Putin fires transport chief, later found dead in suspected suicide

Putin fires transport chief, later found dead in suspected suicide

MOSCOW, Russia: Just hours after his sudden dismissal by President Vladimir Putin, Russia's former transport minister, Roman Starovoit,...

Thousands gather in Himalayas as Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday

Thousands gather in Himalayas as Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday

DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama turned 90 on July 6, celebrated by thousands of followers in the Himalayan town of Dharamshala,...

Fans perform WWII-era Fascist salute at Marko Perković’s mega concert

Fans perform WWII-era Fascist salute at Marko Perković’s mega concert

ZAGREB, Croatia: A massive concert by popular Croatian singer Marko Perković, known by his stage name Thompson, has drawn widespread...

U.S. Treasury Secretary says Musk should steer clear of politics

U.S. Treasury Secretary says Musk should steer clear of politics

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Elon Musk's entry into the political arena is drawing pushback from top U.S. officials and investors, as his decision...

TikTok building U.S.-only app amid pressure to finalise sale

TikTok building U.S.-only app amid pressure to finalise sale

CULVER CITY, California: TikTok is preparing to roll out a separate version of its app for U.S. users, as efforts to secure a sale...

Trump defends use of 'Shylock,' citing ignorance of slur

Trump defends use of 'Shylock,' citing ignorance of slur

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump claimed he was unaware that the term shylock is regarded as antisemitic when he used it in...

Summer travel in chaos as French air traffic controllers walk off job

Summer travel in chaos as French air traffic controllers walk off job

PARIS, France: A strike by French air traffic controllers demanding improved working conditions caused significant disruptions during...

Congress weighs Medicaid cuts, sparking alarm in small-town hospitals

Congress weighs Medicaid cuts, sparking alarm in small-town hospitals

OMAHA, Nebraska: With Congress considering cuts totaling around US$1 trillion to Medicaid over the next decade, concerns are rising...

Gas station blast injures 40 in Rome, kids narrowly escape

Gas station blast injures 40 in Rome, kids narrowly escape

ROME, Italy: Quick thinking by emergency responders helped prevent greater devastation after a gas station explosion in southeastern...

Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars

Weapons pause by Trump signals shift away from foreign wars

WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Donald Trump is drawing praise from his core supporters after halting key arms shipments to Ukraine, a...

Moscow removes Taliban from banned list, grants official status

Moscow removes Taliban from banned list, grants official status

MOSCOW, Russia: This week, Russia became the first country to officially recognize the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan since...

Netanyahu vows 'No Hamas' in postwar Gaza amid peace talks

Netanyahu vows 'No Hamas' in postwar Gaza amid peace talks

CAIRO, Egypt: This week, both Hamas and Israel shared their views ahead of expected peace talks about a new U.S.-backed ceasefire plan....

US sends message by publicizing visa ban on UK punk-rap band

US sends message by publicizing visa ban on UK punk-rap band

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Trump administration has made public a visa decision that would usually be kept private. It did this to send...

Tragedy in Spain: Diogo Jota and his brother die in car accident

Tragedy in Spain: Diogo Jota and his brother die in car accident

MADRID, Spain: Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his younger brother, André Silva, have died in a car accident in Spain. Spanish...

Early heatwave grips Europe, leaving 8 dead and nations on alert

Early heatwave grips Europe, leaving 8 dead and nations on alert

LONDON, U.K.: An unrelenting heatwave sweeping across Europe has pushed early summer temperatures to historic highs, triggering deadly...

U.S. military, China, Russia in Space race

U.S. military, China, Russia in Space race

President Donald Trump's plans to build a space-based Golden Dome missile defense shield have drawn immediate criticism from China,...

Trump wins $16 million settlement from Paramount over CBS Harris edit

Trump wins $16 million settlement from Paramount over CBS Harris edit

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Paramount has agreed to pay US$16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by U.S. President Donald Trump over...

British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms

British PM faces major party revolt over welfare reforms

LONDON, U.K.: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer won a vote in Parliament this week to move ahead with changes to the country's welfare...

Tour de France: Tadej Pogacar outguns Mathieu van der Poel, Jonas Vingegaard on stage 4 to notch 100th pro win

Tour de France: Tadej Pogacar outguns Mathieu van der Poel, Jonas Vingegaard on stage 4 to notch 100th pro win

Rouen [France], July 9 (ANI): Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) brought up his century of professional wins in style by outsprinting...

PM Modi conferred with Namibia's highest civilian award

PM Modi conferred with Namibia's highest civilian award

Windhoek [Namibia], July 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the highest civilian award of Namibia on Wednesday....

Tennis: Karan Singh becomes India's No. 2 ranked player

Tennis: Karan Singh becomes India's No. 2 ranked player

Chandigarh [India], July 9 (ANI): Roundglass Tennis Academy's Karan Singh has climbed to a career-high ranking of World No. 426 in...

Report: Royals signing LHP Dallas Keuchel to minors deal

Report: Royals signing LHP Dallas Keuchel to minors deal

(Photo credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images) The Kansas City Royals are signing former Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel to a minor...

"Reel-Life Rani, Real-Life Absence...": Himachal Minister Negi terms Kangana visit to flood affected areas as photo-op

"Reel-Life Rani, Real-Life Absence...": Himachal Minister Negi terms Kangana visit to flood affected areas as photo-op

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India] July 9 (ANI): Amidst ongoing monsoon-related devastation in Himachal Pradesh, the state's Revenue,...

