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In Musk’s opinion, the bill will “destroy millions of jobs in America and cause immense strategic harm to our country” NEW YORK, the United States | TASS | US President Donald Trump’s proposed government spending bill will put the United States into “debt slavery,” US billionaire and the former head …

DHAKA, Bangladesh | Xinhua | Bangladesh on Saturday recorded two new COVID-19 deaths during the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 22 so far this month. The country on June 5 recorded its first COVID-19 fatality this year when a man died from the infectious disease in the capital …

TEHRAN, IRAN | Xinhua | Iran on Saturday held a state funeral for the military commanders and nuclear scientists killed during a 12-day conflict with Israel. The ceremony was attended by the families of those killed in the attacks as well as high-ranking Iranian officials and military commanders, including President …

NEW DELHI |  BRAHMA CHELLANEY |  Israel and the United States have dealt punishing blows to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. “Operation Rising Lion” and “Operation Midnight Hammer” have been portrayed as precision strikes that will stop the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program in its tracks. But whatever the bombings might have achieved tactically, …

WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he would consider ordering another military strike against Iran if the country intensifies its nuclear activities. “Without a question. Absolutely,” Trump told reporters in the White House briefing room. Trump also confirmed that his administration has …

NEW YORK, the United States | TASS | Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that the first fully autonomous delivery of a Tesla Model Y self-driving taxi was completed a day ahead of schedule. “The first fully autonomous delivery of a Tesla Model Y from factory to a customer home …

TEHRAN | Xinhua |  Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that no arrangement or commitment had been made to resume negotiations with the United States, amid heightened tensions following attacks by Israel and the United States on Iranian territory. In an interview with state broadcaster IRIB, Araghchi …

  ISTANBUL | AHMET DAVUTOGLU | NATO’s just-completed summit in The Hague came at a time of extraordinary tension. Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has repeatedly accused Europe of free riding on US defense spending, raising serious concerns about the health of the Atlantic alliance. His decision to …

New York, USA | THE INDEPENDENT |  Zohran Mamdani, a Uganda-born son of political science Professor Mahmood Mamdani, has upended political expectations by clinching the Democratic nomination in New York City’s mayoral primary, marking a potential turning point for American urban politics. At just 33, the state lawmaker’s bold vision—built …

Stockholm, Sweden | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers around the world are exploring innovations and new technologies for fibers — in textiles, hygiene products and packaging. Cellulose-based textile materials can make the clothing sector more sustainable. Currently, cellulose-based textiles are mainly made from wood, but a study headed by researchers from …