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Moscow mayor calls deadly restaurant blast that left 3 dead a 'terrorist act'

Law enforcement officers stand guard at the site of an explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow, Russia August 1, 2026.
Updated on Aug 03, 2026 09:12 am IST

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja dead in avalanche, says his company

Nirmal Purja during a news conference after climbing six mountains including Mt. Everest in Kathmandu, Nepal May 28, 2019.
Updated on Aug 02, 2026 05:05 pm IST

‘No food in Ceuta’: Why thousands of migrants returned day after entering Spain

Ceuta's authorities have linked the sharp rise in arrivals this week to a Spanish Supreme Court ruling issued earlier in July.
Updated on Aug 02, 2026 12:00 am IST

Why are Moroccans leaving for Ceuta? Videos show thousands arriving

Migrants from Morocco react as they crossed into Ceuta by sea, at the border between the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and Morocco, as seen from Ceuta, Spain, July 30.
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 11:12 am IST

Who is Hamas' new leader Al-Hayya? Survived attack, has good ties with Iran

Hayya, who lost a son in the Gaza conflict and two sons in previous wars, has been based with other Hamas leaders in Doha.
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 08:32 pm IST

The World Cup trophy was stolen twice? Shocking story behind FIFA's iconic prize

England's national soccer team captain Bobby Moore holds aloft the Jules Rimet trophy as he is carried by his teammates following England's victory over Germany in the World Cup final on July 30, 1966 at Wembley stadium in London.
Published on Jul 17, 2026 11:16 pm IST

Uber to acquire Germany's Delivery Hero in $14.8 billion deal

The Delivery Hero logo. Uber has agreed to acquire the food delivery company in a $14.8 billion deal.
Published on Jul 16, 2026 02:19 pm IST

Swastika connects India and Azerbaijan': India's envoy invokes ancient symbol

Abhay Kumar wrote that the sacred Swastika symbol "connects India and Azerbaijan across millennia.
Updated on Jul 16, 2026 01:21 pm IST

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Ring of Fire: Megaquake warning?

Residents near Sarangani described the shaking as light to weak.
Published on Jul 15, 2026 03:45 am IST

Ukraine to buy Rafale jets, air defence systems under France deal

The two countries said Ukraine would order an initial 16 Rafale aircraft, the first tranche of a planned fleet of 100 announced in November 2025.
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 09:47 pm IST

Ryanair incident witness recounts horror: 'Passenger's head was outside window'

The Ryanair flight was forced to return to Thessaloniki on Friday after a window on the Boeing 737 came loose shortly after takeoff. One passenger was injured.
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 12:00 am IST

At least 11 killed, 19 others missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires

Several victims of the fire in Almeria were found inside burnt-out vehicles.
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 05:26 pm IST

Drug smuggling info leak led to clashes in Sri Lankan prison that killed 26

Security personnel escort prisoners to a bus at Negombo prison on the outskirts of Colombo on July 6, 2026, following overnight clashes between inmates of two drug gangs.
Updated on Jul 07, 2026 08:05 pm IST

Earthquake hits Mexico's Sinaloa, Tremors felt in El Progreso, Guasave

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Updated on Jul 01, 2026 05:06 am IST

Six killed in shooting in northern German town of Stade, three arrested

Police and rescuers work at the scene where five people were killed in a shooting in Stade, northern Germany, a city some 50 kilometres west of Hamburg, on June 29.
Updated on Jun 30, 2026 01:04 am IST

Verizon and BT seal $4 billion deal to combine international business operations

As part of the deal, Verizon agreed to an “equalization payment” of $625 million to BT.
Updated on Jun 29, 2026 02:33 pm IST

Air conditioning is controversial in Europe. Culture, norms and costs behind it

Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave as temperatures reach record highs, prompting health warnings and disruptions.
Updated on Jun 29, 2026 06:34 pm IST

117 dog remains found at California 'no-kill' shelter, many with gunshot wounds

More than 600 dog collars were found nearby, according to the sheriff's office.
Updated on Jun 28, 2026 08:55 pm IST

US legislators back removal of cap on green card access

Their remarks come at a time of heightened uncertainty for Indian immigrants in the United States.
Updated on Jun 25, 2026 12:32 pm IST

France confirms first Ebola case, found in doctor who flew back from Congo

All ministries and departments concerned have also been sensitised and are undertaking appropriate preventive and surveillance measures in coordination with the health ministry, they stated.
Updated on Jun 24, 2026 05:34 pm IST

Hormuz flows again: Why India must seize the 60-day window

For Indian refiners, the return of Iranian crude is particularly welcome news for reasons that go beyond spot pricing.
Updated on Jun 25, 2026 10:34 am IST

Two children found dead in parked car as France faces peak of heatwave

France for the first time issued its highest heat warning across half the country for Monday.
Updated on Jun 22, 2026 08:20 pm IST

With a possible Iran deal in near sight, what next as US sun dims in West Asia

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman.
Updated on Jun 17, 2026 08:35 pm IST

Solar power in focus: An Indian formula for African food security

Solar irrigation can reduce farming costs while improving crop productivity and incomes, the authors argue.
Published on Jun 17, 2026 04:57 pm IST

Italy arrests seven over rail sabotage plot linked to Winter Olympics

Passengers wait inside Termini train station after train services in Italy were disrupted during the Olympics, at a railway station in Rome, Italy, February 14, 2026.
Updated on Jun 16, 2026 07:39 pm IST

Ebola cases rise in Congo, death toll crosses 180; here's what we know so far

The current outbreak is being driven by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.
Updated on Jun 15, 2026 07:51 pm IST

Pakistan military plane crash kills 2: A look at major air disasters in 5 years

Both pilots, Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah (Pakistan Air Force) and Lieutenant Taha Abbasi (Pakistan Navy), were killed in the crash.
Updated on Jun 15, 2026 03:59 pm IST

Satya Nadella warns against AI monopoly; says it could hollow out ‘industries’

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella says the challenges posed by AI go beyond adopting a new digital tool.
Published on Jun 15, 2026 04:15 pm IST

Kate Middleton’s Trooping the Colour look honored Diana; sons joined in

This is not the first time Kate has appeared to reference Princess Diana through fashion during Trooping the Colour.
Updated on Jun 13, 2026 09:46 pm IST

Facebook and Instagram down? Meta apps hit by query errors; global outage

While Facebook appeared to face the most significant disruption, other Meta-owned apps also saw intermittent issues.
Updated on Jun 12, 2026 08:08 pm IST