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Pakistan investigates human placenta trafficking for anti-ageing injections
Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched an investigation into a syndicate accused of trafficking human placentas abroad for use in anti-ageing injections. Investigators believe an international network is active behind the operation.
Millions gather in Tehran for Khamenei's state funeral, 'revenge' chants fill the air
A sea of mourners has flooded the streets of Tehran to pay their final respects to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. More than one million people are expected to attend his funeral and mourning ceremonies.
Rebels seize Trinamool's central office, tension grips Kolkata
Tension has gripped the central office of the Trinamool Congress in Kolkata, West Bengal, following internal party disputes. Rebel faction leaders have locked the main gate of the party office and declared it under their control after a meeting.
World gets 1 million new millionaires in 2025
The world's population of millionaires grew significantly in 2025, even as the gap between the rich and the middle class deepened further, according to a new global wealth report.
Iran claims US pressured 13 countries to skip Khamenei funeral
Iran has accused the United States of mounting a diplomatic campaign to prevent foreign governments from attending the funeral and memorial ceremonies of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, claiming at least 13 countries withdrew participation under pressure from Washington.
Sri Lanka regains upper-middle-income status after three-year crisis
Sri Lanka has made a remarkable recovery from the severe economic crisis of 2022, with the World Bank upgrading the country from a lower-middle-income to an upper-middle-income nation.
Mojtaba Khamenei to miss father's funeral over security concerns
Iran's current Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will not attend the funeral ceremonies of his father, the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his representative in India said on Thursday, July 2. The decision was made following threats from Israel to kill him, according to Al Jazeera.
India closely monitoring Bangladesh's talks with China: Randhir Jaiswal
India is closely monitoring Bangladesh's discussions with Beijing regarding the potential acquisition of J-10CE multi-role fighter jets from China and the China-Myanmar-Bangladesh (CMBC) economic corridor, the country's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has said.
Passenger bus falls into ravine in Pakistan, 40 killed
At least 40 passengers were killed and eight others injured when a passenger bus fell into a ravine in Balochistan, Pakistan, on Friday, July 3. The accident occurred in the Dhanasar area of Sherani district as the bus, heading to Peshawar, was crossing the provincial border into Dera Ismail Khan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
No Saudi, UAE, Qatar representatives at Khamenei's funeral
While countries from around the world have sent representatives to the final farewell of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Saudi Arabia has not sent any delegate. Similarly, no other member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has officially attended the ceremony.