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Opinion | The West Botched Up Russia ... And Now Wants India To Foot The Bill

The West has grudgingly recognised its inability to persuade India not to buy Russian oil. However, anti-Russian lobbies continue to apply pressure on New Delhi, seeing that their goal of imposing a strategic defeat on Russia has proved illusory.

8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Sends Tsunami Into Coasts Of Russia, Japan, US

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan and Hawaii and across the Pacific.

New York Police Mourn Their "Very Best" Cop Killed In Manhattan Shooting

New York Police Department officer Didarul Islam is survived by his wife, two young sons, and a third child on the way.

Decoding Tsunamis And Their Warnings: Most Think Of Tsunamis As One Wave

A powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia generated tsunami warnings and advisories for a broad section of the Pacific, including Alaska, Hawaii and the US West Coast.

"Stay Strong, Safe": Trump's Message After Tsunami Warning To US Pacific Coast

US President Donald Trump has asked the residents across Alaska and the Pacific Coast to stay "strong and safe" after a powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Russia's Far East early on Wednesday, prompting a tsunami warning.

Rupee Set To Deepen Losses As India Braces For Higher US Tariffs

The Indian rupee is poised to weaken past the psychologically important 87-per-dollar level on Wednesday after Donald Trump pointed to a likely 20%-25% tariff on Indian exports to the US, compounding pressure from sustained portfolio outflows.

Trump's Former Personal Lawyer Confirmed As US Judge

US President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday to become a federal appellate judge in a 50-49 partisan vote.

'Marathon At F1 Speed': China Bids To Lap US In AI Leadership

Beyond dancing robots and eager-to-help digital avatars, Shanghai's World AI Conference saw China stake its claim to global artificial intelligence leadership and frame itself as a clear alternative to the United States.

US Man Caught On Camera Setting Pit Bull On Fire In New York, Arrested

A man has been arrested in Queens, New York, for allegedly setting a pit bull on fire in a horrifying act of animal cruelty.

Videos Show Moment 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Struck Russia's Kamchatka

A powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, triggering a Pacific Ocean tsunami warning.

Donald Trump's Big Statement On India Tariffs Ahead Of August 1 Deadline

President Donald Trump said that India may be hit with a tariff rate of 20% to 25% but cautioned the final levy had still not been finalized as the two countries negotiate on a trade deal ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline.

All You Need To Know About New York Office Building Shooting That Killed 4

A man with a rifle killed an off-duty New York City police officer and three other people before taking his own life at a Manhattan office tower on Monday, according to officials.

Explained: What Needs To Be Done To Reverse Famine Crisis In Gaza?

A famine scenario was unfolding in the Gaza Strip, with malnutrition soaring, children under five dying of hunger-related causes and humanitarian access severely restricted, a global hunger monitor said

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway Narrowly Miss Manhattan Shooting That Killed 4

As gunmen Shane Devon Tamura went on a shooting spree in Manhattan on Monday, actresses Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway had joined Stanley Tucci to film the Devil Wears Prada sequel just minutes away from the building.

Explained: How Elon Musk's SpaceX Rocket Diplomacy Backfired In Bahamas

The SpaceX rocket landing deal, unlocking a more efficient path to space for SpaceX's reusable Falcon 9, was signed in February last year by Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper.

Opinion | Lunch, Now A State Award: What's With The Growing Pakistan-US Lovefest?

After years of being ignored publicly by recent American administrations, the turnaround in established policy is baffling. What gives?

"Study My Brain, I'm Sorry...": Manhattan Shooter Leaves Disturbing Suicide Note

Shane Devon Tamura, a 27-year-old from Las Vegas, who had been identified as the gunman behind the shooting inside the NFL's headquarters building in New York City on Monday, reportedly left a suicide note.

Committed To Achieving Peace In Ukraine: Kremlin After Trump's New Deadline

Russia is still committed to achieving peace in Ukraine, the Kremlin said Tuesday, in the first reaction to US President Donald Trump cutting his deadline for Moscow to cease fire in the conflict.

Flight Scare In US As Boeing 787 Declares "Mayday" Soon After Takeoff

A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operated by United Airlines, experienced a mid-air scare last week due to a critical engine failure.

Opinion | How Many Dead Babies Does A War Need?

Given New Delhi's historical support for Palestine, its supposed 'neutrality' today in the face of death, starvation, and genocide, citing a strategic relationship with Israel, is incongruous.