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Historians have studied thousands of news reports called akhbarat from Mughal India, written in Persian during the late 1600s. These reports, used as an information network, recorded military, political, and court events, providing detailed insights into the empire under Emperor Aurangzeb.
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Akhbarat were daily news reports created by scribes and officials in Mughal India starting in the late 16th century.
They covered topics like military campaigns, court appointments, finances, and gossip.
The reports were written in Persian and circulated widely between imperial and provincial courts.
These documents helped unify the large Mughal empire, which ruled much of the Indian subcontinent and nearly a quarter of the world’s population.
Historian Munis D Faruqui studied over 6,500 pages of these reports over 20 years, focusing on the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb (1658-1707).
The akhbarat collections exist in India and Britain, with major caches in Kolkata’s National Library, London, Bikaner, and Sitamau.
Aurangzeb’s reports provide a near-continuous daily record covering about a third of his 49-year reign.
The documents reveal everyday details of administration and politics as well as a broad view of how the Mughal empire was governed.
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Four people have died in Kentucky due to flash floods caused by heavy rainstorms. The governor declared a state of emergency and urged residents to stay alert and avoid driving as flooding and rain continue.
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Four people died: three in Madison County and one in Jackson County, Kentucky.
Flash floods occurred after up to 7 inches (18 cm) of rain fell in some parts of Kentucky.
The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for parts of Kentucky and Indiana.
Some areas in southwestern Indiana received 4 to 10 inches of rain by late Saturday.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency due to the flooding.
Emergency teams performed multiple water rescues from vehicles and homes.
In Bullitt County near Louisville, residents were asked to evacuate temporarily after a landslide near a dam embankment.
Authorities said the dam remained stable with no signs of failure.
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Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge star in the new film Enola Holmes 3, playing siblings whose relationship grows as they face a new mystery. The movie is darker and more mature than previous ones, with Brown also helping produce the film.
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Millie Bobby Brown plays Enola Holmes; Louis Partridge plays Tewkesbury in Enola Holmes 3.
Their off-screen friendship helps their on-screen chemistry and makes their performances more natural.
The third film is set in Malta and involves Sherlock Holmes disappearing, leading to a dangerous new case.
The director Philip Barantini wanted the film to have a tone suitable for families while being more mature.
Brown has been a producer on the series and helped develop the story direction.
Himesh Patel plays Dr. Watson, getting a bigger role in this film after a small part before.
Brown is confident in speaking up about creative decisions without interfering with other actors’ performances.
The film shows Enola and Tewkesbury’s relationship developing, including their engagement.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother, Ko Yong Hui, because her background does not fit the official story of the family's sacred bloodline. She was born in Japan to Korean immigrants and belonged to a socially lower group in North Korea, which conflicts with the regime’s image of pure heritage.
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Kim Jong Un has not publicly mentioned his mother by name in 15 years of ruling North Korea.
The regime bases its legitimacy on the “Mount Paektu” bloodline, tied to Korea’s mythical founder and North Korea’s first leader.
Kim’s mother, Ko Yong Hui, was born in Osaka, Japan, around 1952, into a family of “Zainichi Koreans” (ethnic Koreans living in Japan).
Ko’s family moved to North Korea as part of a migration program promising a good life, but they were viewed as socially lower (“jjaepo”) and faced discrimination.
North Korea’s songbun system ranks people by social status; Ko’s group was considered part of the “wavering class,” meaning they were not fully trusted.
Ko Yong Hui worked in an elite arts troupe and caught the attention of Kim Jong Il, who had other wives and mistresses.
Kim Jong Il and Ko Yong Hui had three children, including Kim Jong Un.
The regime hides Ko’s identity to maintain the myth of a pure and sacred family bloodline from Mount Paektu.
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The US military carried out strikes on several sites in Iran after a drone attacked a Panama-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. These actions follow an earlier US retaliation against Iran for a drone attack on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship. Both sides claim the other broke a recently agreed ceasefire related to safe passage for commercial shipping.
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The US targeted military equipment, communication systems, air defenses, and drone storage in Iran.
The drone attack hit the Panama-flagged tanker MT Kiku in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US says Iran ignored a ceasefire agreement and continued aggression against commercial ships.
Iran claims the cargo ship was attacked for following an unauthorized route and accuses the US of violating the ceasefire with its strikes.
A ceasefire agreement was signed on June 17, aiming to ensure safe, toll-free passage for ships in the Strait for 60 days.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for global oil and gas shipments and was previously closed by Iran, affecting global markets.
President Donald Trump stated Iran assured the US it would not charge fees for ship transit through the strait.
Iranian and Omani officials recently discussed managing navigation in the strait, agreeing on toll-free safe passage.
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Fatboy Slim, whose real name is Norman Cook, talked about his struggle with alcoholism and how quitting drinking was very hard for him. After going to rehab in 2009, he has been sober for nearly 15 years and shared how nervous he felt performing sober for the first time.
