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India is set to host its largest-ever international air exercise, ‘Tarang Shakti,’ in a groundbreaking event aimed at enhancing global military cooperation and showcasing the country’s burgeoning defense capabilities. The exercise will unfold in two phases, first in Tamil Nadu and then in Rajasthan, from August to September 2024.

Turkey's Grand National Assembly has passed a controversial new law aimed at addressing the country's stray dog problem, prompting both concern and protest from animal welfare activists and critics. The legislation, which was approved during an overnight session on Tuesday, mandates that municipalities collect stray dogs, place them in shelters, and ensure they are spayed, neutered, and vaccinated before being made available for adoption.

Visitors at the Dubai Mall were treated to an extraordinary sight this week when a baby shark was born inside one of the world’s largest suspended aquariums. The Dubai Aquarium by Emaar, renowned for its impressive aquatic exhibits and underwater zoo, shared the momentous event on Instagram, capturing the birth of the shark and delighting viewers with the footage.

A Chinese woman has faced backlash online after advising a friend to store his father's ashes in a parcel locker to avoid burial costs. The controversial suggestion, which has since gone viral, has drawn criticism for its perceived insensitivity and disregard for traditional customs.

A devastating landslide caused by flash flooding in central China's Hunan province has resulted in the deaths of 12 people and left several others injured. The disaster struck on Sunday, destroying a guesthouse and causing significant damage to the surrounding area.

In a devastating escalation of the ongoing conflict, at least 30 Palestinians were killed and over 100 others wounded in an Israeli airstrike on a school in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. The Gaza health ministry and the Hamas-run government media office reported the casualties from the strike, which targeted what the Israeli military claimed was a Hamas command center.