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Why the world is facing extreme heat this year
Extreme weather warnings are being issued as intense heatwaves continue to grip several parts of the world, including the US, Japan, China, parts of Asia, and Europe.
Climate activists vandalize Walmart heiress' $300 million superyacht
A group of climate activists vandalized the $300 million superyacht "Kaos" of Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie in Ibiza, a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea, on Sunday.
Typhoon Talim: Airports, schools closed in China; HK scraps trading
Tropical storm "Talim" intensified into a typhoon on Monday and is set to make its landfall in China later in the day.
Alabama: Turtle gets CT scan, becomes hospital's first animal patient
We have a 'shell-ebrity' in town!
Australian man and dog survive 2 months in Pacific Ocean
In a strange piece of news coming in from Sydney, Australia, a man named Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella survived an astounding two months in the Pacific Ocean.
Meet Andrei Troshev—veteran mercenary set to lead Russia's Wagner Group
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly proposed the name of veteran mercenary Andrei Troshev to head Wagner Group.
'Will use cluster bombs if…': Russian President Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his nation has a "sufficient stockpile" of cluster bombs, which can be used against Ukraine in retaliation.
US: 7.4-magnitude earthquake jolts Alaska, tsunami warning issued
An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 has struck the Alaska Peninsula region, 106km south of Alaska's Sand Point City, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
Modi signs India-UAE trade pact, MoU to establish IIT-Delhi campus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday concluded his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he met its ruler and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and signed crucial agreements.
South Korea: 33 killed, over 6,000 evacuated amid heavy rains
At least 33 people died and 22 others sustained injuries in South Korea amid incessant rainfall that has triggered flash floods and landslides across the country, reported Associated Press.
Canada: Bhagavad Gita Park signage damaged, defaced with anti-Modi graffiti
Some unidentified miscreants allegedly damaged the signboard of Shri Bhagavad Gita Park in Brampton, Canada, and defaced it with graffiti attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, eliciting outrage from the Indian diaspora there.
Russia not changing its path: US on Ukraine war
United States (US) State Secretary Antony Blinken on Friday said that Russia was showing no signs of changing its direction on war with Ukraine.
PM Modi to meet UAE president today, hold bilateral discussions
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday on an official visit, where he will meet the ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
China: Kindergarten teacher executed for poisoning 25 students, killing 1
China executed a former kindergarten teacher earlier this week who poisoned 25 children and killed one of them, Reuters reported, quoting state media.
After India-France Rafael deal, PM Modi attends Bastille Day parade
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Bastille Day celebrations on Friday as the Guest of Honor with French President Emmanuel Macron.
US women can now buy birth control pills without prescription
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday greenlighted the first over-the-counter birth control pill.
India's UPI to be used in France: PM Modi
India's flagship instant payment system, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), will now be used in France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while addressing the Indian diaspora in France on Thursday.
87 buried in mass grave in Sudan's West Darfur: UN
The United Nations (UN) on Thursday said at least 87 people, including ethnic Massalits, were buried in a mass grave in Sudan's West Darfur State, reported Reuters.
France to pay citizens bonus for getting their clothes repaired
Got a damaged shirt? Malfunctioning zip? Or, a broken heel?
Animation video shows how Titan sub's fatal implosion happened
A detailed animated video showing how the Titan submersible might have imploded and caused the death of five passengers has become viral.
Italians groping themselves to protest against judge's '10-second rule'
The acquittal of a school caretaker, who admitted to fondling a 17-year-old female student, has ignited a wave of protests among young people in Italy.
Pakistan secures $3 billion bailout from International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday granted a much-awaited $3 billion bailout for Pakistan, a move that is likely to save the country from defaulting on its debt repayments.
Joe Biden has had 'so much plastic surgery': Republican leader
Greg Murphy, a Republican congressman from North Carolina, has accused United States (US) President Joe Biden of having "so much botox."
Czech-born French writer Milan Kundera passes away at 94
Milan Kundera, author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being and a Czech native, died on Tuesday, after a prolonged illness according to a spokeswoman for the Milan Kundera Library that houses his personal collection. He was 94.
'Absurd': Zelenskyy slams NATO for delay in Ukraine membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday slammed the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for not setting a timeline for Ukraine to join the military alliance.
Leaked documents show inside Vladimir Putin's luxurious 'ghost' train
A recently released series of photos revealed the interiors of Russian President Vladimir Putin's luxury armored train.
10-year-old develops 'most painful condition' known to mankind
A 10-year-old girl in Australia has been diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a rare and incurable disorder that is often called the "most painful condition" known to mankind.
Nepal: Helicopter carrying 6, including 5 Mexicans, crashes; all dead
A Manang Air helicopter, which went missing in Nepal near Mount Everest with six people on board, crashed at Lamjura of Likhupike Rural Municipality in Solukhumbu district on Tuesday, killing everyone onboard, reported Hindustan Times.
US welcomes India's role in bringing peace to Ukraine
The United States (US) will welcome the role that India or any other country could play in bringing "just and lasting" peace to Ukraine while recognizing its sovereignty and territorial integrity, US Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Monday.
United flight diverted over passenger's unruly behavior on meal choices
Unruly passengers in fights have been dominating headlines for quite some months now.
Where India stands among world's most powerful militaries
Global Firepower (GFP), an analytical website that tracks global military powers, released the 2023 Military Strength Ranking, rating 145 countries based on an index of 60 individual factors measuring currently available firepower.
US official meets Dalai Lama; China calls it 'pure offense'
China has vehemently opposed the recent meeting of the Joe Biden administration's top official on human rights issues, Uzra Zeya, and Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, in New Delhi.
US: 13-month-old dies after mother accidentally runs car over her
A 13-month-old girl lost her life after her mother accidentally ran over her while repositioning her car in Arizona, United States (US), reported NBC News.
India to procure 26 Rafale-M fighters, attack submarines from France
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly set to sign a new defense deal with French President Emmanuel Macron during his France visit on Thursday.
BBC presenter, who allegedly paid $45,000 for explicit pics, suspended
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on Sunday announced that it suspended one of its leading presenters amid allegations that they paid a teenager for sexually explicit photographs.
China: Children among 6 dead in shocking kindergarten stabbing incident
As many as six people, including three children, lost their lives, and another person was injured in a shocking stabbing incident at a kindergarten in Lianjiang city in south-eastern China, according to the news outlet BBC.
Canada: Violence erupts in pro-Khalistani rally in Toronto, 2 held
Two pro-Khalistani protesters were reportedly detained by police in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday (local time) after violence broke out at a "Khalistan Freedom rally" outside the Indian consulate there.
India braces for 'Khalistan Freedom rallies' in Canada, US, UK
The Indian government remained on tenterhooks on Saturday as the rallies under the "Khalistan Freedom movement" are reportedly being organized by Sikh separatist groups across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Netherlands: Government collapses following dispute over immigration policy
The Dutch government collapsed on Friday after failing to achieve a unified resolution on migration policy owing to serious differences between the ruling coalition parties.
Modi France visit: Macron to host ceremonial dinner at Louvre
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron when he arrives in Paris next week to take the Indo-French bilateral ties to new heights.