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Jul 29, 2025 09:15 IST
North Korea demands recognition as nuclear state to resume talks
The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Kim Yo Jong, has dismissed current US diplomatic overtures, stating that Washington must accept her country as a nuclear weapons state for talks to restart, as per a report in AP. While describing the personal relationship between Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump as 'not bad,' she asserted that North Korea will not give up its nuclear arsenal. Her statement suggests Pyongyang is rejecting the current US framework for denuclearization and is seeking a new approach that acknowledges its nuclear status as a precondition for any future negotiations.
Jul 29, 2025 09:07 IST
North Korea rejects dialogue overtures from South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
In its first official comment on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's administration, North Korea has dismissed his calls for dialogue, according to a report in The New York Times. The rejection is a significant setback for any immediate prospects of improving inter-Korean relations. President Yoon had proposed a 'bold plan' offering substantial economic aid to North Korea, contingent on Pyongyang taking concrete steps toward denuclearization. This response from North Korea continues a period of heightened tensions on the peninsula, marked by its frequent missile tests and strong opposition to joint military exercises between South Korea and the US.
Jul 29, 2025 09:07 IST
Israeli settler kills Palestinian activist from award-winning film in West Bank
An Israeli settler has reportedly killed Palestinian activist Odeh Hadalin in the occupied West Bank community of Masafer Yatta, Al Jazeera says in a report. Hadalin was a resident featured in the documentary 'No Other Land,' which won an audience award at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival for its portrayal of the community's struggle against forced displacement. The incident occurs amid a documented increase in settler violence in the West Bank and the ongoing threat of eviction faced by residents of Masafer Yatta, an area designated by Israel as a military firing zone. The killing has prompted renewed calls for the protection of Palestinian civilians and has drawn further international scrutiny to Israeli settlement activities, which are considered illegal under international law.
Jul 29, 2025 09:07 IST
Global liver cancer cases projected to nearly double by 2050, study finds
Global liver cancer cases are projected to surge from 870,000 annually to 1.52 million by 2050 if current trends persist, as per a report in France 24. The study, published in The Lancet, identifies key drivers for the increase as obesity, alcohol consumption, and hepatitis. Citing data from the Global Cancer Observatory, the report notes that liver cancer is currently the sixth most common cancer worldwide, prompting calls from researchers for enhanced prevention efforts to mitigate the anticipated rise in cases and the subsequent strain on global healthcare systems.
Jul 29, 2025 09:07 IST
Global demand and drought strain Morocco's argan oil industry
High global demand for argan oil from the beauty industry, coupled with severe drought conditions, is threatening Morocco's argan forests and the economic stability of the rural women who depend on its production, according to a report in AP. The strain is causing deforestation and accelerating desertification within the Arganeraie Biosphere Reserve, an ecosystem designated by UNESCO in 1998. This situation poses significant supply chain and reputational risks for the global cosmetics industry, which relies on this 'liquid gold.' Furthermore, it highlights an economic disparity where local female producers often receive a disproportionately small share of the profits from the high-value international market, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability and ethics of the current production model.
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The images of Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David have sparked strong reactions among Israelis, fuelling renewed calls to reach a truce and hostage release deal without delay read more Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed 'profound shock' over videos showing two emaciated hostages in Gaza, with the EU also denouncing the clips on Sunday and demanding the release of all remaining captives after nearly 22 months of war. Over the past few days, Hamas and its ally Islamic Jihad have released three videos showing two hostages seized during the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel that triggered the ongoing war in Gaza. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The images of Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David have sparked strong reactions among Israelis, fuelling renewed calls to reach a truce and hostage release deal without delay. A statement from Netanyahu's office late Saturday said he had spoken with the families of the two hostages and 'expressed profound shock over the materials distributed by the terror organisations'. Netanyahu 'told the families that the efforts to return all our hostages are ongoing', the statement added. Earlier in the day, tens of thousands of people had rallied in the coastal hub of Tel Aviv to urge Netanyahu's government to secure the release of the remaining captives. In the clips shared by the Palestinian Islamist groups, 21-year-old Braslavski, a German-Israeli dual national, and 24-year-old David both appear weak and malnourished. There was particular outrage in Israel over images of David who appeared to be digging what he said in the staged video was his own grave. The videos make references to the dire humanitarian conditions in Gaza, where UN-mandated experts have warned a 'famine is unfolding'. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the images 'are appalling and expose the barbarity of Hamas', calling for the release of 'all hostages… immediately and unconditionally'. 