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European Union investigating Musk’s X over possible breaches of social media law
The EU's investigation will look into whether X failed to do enough to curb the spread of illegal content—such as hate speech or incitement of terrorism—to its 112 million users in Europe.
5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the tremor occurred at a depth of 133 km and its epicentre was Jammu and Kashmir in India.
Pakistan stunned as jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s party uses AI to replicate his voice for speech
The replicated voice of Imran Khan was used to address a virtual event on social media watched by more than a million people. The four-minute speech was written by Khan in prison and delivered by AI.
Earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 116 people in Gansu and Qinghai provinces
The earthquake left more than 300 people injured, damaged houses and roads, and knocked out power and communication lines.
Thousands flee, one missing as storm hits Philippines
A total of 11,729 residents had been evacuated from Mindanao's east and north coast ahead of landfall as a precaution.
US will ‘continue’ to provide arms to Israel: Pentagon chief
Austin also warned Iran to "stop" supporting Yemen's Huthi rebels who were increasingly attacking vessels in the Red Sea since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7.
Hundreds evacuated as flood disaster unfolds in northeastern Australia
Nine people, including a seven-year-old patient, huddled for safety overnight on the roof of a hospital in the largely Aboriginal settlement of Wujal Wujal.
Japan, ASEAN bloc agree to boost maritime security cooperation
Japan, which also has territorial and other disputes with China, is hiking defence spending and has expanded security cooperation with countries across the Asia-Pacific region.
Putin vows to make Russia ‘self-sufficent’ in fifth Kremlin term
Putin has said that he will make "sovereignty" -- a loosely defined term -- one of the key aims of his fifth term in the Kremlin.
Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza
The foreign ministers of the U.K. and Germany, meanwhile, called for a "sustainable" cease-fire, saying "too many civilians have been killed."
France calls for lasting ceasefire in Gaza Strip
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna was in Tel Aviv to hold talks with her Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen and convey France’s growing concerns over the situation in Gaza.
Lebanon rescues 51 Syrians from sinking migrant boat: Army
The Lebanese Red Cross helped provide assistance to those rescued, according to the statement, which did not specify where the boat was headed.
India-Oman looking at early conclusion of CEPA
Bilateral trade between the two nations has doubled from USD 5.4 billion in 2020-21 to USD 12.3 billion in 2022-23.
Communications blackout, spiralling hunger add to misery as conflict enters 11th week
The Gaza Strip is facing dire humanitarian conditions after more than two months of the war, with displaced people forced to squeeze into shelters mainly in the south.
Stop the fight and start negotiations: Families of Israel hostages
Around 250 people were taken hostage during Palestinian militant group Hamas's October 7 attacks on Israel.
Kuwait’s emir Sheikh Nawaf dies aged 86
Sheikh Nawaf's reign, though not the shortest in Kuwait's history, was notable for issuing numerous amnesties, earning him the title "emir of pardons."
Israeli military says it mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages in battle-torn part of Gaza
The deaths were announced as a US envoy tried to persuade the Israelis to scale back their campaign sooner rather than later.
US homeless soar by 12% to highest reported, rents soar and coronavirus pandemic aid lapses
About 653,000 people were homeless, the most since the country began using the yearly point-in-time survey in 2007.
Tens of thousands rally in Georgia to celebrate European Union candidate status
Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine applied to join the 27-nation bloc after the Kremlin unleashed its all-out war on Ukraine last year.
UK court finds Mirror Group newspapers guilty of hacking Prince Harry’s phone
The court found that Mirror had invaded the Duke of Sussex's privacy by using unlawful information gathering to produce 15 of the 33 newspaper articles examined at trial.