Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Lebanon’s decision to disarm Hezbollah by 2025, saying it could lead to Israel reducing its military presence in southern Lebanon.

Netanyahu Supports Lebanon’s Plan to Disarm Hezbollah

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Lebanon&rsquo;s decision to disarm Hezbollah by 2025, saying it could lead to Israel reducing its military presence in southern Lebanon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he welcomed the Lebanese cabinet's &ldquo;momentous decision&rdquo; earlier this month to work towards the disarmament of Hezbollah by the end of 2025 and it could lead to Israel's troops withdrawing from the country.
He said that if Lebanon takes the necessary steps to disarm Hezbollah, then Israel will respond with reciprocal measures, including a phased reduction of the Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon.
Since the Israel-Hezbollah war ended in November with a US-brokered ceasefire, Hezbollah officials have said the group will not discuss its disarmament until Israel withdraws from five hills it controls inside Lebanon and stops almost daily airstrikes that have killed or wounded hundreds of people, most of them Hezbollah members.
Beirut is under US pressure to disarm the group that recently fought a 14-month war with Israel and was left gravely weakened, with many of its political and military leaders dead.
Hezbollah's leadership has vowed not to disarm, saying the national government's decision to remove the Iran-backed group's weapons by the end of the year serves Israel's interests.
Israel has accused Hezbollah of trying to rebuild its military capabilities, and its military has said the five locations in Lebanon provide vantage points or are located across from communities in northern Israel, where about 60,000 Israelis were displaced during the war.
Since the war ended, Hezbollah has withdrawn most of its fighters and weapons from the area along the border with Israel south of the Litani river.
The ceasefire agreement it vague how Hezbollah's weapons and military facilities north of the Litani river should be treated, saying Lebanese authorities should dismantle unauthorized facilities starting with the area south of the river.
Hezbollah maintains that the deal only covers the area south of the Litani, while Israel and the US say it mandates disarmament of the group throughout Lebanon.
The Israel-Hezbollah war started a day after the Oct 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack against Israel from Gaza. It left more than 4,000 people dead and caused damage worth USD 11 billion.&nbsp;

An Israeli airstrike hit the fourth floor of Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, killing at least eight people, Gaza’s health ministry said.

Airstrike Hits Gaza's Nasser Hospital, 8 Dead

An Israeli airstrike hit the fourth floor of Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, killing at least eight people, Gaza&rsquo;s health ministry said.

An Israeli airstrike hit the fourth floor of southern Gaza's main hospital Monday, killing at least eight people, Gaza's health ministry said.
The victims on the fourth floor of Nasser Hospital were killed in a double-tap strike with one missile hitting first, then another moments later as rescue crews arrived, the ministry said.
Khan Younis' Nasser Hospital, the largest in southern Gaza, has withstood raids and bombardment throughout 22 months of war, with officials citing critical shortages of supplies and staff.
Israel's military did not immediately respond to questions about the strike.
Israeli strikes and raids on hospitals are not uncommon. Multiple hospitals have been struck or raided across the Gaza Strip, with Israel claiming its attacks had targeted militants operating inside the medical facilities, without providing evidence.
A June strike on Nasser Hospital killed three people and wounded 10, according to the health ministry. At the time, Israel's military said it had targeted Hamas militants operating from a command and control centre inside the hospital.
The health ministry said Sunday that at least 62,686 Palestinians have been killed in the war. It does not distinguish between fighters and civillians but says around half have been women and children. The UN and independent experts consider it the most reliable source on war casualties. Israel disputes its figures but has not provided its own.

US Vice President J D Vance said Donald Trump applied “secondary tariffs on India” as economic leverage to pressure Russia over its Ukraine war, while India maintains its oil imports are based on national interest.

Secondary tariffs on India 'aggressive economic leverage' to force Russia to stop war: J D Vance

US Vice President J D Vance said Donald Trump applied &ldquo;secondary tariffs on India&rdquo; as economic leverage to pressure Russia over its Ukraine war, while India maintains its oil imports are based on national interest.

