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Iran Threatens New Strikes As It Awaits US Response To Hormuz Plan

TEHRAN: Iran threatened on Tuesday to attack infrastructure around the Middle East, intensifying its rhetoric as it awaits a formal response from Washington on a new plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump has already dismissed the proposal from Tehran, but Iran's foreign minister said Monday that he was expecting a formal response from American officials within a day. Fighting has subsided in recent weeks, though Tehran has continued to target ships in the strait, with Wa

Eight months into war, Qatar eyes breakthrough as US, Iran remain divided over deal

Qatar said on Tuesday it hopes that shuttle diplomacy between Iran and the US can lead to a breakthrough despite US President Donald Trump's denial of media reports that he was willing to ease sanctions and release frozen funds in exchange for Iranian concessions on its nuclear program. "We are exchanging messages between the parties, and we're working towards establishing a common ground in order to get into a deal that would save all of us from the repercussions of the conflict," Qatari Foreig

Six Flags Permanently Shuts X2 Roller Coaster After Riders Suffer Brain Injuries

Six Flags is permanently retiring one of its most famous roller coasters after years of serious injury claims and recent lawsuits alleging riders suffered devastating brain injuries. X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California will not reopen, bringing an end to a ride that spent more than two decades building a reputation as one of the world's most extreme roller coasters. It has been closed since July 12, a day after 25-year-old Naomi Greer-Wilkinson rode it and later suffered a severe trauma

Supreme Court allow Trump administration to resume ‘third-country' deportations: What it means for migrants

The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to restart one of its most controversial immigration policies: deporting migrants to countries other than their own. That means someone from one country can potentially be removed from the United States and sent somewhere they have never lived and may have no family or other connection. They're known as "third-country" deportations.The Trump administration uses them partly when a migrant cannot be returned to the country listed in their d

Somali Forces Rescue Tanker With Pakistanis Among Crew From Pirates

MOGADISHU: Security forces from Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland state have rescued the MT Honour 25, a Palau-flagged petroleum products tanker seized by pirates in April, Puntland's state television channel reported on Tuesday. The broadcaster said pirates who had been holding the vessel had been detained and would be brought to court. Puntland officials did not respond to requests for comment.The MT Honour 25 was seized on April 21 around 30 nautical miles off Puntland's coast with 17 crew m

Queen Letizia brings floral glamour to grand welcome for Macron in Spain

Queen Letizia brought a burst of colour to Tuesday's official welcome for French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, in Spain. The Spanish royal looked every inch the elegant host as she joined the French First Lady for the welcoming ceremony marking the start of the President's state visit. Letizia opted for a lilac midi dress covered in colourful floral detailing, creating a contrast with Brigitte's vibrant Barbie pink suit.The pair made a stylish combination as they stood

US forces leave Iraq more than two decades after 2003 invasion

The United States is bringing its military presence in Iraq to an end more than two decades after American forces invaded the country and toppled Saddam Hussein's government. The remaining US forces are due to leave their last bases by Wednesday, September 30, completing a withdrawal agreed between Washington and Baghdad in 2024. It closes a military chapter that began in March 2003.US-led forces invaded Iraq to remove Saddam from power, beginning a war and occupation that would continue for yea

Duchess Sophie Holds Private Video Meeting After Departing For Major Forum Trip

After departing to The Hague for a major international forum focused on women, peace and security, the Duchess of Edinburgh has continued her work behind the scenes. The Palace confirmed that on Monday, 28 September, Sophie held a meeting via video link with Dr Denis Mukwege. Dr Denis is founder and medical director of Panzi Hospital and Foundation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Her last visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo came in 2025, when she travelled to the country at th

Pete Hegseth midterm elections memo: Pentagon ordered to fight foreign interference in midterms

United States (U.S.) Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has directed the military to fight and deter foreign actors trying to meddle in the country's midterm elections scheduled to be held in November. The Pentagon announced that the memo signed Monday has asked the US Cyber Command, the military's cyberwarfare unit, and combat support agencies to deploy advanced intelligence and cyber capabilities to identify, disrupt, and neutralize foreign interference in US democratic processes.The directive come

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Reveals Secret Behind His Unlikely Friendship With Trump

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has revealed the secret to his relationship with United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump just days after the Republican president told the 36-year-old Democratic-Socialist that he could be a "great" mayor in the metropolitan city's history. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live aired on Monday, the NYC mayor said despite political differences, his relationship with Trump has been built around one thing they both share: their love for New York City."The

