International
Groundbreaking study: Smart cancer drugs could replace chemotherapy
Scientists have unveiled a landmark development in oncology, with research indicating that precision-targeted drugs could eliminate cancer cells entirely without relying on conventional chemotherapy. The findings were unveiled at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) conference in Chicago, the world's premier cancer research summit, which drew nearly 40,000 specialists and showcased more than 2,700 studies spanning new medications, cutting-edge therapies, and lifestyle interventions.
Raul Castro appears in public for first time since US charges
Former Cuban president Raul Castro appeared in public for the first time since the United States filed murder charges against him. The 95-year-old veteran leader attended an event at the Ministry of Interior in Havana on Friday, June 5.
Bangladeshi Imam jailed in UK for sexually assaulting two children
A British-Bangladeshi imam has been sentenced to six years in prison by Gloucester Crown Court on June 4 for sexually assaulting two young girls.
Iran fires missiles at Kuwait, Bahrain after US strike
Iran has launched missile attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, with the US military intercepting seven missiles fired towards the two countries, according to Al Jazeera's live blog on Saturday, June 6.
India's 'Cockroach Janata Party' holds first protest in Delhi
Hundreds of supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party, an online movement that drew millions across India, gathered for their first real-world protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday, June 6.
US strikes Iranian coastal radar, surveillance sites
Military tensions between the United States and Iran escalated further on Saturday (June 6) as US forces launched airstrikes on Iranian coastal radar and surveillance facilities following what Washington described as a drone threat near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Mamata holds closed-door meeting amid party rebellion
Amid political speculation following the West Bengal assembly election defeat, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee held a closed-door meeting at her Kalighat residence on Friday, June 5, with a limited number of leaders. The small number of invitees has sparked widespread discussion in political circles.
Zelenskiy sends open letter inviting Putin to peace talks to end war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy published an open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, proposing a face-to-face meeting to negotiate an end to more than four years of war, while warning that Kyiv remains prepared to continue fighting if necessary on Thursday (June 4).
Zhang Yiming surpasses Ambani to become Asia's second richest person
Zhang Yiming, co-founder of TikTok's parent company ByteDance, has overtaken Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani to become the second richest person in Asia, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor
Firhad Hakim has resigned from the post of Mayor of Kolkata, the capital of India's West Bengal. He confirmed his resignation before journalists at the Kolkata Municipal Corporation on Friday, June 5.