Vice President J D Vance on Sunday said President Donald Trump has applied &ldquo;aggressive economic leverage&rdquo; such as &ldquo;secondary tariffs on India&rdquo; to force Russia to stop bombing Ukraine.
Vance was speaking during an exclusive interview on NBC News&rsquo; &ldquo;Meet the Press&rdquo; when he also said the step would &ldquo;make it harder&rdquo; for the Russians to get rich from their oil economy.
The Trump administration has been highly critical of India for its procurement of discounted crude oil from Russia. Interestingly, Washington has not been criticising China, the largest importer of Russian crude oil.
India has been maintaining that its energy procurement, including from Russia, is driven by national interest and market dynamics.
Vance remained confident the US can broker an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine despite potential hang-ups that have emerged since President Trump&rsquo;s meeting this month with Russian President Vladimir Putin, NBC News said.
&ldquo;We believe we&rsquo;ve already seen some significant concessions from both sides, just in the last few weeks,&rdquo; Vance said in the interview aired on Sunday morning.
If the US is not &ldquo;imposing new sanctions,&rdquo; what is the pressure on Russia? &ldquo;How do you get them to a place of getting to the table with Zelenskyy and stopping to drop bombs?&rdquo; moderator Kristen Welker asked.
Trump has applied &ldquo;aggressive economic leverage,&rdquo; for example &ldquo;secondary tariffs on India, to try to make it harder for the Russians to get rich from their oil economy,&rdquo; Vance replied.
&ldquo;He tried to make it clear that Russia can be reinvited into the world economy if they stop the killing. But they are going to continue to be isolated if they don't stop the killing,&rdquo; he said.
Earlier on April 22, Vance while speaking in Jaipur had urged India to drop non-tariff barriers, give greater access to its markets and buy more American energy and military hardware as he laid out a broader roadmap of deeper ties between the two nations for a &ldquo;prosperous and peaceful&rdquo; 21st century.
Ever since Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to a whopping 50 per cent, including a 25 per cent additional duties for India's purchase of Russian crude oil, relations between New Delhi and Washington are on a downturn.
The US has alleged that India's purchases of Russian crude oil are funding Moscow's war in Ukraine, a charge strongly rejected by India.
New Delhi turned to purchasing Russian oil sold at a discount after Western countries imposed sanctions on Moscow and shunned its supplies over its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
On Saturday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at an event in New Delhi, &ldquo;It's funny to have people who work for a pro-business American administration accusing other people of doing business.&rdquo; He was responding to a question on the US criticism of India on the crude oil issue.
&ldquo;That's really curious. If you have a problem buying oil or refined products from India, don't buy it. Nobody forces you to buy it. But Europe buys, America buys, so you don't like it, don't buy it,&rdquo; Jaishankar said.&nbsp;

Sri Lanka’s ex-president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by CID for allegedly using state funds to attend his wife’s convocation in England during a private trip in 2023.

Sri Lanka Ex-President Wickremesinghe Arrested Over Misuse of Funds

Sri Lanka&rsquo;s ex-president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by CID for allegedly using state funds to attend his wife&rsquo;s convocation in England during a private trip in 2023.

Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday for allegedly misusing the state funds, police said.
Wickremesinghe, 76, was arrested at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters, where he was summoned to record a statement in connection with an investigation into the alleged misuse of government funds, police said.
He has been accused of using state funds to travel to England to attend a convocation ceremony of his wife, Prof Maithree, in September 2023.
It has been alleged that Wickremesinghe was returning from the US after an official engagement and visited the UK at the state's expense to attend the private engagement of his wife.
The CID had previously questioned his staff about the travel expenses.
Wickremesinghe, who had replaced Gotabaya Rajapaksa as the President to serve the balance term until the end of 2024, was credited with steering Sri Lanka out of the economic crisis of 2022. He was president from July 2022 to September 2024.
The veteran politician also served as Sri Lanka's prime minister six times.&nbsp;

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to review India-Russia ties, discuss trade, defence, science, and prepare for the annual summit at year-end.

EAM Jaishankar meets Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to discuss bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to review India-Russia ties, discuss trade, defence, science, and prepare for the annual summit at year-end.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss bilateral relations and prepare for the annual summit at the end of the year.
"Today's meeting gives us an occasion to discuss our political relationship as well, but also to review our bilateral ties. So, I look forward to an exchange of views on politics, on trade, on economic investment, defence, science and technology, and of course, people-to-people exchanges," Jaishankar said in his opening remarks.
"Our leaders met in July for the 22nd annual summit last year, and thereafter in Kazan. We now prepare for the annual summit at the end of the year, and they have always given us guidance to take forward our special and privileged strategic partnership," he added.
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the two sides will pay special attention to the current and future avenues for promoting bilateral cooperation during the meeting.
"The meeting's agenda will focus on facilitating the emergence of transport, logistics, banking and financial links and chains that would be immune to any adverse pressures from unfriendly countries, while also increasing the use of national currencies in their mutual settlements," the ministry said.
It added that expanding cooperation in transport, energy, agriculture, science and technology will also be on the agenda.
Jaishankar's visit comes against the backdrop of strains in India's ties with the US following President Donald Trump doubling tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent, which included an additional penalty of 25 per cent for purchasing Russian crude oil.
"The visit aims to further strengthen the longstanding and time-tested India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic partnership," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said while announcing Jaishankar's trip to Moscow.
Jaishankar and Lavrov are also expected to discuss the latest initiatives by the Trump administration to bring peace to Ukraine.
India has been consistently calling for ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.

