoil since a student-led uprising forced former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to flee into exile last year, ending her 15-year autocratic rule.

Israel Sets Gaza "On Fire" As Top US Diplomat Warns "Savages Like Hamas"

Israel unleashed a massive new bombing campaign on Gaza City on Tuesday after visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the ally's goal of eradicating Hamas and warned that only days may be left for a diplomatic solution.

From Fantasy Maps To Tropical Homes: 10 Fresh Gemini AI Prompts Revealed

Google's Gemini is pushing the boundaries of what everyday users can do with photos. You can turn your pet into a tiny figurine or a video game character.