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Gunmen opened fire at the Jumpers informal settlement east of Johannesburg, killing 12 and wounding nine. Police have launched a manhunt for over 10 suspects.

A new report claims ICE detentions of children aged three and under increased tenfold under Donald Trump's administration, with hundreds of babies and toddlers passing through detention facilities.

Anti-hijab protests have reportedly erupted in parts of Afghanistan amid growing frustration over strict dress code policies. Demonstrators are calling for greater freedoms and opposing enforcement measures targeting women.

Nearly 180,000 FIFA World Cup tickets are listed on the official resale portal days before kick-off. Dynamic pricing, soaring costs, and unsold seats raise concerns over attendance.

The 27-year-old French player holds the most goals in World Cup final history with four, including a hat-trick in 2022, yet remains the only player to score a final hat-trick and still lose, making him probably football's unluckiest record-holder.

Following intense military exchanges, Tehran calls on southern Persian Gulf states to actively block American and Israeli military operations.

YRF has unveiled the first teaser of Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt, and Bobby Deol on Wednesday. The clip gives fans a glimpse of the origin story of a young operative who is trained for high-risk missions. Read on to know more.

Trinamool Congress faces fresh turmoil as Sushmita Dev resigns from the Rajya Sabha and all party posts, days after Sukhendu Sekhar Ray's exit. The resignations have intensified speculation of a split within the party following its defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls.

The United States spent an estimated $69.2 billion on nuclear weapons in 2025, more than ‌all ⁠other nuclear states combined.

Many taxpayers assume the new tax regime eliminates all deductions and exemptions, but that's not entirely true. Several tax benefits are still available and can help reduce your tax burden. Here are five key deductions and exemptions you can claim under the new tax regime.

A new study shows the war in West Asia could become a global economic meltdown. The P-I-I-E paper dives into the impact of the war beyond the region.

A growing petition in Japan targets Donald Trump over his use of manga and anime imagery—including a controversial "Naruto" video—sparking intense debates over political messaging and intellectual property rights.

Xi Jinping receives a grand welcome in Pyongyang just days after Kim Jong UN vows to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal. Is the visit a diplomatic gesture or a strategic message to Washington?

There have been 35 penalty shootouts in the World Cup history so far with five of them coming in 2022 - most in a single edition - including the final won by Argentina against France.

Narendra Modi has entered the record books as India's longest continuously serving Prime Minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru's uninterrupted tenure. Take a look at the major infrastructure and development projects undertaken by his government since 2014.

The American job market is splitting in two, and the divide is widening fast. On one side there is the technology sector, where AI is wiping out jobs. And on the other side is the healthcare sector, which is expanding hiring.

At the start of this decade, becoming a millionaire meant you had made it. But as we go past the halfway mark, the world is thinking in billions and chasing trillions. Our next report tracks global wealth trends that are making millions mundane in the search for the next outsized fortune. Take a look at this next report to find out more.

A proposed Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya has sparked protests and legal challenges, with many residents expressing concerns about public health and safety. Kenyan authorities say the centre is designed to strengthen emergency preparedness and improve the country's ability to respond to disease outbreaks. However, opponents fear potential risks and have called for greater transparency. The controversy has now reached the courts, with a Kenyan judge temporarily halting the opening of the facility while the matter is reviewed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former U.S. President Donald Trump are likely to meet in France next week. The expected meeting comes amid growing global tensions and major geopolitical developments.