Pakistan's Supreme Court grants bail to Imran Khan for May 9 violence cases. While lauded by PTI supporters, he remains imprisoned due to the Al-Qadir Trust case. Khan's ongoing legal troubles continue amidst these recent developments.

Pakistan SC Grants Bail to Imran Khan in May 9 Violence Cases

Pakistan's Supreme Court grants former PM Imran Khan bail in violence cases, but he remains in jail due to Al-Qadir Trust case. The decision highlights ongoing legal challenges since his 2022 removal.

Pakistan&rsquo;s Supreme Court granted bail to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in eight cases related to the May 9, 2023 violence.

Pakistan&rsquo;s Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan in eight cases related to the May 9 violence.
Khan&rsquo;s supporters resorted to vandalism and violence on May 9, 2023, after he was detained by law enforcement authorities in Islamabad.
Several cases were launched against Khan and leaders of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party for their alleged role in the riots.
A three-member bench of the apex court granted Khan bail after hearing the arguments by his lawyer Salman Safdar, and Punjab Special Prosecutor Zulfiqar Naqvi, who represented the state.
The bench was led by Chief Justice Afridi and comprised Justices Shafi Siddiqui and Miangul Aurangzeb.
Khan&rsquo;s PTI hailed the ruling, using the hashtag &ldquo;Victory For Imran Khan&rdquo; in its post on X, while his international spokesman Zulfiqar Bukhari said the party supremo now needed bail in just one case.
&ldquo;Supreme Court has granted bail to Imran Khan for May 9th cases, now bail is needed for just one more case (Al Qadir case) for Mr Khan to come out of jail,&rdquo; he said.
As Bukhari said, Khan would not be released despite the latest relief due to his conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust case.
Khan, 72, had filed a petition for bail in a Lahore anti-terrorism court in the cases related to the May 9 riots, including an attack on the house of the Lahore corps commander, but it was rejected in November 2024.
He challenged it in the Lahore High Court (LHC), but it also rejected the plea on June 24 this year. Following this, Khan challenged the dismissal of the bail plea before the top court.
The former premier has been facing multiple other cases filed against him after his removal from office in April 2022.
He has been imprisoned since August 2023 and is currently serving a sentence at Rawalpindi's high-security Adiala Jail in the 190 million pounds Al-Qadir graft case.

Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack against western Ukraine, hitting civilian targets and escalating tensions. Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for stronger international response amid ongoing peace talks.

Russia Launches Major Drone and Missile Offensive Against Western Ukraine

Russia escalated its offensive against Ukraine with a significant drone and missile strike targeting western regions, including civilian areas. Zelenskyy condemns the attack as US-led peace talks continue.

Amid a renewed push for peace talks, Russia attacked western Ukraine with 574 drones and 40 missiles.

