'Operation Epic Fury concluded': Trump aide declares 'objectives achieved' in Iran action

‘Operation Epic Fury concluded’: Trump aide declares ‘objectives achieved’ in Iran action

US secretary of state Marco Rubio “Operation Epic Fury is concluded,” US secretary of state Marco Rubio declared early Thursday, marking the end of over two months of unrest triggered by a major military escalation involving the United States and Israel against Iran.The conflict, aimed at curbing the nuclear ambitions of Ali Khamenei’s regime, also…

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Quote of the Day by Usain Bolt: 'I don’t think limits' words of inspiration from the fastest man on Earth

Quote of the Day by Usain Bolt: ‘I don’t think limits’ words of inspiration from the fastest man on Earth | International Sports News

FILE – Usain Bolt from Jamaica celebrates winning the gold medal in the men’s 200-meter final during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) “I don’t think limits” is a short line, but it carries more…

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Scientists discover a 66-foot giant tree in the Andes, and it’s related to tomatoes and potatoes

Scientists discover a 66-foot giant tree in the Andes, and it’s related to tomatoes and potatoes | World News

A significant breakthrough has been made in the field of South American botany. For over two decades, a mysterious tree found in the Andean cloud forests remained ‘unplaced’ (incertae sedis) in botanical records. It looked like an oversized version of familiar garden plants. In early 2024, after extensive research updated through 2026, this towering 66-foot…

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Pakistani man pleads guilty for human smuggling in US, charged $40,000 to bring people on 'dunki route' for film work

Pakistani man pleads guilty for human smuggling in US, charged $40,000 to bring people on ‘dunki route’ for film work

A Pakistani man pleads guilty in the US for leading an international human smuggling organization. A Sialkot man pleaded guilty in a US court for leading an internatioinal human smuggling conspiracy that involved fake companies, fake visas and a ‘dunki’ route through Ecuador, Cuba, Colombia and then the US through the southern border. 49-year-old Abbas…

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‘Won’t be tolerated’: Starmer warns Iran as UK probes foreign influence amid rising antisemitic attacks

‘Won’t be tolerated’: Starmer warns Iran as UK probes foreign influence amid rising antisemitic attacks

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a stern warning that any attempts by Iran to “incite antisemitism or destabilise British society” will not be tolerated, as the UK government investigates possible foreign involvement in a series of recent hate-linked attacks.Speaking at a high-level summit in Downing Street with leaders from politics, policing, education, business, and…

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UAE announces 9-day Eid Al Adha school break starting May 25 for students across private and public schools

Uae School Break: UAE announces 9-day Eid Al Adha school break starting May 25 for students across private and public schools | World News

UAE students set for long Eid Al Adha school break as authorities confirm holiday schedule / Image: File Eid Al Adha holidays and the mid-term school break are expected to merge into an extended holiday period later this month. Schools are now adjusting revision timetables, exam preparation plans and parent communication strategies to balance academics…

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Saudi Arabia tightens Hajj 2026 rules; violators may face SAR20,000 fine, deportation and 10-year entry ban

Hajj 2026 Rules: Saudi Arabia tightens Hajj 2026 rules; violators may face SAR20,000 fine, deportation and 10-year entry ban | World News

Saudi Arabia cracks down on illegal Hajj with SAR100,000 fines and deportation rules / Image: file Saudi Arabia has announced strict new penalties for residents and visitors who attempt to perform Hajj without an official permit, as authorities intensify efforts to control overcrowding and improve pilgrim safety during Hajj 1447 AH.The Saudi Ministry of Interior…

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‘We want to go home’: US travel blogger breaks down as hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on Atlantic cruise ship

Hantavirus Outbreak: ‘We want to go home’: US travel blogger breaks down as hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on Atlantic cruise ship

Hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on Atlantic cruise ship An American travel blogger has described panic and uncertainty aboard a luxury cruise ship struck by a suspected hantavirus outbreak in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Cape Verde, which has killed three passengers and left dozens stranded at sea.The incident unfolded on the Dutch-flagged expedition…

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Unsung heroes: Amish volunteers rebuild dozens of homes and bridges for free after Hurricane Helene in North Carolina

Unsung heroes: Amish volunteers rebuild dozens of homes and bridges for free after Hurricane Helene in North Carolina | World News

In the rugged mountain communities of western North Carolina, the long shadow of Hurricane Helene still lingers. Months after the storm unleashed devastating floods and landslides, destroying homes, cutting off roads and isolating entire towns, recovery remains a slow and demanding process. Amid this ongoing struggle, groups of Amish volunteers from Pennsylvania have quietly stepped…

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