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How the Supreme Court Set the Stage for Redistricting

new video loaded: How the Supreme Court Set the Stage for Redistricting Recent episodes in Latest Video Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, Times Video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad […]

UAE: Asia’s finest yogis compete at 6th Asian Yogasana Championship in Fujairah | World News

Hosted in Fujairah, UAE, the 6th Asian Yogasana Championship features 160 athletes from 16 countries competing in yoga sport/ Image: WAM The 6th Asian Yogasana Championship commenced on 9th August 2025 at the Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah, UAE, gathering 160 athletes from 16 countries. Organised under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad […]

Mass shooting: 6 people injured in Baltimore shooting including 5-year-old girl; suspect at large

Six people, including a 5-year-old girl, were injured in a mass shooting on Saturday night in a Baltimore neighbourhood, police said “BPD is scene of a mass shooting at the intersection of Spaulding & Queensbury Avenues. Multiple streets in the area are closed to the public. Please avoid the area. More information to follow as […]

‘Stunned and shocked’: Hawaii police hunt suspect in acid attack that left man critically injured; probe underway

Hawaiian authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly threw acid at a man’s face in Honolulu on Friday night, leaving him in critical condition, reported Fox News. Honolulu police said officers responded to an assault report shortly after 10.00 pm in the city’s Chinatown district.Witnesses reported that a 30-year-old man was crossing the street […]

‘Tariffs are in full swing’: Instagram user points out price hike in Walmart store; netizens react

Image: Instagram@/campcallout An Instagram user has recently posted a video from a Walmart store in the United States, claiming that US President Donald Trump’s tariffs are directly driving a sharp increase in prices on clothing and other items. The video, which is now going viral on social media, has been captioned “Donald Trump’s tariffs are […]

Prepare for ‘theaters of war’: IDF trains for large-scale attacks; launches military exercise ‘Dawn’ | World News

IDF launches military exercise ‘Dawn’ (Pic: ANI) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday launched a surprise exercise, codenamed “Dawn,” to assess the readiness of its general headquarters and main command centers for large-scale attacks.Directed by Chief of Staff Major General Eyal Zamir, the drill was designed to evaluate the military’s ability to respond swiftly […]

Two Japanese boxers die after brain injuries at same Tokyo event

Tsuyoshi Yasukochi, secretary-general of the Japan Boxing Commission, told local media after their hospitalisation that it was likely “the first time in Japan two fighters underwent skull-opening surgery for injuries stemming from the same event”. Image for representation only. | Photo Credit: Getty Image/iStockphoto Two boxers in Japan have died from brain injuries they incurred […]

Afghanistan FM’s Pakistan visit blocked: US allegedly rejects travel ban exemption; growing Taliban – China ties under scanner | World News

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi (AP) The United States blocked Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to Pakistan, Dawn reported. Muttaqi was scheduled to visit Pakistan on August 4 as part of recent efforts to improve ties between Kabul and Islamabad. The initiative followed Pakistani deputy PM and foreign minister Ishaq Dar’s earlier […]

How the US student loan ‘cliff effect’ could add years and tens of thousands to your repayments

US student loan changes extend repayment terms up to 25 years. (AI Image) Millions of student loan borrowers in the US are set to face longer repayment timelines and significantly higher lifetime loan costs under a revised version of the federal Standard Repayment Plan. The redesigned plan, introduced as part of President Donald Trump’s “big […]

Lula, Putin talk Ukraine peace; plan BRICS meet; weigh joint reply to Trump tariffs

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Vladimir Putin (AP) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for about 40 minutes on Saturday, the Brazilian presidential palace said. Putin briefed Lula on his talks with the United States and “recent peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine,” as per the statement. […]