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Kyiv, Aug 21 (AP) Russia unleashed one of its most extensive aerial offensives this year against Ukraine, dispatching 574 drones and 40 missiles overnight, according to the Ukrainian Air Force on Thursday. The assault predominantly targeted the country's western regions, reportedly resulting in at least one casualty and injuring 15 others, officials stated. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha disclosed that Russia hit a "major American electronics manufacturer" in the west, without providing additional details.
The western parts of Ukraine are situated far from the conflict zones in the east and south. Much of the military assistance from Ukraine's Western allies is presumed to be transported and kept there. Official records indicate this was Russia's third-largest drone attack this year and the eighth-largest missile strike in terms of numbers.
This aggressive act occurred amid a renewed US-led push for a peace settlement in the ongoing three-year conflict following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced the attack, stating it was carried out "as if nothing were changing at all."
Zelenskyy criticized Moscow for not engaging in genuine negotiations to end the conflict and urged the international community to respond with increased pressure, including heightened sanctions. Russia "wasted several cruise missiles against an American business," he remarked, noting it was a civilian enterprise producing domestic goods like coffee machines. "And that too became a target for Russia. Very telling.&rdquo;
Earlier, Zelenskyy mentioned that Ukraine plans to hold intensive discussions to determine the security guarantees its allies are willing to offer. This follows positive signals suggesting the United States supports renewed discussions aimed at ending the war.
These details are being refined amidst dialogues among security advisors and military officials, with Zelenskyy anticipating clarity within 10 days. He expects to be prepared to engage in direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since the full-scale invasion.
The proposed talks might additionally involve US President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy indicated. "We aim to understand the security guarantees' architecture in seven to 10 days. Based on this, we intend to hold a trilateral meeting. That was my logic," Zelenskyy explained, addressing journalists Wednesday after a visit to Washington with Europe's top leaders.
"President Trump suggested a slightly different approach: a trilateral meeting through a bilateral one," Zelenskyy revealed. "Nonetheless, we all concurred that we would continue shaping the security guarantees, establishing a framework akin to Article 5. Currently, we have political backing for this."
Article 5 is NATO's mutual defense promise, wherein an attack on one member is regarded as an attack on all.
Potential venues for the meeting include Switzerland, Austria, and Turkey, Zelenskyy added.
Kyiv remains uncertain about the nature of support it can anticipate from allies. A coalition of over 30 nations has pledged to contribute to security guarantees, yet discussions reached a halt with the US's ambivalent stance.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that addressing security arrangements in Ukraine without Russia's involvement would be ineffective, as reported by RIA Novosti. "We cannot agree with the proposition to resolve collective security matters excluding Russia. This will not succeed. We have repeatedly clarified that Russia does not exaggerate its interests, but will assert its legitimate interests firmly," Lavrov declared during a news conference on Wednesday.
Recently, positive indications from Trump, suggesting US support for "Article 5-like" security guarantees and Ukraine&rsquo;s aspirations to join the European Union have revitalized those talks, Zelenskyy reported. "Today, we have favorable feedback from America, President Trump, and his team, expressing their willingness to participate in security guarantees for Ukraine. This opens possibilities for other nations," he continued. "The general staff of key nations have commenced discussions about their readiness. Some countries previously absent might now engage."
Turkey voiced its willingness to ensure security along the Black Sea following Trump's apparent openness to supporting Ukraine's security assurances, Zelenskyy mentioned.
Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine's readiness to enter direct negotiations with Putin. "And if the Russians are not ready? The Europeans raised this query. If Russia remains unprepared, we expect a strong response from the United States," he declared.
Ukraine has previously hoped for increased US sanctions on Russia if it fails to show a genuine willingness to conclude the conflict.
Zelenskyy shared positive remarks regarding his meeting with Trump in the Oval Office on Monday, accompanied by Europe's senior leaders. He sought to counter Putin's portrayal of the battlefield situation as more dire for Ukraine than it is.
Zelenskyy highlighted inaccuracies on US maps illustrating frontlines, which depicted Russia holding more territory than in reality. "President Trump was eager to understand the specifics. We discussed Donbas, the East, and its significance. I emphasized that if our military retreats from this region and it's occupied, it could pave the way to Kharkiv," Zelenskyy remarked, adding that he demonstrated roads leading to Ukraine&rsquo;s industrial hub in Dnipropetrovsk.
"There are substantial components here. If purely discussing eastern withdrawal, we cannot proceed," Zelenskyy indicated, expressing confidence that Trump grasped his perspective. (AP)
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Following a recent conflict with Israel, Iran has initiated military exercises to assert power, with a focus on missile launches. Iran's diplomatic tensions grow as cooperation with the IAEA halts, and European powers threaten renewed UN sanctions over nuclear disputes.

Iran Conducts Military Drills Post-Conflict with Israel in Gulf

Iran conducts naval exercises to demonstrate military prowess after a conflict with Israel. Enhanced missile capabilities mark Iran's strategic developments, while strained IAEA relations and looming UN sanctions over its nuclear program increase global tensions.

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Iran launches significant naval exercises post-Israel conflict to demonstrate power. Amid missile enhancements, Tehran cuts IAEA cooperation, prompting potential UN sanctions from European allies over nuclear disputes.
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Tehran, Aug 21 (AP) Iran has initiated its first military exercise following a 12-day conflict with Israel, according to a Thursday report from state television. Naval vessels commenced missile launches targeting locations in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean. While such drills are routine in the Islamic Republic, the 'Sustainable Power 1404' exercise aims to convey strength post-war, which led to Israeli forces targeting Iran's air defense systems, nuclear facilities, and other sites.
The report detailed the navy's plan to fire cruise missiles and deploy drones over open waters, although no immediate footage from the exercise was broadcast. Iran's navy, staffed by approximately 18,000 personnel, reportedly did not face significant threats during the June conflict. Operating primarily from Bandar Abbas, the navy patrols the Gulf of Oman, the Indian Ocean, and the Caspian Sea. In contrast, the Persian Gulf and its key access point, the Strait of Hormuz, are predominantly patrolled by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. Known for seizing Western vessels amid the fallout of Iran's 2015 nuclear agreement, the Guard vigilantly monitors US Navy ships entering the region. Since the conflict ended, Iran has vocally asserted its readiness to counter prospective Israeli aggression.
Defense Minister Brig Gen Aziz Nasirzadeh recently disclosed that Iran has outfitted its military with advanced missiles, as per a report from the state-run IRNA news agency. He stated, "In response to any potential enemy adventurism, our forces are prepared to use these new missiles effectively." Concurrently, Iran has halted its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which has been overseeing its nuclear sites, as Tehran has enriched uranium to near weapons-grade levels amid ongoing tensions.
France, Germany, and the UK, co-signatories of Iran's nuclear deal, have issued a cautionary statement that unless Tehran resolves its dispute with the IAEA by August 31, they will reinstate all United Nations sanctions previously lifted by the agreement. Despite already facing American sanctions since 2018, analysts warn that reimposed UN sanctions could further destabilize Iran's fragile economy. (AP)
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Ten cheetah cubs rescued from illegal trade in Somaliland are recuperating under CCF's care. Arrests highlight the region's role in wildlife trafficking.