"She just came for photos and left": Himachal Minister Negi slams Kangana Ranaut over flood visit

"She just came for photos and left": Himachal Minister Negi slams Kangana Ranaut over flood visit

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India] July 9 (ANI): Amidst ongoing monsoon-related devastation in Himachal Pradesh, the state's Revenue,...

India, Namibia ink key MoUs in entrepreneurship, health; join CDRI, Global Biofuels Alliance

India, Namibia ink key MoUs in entrepreneurship, health; join CDRI, Global Biofuels Alliance

Windhoek [Namibia], July 9 (ANI): India and Namibia exchanged MoUs in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President...

French investigators raid HQ of biggest opposition party

French investigators raid HQ of biggest opposition party

The National Rally has denounced the action as a new harassment campaign by the government French financial investigators raided...

Russia seizes the initiative in Central Asia with bold Afghan move

Russia seizes the initiative in Central Asia with bold Afghan move

By recognizing Afghanistan, Moscow confirms its central role in Eurasia Russia's recent decision to officially recognize the Islamic...

In Confucius' birthplace, global experts seek common ground for shared development

In Confucius' birthplace, global experts seek common ground for shared development

JINAN, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Scholars and experts from around the world convened Wednesday in Nishan, Shandong Province, for two days...

FIFA Women's World Cup next mountain to climb for Blue Tigresses

FIFA Women's World Cup next mountain to climb for Blue Tigresses

New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): It's been four days since India's historic qualification for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026....

Ravindra Jadeja on verge of big batting milestone at Lord's

Ravindra Jadeja on verge of big batting milestone at Lord's

London [UK], July 9 (ANI): Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is standing just 115 runs from the 7,000 run mark in international...

Guwahati Airport sets new daily, monthly cargo handling records

Guwahati Airport sets new daily, monthly cargo handling records

Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 9 (ANI): Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati, recorded its highest...

KL Rahul nears 9000 international runs, eyes milestone at Lord's

KL Rahul nears 9000 international runs, eyes milestone at Lord's

London [UK], July 9 (ANI): India's experienced batter KL Rahul is closing in on a major career milestone, just 199 runs away from reaching...

PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome in Namibia, lays wreath at National War Memorial

PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome in Namibia, lays wreath at National War Memorial

Windhoek [Namibia], July 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm ceremonial welcome in Namibia, marking the final leg...

Durand Cup trophies showcased as Shillong gears up to host tournament for second consecutive year

Durand Cup trophies showcased as Shillong gears up to host tournament for second consecutive year

Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], July 9 (ANI): The football crazy city of Shillong welcomed back the 134th Durand Cup for the second consecutive...

18 million more girls in South Asia could suffer from anaemia by 2030: WHO South East Asia

18 million more girls in South Asia could suffer from anaemia by 2030: WHO South East Asia

Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 9 (ANI): Anaemia remains one of South Asia's most persistent health and equity challenges, affecting nearly...

Mohammed Siraj nears milestone of 200 international wickets

Mohammed Siraj nears milestone of 200 international wickets

London [UK], July 9 (ANI): India pacer Mohammed Siraj is on the cusp of a major career milestone, needing just six more wickets to...

"The India Moment": Premier Business Schools Make Case for One Year MBA Programs at Groundbreaking Panel Discussion

"The India Moment": Premier Business Schools Make Case for One Year MBA Programs at Groundbreaking Panel Discussion

HT Syndication New Delhi [India], July 9: A virtual panel discussion featuring India's three elite business institutions has redefined...

PM Modi meets, shakes hands with Namibia President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House in Windhoek

PM Modi meets, shakes hands with Namibia President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House in Windhoek

Windhoek [Namibia], July 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly received by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the State...

"Rooting with all my heart": Akshay Kumar sends best wishes to Anupam Kher for his directorial 'Tanvi The Great'

"Rooting with all my heart": Akshay Kumar sends best wishes to Anupam Kher for his directorial 'Tanvi The Great'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Legendary Anupam Kher has been receiving loads of appreciation ever since he released the...

Update: China urges EU to pursue more positive, pragmatic policy toward China

Update: China urges EU to pursue more positive, pragmatic policy toward China

BEIJING, July 9 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday urged the European Union (EU) to form a more objective...

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Deadly July 4 flash floods renew alarm over NWS staffing shortages
Deadly July 4 flash floods renew alarm over NWS staffing shortages

WASHINGTON, D.C.: After months of warnings from former federal officials and weather experts, the deadly flash floods that struck the...


Putin fires transport chief, later found dead in suspected suicide
Putin fires transport chief, later found dead in suspected suicide

MOSCOW, Russia: Just hours after his sudden dismissal by President Vladimir Putin, Russia's former transport minister, Roman Starovoit,...


Thousands gather in Himalayas as Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday
Thousands gather in Himalayas as Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday

DHARAMSHALA, India: The Dalai Lama turned 90 on July 6, celebrated by thousands of followers in the Himalayan town of Dharamshala,...


Fans perform WWII-era Fascist salute at Marko Perković’s mega concert
Fans perform WWII-era Fascist salute at Marko Perković’s mega concert

ZAGREB, Croatia: A massive concert by popular Croatian singer Marko Perković, known by his stage name Thompson, has drawn widespread...


U.S. Treasury Secretary says Musk should steer clear of politics
U.S. Treasury Secretary says Musk should steer clear of politics

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Elon Musk's entry into the political arena is drawing pushback from top U.S. officials and investors, as his decision...


TikTok building U.S.-only app amid pressure to finalise sale
TikTok building U.S.-only app amid pressure to finalise sale

CULVER CITY, California: TikTok is preparing to roll out a separate version of its app for U.S. users, as efforts to secure a sale...


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