Lindsay Clancy trial: Prosecutors seek gag order, oppose acquittal plea

Lindsay Clancy returned to the Massachusetts courtroom Tuesday, September 29, as her lawyers asked a judge to dismiss the murder charges against her, weeks after the jury deadlocked in her high-profile trial. The 36-year-old is charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the January 2023 strangulation deaths of her children Cora (5), Dawson (3), and Callan (8-month-old) at the family's Duxbury home. She admitted killing them before attempting suicide by cutting herself and jumping from a

New Mexico Under Flood Watch: 1-4 Inches of Rain Can Trigger Flash Flooding

A flood watch remains in effect for all of New Mexico as remnants of Hurricane Polo and Tropical Storm Odalys funnel unprecedented moisture into the state, prompting warnings of flash flooding through midweek. The National Weather Service says saturated ground from last week's storms means even modest rainfall can cause dangerous runoff. The flood watch covers the entire state through Tuesday night, September 29, with northern and central areas including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and the Rio Grande

King Charles team issues delightful announcement: ‘Welcome back'

The Royal Family is known to value traditions and values carried on for generations, and it is a rare moment to witness a break in any of those. One of the most cherished family customs for the family is to gather at the Balmoral Castle in Scotland, for their annual breaks. It was one of the beloved spots for Elizabeth II and the family continues to honour that place.King Charles and the rest of the members also have a fondness attached to the place and hence, the public will be able to experien

Duchess Sophie In Netherlands On Crucial Royal Mission

Duchess Sophie, one of the royal family's busiest working members, is quietly carving out a role putting women at the heart of some of the world's biggest issues. On Tuesday, September 29, the Duchess of Edinburgh left the country for the Netherlands to attend a forum dedicated to women, peace and security. Sophie, who graced the OSCAR Foundation Ball at London's Nobu Hotel on Saturday (September 26), is attending the International Civil Society Action Network Forum in The Hague.Sophie has quiet

Pakistan urges Taliban regime to shun 'militant mindset', adopt responsible approach

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday called on the Afghan Taliban regime to move out of its "militant mindset" and adopt the approach of a responsible state. Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad on Afghanistan's situation and progress towards peace, Tarar said that Kabul's circumstances were "highly complex" and required a lasting solution. "Pakistan believes in peace, dialogue and peaceful coexistence," the minister said, adding that Islamabad had sent several high-level delegations to

California adds Eid ul Fitr, Eid ul Adha to state holidays

Muslims in California will have Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha formally recognised under state law after Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation adding the two major Islamic festivals to California's list of state holidays. Eid ul Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, while Eid ul Adha is observed during Zil Hajj, the final month of the Islamic calendar.Both are widely observed by Muslims around the world. The new law provides employees in the US state with ways to use existing paid lea

Bangkok Man Sentenced Over Viral Jet Ski Stunt On Flooded Street

New York prosecutors have reopened the Cornell assault case after a former student filed a civil lawsuit over alleged gang rape. A grand jury will review the case to see if any charges are warranted after the original probe into the alleged 2024 assault resulted in no criminal charges, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said on Monday, September 28. He said the allegations in the filed civil complaint were largely different from the woman's statement to police two years ago."Th

Buckingham Palace error hints at grave health concern for princess

King Charles's Office seemed to have made a mistake in one of its official notice, which indicates a health concern for an important member of the family. Recently, the royal family lost a valued member, Katharine, the Duchess of Kent. She was known to be a loyal asset and the family, especially Princess Kate, paid tribute through meaningful gestures.While the Duke of Kent has sparked concerns about his health since the passing of his wife, it is his sister Princess Alexandra, who has shown some

Tennessee To Execute First Woman In 200 Years Details Inside

Christa Pike, a Tennessee woman who was convicted of murder three decades ago, is set for execution on Wednesday, September 30, after the governor denied her clemency appeal. It will mark the first time in 200 years in Tennessee state that a woman will be executed. Pike, who is 50 now, was 18 when she killed their classmate, Colleen Slemmer, 19 then, at Knoxville Job Corps in 1995.Christa Pike's alleged letter surfaced in the media just before she came to know that Governor Bill Lee had denied h

Nature's revenge?

