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US Set To Make Online Filing Of Immigration Applications Mandatory
The US will soon make online applications mandatory for immigration benefits such as green card, citizenship, and asylum, among others, in a bid to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
5 Killed, 20 Injured In Russian Attack On Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
A Russian attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed five people and wounded 20, the regional governor said early on Tuesday.
Trump Insists Netanyahu Relationship "Very Good" Despite Gaza Rift
President Donald Trump insisted on Monday that his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "very good" despite the Israeli leader's rejection of a US-led Gaza plan.
Russia Court Bans Opposition Anti-War Party From Elections
Russia's Supreme Court on Monday barred the country's only anti-war party, Yabloko, from contesting September's parliamentary elections.
Colombian President Declares Emergency After Earthquake Kills More Than 100
Colombia's newly inaugurated President Abelardo de la Espriella on Monday declared a state of emergency after a powerful earthquake struck the west of the country.
Under Trump, US Has Revoked Over 1,75,000 Visas. Here's Who's Been Targeted
Most visas were revoked following "law enforcement encounters," with assault, driving under the influence, theft and drug crimes the leading causes, the department said.
30 Years On, Man Accused Of Orchestrating Tupac Shakur's Murder Faces Trial
Family members of the famed rapper were among supporters who gathered outside a Las Vegas courthouse Monday morning for the beginning of jury selection, which could continue through much of this week.
A Flight, An Airstrike, A Blockade: How Yemen's Truce Started Unraveling
The tit-for-tat attacks started July 13 with a Saudi airstrike that hit the runway of the airport in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, preventing the landing of an Iranian flight carrying a high-ranking Houthi delegation.
"Wasn't Taking Part In Protests": UK Man Killed In PoK Clashes By Stray Bullet
The case, reported by the Guardian, highlights how the unrest in the PoK region has affected British nationals with family links to the area.
Drought Grips Almost Three-Quarters of England And More Heat Is Coming
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said most of England is experiencing a "flash drought", which develops quickly and is the result of very low rainfall and high temperatures.
111 Killed After 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Colombia, Situation "Critical"
According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake struck at a depth of 107 kilometres. The earthquake was also felt in neighbouring Ecuador.
"Torn Apart": China's Crackdown Leaves AI Boyfriends Mourned Like Real Ones
AI companions in China range from romantic partners to virtual recreations of dead loved ones.
As War Grinds, Russia Bans Its Last Anti-War Party From Elections
A poll conducted earlier this year showed Yabloko ("apple" in Russian) at just three per cent support -- short of the five-per cent threshold needed to enter Russia's lower house.
Who Is Ali Abdollahi? Iran's New Military Chief Known For War Threats To US
Abdollahi had previously led the Khatam al-Anbiya, Iran's inter-branch central military command tasked with coordinating operations.
R&AW Chief Meets Bangladesh Defence Adviser Amid Diplomatic Reset
The meeting assumes significance amidst ongoing efforts to normalise the India-Bangladesh relationship through a reset, and several meetings have taken place at the top levels between the two countries.
Iran Sought War Damages From US. Trump Flips Table, Sends Own Bill To Tehran
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that he likes the "interesting idea" about Iran asking for compensation for the damage done to them during the last five months of war, and in return, he will also demand compensation from the Islamic Republic.
Japan's Princess Akiko Visits Bhutan To Mark 40 Years of Ties, Meets King
Princess Akiko is visiting Bhutan to commemorate 40 years of diplomatic relations between Bhutan and Japan, at the invitation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema.
Sofa Factory Fire In Saudi Arabia Kills 16 Bangladeshi Migrant Workers
The foreign ministry reported "the tragic deaths of 16 Bangladeshi nationals in a fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh" in its Monday statement.
Disarm First Or Withdraw First? Debate That Could Sink Trump's Gaza Plan
The US president on July 30 hailed what he described as a breakthrough in talks to advance a 2025 ceasefire plan, saying that Hamas and other Gaza militants had accepted a 15-point roadmap by his so-called "Board of Peace" to give up their weapons.
