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  "Regressive And Irresponsible": Iran Slams Trump's Nuclear Testing Order

  Iran's foreign minister called on Thursday US plans to resume nuclear testing "regressive and irresponsible", after a surprise directive by US President Donald Trump.

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  Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree To Continue Ceasefire, Says Turkey

  Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed on Thursday to extend a ceasefire during talks in Istanbul after the worst border clashes between the neighbours in years, according to Turkey which mediated the talks along with Qatar.

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  Family Of Andrew's Accuser Say Her Courage "Brought Down A Prince"

  The family of Virginia Giuffre, who accused Andrew of sexual assault, hailed the British king's decision to strip his brother of his royal titles, saying her courage had "brought down a prince".

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  From Prince To Pariah: All You Need To Know About The Downfall Of Andrew

  The downfall of Andrew, formerly known as prince and born into a life of royal privilege as the son of the late Queen Elizabeth II, was complete on Thursday, when his brother King Charles III moved to strip him of all his titles.

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  US Justice Department Probes Fraud Claims In Black Lives Matter Movement

  The Justice Department is investigating whether leaders in the Black Lives Matter movement defrauded donors who contributed tens of millions of dollars during racial justice protests in 2020, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.

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  US To Accept Only 7,500 Refugees Annually, Mostly From South Africa

  The Trump administration announced plans on Thursday to drastically cut back the number of refugees to be accepted annually by the United States to a record low and give priority to white South Africans.

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  Prince Andrew Loses Royal Titles, Honours Over Ties With Jeffrey Epstein

  Britain's King Charles has moved to strip his younger brother Andrew of his titles and honours, and force him out of his home, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday, over his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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  Why US Wants To Resume Nuclear Testing? JD Vance Replies

  Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that testing of the US nuclear arsenal would ensure it actually "functions properly," but did not elaborate on what type of tests President Donald Trump had ordered.

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  Death Count From Police Raid In Rio De Janeiro Rises To 121

  A massive police raid targeting a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro left at least 121 people dead, authorities said Thursday morning.

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  Trump Has More Energy Than Someone 40 Years Younger: JD Vance

  US Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that President Donald Trump has "unbelievable energy" and more than someone that is 40 years younger.

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  'Drop In The Ocean': UN Says 24,000 Tonnes Of Aid Reached Gaza Since Truce

  More than 24,000 tons of UN aid has reached Gaza since the start of a ceasefire earlier this month, a UN official said on Thursday while calling for NGOs to be allowed to assist in its distribution.

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  Pentagon's DOGE Unit Spearheads US Military Drone Overhaul

  The Pentagon's DOGE unit is leading efforts to overhaul the US military drone program, including streamlining procurement, expanding homegrown production, and acquiring tens of thousands of cheap drones in the coming months.

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  Hundreds Killed As Last Functioning Hospital In Sudan's Al-Fashir Attacked

  The last functioning hospital in the Sudanese city of al-Fashir was raided, and hundreds are feared to have been killed there after a paramilitary force overran the city this week, the World Health Organisation and a Sudanese official said.

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  'Goodbye, Once Again': Israeli Mother Buries Hostage Son For Third Time

  The family of Ofir Tzarfati, a young Israeli who was seized from a music festival, taken to Gaza and killed, was caught between grief and fury on Thursday as they buried their son for the third time.

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  'This Will Cost You Dearly': Taliban Minister Slams Pak For Border Turmoil

  In a sharp escalation of diplomatic faceoff following weeks of deadly border clashes and failed peace negotiations, Afghanistan's Interior Minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani, has issued a scathing rebuke of Pakistan.

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  'Among Brightest And Best': Envoy Praises 1.7 Lakh Indian Students Across UK

  At a special welcome event for Indian students in the UK, Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami celebrated their growing presence and impact on the country's academic and cultural landscape.

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  US Official Says China Gave Green Light To TikTok Transfer

  China has approved the transfer agreement for the short video app TikTok, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday, adding that he expects it to move forward in the coming weeks and months but giving no other details.

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  Massive Protest Rocks Israel As Ultra-Orthodox Jews Oppose Military Draft

  Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men, dressed in black, rallied in Jerusalem on Thursday to protest against military conscription, an issue that has caused major strain in Israel's right-wing ruling coalition.

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  Scientists Develop Bat-Inspired Drones To Improve Nighttime Search, Rescue

  These tiny drones can be deployed in search and rescue missions even in dark, smoky or stormy conditions.

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  Climate Crisis Threatens Mexico's Day Of The Dead Marigold Flowers

  In the winding canals and farms on the fringes of Mexico City, the flower also known as the Mexican marigold has been farmed for generations, and takes the spotlight every year in the country's Day of the Dead celebrations.