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Norman Cook is known as the DJ Fatboy Slim.
He called his alcoholism like a parasite that tries to survive by keeping him drinking.
His wife, Zoe Ball, gave him an ultimatum to stop drinking or she would leave.
He went to rehab in 2009 and has stayed sober since then.
Quitting alcohol was the hardest thing he has ever done.
Playing live shows sober made him very anxious at first.
A positive experience with a lively crowd in Japan helped him regain confidence.
Fatboy Slim became famous in the 1990s with hits like "Praise You" and "The Rockafeller Skank."
He has been nominated six times for Grammy awards and won one in 2002 for a music video featuring actor Christopher Walken.
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The New South Wales (NSW) government in Australia will use shark-spotting drones all year to watch its beaches and help keep people safe. Premier Chris Minns said this is a big increase in using drones with artificial intelligence to spot sharks and warn swimmers before any attacks.
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NSW will use shark-spotting drones 365 days a year on about 70 beaches.
Drone coverage will expand in Sydney from 26 to 38 beaches.
The government is investing an extra $34 million to support this drone program.
Artificial intelligence will help drones identify sharks more effectively.
Two SharkSmart listening stations will monitor tagged sharks in Sydney Harbour.
Premier Minns opposes killing great white sharks because they are protected and travel long distances.
The program aims to reduce the risk of shark attacks, not completely prevent them.
The expansion responds to fewer people visiting beaches after recent shark attacks.
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Australia will increase the maximum fine for social media platforms that break its law banning children under 16 from using certain sites from $49.5 million to $99 million. The government also gave the independent eSafety Commissioner more power to check if these platforms are following the rules, after investigations showed many kids still use banned platforms.
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Australia banned children under 16 from using 10 key social media platforms starting December 2025.
The maximum penalty for platforms breaking this rule will double to AUD 99 million.
The eSafety Commissioner can now require social media companies to show evidence of how they comply.
Investigations are open into Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube for not fully complying.
Reports show 7 out of 10 children under 16 who had accounts before the ban still have some access.
Australian officials say many social media companies are not doing enough to keep children off their platforms.
The UK plans a similar ban for under-16s, expected to start by spring 2027.
The UK is also considering an overnight curfew and limits on infinite scrolling to protect young users.
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The U.S. military carried out more attacks on Iranian targets after an Iranian-related attack on a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes were meant to respond to what the U.S. called ongoing hostile actions by Iran against commercial ships.
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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced additional attacks on Iranian sites.
The strikes were a reaction to an attack on a Panama-flagged tanker.
The tanker incident occurred near the Strait of Hormuz, a busy shipping route.
CENTCOM described the Iranian actions as continued aggression toward commercial shipping.
The statement was posted on a social media platform by CENTCOM.
The U.S. military aims to protect freedom of navigation in the region.
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The US military struck several targets in Iran in response to attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz. These strikes followed Iran’s use of a drone that hit an oil tanker, showing ongoing tension over shipping security in the region.
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The US Central Command confirmed strikes on Iranian military sites on Saturday.
Targets included Iran’s surveillance equipment, communication systems, air defenses, drone storage, and minelaying capabilities.
The strikes responded to Iran’s earlier drone attack on the cargo ship M/V Ever Lovely.
After a ceasefire agreement, Iran launched another drone attack on the tanker M/T Kiku near the Strait of Hormuz.
The M/T Kiku was carrying over two million barrels of crude oil and was flying a Panama flag.
The US stated it will continue to enforce the ceasefire despite disagreements on Iran’s nuclear program and missile activities.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical route for commercial shipping, including oil transport.
US forces say they remain alert and ready to respond to further threats.
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The United States launched military strikes against Iran for a second day, responding to attacks on commercial ships in the Middle East. U.S. forces targeted Iranian military sites, following a recent drone attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The U.S. launched strikes on Iran for two consecutive days.
The military said the strikes responded to Iranian aggression against commercial shipping.
Targets included Iranian surveillance systems, communication sites, air defenses, drone storage, and mine-laying abilities.
Explosions were reported near the village of Tahrui, close to the port of Sirik in southern Iran.
The Panama-flagged oil tanker Kiku was hit by a drone while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
No crew members were injured, and the tanker did not leak oil.
The tanker was carrying over 2 million barrels of crude oil.
The ship had left the Al Shaheen oil field and was headed to Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.
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The U.S. military carried out strikes on Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacked a commercial oil tanker. These actions come after rising tensions and previous attacks on commercial vessels in the area.
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The U.S. targeted Iranian military sites including surveillance, communication, air defense, drone storage, and mine-laying facilities.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards used a drone to attack the M/T Kiku tanker carrying over two million barrels of crude oil in the Strait of Hormuz.
This strike is the second U.S. response within 24 hours to attacks on commercial ships.
Iran attacked locations in Bahrain after the first U.S. strikes earlier in the week.
