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Iran struck the Israeli towns of Dimona and Arad in retaliation for an attack on its Natanz nuclear site, injuring nearly 100 and raising fears of wider escalation.
Hong Kong’s boom in 24-hour gyms has prompted a Consumer Council probe that warns of hidden fees and data-privacy risks similar to past fitness‑industry abuses. Consumers are urged to scrutinize contracts and data practices.
The WHO reports an attack on a teaching hospital in Al Deain, East Darfur, killed 64 people—including 13 children—and left the facility non-functional, worsening an already serious health crisis.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the SAVE America Act would force in-person voter registration and claimed only 5% of Americans register that way; PBS found the in-person rate is higher than his figure.
China’s long-standing industrial regions are adapting as Beijing pivots toward higher-value manufacturing, technology and services, with potential ripple effects on global supply chains and Panama.
Judges have cleared ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan of sexual misconduct allegations; Khan had denied the claims and took voluntary leave in May.
Ryan Murphy’s new series has revived interest in Michael J. Berman, the Brown University classmate who co-founded George magazine with John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1995 and left in 1997 amid reported disagreements.
Kunshan, home to major Foxconn operations, is adapting as China’s economy shifts from labour‑intensive manufacturing to higher‑value, technology‑driven production, affecting workers and global supply chains.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged attacks on Saturday that killed at least four people, officials said, as U.S.-Ukraine talks aimed at ending the invasion were set to begin.
The US says it struck Iranian coastal missile sites and infrastructure on March 21, 2026, saying the action has crippled Tehran’s threat to the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint.
Proponents say a Formula One Grand Prix could help Hong Kong reboot its economy, pointing to Singapore’s recent race that drew 300,000+ attendees and S$2.2bn in tourism revenue.
Tens of thousands protested in Prague on Saturday against the policies of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’s new government, signaling widespread public unease and potential constraints on the administration’s agenda.
An Iranian missile reportedly struck the southern Israeli town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility, wounding around 30 people and causing significant structural damage.
Dozens were injured after Iranian missile strikes targeted two areas near Israel’s main nuclear research center, raising safety and regional escalation concerns.
K-pop supergroup BTS returned Saturday with a free comeback concert in Seoul after a four-year break, drawing tens of thousands of fans and reigniting global interest.
Joe Kent resigned as director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center and said he left because he opposed the war in Iran, speaking out at a prayer event after his departure.
Robert S. Mueller III, the former FBI director who refocused the bureau on counterterrorism after 9/11 and later served as special counsel in the Russia-Trump probe, has died at 81.
The EU has urged member states to start filling gas storage after an attack by Iran on a Qatar facility sent global gas prices higher and more volatile, threatening storage targets ahead of winter.
War and tighter supply controls have left Gaza’s toy markets short and prices higher, meaning many children may go without Eid presents as families prioritize essentials.
Flash flooding in Hawaii prompted evacuation orders for about 5,500 people, with Oahu officials telling Waialua residents to “leave now” amid fears of road failures.