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Exclusive: Mary Lynn Ellison, 64, says the incident touched off an ‘immediate and severe’ mental health crisis that continues to persist some two years later, according to a federal lawsuit reviewed by The Independent

US military forces on Sunday boarded another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea as part of efforts to curb illicit oil shipments linked to Venezuela.

The US president has twisted the 1823 doctrine to suit his quest for domination. It originally had a very different vision for the Americas

Casey Wasserman, a prominent Hollywood talent agent, is selling his business following the release of Epstein files that exposed communications with Ghislaine Maxwell. Wasserman apologized for past personal mistakes impacting clients and partners. Several other individuals, including Kathy Ruemmler and Brad Karp, have also faced consequences due to their connections…

China's all-female police squad made a remarkable debut at the UAE SWAT Challenge, outperforming a US all-male team in a demanding obstacle course. Footage showed the Chinese officers, from Sichuan Police, completing a heavy tyre-carrying task significantly faster, highlighting their exceptional teamwork and endurance. This performance has ignited global discussions…

The Zafimaniry people of Madagascar are confronting a difficult choice about their future as deforestation and globalisation reshape their way of life. Fewer than 15,000 members of this forest-based community live in the “land of mist” on the southern edge of the country’s central highlands, where decades of heavy deforestation…

“Life as an international student is tough, man,” wrote Baneet Singh, the roommate of 22-year-old Indian-origin graduate student Saketh Sreenivasaiah, after his body was recovered from Lake Anza in California. Singh urged others to check in on friends and loved ones who are living in different countries and understand the…

Israel says strikes were in response to Hamas violations of ceasefire as Hamas calls attacks ‘massacre’ of displaced people

South Korea's 'Korean Wave' has transformed from a niche phenomenon to a mainstream cultural force in India and across the globe, driven by K-pop, K-dramas, and lifestyle trends. This soft power surge, fueled by digital access and strategic state policy, offers a model for global influence, impacting consumption and aspirations…