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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.
US: Flash flood hits Grand Canyon, 20 people missing
A devastating flash flood has hit the Grand Canyon National Park in the United States, leaving up to 20 people missing.
Iran hits US bases in Jordan after US attack
Iran has launched missile and drone strikes on two United States bases in Jordan.
Nepal floods: Death toll reaches 788, over 2,500 missing
The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has reached 788, officials said on Sunday.
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei calls for Muslim unity against US, Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for unity among Muslim nations against the United States and Israel.
Iceland will not join EU anytime soon
In a historic referendum, Icelanders have voted against the resumption of European Union (EU) membership talks.
India, Uzbekistan elevate bilateral ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
India and Uzbekistan have decided to upgrade their bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
PM Modi awarded Uzbekistan's highest state honor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Order of "Oliy Darajali Dustlik," Uzbekistan's highest state honor, by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent.
Principal hailed a hero during Nepal flash flood disaster
Rajendra Dawadi, the principal of Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Nepal's Trishuli Valley, has been hailed a hero for his quick thinking during a devastating flash flood.
Zimbabwe: 27 people killed in head-on collision
A tragic road accident occurred in central Zimbabwe on Friday, killing at least 27 people.
One dead, 5 injured in Switzerland rave party shooting
A shooting incident at a rave party in Aarau, Switzerland, has left one person dead and five others injured, media reports cited local police as saying.
India sends 68.5 tons of relief material to Nepal
India has dispatched 68.5 tons of relief materials to Nepal, which was recently hit by devastating flash floods.
Venezuela's energy agreement with US will last for 25 years
Venezuela's interim President, Delcy Rodriguez, has announced a long-term energy agreement with the United States.
PM Modi arrives in Uzbekistan for a 2-day state visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Saturday for a two-day state visit.
'If any Hindu thinks there should...': Mohan Bhagwat emphasizes oneness
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that Hinduism stands for the oneness of humanity.
Nepal to bury unclaimed bodies as death toll reaches 675
Nepal is preparing to bury unidentified and unclaimed bodies recovered from the recent flash floods.
Russia's attack near Kyiv kills 27, damages 50 residential buildings
A Russian strike on the Bucha district near Ukraine's capital Kyiv has left at least 27 people dead, officials said on Saturday.
China removes general who oversaw India border confrontations: Details
China has removed General Zhao Zongqi from the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and two other positions.
Nepal: Thieves steal cash from safe swept away in floods
In a bizarre turn of events, thieves have allegedly stolen cash from a safe that was swept away by the recent floods in Nepal.
H-1B workers in US might lose 60-day grace period
The White House has completed its review of a proposal to end the 60-day post-employment grace period for foreign workers, including those on H-1B visas.
Why London Science Museum has cut ties with BP
The London Science Museum has ended its long-standing partnership with oil and gas company BP.
Glacial lake at risk of bursting, China warns Nepal
China has warned Nepal about the potential risk of a temporary lake in the upper reaches of the Lhende river system bursting its banks.
Nepal-Tibet disaster: Death toll rises to 584, 2,482 still missing
The death toll from the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli disaster in Nepal and Tibet has risen to at least 584, with 2,482 people still missing.
US strikes oil deal with Venezuela for 65B barrels
United States President Donald Trump has announced a landmark agreement with Venezuela, granting the US access to its vast untapped oil reserves.
Nepal floods: Death toll crosses 550, over 1,500 missing
The devastating floods in Nepal have left at least 547 people dead and over 977 missing, according to the country's disaster authority.
Nepal: Morgues overflow, authorities store flood bodies in dry ice
The recent flash floods in Nepal have left at least 547 people dead and overwhelmed morgues across several districts.
Barrier lake risk 'manageable': China, Nepal resume rescue operations
Rescue operations have resumed downstream after they were briefly suspended, triggered by concerns over rising water from a barrier lake near the Nepal-Tibet border.
Apple to donate for Nepal, Tibet flood victims
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that the tech giant will donate to relief and rebuilding efforts after devastating floods and mudslides in Nepal and Tibet.
Who is Norway's next king as Harald V (89) dies?
King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89.
Nepal: Rescue operation ongoing for 100 people trapped inside tunnel
The Nepal Army is currently engaged in a rescue operation for around 100 people stuck inside a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydropower project.
Iran denies assassination plot against Trump's son Barron
Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei has denied reports of a possible assassination plot against Barron Trump, the youngest son of US President Donald Trump.
Norway's King Harald, who modernized monarchy, dies aged 89
King Harald V of Norway died on Friday at the age of 89, a week after he was taken to the hospital for treatment for a rare blood condition.