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Vaccines, Tylenol Do Not Cause Autism: WHO

Neither the painkiller Tylenol nor vaccines have been shown to cause autism, the World Health Organisation said on Tuesday, following comments from the US president and his administration to the contrary.

Iran Executed Over 1,000 People In 2025, Highest In 17 Years: NGO

Iran has executed at least 1,000 people so far in 2025, an NGO said on Tuesday, denouncing a "mass killing campaign" in prisons in the Islamic republic.

Man Charged With Shining Laser At Donald Trump's Marine One Helicopter

US authorities charged a man who shone a laser pointer at the presidential helicopter as it departed the White House with President Trump aboard, according to a court filing Monday.

High-Skilled Migrants 'Key' For US Growth Warns Top Economist

High-skilled migrants are vital for the US economy, the OECD's chief economist told AFP, after the United States imposed a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas widely used by the tech industry.

US Woman Orders Charlie Kirk's Drink At Starbucks, Finds Hateful Message On Cup

Charlie Kirk was killed with a single bullet as he answered an audience member's question at a campus event in Utah.

Opinion | The Logic Of Pakistan Bombing Its Own People And Getting Away With It

This is a heady mix of superpowers and regional bosses. And the Pashtuns are caught literally and metaphorically in the middle. Don't expect anyone to pull up the Pakistanis for their cruel and random bombing.

Tibet Leader Warns India Of China's "Elite Capture" Before It's "Too Late"

In an explosive revelation, Dr Lobsang Sangay, the former President (Sikyong) of the Tibetan Government in Exile, has alleged that the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi has been actively trying to influence Indian politicians.

"Treating India Right": Pak Minister's Shocker On Haris Rauf's '6-0' Gesture

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has backed cricketer Haris Rauf over the controversial '6-0' gesture he made during the Asia Cup cricket match with India on Sunday.

Gautam Adani Closes In On Asia's Richest Crown With $13 Billion Gain

Gautam Adani's fortune has soared by $13 billion over the last two trading sessions after India's markets regulator dismissed parts of a high-profile case against his conglomerate.

Video: Moments Before Hamas Gunmen Publicly Executed 3 Gazans For 'Israel Collaboration'

At least three Palestinians were publicly executed by Hamas gunmen in Gaza on Sunday.

Social Media Influencers Rent Rs 6 Crore Supercars Just For Instagram Clout: Report

Influencers are renting supercars purely to pose for social media, faking luxury lifestyles to impress followers, as rental companies reveal engines now come second to engagement.

Recognition Of Palestinian State Offers No Relief For Gazans

Israel's military pushed deeper towards the most populated areas of Gaza City on Tuesday, a painful reminder for Gazans that Western powers' recognition of a Palestinian state does not mean an end to the horrors of war as tanks approach.

"Had Responsibility": Kamala Harris Regrets Not Stopping Joe Biden's 2024 Presidential Run

Kamala Harris said Monday evening that she regrets not expressing her concerns about President Joe Biden running for a second term when a majority of Americans felt he was too old for the job.

All About Fat Bear Week, A Competition To Be The Chonkiest Brown Bear

After gorging all summer on sockeye salmon, the portliest brown bears on the Alaska Peninsula will battle it out to see who will be named the fattest of them all in the wildly popular online voting contest called Fat Bear Week.

How Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Could Impact US Economy More Than India

US President Donald Trump shook thousands of American dreams this weekend with an abrupt decision to slap a $100,000 fee on skilled worker permits - the H-1B visas.

Watch: Barack Obama Meets 102-Year-Old Woman, Asks About Her Secret To Longevity

Former US President Barack Obama interacted with a 102-year-old woman and couldn't resist asking her the secret to looking so good even at that age.

"Nothing Justifies War In Gaza": France Recognises Palestine At UN Event

France recognised Palestine as an independent state and, along with Saudi Arabia at a United Nations conference led by the two countries, called on Israel to end the war in Gaza immediately.

Singapore Influencer Given Electronic Tag, Curfew For Shoplifting Items Worth Rs 43,000

She will be required to wear an electronic tag that can monitor her movements and observe a curfew between 10 pm and 6 am.

Women Outnumber Men Picked For NASA's Astronaut Class, First In 6 Decades

NASA's next class of 10 astronaut candidates includes more women than men for the first time in the space agency's more than 60-year history.

"Don't Want To Be Found": US Woman Goes Missing From Carnival Ship

The woman, identified as 47-year-old Jessica Collins, allegedly told the cruise company employees she "did not want to be found" before disembarking at Bonaire on September 17.