Is Russia Plotting False Flag Op To Test NATO Resolve? Baltic States Think So
Lithuania said last week that Moscow is considering such a staged attack and Poland, Latvia and Estonia have also warned of acts of sabotage to test NATO's response at a time when US commitment to the Western military alliance is in question.
News from Arabic Countries
Turkiye passes law giving thousands of PKK members chance at amnesty
Turkiye passes law setting terms for thousands of PKK members to rejoin society if the group fully disarms.
Seventy years after South Africa’s women’s march, the struggle is not over
Women helped defeat apartheid’s pass laws, but many still face violence, poverty and unemployment.
Can Netanyahu defy Trump on his Gaza peace plan?
Can Netanyahu risk continuing to defy Trump?
Iran war live: Trump claims Hormuz Strait open, seeks Iranian compensation
US President Donald Trump said he will seek compensation from Iran for casualties in the war.
Inside a secret launch site for Ukraine’s deep-strike drones
AJ's Audrey MacAlpine reports from a secret launch site in eastern Ukraine, where soldiers prepare long-range drones.
Moment of terror as powerful earthquake shakes airport in Colombia
Video from Pereira airport in Colombia shows violent shaking during a magnitude 7.4 earthquake
Ceuta mayor calls for migrant detention amid mass influx crisis
Thousands of migrants in Ceuta face dire conditions, sparking political and social tensions in the Spanish territory.
Al Jazeera reporter on the ground as Colombia quake death toll rises
Rescue teams are searching collapsed buildings after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia.
Colombia’s Espriella to lead emergency efforts following Bogota earthquake
Colombia’s newly inaugurated president announced to lead emergency rescue efforts in Bogota’s earthquake-struck areas.
Europe braces for another heatwave after record-breaking temperatures
Extreme heat warnings issued in Britain and France with temperatures forecasted to reach mid-30s Celsius this week.
Wildfires burn across Indonesia as officials cite El Nino as a cause
Thousands of firefighters and dozens of helicopters battle growing wildfires across Indonesia.
Turkiye approves pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK fighters
Text envisages a return to civilian life for some of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party fighters who lay down their weapons.
Trump says relationship is good even as Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan
US President Donald Trump maintains that his relationship with Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu is still good.
US appeals court says social media addiction lawsuits can proceed
US court rules Meta, Google and TikTok will face addiction lawsuits as Meta heads to trial this week over child safety
Trump to demand compensation for Tehran’s ‘conflicts’
President Donald Trump says he’ll demand compensation from Iran for people killed or wounded in the US war on Iran.
Russia bars only party opposing war in Ukraine from parliamentary vote
The pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina accused the Yabloko party of receiving undeclared campaign support.
Trump administration has revoked over 175,000 visas: US State Department
Most of the visa revocations stemmed from law-enforcement encounters involving criminal activity, the department said.
US Congresswoman Nancy Mace calls Muslim officials ‘threat’ to US
US Rep. Nancy Mace clashed with CNN's Omar Jimenez over Islamophobic remarks after Abdul El-Sayed’s win in Michigan.
Migrant children go days without food in Ceuta amid asylum crisis
A surge of migrant children and families remained in makeshift shelters in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave.
111 dead after Colombia quakes leave trail of destruction
At least 111 people are dead after a destructive 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia.
Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh
Reports citing judicial sources say former commercial banker also indicted over alleged financial crimes.
Netanyahu’s veto and the limits of American power
Trump has the leverage to enforce his Gaza plan. Netanyahu is betting that he lacks the political will to use it.
Iran hierarchy consolidation as IRGC veteran tapped for key security role
The office of the supreme leader has named a new security chief and established war commanders in influential roles.
Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker
The Caroline Bezengi is believed to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' that Moscow uses to circumvent Western sanctions.
Zuckerberg’s yacht crew did not hear call for help, says spokesperson
A skiff off Alaska coast received help from a nearby cruise ship after Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond in time.