International
1 Lebanese killed in Israeli strike, 2 Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon
A Lebanese man was killed in an Israeli strike in south Lebanon while talks on implementing a ceasefire were ongoing. Around the same time, two Israeli soldiers were killed in a bomb explosion inside a booby-trapped building.
Trump administration refunds nearly $100 billion in tariffs following Court ruling
Following a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down a major portion of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under emergency powers, roughly $100 billion has been refunded to importers. According to US customs authority data, although a total of about $128.68 billion is owed in refunds, more than three-quarters of that amount has already been paid.
Netanyahu signals Israel may strike Iran alone
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that Israel could take unilateral military action against Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between Tehran and Washington.
Cambridge professor resigns amid accusations of plagiarism
A University of Cambridge professor has resigned with immediate effect after coming under scrutiny over allegations of plagiarism, saying stepping down was "the only way to bring this chapter to a close."
Meta apologises to Indian government over platform lapses
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has expressed regret to the Indian government over the presence of child sexual abuse content, misleading deepfakes and various operational flaws on its platforms. According to Indian media reports, Meta representatives conveyed the message on behalf of CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a recent meeting with government officials.
Chandipura virus kills 22 children in India, special teams deployed in Gujarat-Rajasthan
At least 22 children have died in India from the Chandipura virus, which causes inflammation of the brain. To tackle the situation, the central government has deployed a National Response Team (NRT) comprising experts in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Indian journalist Mayukh Ranjan Ghosh leaves Republic Bangla
Noted journalist Mayukh Ranjan Ghosh has left the Indian media outlet Republic Bangla. He confirmed the matter on social media but did not specify why he left the organisation or where his next destination would be.
Seven explosions in Dubai in 20 minutes, cause unclear
Seven explosions occurred within just 20 minutes in the Jebel Ali industrial area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. No official information on casualties or damage was immediately released following the incident on Wednesday morning.
Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills 17
Russia has carried out widespread missile strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and its surrounding areas. At least 17 people were killed in the attack early Wednesday. Ukrainian authorities said the strikes also destroyed warehouses and logistics centres of major retail outlets.
Amnesty calls on Pakistan to halt media crackdown
A coalition of 13 domestic and international civil society organisations, led by Amnesty International, has issued a joint appeal urging the Pakistani authorities to immediately cease all restrictions on press freedom, freedom of expression and human rights work.