Cheetah Cubs Rescued from Somaliland Wildlife Trafficking

Ten cheetah cubs have been rescued from wildlife traffickers in Somaliland. Under the care of the CCF, the cubs are recovering, emphasizing Somaliland's crucial role in the illegal wildlife trade.

Ten cheetah cubs were rescued in Somaliland from wildlife traffickers. The cubs, now under CCF care, are in critical condition. Arrests were made, highlighting Somaliland's role in illegal wildlife trade.

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Nairobi, Aug 21 (AP) &ndash; In a significant operation, ten cheetah cubs held in captivity since birth and intended for international wildlife trade have been rescued in Somaliland, an autonomous region of Somalia. The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), now providing care for the cubs, reported on Wednesday that despite severe undernourishment and injuries from months of captivity, the animals are in stable condition.
Laurie Marker, founder of the CCF, shared that the plight of the cubs was dire, with an 8-month-old unable to walk after being restrained for half a year. Additionally, a 5-month-old cub was found extremely malnourished, described as "a bag of bones," suffering from sores and infested with botfly maggots. Marker highlighted the delicate process of reintroducing food to the cubs, akin to treating starvation in humans, due to the risk of re-feeding syndrome.
Authorities arrested two individuals in possession of the cubs during an operation on August 14 in Somaliland's northern Sallahley district. Local officials are urging the public to report any suspicious wildlife trade activities.
Environment Ministry Director Abdinasir Hussein Said announced to the press that these cheetah cubs have joined 109 others rescued in similar actions. Somaliland remains a critical transit point in the illegal wildlife trade, with numerous cheetahs and leopards being trafficked from the Horn of Africa to Gulf nations via the Gulf of Aden. Possession of wildlife is illegal in Somaliland, leading to frequent crackdowns by police on suspected traffickers.
"We call upon the people of Somaliland to protect wildlife in their natural habitats, as it serves their best interests," Hussein emphasized. He noted the distress experienced by mother cheetahs due to separation from their young, which can cause severe stress and even death among the adults. The continued emphasis is on preserving wildlife in situ.
Conservationists throughout the Horn of Africa have previously raised alarms regarding the growing demand for exotic pets in Gulf countries. This demand fuels illegal trade, adversely impacting ecosystems in African nations within the Horn. (AP) NPK NPK
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Cindy Rodriguez Singh, on the FBI's '10 Most Wanted Fugitive' list, was arrested in India for allegedly killing her six-year-old son.

FBI's 'Most Wanted' Fugitive Cindy Singh Captured in India

Cindy Rodriguez Singh, on the FBI's '10 Most Wanted Fugitive' list, was arrested in India for allegedly killing her six-year-old son.

A woman on the FBI's '10 Most Wanted Fugitive' list was arrested in India on charges of killing her six-year-old son, according to officials.
The arrest of Cindy Rodriguez Singh, 40, was the fourth "Top 10 Most Wanted" capture in seven months, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel said in an X post on Wednesday.
He credited law enforcement partners in Texas, the US Justice Department, and authorities in India for their coordination leading to Singh's arrest, who was wanted on state charges of killing her son.
She fled the US in 2023 to evade prosecution.
The FBI had offered a reward of up to USD 250,000 for information that could lead to her arrest.
Fox News reported that Singh was arrested in India by the FBI, in coordination with Indian authorities and INTERPOL. She has been transported to the US and will be turned over to Texas authorities, it said.
In March 2023, authorities in Texas conducted a welfare check for Singh&rsquo;s special needs son Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, who had not been seen since October 2022.
Singh allegedly lied about his whereabouts, indicating that the child was in Mexico with his biological father and had been there since November 2022.
Two days later, she boarded a flight to India with her husband - the boy&rsquo;s Indian-origin stepfather - and six other juvenile children and never returned.
The then-missing child was not present with them and never boarded the flight, according to the report.
Her son had numerous health and developmental issues, including a severe developmental disorder, social disorder, bone density issues, and chronic lung disease, Fox News reported, quoting officials.
Singh was formally charged in October 2023 in a Texas district court.
Singh's arrest came after an INTERPOL Red Notice was published for her last year and submitted to all member countries, including India. At that time, an extradition packet for Singh was also submitted, the report said. She will face charges of 'Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution' and 'Capital Murder of a person under 10 years of age', Patel said.