'Hamas must disarm' Kallas said in the same post on X that 'Hamas must disarm and end its rule in Gaza' – demands endorsed earlier this week by Arab countries, including key mediators Qatar and Egypt. She added that 'large-scale humanitarian aid must be allowed to reach those in need'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Israel has heavily restricted the entry of aid into Gaza, which was already under blockade for 15 years before the war began. UN agencies, aid groups and analysts say that much of the trickle of food aid that Israel allows in is looted by gangs or diverted in chaotic circumstances rather than reaching those most in need. Many desperate Palestinians are left to risk their lives under fire seeking what aid is distributed through controlled channels. On Sunday, Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli fire killed nine Palestinians who were waiting to collect food rations from a site operated by the US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Israeli attacks elsewhere killed another 10 people on Sunday, said civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal. 'Emaciated and desperate' Israeli newspapers dedicated their front pages on Sunday to the plight of the hostages, with Maariv decrying 'hell in Gaza' and Yedioth Ahronoth showing a 'malnourished, emaciated and desperate' David. Left-leaning Haaretz declared that 'Netanyahu is in no rush' to rescue the captives, echoing claims by critics that the longtime leader has prolonged the war for his own political survival. In his conversations with Braslavski and David's families on Saturday, Netanyahu accused Hamas of 'deliberately starving our hostages', and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said he was 'initiating a special UN Security Council meeting on the issue of the Israeli hostages'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Braslavski and David are among the 49 hostages taken during Hamas's 2023 attack who are still being held in Gaza, including 27 the Israeli military says are dead. Most of the 251 hostages seized in the attack have been released during two short-lived truces in the war, some in exchange for Palestinians in Israeli custody. - Red Crescent says HQ hit - Hamas's 2023 attack resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to a tally based on official figures. Israel's campaign in Gaza has killed at least 60,430 people, also mostly civilians, according to figures from the Hamas-run territory's health ministry, deemed reliable by the UN. The Palestine Red Crescent Society said in a post on X early Sunday that one of its staff members was killed and three others wounded in an Israeli attack on its Khan Yunis headquarters, in southern Gaza. There was no comment from Israel. Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties accessing many areas mean AFP cannot independently verify tolls and details provided by the civil defence and other parties. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Overnight from Saturday to Sunday, Israel's military said it had 'most likely intercepted' a rocket launched from southern Gaza. Meanwhile, in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, firebrand National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said he had prayed at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, where his repeated visits are seen as a provocation to many Palestinians. The mosque is Islam's third-holiest site, and is revered by Jews as the Temple Mount, though Jews are barred from praying there under a long-standing convention. In a video statement recorded during his visit – Ben Gvir said 'the response to Hamas's horror videos' should include Gaza's occupation and plans for the 'voluntary emigration' of its people. Jordan, which acts as the site's custodian, condemned the minister's visit as 'an unacceptable provocation, and a reprehensible escalation'.
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Parineeti Chopra Says Raghav Chadha Praised His Mom For Dessert She Made: ‘Nakal Main Bhi Akal...'
Last Updated: Parineeti Chopra recalls post-wedding kitchen mishap on The Great Indian Kapil Show as Raghav Chadha jokes: 'Nakal main bhi akal chahiye.' Actor Parineeti Chopra and politician-husband Raghav Chadha recently brought their real-life chemistry and comic timing to The Great Indian Kapil Show, where they opened up about their early days of marriage, kitchen mishaps, and the constant media buzz about Parineeti's supposed political debut. When Kapil Sharma cheekily asked Parineeti if someone offered her a party ticket at her wedding, she laughed and said, 'The media keeps telling me to join politics now. They don't know that I even had to Google about being a Member of Parliament. They think I will join politics, but I don't think so." Reflecting on their wedding, she added, 'Our wedding was quite fun because people from two different worlds came together, and our guests loved interacting with each other." But the highlight of the conversation was when Parineeti shared a hilarious anecdote about her first few days as a new bride. She recalled how she was taken by surprise when she was asked to make halwa shortly after the wedding. 'I didn't even know how to make a toast. I had to Google how to make halwa, and later I took help from my mother-in-law. I thought it would be a romantic moment to serve Raghav this halwa in the evening. He came, had it, and I was waiting for feedback." Unfortunately, the romantic plan didn't quite go as expected. Raghav, unaware that the halwa had been made by Parineeti, praised his mother instead. 'Nakal mein bhi akal chahiye, thoda sa toh badal dete," he quipped, leaving the audience in splits. Raghav also shared another heartwarming moment from their early married life, 'Two-three days after our wedding, when I returned from office, I was looking for Pari and my mom. I couldn't find them, but after some time, I saw they were together in the kitchen, reorganizing everything. She reorganized the entire kitchen." To this, Parineeti proudly added, 'Main ne Bombay ki laaj rakh li." Raghav's mother, who was also present during the shoot, chimed in with her own story, revealing how friends and family would drop by their house just to get a picture with the Bollywood star. Interestingly, the episode was filmed weeks ago amid reports that Parineeti and Raghav had to leave midway due to Raghav's mother being rushed to the hospital. Thankfully, all is well now—and this episode captures the endearing blend of laughter, adjustment, and love in their newly married life. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian march over Sydney Harbour Bridge
Nearly two years into a war that Palestinian authorities say has killed more than 60,000 people in Gaza, governments and humanitarian organisations say a shortage of food is leading to widespread starvation.
