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WorldBalochistan minister escapes unhurt as convoy comes under armed attack; three policemen injured
A senior police official said that six people sustained bullet injuries in the attack, three of whom were police personnel, with two in serious condition.
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WorldChina to cut retail prices of gasoline, diesel
Under China's current pricing mechanism, domestic gasoline and diesel prices are adjusted every 10 working days in line with changes in international crude oil prices.
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WorldEurope battles wildfire surge amid heatwave; mass evacuations continue
It's one of several fires scorching forests around France this week, including in normally cooler and wetter regions in the north and Brittany.
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Protests reported across PoJK over rights, accountability and civil liberties
Demonstrators in Sudhanoti and Hajira Mandhol raise demands, while UKPNP leader highlights alleged rights violations in Brussels.
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WorldMount Etna eruption suspends Sicily's Catania airport operations until August 15
All arrivals at the island hub, Italy's fifth-busiest airport by passenger traffic, will be suspended through 2 a.m. local time (0000 GMT) on Saturday
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WorldCommercial tanker hit by UAV in Strait of Hormuz, crew safe
All crew members on board have been reported safe and accounted for, and no environmental spill or impact has been observed following the strike.
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WorldRecord breaking rain near Tokyo leaves five dead
More than 170 homes were flooded in the prefecture and more than 300 people were taking shelter at public facilities as of Friday afternoon, Chiba officials said.
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WorldChina unveils world's first stand-up manned flying vehicle designed for low-altitude urban flights
The ultra-light aircraft can fly at up to 36 kmph and features a dual-redundancy flight control system
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Second Taliban official killed in Afghanistan as takeover anniversary nears
Two weeks ago, a pair of gunmen shot and killed Zabihullah Amiri, Director of Information and Culture of Badakhshan province.
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WorldIran accuses foreign forces over oil pollution along Qeshm Island coast
Tehran links the contamination to military activity in the Strait of Hormuz, while TankerTrackers gives a contrasting account of the spill.
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WorldSaudi crown prince, US CENTCOM chief discuss defence ties and regional stability
Mohammed bin Salman and Admiral Brad Cooper review bilateral security cooperation and efforts to ease tensions across West Asia.
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WorldClacton by-election: Nigel Farage beats Count Binface to win back seat in Parliament
Farage thus returns to Parliament after quitting his seat a month earlier.
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WorldInstagram refreshes its wordmark for the first time in a decade
Meta says the redesigned lettering is cleaner and more modern, but the update has already sparked mixed reactions online.
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WorldAUKUS remains 'full steam ahead' after Trump call: Australia PM
AUKUS, Australia's largest-ever defence project, was formed in 2021 and involves the nation along with US and Britain.
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WorldTrump imposes tariffs of up to 100% on drone imports over national security concerns
A 25 per cent tariff will be imposed on drones smaller in size.
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WorldCourt filings reveal federal probe targeting Minnesota progressive groups
Documents detail undercover surveillance of activist meetings, unions and organisations during immigration crackdown protests
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Jury chosen for trial of ex-gang leader accused in Tupac Shakur killing
Sixteen jurors will hear the case against Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the rapper's 1996 killing.
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WorldUS War Secretary Peter Hegseth says the naval blockade on Iran will continue
Hegseth emphasised that the US Navy can keep the blockade in place by rotating ships in and out of the region as required.
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WorldNorth Korea warns of self-defence action ahead of US-South Korea drills
Pyongyang calls upcoming military exercises a more provocative war rehearsal and signals possible weapons tests.
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WorldJared Kushner to visit Israel, Egypt next week to discuss Gaza ceasefire
US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and negotiator Jared Kushner will travel to West Asia next week to try to advance plans for an end to the conflict in Gaza.