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Facebook has taken action against a group of hackers in China who were targeting dissidents, mostly Uyghurs from Xinjiang province, the company's Cyber Espionage team said on Wednesday. The group of hackers in China known in the security industry as Earth Empusa or Evil Eye. They were trying to distribute malware&nbsp;via Facebook and hack people's accounts across the internet. They targeted activists, journalists and dissidents predominantly among Uyghurs from Xinjiang in China.

Facebook disrupts Chinese hackers targeting Uyghurs, journalists

Facebook has taken action against a group of hackers in China who were targeting dissidents, mostly Uyghurs from Xinjiang province, the company's Cyber Espionage team said on Wednesday. The group of hackers in China known in the security industry as Earth Empusa or Evil Eye. They were trying to distribute malware&nbsp;via Facebook and hack people's accounts across the internet. They targeted activists, journalists and dissidents predominantly among Uyghurs from Xinjiang in China.

Facebook has taken action against a group of hackers in China who were targeting dissidents, mostly Uyghurs from Xinjiang province, the company's Cyber Espionage team said on Wednesday. The group of hackers in China is known in the security industry as Earth Empusa or Evil Eye. They were trying to distribute malware&nbsp;via Facebook and hack people's accounts across the internet. They targeted activists, journalists and dissidents predominantly among Uyghurs from Xinjiang in China.

The death toll from Typhoon Kajiki in Vietnam rose to three as torrential rains, strong winds and floods wreaked havoc across multiple provinces.

Typhoon Kajiki's Devastating Impact on Vietnam and Southeast Asia

The death toll from Typhoon Kajiki in Vietnam rose to three as torrential rains, strong winds and floods wreaked havoc across multiple provinces.

The death toll from Typhoon Kajiki rose to three in Vietnam on Tuesday, as rescue workers battled uprooted trees and downed power lines and widespread flooding brought chaos to the streets of the capital Hanoi.
The typhoon hit central Vietnam on Monday with winds of up to 130 km/h (80 mph), tearing roofs off thousands of homes and knocking out power to more than 1.6 million people.
Authorities on Tuesday said three people had been killed and 13 injured, and warned of possible flash floods and landslides in eight provinces as Kajiki's torrential rains continue to wreak havoc.
On the streets of Vinh, in central Vietnam, AFP journalists saw soldiers and rescue workers using cutting equipment to clear dozens of trees and roof panels that had blocked the roads.
"A huge steel roof was blown down from the eighth floor of a building, landing right in the middle of the street," Tran Van Hung, 65, told AFP.
"It was so lucky that no one was hurt. This typhoon was absolutely terrifying."
Vietnam has long been affected by seasonal typhoons, but human-caused climate change is driving more intense and unpredictable weather patterns.
This can make destructive floods and storms more likely, particularly in the tropics.
"The wind yesterday night was so strong. The sound from trees twisting and the noise of the flying steel panels were all over the place," Vinh resident Nguyen Thi Hoa, 60, told AFP.
"We are used to heavy rain and floods but I think I have never experienced that strong wind and its gust like this yesterday."
Flooding has cut off 27 villages in mountainous areas inland, authorities said, while more than 44,000 people were evacuated as the storm approached.
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Further north in Hanoi, the heavy rains left many streets under water, bringing traffic chaos on Tuesday morning.
"It was impossible to move around this morning. My front yard is also flooded," Nguyen Thuy Lan, 44, told AFP.
Another Hanoi resident, Tran Luu Phuc, said he was stuck in one place for more than an hour, unable to escape the logjam of vehicles trapped by the murky brown waters.
"The flooding and the traffic this morning are terrible. It's a big mess everywhere," he told AFP.
After hitting Vietnam and weakening to a tropical depression, Kajiki swept westwards over northern Laos, bringing intense rains.
The high-speed Laos-China railway halted all services on Monday and Tuesday, and some roads have been cut but there were no immediate reports of deaths.
Residents of Luang Prabang, the ancient Laotian capital and a UNESCO world heritage site, said there had been heavy rains but no flooding yet.
"The river is high now but we're safe. I think nothing different, it's going to be like every year," Bounchan Chantaphone, 38, in Xiengngeun District outside Luang Prabang city, said.
In Vietnam, more than 100 people have been killed or left missing from natural disasters in the first seven months of 2025, according to the agriculture ministry.
In September last year Typhoon Yagi battered northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar, triggering floods and landslides that left more than 700 people dead and causing billions of dollars' worth of economic losses.

