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France battles wildfires as heatwave grips Europe | Watch
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited the affected areas to hold a crisis meeting on the heatwave and wildfires, just as a new blaze erupted near the city of Roquemaure in the Gard area
Canada, Philippines target free trade pact by year-end as Carney expands Indo-Pacific push
Canada and the Philippines have agreed to conclude a free trade agreement by the end of 2026 while launching a new strategic partnership covering defence, energy, labour, tourism and Indo-Pacific security as Ottawa accelerates trade diversification beyond the US
27 die, 100 injured after Russia launches 'massive' attack on Kyiv; Ukraine vows retaliation
Russia launched a barrage of drone and missile attacks overnight on Wednesday, with Kyiv reporting multiple explosions. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine has said that Russia targeted Kyiv in the latest round of attacks
'Dr Trump' AI video prescribing treatment for 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' to critics goes viral
US President Donald Trump's AI-generated "Dr Trump" video mocking critics with a fictional "Trump Derangement Syndrome" cure has reignited discussions over AI-generated political content and misinformation.
Trump pushes for 'senseless killing' in Ukraine to end after deadly Russian strike on Kyiv
A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Kyiv killed at least 21 people, prompting vows of retaliation from Ukraine and renewed warnings from Moscow as prospects for a negotiated end to the war remained bleak.
Pakistan renews charge of India 'weaponising' water amid Indus treaty standoff
Pakistan has accused India of attempting to use shared river waters as a strategic tool, reiterating that New Delhi's decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance violates international legal obligations.
'A stain on our history': PM Starmer apologises for forced adoptions of children born to unmarried mothers
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued a formal state apology for the forced adoption of thousands of children born to unmarried mothers between the 1950s and 1970s, calling it a "stain" on the country's history.
India, Japan deepen energy partnership with strategic oil reserves, maritime cooperation during Takaichi visit
India and Japan have agreed to enhance cooperation on strategic crude oil reserves, energy security, maritime transport and clean energy initiatives, reinforcing their partnership amid rising geopolitical uncertainties and global supply chain challenges.
What did Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's India visit deliver for both nations?
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first official visit to India produced about $12.5 billion in fresh investments, 129 MoUs, a new economic security roadmap, a first military hardware co-development project, AI cooperation, a 1,000-biogas plant initiative and expanded collaboration on semiconductors, critical minerals, high-speed rail and the Indo-Pacific
Man rescued alive after eight days beneath Venezuela earthquake rubble
A multinational rescue team pulled a security guard alive from the rubble of a collapsed building eight days after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, as the disaster's death toll climbed to 2,295.
Five killed, 11 injured in blast at Damascus cafe near Palace of Justice
An explosion was reported near the Palace of Justice in central Damascus on Thursday, with emergency responders rushing to the scene as authorities launched an investigation into its cause.
PM Modi, Japan's Takaichi deepen strategic partnership with focus on trade, security and Indo-Pacific
With geopolitical uncertainties reshaping Asia, New Delhi and Tokyo seek to deepen a partnership anchored in strategic trust, resilient supply chains and shared Indo-Pacific interests.
California moves to ban ‘Sell By’ food labels to cut food waste and standardize date labels
California's new food labeling law replaces confusing date labels with standardized terms to help cut food waste.
Pilot who crashed into Beijing skyscraper had written about ‘ending his life’, authorities say
Chinese investigators say the pilot who deliberately flew a light aircraft into Beijing's tallest skyscraper had documented suicidal thoughts in his diary, raising fresh concerns over mental health screening, aviation oversight and urban security.
US @250: How Indian-Americans are living the 'American dream' and contributing to its success story
As the United States of America marks its 250th anniversary. Data suggest that it is the Indian American communities who are living the 'American Dream' and leading several sectors in the country.
Nepal ready to resolve border disputes with India diplomatically, says Foreign Minister Khanal
Nepali Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has said that the government is ready to resolve border disputes with India diplomatically, and mechanisms for such dialogues have already been set up. He has previously said that the Nepal-India Joint Working Group (JWG) on Border Management is looking into the matter.
