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UFC loses $30 mn on staging Trump's Freedom 250 White House event
Ultimate Fighting Championship lost $30 million on staging US President Donald Trump's 'Freedom 250' event at White House, its parent company revealed. Even after being one of the most-watched UFC events in history, the company said the $60 million event was solely responsible for a drop in its second-quarter profit margins. Invitations were limited to political allies, sponsors and military.
Iranian President met Mojtaba Khamenei in pitch dark at secret location: Report
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, at a secret location in vehicle with tinted windows, Iran International reported. The area was so dark that neither man could see the other, and they weren't allowed to shake hands. The report said meeting lasted only few minutes, contradicting a claim Pezeshkian made in May of two-and-a-half-hour meeting.
India condemns attack on Indian flagged commercial vessel that sank in the Red Sea
Government has condemned the attack on the Indian flagged commercial vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya that sank in the Red Sea, off the coast of Yemen on Tuesday. "All 13 Indian nationals have been rescued. Our Embassy in Riyadh is closely monitoring the situation," MEA said. "The continuing incidents of attacks on commercial shipping...in the...region are deeply worrisome," it added.
274 fugitive criminals brought back to India since 2019: Govt
India has brought back 274 fugitive criminals from 36 countries since 2019, the Home Ministry said, crediting the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018. It said India secured an average of only four extraditions annually between 2004 and 2013, while 110 requests remained pending. The ministry added that PM Narendra Modi made fugitive extradition a "national priority."
Trump administration preparing ban on Chinese data centre devices: Report
The Trump administration is drafting a ban on imports of new Chinese data centre components, Reuters reported. The proposed measure, being prepared by the US Federal Communications Commission, would block new Chinese optical transceivers used to transmit data over fibre-optic cables in data centres. Officials aim to publish the rule later this year, when it would take effect.
Trump criticises US attorney Pirro, says she 'folded like umbrella' in Reflecting Pool case
US President Donald Trump criticised his long-term friend and US attorney, Jeanine Pirro, for dropping vandalism charges in a Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool case. "I was really disappointed...She folded like an umbrella...Frankly, I think she choked because the judge was really vicious," said Trump. The Justice Department said that the damage at the pool was due to contractor's "hasty" work.
Trump threatens to 'decapitate' Iran
Commenting on the talks with Iran, US President Donald Trump said, "I want to give them every last chance before decapitation. We'll see what happens." Adding that he would prefer to avoid a major military action, Trump further said, "It's very very tough thing to do. I'm proud of the fact that I will give people a new chance."
3 lions die of organ failure in Japan zoo amid extreme heat
Three female lions have died of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo's Tama Zoological Park over the last week as parts of Japan hit 40°C. Their autopsies revealed they had suffered from dehydration and multiple organ failure, suggesting extreme heat as the cause, the zoo said. "Heat here comes with high humidity...different from heat with dry air in Africa," it added.
Qatar says US-Iran peace talks in 'very progressive stages'
Qatar said mediators were in "very progressive stages" of efforts to end the US-Iran war, though Iran denied President Donald Trump's claim that talks were already under way. Trump called it Tehran's "last chance" for a deal. Iran also rejected Trump's remarks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying only designated shipping routes would be allowed.
S Korean students break into US air base, shout 'Let's smash US 7th Air Force'
A total of eight South Korean students were arrested for allegedly breaking into a US air base while shouting anti-US slogans, authorities said. The group shouted, "Let's smash US 7th Air Force" and allegedly entered Osan Air Base near Seoul. The students said they were protesting against US military's opposition to a South Korean semiconductor cluster project.