President Donald Trump warned of additional tariffs and export restrictions against countries imposing digital taxes and regulations on US technology firms, targeting measures like the EU’s Digital Markets Act.

Trump threatens tariffs on countries seen targeting US tech firms

President Donald Trump warned of additional tariffs and export restrictions against countries imposing digital taxes and regulations on US technology firms, targeting measures like the EU&rsquo;s Digital Markets Act.

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened further tariffs and export restrictions against countries that he says are targeting US tech firms.
"Digital Taxes, Digital Services Legislation, and Digital Markets Regulations are all designed to harm, or discriminate against, American Technology," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
His comments appear targeted at European countries and others who have created laws regulating the online world.
The European Union for example has rules like the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA) covering competition and content moderation.
The UK also has a tax on digital companies, although Trump did not name specific countries or regions.
But he said that unless what Washington deemed as "discriminatory actions" were removed, he would "impose substantial additional tariffs" on countries' products and institute export restrictions on US tech and chips.
"America, and American Technology Companies, are neither the 'piggy bank' nor the 'doormat' of the World any longer," Trump wrote.
In June, Trump called off trade talks with Canada in retaliation against Ottawa's planned digital services tax, which would have applied to US multinational companies such as Alphabet, Amazon and Meta that provide services to Canadians.
Shortly after, Canada said it would rescind the taxes impacting US tech firms.
Since returning to the presidency in January, Trump has imposed tariffs on allies and competitors alike, with varying rates for different countries' products.
But sectors he has singled out for separate action -- such as steel, aluminum and autos -- are spared from these countrywide levels.
Instead, they have been hit with sector-specific duties.
Trump has wielded tariffs as a means to pursue various goals. A doubling of US tariffs on Indian products is set to take effect this week over its purchase of Russian oil -- a key revenue source in Moscow's war in Ukraine.

The US has issued a draft order to enforce an additional 25% tariff on Indian products from August 27, 2025, following President Trump’s announcement over India’s purchase of Russian crude oil.

US Slaps 50% Tariff on Indian Goods Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

The US has issued a draft order to enforce an additional 25% tariff on Indian products from August 27, 2025, following President Trump&rsquo;s announcement over India&rsquo;s purchase of Russian crude oil.

The United States has issued a draft notice detailing plans to implement the additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian products, as previously announced by President Donald Trump, that will come into effect from August 27.
The Department of Homeland Security, in the draft order published on Monday, said the increased levies would hit Indian products that are &ldquo;entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 am eastern daylight time on August 27, 2025&rdquo;.
On August 7, Trump announced doubling tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent for India's purchase of Russian crude oil, but gave a 21-day window to negotiate an agreement.
This was on top of the 25 per cent tariff announced in late July that came into effect from August 7.
&ldquo;Products of India, except those set forth in section 3 of Executive Order 14329, that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on August 27, 2025, will be subject to the additional ad valorem rate of duty,&rdquo; the order read.
However, Indian products will be exempt from the new 50 per cent tariff if they were &ldquo;already loaded on a ship and in transit to the US before 12:01 am (EDT) on August 27, 2025, provided they are cleared for use in the country or taken out of a warehouse for consumption before 12:01 am (EDT) on September 17, 2025, and the importer certifies this to US Customs by declaring the special code HTSUS 9903.01.85&rdquo;.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt earlier this month said President Trump imposed sanctions on India to bring an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has accused India of &ldquo;profiteering&rdquo; by reselling Russian oil.
India has called the tariffs imposed by the US &ldquo;unjustified and unreasonable&rdquo;.
New Delhi said that, like any major economy, it will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security.

At least 15 people, including four journalists, were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, according to Gaza’s civil defence.

Israeli Airstrike Hits Nasser Hospital in Gaza, 15 Dead

At least 15 people, including four journalists, were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza&rsquo;s Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, according to Gaza&rsquo;s civil defence.

