New drug delays progression of deadly brain cancer
California [US], June 5 (ANI): A new targeted therapy medicine can extend the amount of time people with a subtype of glioma are on treatment without their cancer worsening, according to an international trial co-led by UCLA. The discovery provides a potential new therapeutic option for those suffering from the slow-growing but lethal brain tumour. […] Key Points
ThePrintHouthis attack two US warships in Red Sea with naval missiles, drones
Yemen's Houthi militants targeted two US warship destroyers in the Red Sea. The attacks involved naval missiles and drones. Key Points
India TodayIsrael struck ambulance convoy outside hospital, claims Gaza Health Ministry
According to the health ministry spokesperson, the convoy was targeted both at the hospital gate and at Ansar Square a kilometer away. He did not give a figure for casualties in the incident. Key Points
India Today'Next, prepositions in outer space?' Pakistanis target Maryam Nawaz again after school visit
Visiting a girls' school in Pakistan Punjab, CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif flipped through a student's textbook and read 'Geography' on the cover page. It was a blunder, considering the attack from her critics. Key Points
ThePrintHouthi strike damages cargo ship
The Houthis identified the vessel as the Star Iris. The group's military spokesman, Yahya Saree, said in a televised statement the ship was American but maritime-shipping trackers said the Marshall Islands-flagged ship was Greek-owned. Key Points
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Ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels damage Panama-flagged oil tanker in Red Sea
Houthis have said they will continue their attacks until Israel ends its war in Gaza. Ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels caused... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaUS, UK & French military shoot down Houthi drones in Red Sea
Strikes came after after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis targeted bulk carrier Propel Fortune and U.S. destroyers in the region Key Points
ThePrinttargeted killing not India's policy: Minister S Jaishankar to Canada
India has stated to Canada that targeted killing is not a policy of the Indian government and has asked Ottawa to share any specific and relevant information they may have. The Indian Foreign Minister, S Jaishankar, mentioned this during a session at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. He also expressed concerns about the growing nexus between terrorists and organized crime in Canada and the permissive environment for such activities. Key Points
Economic TimesYou are likely paying more if buying from Ads online
Microtargeting, the ability to track people's online behavior and interests to deliver targeted ads, has turned out to be an unbeatable advantage for the online ad industry, which is now a $540bn global market. But the rise of microtargeting has come at a cost, with studies revealing that the efficiency gains from this system do not outweigh the societal impact. Key Points
Economic TimesIsraeli forces launch airstrikes in Gaza, kill 3 Palestinian armed commanders
More than 90 Palestinians and at least 19 Israelis and foreigners have been killed since January, according to reports. On Tuesday, the Israeli military confirmed the death of three Islamic Jihad commanders. Key Points
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US, French militaries down Houthi drones after attack on warships
American and French forces downed dozens of drones in the Red Sea on Saturday after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis targeted bulk carrier Propel... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaData breaches at PMO and EPFO, In-Cert officials brought in to probe allegations
On Tuesday, a social media user on platform X alleged the leakage of documents from Chinese cyber agencies on GitHub. The user claimed that these documents contained data from the EPFO, the Indian PMO, and various public and private organisations. Key Points
mintIndia targeting jihadists in Pakistan is valid but it can trigger LOC military escalation
The so-called collateral costs of targeted killing aren't the sole argument for more accountability. The potential misuse of executive authority for lethal force is evident. Key Points
ThePrintIran attacks terror bases in Pakistan’s Balochistan hours after top leaders met in Davos
The Iranian president's point man for Afghanistan was also in Islamabad recently. Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar had met Iran's Foreign... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaPakistan: 4 killed, 16 injured as suicide bomber attacks police station
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has witnessed a rise in violence with several deadly attacks. In January, at least 101 people were killed when a suicide bomber targeted a mosque in Peshawar. Key Points
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Alibaba set to lose no. 1 ecomm player spot to PDD
The once-inconceivable shift reflects the turmoil that engulfed Alibaba after Beijing in 2020 targeted the company and its once-outspoken co-founder, kicking off a sweeping crackdown on the powerful tech sector. It also signals the rise of a generation of upstarts from PDD to ByteDance, which are disrupting the traditional arenas of social media and e-commerce. Key Points
Economic TimesHow arrested 'ISI spy' targeted Indian defence personnel using malware & a school fee loophole
Gujarat ATS has arrested 53-yr-old living in Tarapur for 'aiding' ISI-run espionage racket target defence personnel. Prime accused migrated to India from Pakistan in 1999. Key Points
ThePrintThree labourers from Bihar shot at by terrorists in J&K’s Shopian
Militants in Jammu and Kashmir targeted and wounded three non-local labourers in Shopian. Authorities have cordoned off the area and initiated a search. | Latest News India Key Points
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