In 1970, British chemist James Lovelock proposed an idea about Planet Earth that challenged conventional thinking. He called it the 'Gaia Hypothesis', stating that our planet is not just a dead rock with life on it; the Earth is life. It actively regulates itself, much like a human body.For instance, when the human body experiences changes in temperature, it responds through automatic regulatory mechanisms - sweating when it becomes too hot and shivering when it becomes too cold. These respons

Pakistani Journalists Covering Unga 81 Honoured At Washington Reception

The Pakistani American Press Association (Papa) hosted a reception and dinner in Washington for Pakistani journalists who travelled to the United States to cover the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, bringing together visiting media professionals, Washington-based journalists and members of the Pakistani-American community. The gathering provided an opportunity for journalists to exchange observations from the UN General Assembly and discuss a rapidly changing international la

Iioj K Assembly Backs Return To Statehood

HELD SRINAGAR: Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir's (IIOJ&K) regional assembly on Monday endorsed the restoration of federal statehood, a non-binding resolution that politicians from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party condemned as "anti-national". It is the latest twist in the long-running contentious debate about rule in the disputed Himalayan territory of around 13 million people, ever since Modi's Hindu nationalist government revoked IIOJ&K's limited autonomy in 2019.Chief Minister

Enemy Forces Would Soon Be Driven Out Of Arabian Sea Khamenei

TEHRAN: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was set to meet later on Monday with Qatari mediators in New York, Iranian state media said, after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. "The foreign minister of our country will meet and hold talks today with the Qatari side, which is acting as a mediator between Iran and the United States," the state broadcaster said.The meeting was expected to focus on "messages exchanged with the United States throu

Riyadh Invites Uae Vp As Yemen Rift Gives Way To Signs Of Saudi Uae Thaw

Saudi Arabia's defence minister invited the UAE's Vice President Mansour bin Zayed to visit the kingdom on Tuesday, in the first public invitation for a face-to-face meeting since a rift between the two over Yemen. In July, top officials and ministers in both countries posted about friendship and unity on social media, signalling a rapprochement months after a public fallout between the two countries."His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defence, extended an inv

Uk Edges Closer To Reversing Brexit But How Difficult Would Rejoining Eu Be

The United Kingdom spent years negotiating its way out of the European Union (EU) and eventually got out on January 31, 2020; however, just six years later the country is likely to reverse Brexit and rejoin the Union. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has refused to rule out the possibility of putting the proposal on his party's manifesto for the next elections; while senior Labour Party leaders are also openly discussing the possibility of rejoining the EU.At the Labour Conference on Monday, Septe

Blood pressure medication recall: What patients need to know about Clorthalidone

The FDA has issued a Class II recall of chlorthalidone blood pressure tablets after more than 13,000 bottles failed dissolution testing. When a medicine fails a dissolution test, it means the pill didn't break down and dissolve properly in the body as it should, making it less effective at treating patients' conditions. Dissolution is necessary for it to be absorbed properly in the body.Inventiva Healthcare Limited initiated the recall on September 3, and the FDA classified it on September 17. A

Fire At New Carlisle Elementary Prompts New Arrival And Exit Rules For Classrooms

Tecumseh local schools have announced new temporary arrival and exit procedures for New Carlisle Elementary after a roof fire on Wednesday, September 16. While the school remains open and classrooms continue to operate, crews are still addressing building damage, and the front portion of the structure remains closed. In response, district officials have implemented updated traffic and safety protocols to protect students, families, and staff.Under new procedures, the regular parking lot is off-l

Kelvin wave 2026 explained: What it is, how it forms, why California should prepare

A Kelvin wave 2026 is a massive but slow-moving pulse of warm water. It spans thousands of miles and travels beneath the ocean surface, carrying warm water from the western Pacific toward the Americas. Scientists describe it as planetary in scale.During a strong El Niño, trade winds that normally blow from South America toward Asia weaken or reverse. Without those winds holding it in place, warm water piled up in the western Pacific surges eastward along the equator. When it reaches the coast of

Uk Examines Foreign State Involvement In Suspected Airbase Plot Releases Suspects

British police said on Monday they were investigating whether individuals acting for a foreign state were involved in an apparent plot to attack an airbase used by the United States but said five suspects they had arrested would be released on bail. The five men, all British nationals from London in their early 20s, were detained early on Sunday after police were alerted by a local farmer about three white vans driving towards RAF Fairford, a British base that houses US bombers that fly missions

Five Men Held Over Suspected Raf Fairford Terror Plot Released Was It A Hoax

Five men arrested over a suspected terror plot near a British airbase used by the United States during its attacks on Iran have been released on bail. The suspects, all British nationals, were arrested early Sunday near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire after police were alerted to three suspicious vans heading towards the base. They were initially held on suspicion of explosives offences and were later also arrested on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism.Counter-terrorism police confirmed

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