Caught on camera: 11-year-old crashes pickup truck into Buddhist monks on pilgrimage walk, 8 dead
A group of 35 Buddhist monks were on a pilgrimage walk when a child crashed his parents' car into their procession. At least eight monks died in the incident caught on camera.
From Elephants to Joint Visions: 10 Key Moments in Indo-Japanese Relations
The India-Japan Summit between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Sanae Takaichi is the latest in a series of developments that have shaped Indo-Japanese relations. Here are 10 key moments which shaped Japan-India relations.
As Europe swelters, Indian AC makers eye a once-in-a-generation export opportunity
Europe's record heatwaves are driving a surge in demand for cooling appliances, creating a major export opportunity for Indian air-conditioner makers. But breaking into the lucrative European market will require overcoming stiff competition from Chinese and South Korean rivals, meeting stringent EU regulations and investing in product localisation
30 years later, India to bring Everest’s ‘Green Boots’ home after confirming identity as ITBP’s Dorje Morup
Three decades after he perished in Mount Everest's 'death zone', India has identified 'Green Boots' as ITBP climber Dorje Morup and floated a mission to bring his body home. For years, the mountaineer —whose identity remained a mystery— has lain frozen in an alcove near Everest's summit, his lime-green Koflach boots earning him the nickname 'Green Boots'.
Pakistan's biggest source of electricity is now solar power
As power tariffs climbed and outages became routine, households and businesses turned to rooftop solar, making it Pakistan's largest source of electricity during peak demand
Russia spied on UK politicians for decades, dubbed Boris Johnson unprincipled & Farage as ‘gamble’, secret dossier shows
Russia spied on British politicians for decades in a bid to cultivate them, and concluded that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was a man with no principles or ideological loyalty and dubbed far-right leader Nigel Farage as a 'gamble', a secret dossier by a former top M16 officer reportedly says.
US-Iran talks to resume after Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral, says Qatar
Iran's former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli attacks in late February, is due to be buried on July 9 in the northeastern city of Mashhad
World’s first man-made cell can eat, grow, and reproduce. Why this is a big leap for science
Scientists have created the world’s first man-made cell that can eat, grow and reproduce. Called SpudCell, it is the work of Kate Adamala and her team of researchers at the University of Minnesota. This creation gives scientists a better understanding of the origins of life, could help create new medicines, and solve some of the world’s biggest biological problems
Trump’s more than $1 billion crypto profits has a Pakistan link. Here’s how
US President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure reveals that cryptocurrency generated about $1.4 billion of his 2025 income. The report also highlights Pakistan’s partnership with World Liberty Financial, raising serious questions over crypto diplomacy, ethics and foreign influence
'We'll have a threesome': Trump's awkward Medal of Honour joke about his sons goes viral
Speaking at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Trump accidentally used a suggestive phrase while joking about awarding himself and his sons the nation's highest military honour
'Drone czar': Pentagon creates new role to lead US unmanned systems strategy
The new position was established through a memo signed on Wednesday by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
OpenAI discussed giving Trump administration a 5% stake to ease AI regulatory hurdles: Report
OpenAI has reportedly discussed granting the Trump administration a 5 per cent equity stake as part of a broader proposal to ease AI regulatory hurdles and align the industry's interests with Washington.
Venezuela arrests four police officers for looting cash from rubble after earthquakes
While authorities still try to look for survivors in the rubble, videos of angry people preventing members of the scientific, penal and criminalistic investigation service corps (CICPC) from taking away cash kept in a safe left behind in the rubble of a ruined building in the hard-hit state of La Guaira
'Deeply distressing': India strongly condemns demolition of historic Gurdwara in Pakistan
India on Wednesday strongly condemned the reported demolition of 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Pakistan’s Farooqabad, calling out the systemic targeting of religious minorities and their places of worship in the country.