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US passport rule for children might be changed soon
The US State Department is considering a new policy that would require parents to prove their own citizenship or immigration status when applying for passports for their children.
Russia secretly helping Iran build supersonic cruise missiles, report claims
Russia has been covertly assisting Iran in the development of advanced supersonic cruise missiles since 2023, according to a report by The Financial Times.
2 Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collide off Istanbul
Two commercial Turkish-flagged vessels collided in the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul on Wednesday.
'When are Iranians rising up?' Trump after strike kills 5
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that the US now has "almost total control" of the Strait of Hormuz, adding that Iran's economy is "totally collapsing."
Woman stabbed at Times Square was Bank of America VP
The woman who was killed in an unprovoked knife attack on Times Square in New York City on Monday has been identified as 32-year-old Bank of America Vice President Erin Piacenti.
Iran retaliates after US strikes kill 5 at wedding party
Iran has launched attacks on United States military bases in Iraq and Jordan after the latter resumed its strikes on Tehran on Tuesday night, killing five people, including a child, at a wedding party in the city of Kuhestak, Sirik, in southern Iran.
No more solitary confinement for Imran Khan, wife
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has prohibited further solitary confinement of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi.
US strikes Iran for second time in 2 days
The United States military has launched fresh strikes on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran.
AI data centers sparking bipartisan outrage in US politics
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked an unusual consensus in US politics: a growing opposition to the massive data centers that power this technology.
Thailand issues prostitution warning as 5,000 USS Lincoln sailors arrive
The USS Abraham Lincoln, carrying nearly 5,000 United States sailors and Marines on board, is set to dock at Thailand's resort city of Pattaya.
Meghan Markle accused of 'rude' interview tactics for household staff
Meghan Markle's return to the UK may pose challenges in finding household staff, as per Page Six.
South Africa: 43 boys die during tribal circumcision ceremony
A tribal initiation ceremony in South Africa has left 43 teenage boys dead this year.
Pakistan PMO crops Modi out of SCO group photo
The official social media handle of the Pakistan Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Tuesday shared a cropped photograph of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek.
Iran will reciprocate if US honors June commitments: Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran will immediately reciprocate if the United States returns to its commitments under the June Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Japan's bear crisis; here's how it's tackling it
Japan is grappling with a bear crisis as the number of human-bear encounters has skyrocketed.
Kyiv: Russian missile, drone strikes kill at least 12
At least 12 people were killed and 20 others injured in Russian missile and drone strikes in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. The attacks also targeted the wider region, including a depot of the state railway company Ukrzaliznytsia.
How Nepal's green house survived flood; how owner, family escaped
A green-painted house in Nepal's Nuwakot district has become a symbol of resilience after surviving a devastating flood.
'Keep my wife's name out...': Vance warns Democratic Senate nominee
United States Vice President JD Vance has warned Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed against dragging his wife into their political feud.
Russia offers more S-400 units to India
Russia has reportedly offered to sell five additional units of its long-range surface-to-air missile system, the S-400 "Triumf," to India.
Video: Sharif stops Putin for chat after SCO group photo
During the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was seen trying to have a brief interaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Flood-ravaged Nepal may need up to $5bn to rebuild
Nepal is staring at a massive reconstruction bill of up to $5 billion after devastating floods hit the country.
Russia's overnight attacks killed 12, including Indian citizen: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that 12 people were killed in Russian overnight attacks, including an Indian citizen.
Dismantle entire terror ecosystem: Modi at SCO with Sharif present
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message against terrorism at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Air India crash forensic team in Nepal to ID victims
A 19-member team of Indian DNA experts has been deployed in Nepal to identify victims of the recent flash floods, HT reported exclusively.
23 deaths in single Nepal home as toll nears 1,000
Rescue operations in Nepal's Nuwakot district have unearthed at least 23 bodies from a single house in the Betrawati area.
NYC: Woman shot dead by police in Times Square stabbing
A woman stabbed two people in New York City's Times Square on Monday afternoon, killing one and critically injuring another.
US moves to bar H-1B spouses from work
The United States government has proposed to end work permits for certain spouses of H-1B visa holders.
'Need to move from endless war': Modi tells Putin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan.
After Australia, India to buy rare earths from Uzbekistan
India has signed a long-term uranium supply deal with Uzbekistan as part of its global hunt for critical minerals and rare earths.
US Navy's Thailand visit sparks heightened security, crackdown on prostitution
The arrival of the United States Navy aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln, at Laem Chabang Port near Pattaya, Thailand, has led to heightened security measures in the region and ramped-up checks on suspected prostitution.
Stranger's 'run, water' scream saved 370 Nepali students, teachers
A stranger's timely warning may have helped save over 370 students and teachers at the Uttargaya Public School in Betrawati, Nepal, from the massive flood.
Shark attacks Australian teacher, she punches it to save herself
Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old teacher and mother from Australia, was attacked by a four-meter great white shark while swimming at Coogee Beach in Sydney on June 13.
Revolution against Putin could happen 'overnight': Estonia's spy chief
Kaupo Rosin, the Director General of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service (EFIS), has predicted that any political change in Russia would be sudden and unexpected.
Kerala woman run over, another stabbed in US; friend arrested
In a shocking incident, a woman from Kottayam, Kerala, has been arrested in connection with the murder of her two friends in the United States on August 28.
Ghislaine Maxwell's last-ditch effort to overturn conviction fails
Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has virtually run out of legal options to appeal her conviction.
Russian strikes destroy Kyiv printing press, rendering 1.3M textbooks useless
Russian missile strikes have destroyed a printing press in Kyiv, Ukraine, just days before the new school year begins.
PM Modi meets Iranian president at Bishkek SCO Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday.
Uzbekistan: Indians can now stay for 30 days without visa
Uzbekistan has announced a new visa-free travel policy for Indian citizens, allowing them to stay in the country for up to 30 days without a visa.
Why US government has shelved research projects on cyclospora
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reportedly shelved two of its three research projects on cyclospora, a foodborne parasite that has sickened tens of thousands this summer.
PM Modi interacts with students, Indian diaspora before SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a two-day visit to Uzbekistan, interacted with students at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre in Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies on Sunday.
Maduro shares 1st prison photos since capture
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has shared his first photographs from the United States prison since his capture.
Drone captures moment glacier breaks off, triggering deadly Nepal floods
Drone footage has inadvertently recorded the glacier collapse that triggered devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet last week.
'See no risk': Bangladesh will consider joining Mecca defense pact
Bangladesh has said it will consider joining the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan.
Did China warn Nepal about deadly flash floods in advance?
Three months before devastating flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border, Nepali and Chinese officials discussed disaster risks in Kathmandu.
Nepal sounds new flood alert as death toll crosses 900
A new alert has been issued in Nepal for a possible flood after a glacial collapse last week triggered devastating floods along the Tibet border.
'Every second counts': Families of 933 workers await tunnel rescue
Around 933 workers are feared to be trapped in around six hydropower projects in Nepal after devastating floods last week.
SCO summit begins today: Focus on regional security, trade cooperation
The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit is underway in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The two-day summit, which began on Monday, brings together leaders from the SCO's 10 member states.
PM Modi to meet Iran's President Pezeshkian in Bishkek today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek on Monday.