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In a surprising turn, President Trump lauded Pakistan's assistance in apprehending the alleged perpetrator of the Kabul airport bombing. This marks a significant shift from his previous stance, highlighted by hosting Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, at the White House.
Severe weather is impacting the United States, with tornado warnings in the Midwest and Great Lakes causing power outages and prompting safety alerts. High wind warnings are in effect for California's Mojave Desert Slopes, while the East anticipates extreme heat. The West faces fire weather concerns and scorching temperatures, with advisories issued across multiple states.
Russian forces have claimed the capture of Yablunivka in the Sumy region, marking advances near the regional capital as part of Putin's "buffer zone" strategy. This offensive follows Kyiv's incursion into Russia's Kursk region, prompting a renewed cross-border push by Moscow. Additionally, Russia reported seizing two villages in the Donetsk region, further escalating the conflict.
Vance Boelter was apprehended in Minnesota after a two-day search, suspected of fatally shooting state representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and attacking state senator John A Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. Authorities discovered a fake police vehicle with a manifesto listing lawmakers, Planned Parenthood locations, and organizations across multiple states.
Dubai's RTA has launched ARIIS, an AI-powered robotic system, to inspect and monitor the Dubai Metro's rail tracks. This innovation dramatically reduces human labor by 75%, enabling faster, more thorough inspections and minimizing human error. ARIIS uses LiDAR, high-resolution lasers, and 3D cameras for real-time analysis and proactive maintenance, enhancing safety and efficiency.
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, an Indian-origin physician, has made history as the 180th president of the American Medical Association. Overcoming a recent brain tumor surgery, he pledges to address critical gaps in the U.S. healthcare system. Mukkamala aims to advocate for equitable, sustainable healthcare models, drawing from his experiences in Flint and his parents' immigrant journey.
US President Donald Trump lauded First Lady Melania Trump for her pivotal role in the Take It Down Act's passage, a bipartisan bill combating digital exploitation. The law, targeting non-consensual explicit image sharing, including AI-generated deepfakes, mandates swift removal of abusive content by websites. Trump humorously suggested Melania might seek his job, acknowledging the rarity of bipartisan cooperation.
Gold prices in Dubai have surged due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, prompting investors to seek safe-haven assets. The 24-karat gold reached Dh412.75 per gram, nearing its all-time high, driven by geopolitical uncertainties and a weakening US dollar. This price increase may impact consumer spending habits in the UAE, especially for those purchasing gold jewellery.
Israeli airstrikes have significantly damaged Iran's uranium-conversion facility at Isfahan, according to the IAEA, potentially delaying Iran's uranium fuel cycle. While the Fordow enrichment complex and Natanz facility remain largely intact, the disruption to Isfahan's conversion capabilities could freeze Iran's ability to produce additional enriched uranium, limiting its capacity to scale up production despite existing stockpiles.