The White House fired all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts, an independent federal agency charged with advising the President, Congress and the city of Washington DC on matters of design and aesthetics, according to CNN. The firings came as President Donald Trump sought to impose his style on the nation’s capital through […]
At least 64 people, including 4 police officials died on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro in the most deadly police operation ever, targeting the Comando Vermelho gang days before the city hosts global events related to the United Nations climate summit known as COP30. Next week Rio hosts the C40 global summit of mayors tackling […]
Washington, July 15: President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that the stringent sanctions proposed against Russia, supported by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, could potentially include Iran and Hezbollah. However, he noted that there has been no discussion regarding proposals related to countries like India and China. During a meeting at the White House with […]
The European Union also separately endorsed the ruling, prompting an angry response from Beijing. (File photo) China on Sunday summoned Japan’s envoy in Beijing and lodged a formal protest after Tokyo joined 13 other countries in reaffirming a landmark international ruling that rejected Beijing’s sweeping claims over the South China Sea. Accusing Japan of interfering […]
Nanoplastics found in Antarctic soils for first time, suggesting long-range atmospheric transport Scientists have detected nanoplastics in Antarctic soil for the first time. This provides fresh evidence that tiny plastic particles can travel through the atmosphere and reach some of the most remote places on Earth. But how is it even possible?The study was published […]
Saudi Arabia’s new Package Visa combines flights, accommodation and visa processing into one booking Planning a holiday to Saudi Arabia could soon become as simple as making a single booking.In its latest move to transform the country’s tourism industry, Saudi Arabia has launched the pilot phase of its new Tourist Package Visa service, an initiative […]
Security personnel stand guard in Kangpokpi district, Manipur. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: PTI Two persons, including an eight-year-old girl, have been injured in a firing by armed groups in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, police said on Monday (July 6, 2026). The incident took place in Thingkhongjang village on Sunday (July 5, 2026) evening, and […]
8 people, including 4 children, injured in Brooklyn on July 4 (Representative image) At least eight people, including four children, were injured in a shooting in Brooklyn’s Coney Island late on Friday during on Fourth of July, the New York Police Department (NYPD) said.Police responded to reports of gunfire at around 10:37 pm local time […]
Top Iranian leaders break down at Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral Iranian parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and foreign minister Abbas Araghchi got emotional during the farewell ceremony for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Friday, as the country began a week-long mourning period for the late leader. The solemn ceremony at Tehran’s Grand […]
Bengaluru, July 3: Karnataka police have arrested three individuals in connection with the mining accident that occurred in Bengaluru. The incident took place early Thursday morning at a crusher unit located in Madapattana, Bengaluru South Taluk, resulting in the deaths of seven workers and injuries to five others. The case was registered based on a […]
