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Google Maps to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ on US phones

Google Maps to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ on US phones

Google Maps on Saturday changed the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for U.S. users, while keeping the name intact for Canadian Google users and carrying both names for international users, following President Trump’s executive order…

Special op, security in Europe more important for Russia than ties with overseas countries

This was stated by Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov

Russia advancing along entire frontline in special op’s zone — Kremlin spokesman

The dynamic is absolutely positive for Russia, Dmitry Peskov said

NEET row: Youth Congress protests at Bengaluru BJP office, demands Shah's resignation

Times of India

NEET row: Youth Congress protests at Bengaluru BJP office, demands Shah's resignation

Karnataka Youth Congress workers were detained while protesting alleged NEET exam irregularities. Demonstrators gathered near the BJP office, raising slogans against the central government. Police detained the protesters who had assembled…

Times of India

Ford says Trump renaming Lake Ontario is ‘something out of Saturday Night Live’

Ford says Trump renaming Lake Ontario is ‘something out of Saturday Night Live’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Sunday said that President Trump’s executive order renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America” resembled “something out of ‘Saturday Night Live.'” Ford slammed Trump’s trade war with Canada that placed a 50 percent…

In letter, Iran’s Khamenei urges Gulf rulers to confront ‘real enemy’ US, Israel

Times of Israel

In letter, Iran’s Khamenei urges Gulf rulers to confront ‘real enemy’ US, Israel

Supreme leader urges cooperation, mutual defense between Muslim nations, suggests lack of unity left Palestinians 'helpless'; Turkey, Saudis, Pakistan to meet on new defense accord The post In letter, Iran’s Khamenei urges Gulf rulers to…

Times of Israel

Govt waits five days to bring in foreign tunnel rescuers as hundreds remain trapped

Govt waits five days to bring in foreign tunnel rescuers as hundreds remain trapped

Kathmandu, August 30 Indian and Chinese tunnel rescue teams have finally begun operations in Rasuwa, five days after devastating floods swept through the district, as hundreds of people are feared trapped inside tunnels of hydropower…

Why the United States Can’t Quit Its Wars

The New York Times

Why the United States Can’t Quit Its Wars

The country’s longest war came to an end exactly five years ago. Today it offers lessons for policymakers seeking to avoid an endless war in Iran.

The New York Times

What China’s delay means for the US-China moon race

What China’s delay means for the US-China moon race

The liftoff of China’s Chang’e 7 mission to the moon has been delayed into 2027. Ars Technica reports that the Chinese are being vague about the exact reasons for the delay, only suggesting it is due to, adhering to “the principle of…

How has early prison release scheme been tightened after backlash?

The Guardian

How has early prison release scheme been tightened after backlash?

Offences including manslaughter have been excluded from changes to sentencing rules amid an overcrowding crisis Grooming gang perpetrators and killers including those responsible for PC Andrew Harper’s death will be blocked from early…

The Guardian

Why women and children need special care during flood rescue

Why women and children need special care during flood rescue

During floods, landslides, or other natural disasters, the priority is always saving lives. But rescue cannot treat everyone’s risk, needs, and physical condition the same way. Women, pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children…

Zambia's opposition leader charged with treason

RFI