Gaza's civil defence agency said four journalists were among at least 15 people killed Monday when Israeli strikes hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis
Agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal said "the death toll is 15, including four journalists and one civil defence member", after strikes hit Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis.
According to media watchdogs, around 200 journalists have been killed in nearly two years of war between Israel and Hamas.
When asked by AFP about strikes targeting a building at the medical complex, the Israeli military said it was checking the reports.
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate said a group of reporters had "been martyred in the line of journalistic duty, as a result of the Israeli bombing that targeted them at Nasser Hospital".
In a statement, it named the reporters as photojournalists Hossam Al-Masri, Mohammad Salama and Mariam Dagga, and journalist Moaz Abu Taha.
A spokesperson for Qatar-based TV network Al Jazeera on Monday confirmed its photojournalist and cameraman Mohammad Salama was killed in the attack on the medical complex.
The three others worked with some Palestinian and international outlets, according to AFP journalists.
Associated Press said Mariam Dagga was a freelancer for the news agency but was not on an assignment with the media outlet when she was killed.
Reuters said that one of the journalists killed and one of those injured were contractors for the news agency.
The civil defence's Bassal said an Israeli explosive drone targeted a building at Nasser Hospital, followed by an air strike as the wounded were being evacuated.
 - Smoke, bloodied bodies -
Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties in accessing many areas mean AFP is unable to independently verify the tolls and details provided by the civil defence agency or the Israeli military.
AFP footage from the immediate aftermath of the attack showed smoke filling the air and debris from the blast on the floor outside the hospital.
Palestinians rushed to help the victims, carrying bloodied bodies and severed body parts into the medical complex. One body could be seen dangling from the top floor of the targeted building as a man screamed below.
A woman wearing medical scrubs and a white coat was among the injured, carried into the hospital on a stretcher with a heavily bandaged leg and blood all over her clothes.
Before the latest killings, media advocacy groups the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders said around 200 journalists had been killed in the Gaza war.
Earlier this month, four Al Jazeera staff and two freelancers were killed in an Israeli air strike outside Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, prompting widespread condemnation.
The Israeli military alleged that Anas al-Sharif -- a prominent Al Jazeera correspondent killed in the strike -- headed a Hamas "terrorist cell" and was "responsible for advancing rocket attacks" against Israelis.
The CPJ slammed that strike, saying journalists should never be targeted in war.
"Journalists are civilians. They must never be targeted in war. And to do so is a war crime," Jodie Ginsberg, chief executive of the CPJ, told AFP at the time.
The war in Gaza was sparked by Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures.
Israel's offensive has killed at least 62,686 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to figures from the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza that the United Nations considers reliable.

Vietnam braces for Typhoon Kajiki, its strongest storm of 2025, with mass evacuations, airport closures, and military mobilization as the storm nears Thanh Hoa and Ha Tinh provinces.

Vietnam on High Alert as Typhoon Kajiki Approaches, Forcing Mass Evacuations

Vietnam braces for Typhoon Kajiki, its strongest storm of 2025, with mass evacuations, airport closures, and military mobilization as the storm nears Thanh Hoa and Ha Tinh provinces.

Vietnam has evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and closed schools and airports as it braces for Typhoon Kajiki, its strongest storm of the year so far.
Forecasters said the typhoon had winds of up to 166 kilometres per hour at 10 am Monday but is expected to weaken slightly before making landfall between central Vietnam's Thanh Hoa and Ha Tinh provinces later in the afternoon.
The typhoon started as a weak tropical depression on Aug. 22 but grew into a powerful storm in less than two days, matching last year's Typhoon Yagi as one of the region's fastest-growing, according to state media. Its rapid strengthening forced Vietnamese authorities to rush emergency measures as strong winds and heavy rain hit the region.
Last year, Typhoon Yagi killed about 300 people and caused USD 3.3 billion in damage.
Kajiki has already caused devastation in China, with strong winds and heavy rain whipping Hainan Island and nearby parts of Guangdong province on Sunday. About 20,000 people were evacuated from high-risk areas, China's official Xinhua News Agency reported.
One man in Nghe An province died Friday after being electrocuted while trying to secure his roof ahead of the storm, state media reported.
The storm is expected to move inland into Laos and northern Thailand.
Vietnamese state media reported plans to evacuate nearly 600,000 people in the provinces of Thanh Hoa, Quang Tri, Hue and Danang, where more than 152,000 homes are in high-risk areas.
The government said over 16,500 soldiers and 107,000 paramilitary personnel have been deployed to assist with evacuations and remain on standby for search and rescue.
Vietnam halted flights at two airports in Thanh Hoa and Quang Binh provinces on Monday, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam said while dozens of flights have been cancelled.
Scientists published a study last year warning that seas warmed by climate change will result in Southeast Asia's cyclones forming closer to land, strengthening faster and lasting longer, raising risks for cities.
&ldquo;It's frightening to see our projections from just last year already materialising,&rdquo; said Benjamin P. Horton, Dean of the School of the Environment and Chair Professor of Earth Science at City University of Hong Kong.
He said that the speed at which these changes were unfolding was a &ldquo;clear signal&rdquo; that the climate crisis is moving faster than expected. &ldquo;We are no longer predicting the future &mdash; we are living it,&rdquo; he said.

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