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The spring served as a lifeline for the nearby village of Fasayil in the fertile Jordan Valley, where Palestinians have relied on it for generations for food, employment and to supplement irregular Israeli supplies to their domestic taps.

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in Indonesia early Saturday, triggering a brief tsunami warning.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the US military could keep a naval presence in the region to enforce its blockade of Iran, which has inflicted severe economic damage on the country.

Settlers at Qusra near Nablus have since Sunday been blockading Palestinian homes, including one owned by a US citizen, with residents saying they have been cut off from food and other supplies.

A tsunami warning was later lifted but people were warned not to return to damaged buildings for fear that aftershocks may bring them down. Dozens of aftershocks have already been felt, the strongest measured at a magnitude of 6.1.

The race between the US and China for technological leadership has reached a pivotal moment, as Chinese open-weight AI models have made rapid gains against proprietary systems from US companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic.

The names and ages of the people killed are not being released until their families have been notified, according to police.

Seventy-nine years in the lifespan of an ancient civilisation is a mere heartbeat; yet, in the annals of modern nation-building, it's an audacious triumph.

Marco Rubio praises US-India relationship citing defence, energy, and AI cooperation on Independence Day.

Bright white flags of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan have been installed this week across the capital Kabul as the Taliban is celebrating its five years of ruling.

China has completed a record 582-tonne superconducting magnet for its "Artificial Sun" fusion project, a major step toward its goal of demonstrating fusion-powered electricity generation by 2030.

The Houthis said they had attacked what they described as Saudi-backed military build-ups, weapons and warships belonging to Saudi-backed forces and "mercenaries" in Mocha with a large number of ballistic missiles.

Black British academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge earlier this month amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead Friday, UK media outlets reported.

UK PM slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over for calling Britain an "Islamic republic" in an interview.

The US Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions Friday after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers.

President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran, while confirming the ship would soon rotate out.

UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Saturday that one of its vessels came under attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, the Emirati state news agency WAM reported.

President Donald Trump on Friday said he would "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz waterway part of US territory after defeating Iran.

The vessel began taking on water after the fire and eventually tipped onto its side before sinking. Videos from the scene showed the yacht slowly disappearing into the sea.

Then Musk said he planned to help Republicans in the November midterm elections and that he intended to spend at least $100 million on a voter-turnout operation designed to help Republicans hold on to Congress.

Greenhouses and rented plots are lifelines for Gaza's farmers, helping them grow crops despite the extensive destruction

Displaced by Sudan’s war, Sahra now leads a refugee school where education offers children safety and hope.

Morocco has added barbed wire and more police near Spain’s Ceuta enclave after online calls for another mass crossing.

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least five people.

Taiwan parliament ends deadlock, ensuring vital drone programme funding amid rising cross-strait tensions with Beijing.

FM Abbas Araghchi says Iran is working with Oman on routes, but Hormuz shipping depends on US meeting conditions.

The US President has brushed off reports of dire conditions and a mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.

The US claims it destroyed Iran’s missile capability, but a former White House adviser calls that a “pipe dream".

India marked its 80th Independence Day at Delhi’s historic Red Fort.

A new report documents how federal agencies have reduced the number of civil rights cases they pursue as staffing falls.

US President Donald Trump said he will “soon” declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.

As detainees granted 'alternative' to imprisonment, US welcomes release as crucial step for Venezuela's reconciliation.

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending residents to higher ground.

The death toll is expected to climb further as emergency teams continue search and rescue efforts.

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges over the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.

Locals in impoverished areas say the insufficient government response after the earthquake speaks to a broader trend.

A new poll shows Lula leading Bolsonaro, but the gap has closed ahead of Brazil's high-stakes presidential election.

More than half of women’s organisations operating in Afghanistan could cease operations within next year: UN Women.

Families are demanding answers over loved ones buried under rubble in Cali, Colombia after Monday’s 7.4 magnitude quake.

US President Trump says that 'pretty soon' he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory once Iran is defeated.

Hezbollah criticises Beirut’s approach, accusing officials of exposing the Lebanese army to risks and Israeli pressure.

Six Houthi ballistic missiles struck Yemen's government-held al-Makha port, killing at least four.

Hostilities are rising between Iran-backed Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognised government.

Control over the strait has been a sticking point in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran.

Wildfires fuelled by record heat are ravaging Europe, burning around 500,000 hectares and forcing thousands to flee.