The U.S. claims it gave Iran a chance to respect a ceasefire agreement, but Iran did not comply.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key international waterway for oil transport and is a site of ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
The situation threatens the fragile U.S.-Iran understanding aimed at reducing hostilities in the region.
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Israel launched air strikes in southern Lebanon, killing one person and wounding others, after a new peace deal was signed between the two countries. Hezbollah, a powerful Lebanese militant group, rejected the deal and said it harms Lebanon’s control over its land, while Israel said its forces would stay longer in certain areas for security.
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Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed one person and wounded at least two others.
The strikes targeted a person described by Israel as a threat to its forces.
Lebanon and Israel signed a peace deal brokered by the U.S. that aims to improve long-term peace.
The deal includes Israel withdrawing from part of southern Lebanon, with the Lebanese army taking control there.
Israel will keep forces in an expanded security zone inside southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah did not take part in the talks and condemned the agreement as a loss of Lebanon’s sovereignty.
Hezbollah said it will continue armed resistance despite the deal.
The conflict began in March after Hezbollah fired missiles into Israel, leading to Israeli air strikes and invasion.
Since the conflict started, thousands of people have been killed or injured, and over one million people displaced.
Previous ceasefires have failed to stop hostilities.
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Two strong earthquakes in Venezuela caused many injuries and deaths. Hospitals, including one in Caracas, are treating victims who have physical injuries and panic attacks, while rescue teams continue searching for survivors.
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Two deadly earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday.
The official death toll has reached 1,430 people.
More than 3,200 people are reported injured.
Rescue efforts are ongoing but chances to find survivors are decreasing.
Hospitals are treating physical injuries like fractures and mental health effects such as panic attacks.
Families and friends are gathering at hospitals hoping to find missing loved ones.
The situation is happening across the country, with significant impact in Caracas.
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Budapest held its first Pride parade since Prime Minister Viktor Orbán left office. The event marked a new moment for LGBTQ+ rights in Hungary's capital.
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The Pride parade happened in Budapest after Orbán's government ended.
This was the first such event in the city after the political change.
The parade supports LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.
Hungary is in Central Europe, where LGBTQ+ rights have been a topic of debate.
The event attracted participants and supporters from the city and beyond.
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Videos show Israeli settlers, with protection from Israeli soldiers, attempting to take over a house being built near Qabalan, a town in the West Bank. The West Bank is a territory occupied by Israel with a complex and disputed status.
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The incident took place on the outskirts of Qabalan, south of the city of Nablus.
Israeli settlers were trying to seize a house that was still under construction.
Israeli soldiers were present and provided protection to the settlers during the attempt.
The location is in the West Bank, an area occupied by Israel since 1967.
Such events are part of ongoing tensions between Israeli settlers and local Palestinian residents.
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The article shares advice from a veterinarian expert on how to help scared or shut down shelter dogs adjust to new homes. It explains three important rules: be patient and move slowly, don’t force the dog to show affection, and check for health problems early.
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Many shelter dogs arrive withdrawn or fearful and need time to adjust.
New owners should create a calm routine with regular meals and walks.
Giving the dog a quiet space to relax helps reduce stress.
Avoid overwhelming the dog with visitors or forced hugs at first.
Let the dog decide when to come closer or show affection.
Warning signals like growling mean the dog is uncomfortable and should not be punished.
Health issues can cause some fearful behavior and should be checked by a vet early.
The expert’s advice helps dogs build trust step-by-step in their new homes.
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The new "Supergirl" movie, part of James Gunn's DC Universe, has received mixed reviews and is expected to perform poorly at the box office. The film's director, Craig Gillespie, said that Gunn chose the slowed-down cover of the song "The Middle" for a key scene, which many fans felt did not fit well.
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"Supergirl" is a new movie in James Gunn’s DC Universe series.
The film has received lukewarm reviews from critics and fans.
Actress Milly Alcock has been praised for playing Supergirl.
A cover version of the song "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World is used near the movie’s end.
The cover is slower and sung by a female vocalist, which many fans found out of place.
Director Craig Gillespie said James Gunn picked the song shortly before release.
This song choice caused significant discussion during the film’s final production week.
The movie faces other issues beyond the song choice, putting Gunn’s DC Universe future at risk.
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Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic announced he will resign within a few weeks. His resignation will lead to early presidential and parliamentary elections amid ongoing protests in the country.
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President Vucic said he plans to step down soon but did not give an exact date.
Early elections for Serbia’s president and parliament will be organized after his resignation.
Vucic has been in power for over a decade through his Serbian Progressive Party.
The decision comes after months of student-led protests following a deadly train station accident in November 2024.
The protests have involved tens of thousands of people and led to the previous prime minister’s resignation.
Police faced criticism from the European Union for harsh treatment and arrests during protests.
Vucic accused protesters of being influenced by foreign forces trying to divide Serbia.
Students plan to hold a rally soon, supporting national unity and calling for early elections.
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