The first human case of the deadly flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm has been detected in the United States, specifically in Maryland, in a person who recently returned from El Salvador. This parasitic fly lays eggs in wounds of warm-blooded animals. The larvae hatch and burrow into living flesh, feeding on it […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday hailed Lebanon’s decision to work toward disarming Hezbollah by the end of 2025, calling it a “momentous step.” He said that the decision could pave the way for Israel to scale back its military presence in southern Lebanon.Taking to X, the office of Netanyahu said that Israel “acknowledges […]
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino comes under MAGA fire for changing company’s logo. Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino has come under MAGA fury after changing the logo of the restaurant chain that did not impress many fans, including the MAGA camp who think Cracker Barrel has now gone woke. The company said the […]
Donald Trump at Alaska Summit with Putin In the aftermath of a high-profile meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on May, US President Donald Trump explained why he invests his time and energy mediating in global conflicts even if they don’t affect US on significant scale. In his justification, the US President once […]
In 12 months, Etihad Airways transported 20.3 million passengers, driven by fleet growth to 111 aircraft and 81 destinations/Representative Image Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has achieved a major operational milestone, carrying over 20 million passengers in a 12-month span for the first time. The airline also posted strong growth in July 2025, supported by an […]
The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu faces an unprecedented challenge that could make it the first country in history to relocate its entire population due to climate change. Home to about 11,000 people, Tuvalu is under severe threat from rising sea levels.According to NASA’s Sea Level Change Team, sea levels around Tuvalu have risen by […]
Waiting time for green card reached the all-time high in the second quarter of 2025. Green card applications see the highest delays in the second quarter of 2025 as the process time reached 1,265 days or 3.4 years — compared to 705 days (1.9 years) in 2016. The figures were revealed in a new report […]
In a bid to strengthen its communication with American citizens living or traveling in India, the US Embassy has rolled out a dedicated WhatsApp alert service. The new initiative aims to deliver real-time updates on safety advisories, important announcements, and emergency alerts directly to users’ smartphones. Designed to complement the embassy’s existing outreach platforms, this […]
In many cultures, tattoos have long symbolised rebellion or a break from tradition. But for others, they are deeply personal, woven into identity, heritage, and belief. Such was the case for the ancient Pazyryk people.An intricate body art of a 2,500-year-old Siberian “ice mummy” from this nomadic tribe has been uncovered using advanced infrared imaging, […]
Former President Joe Biden has secured a deal with Little, Brown & Co. to pen a memoir about his White House tenure. Industry executives revealed that the untitled book, acquired through an auction by the Hachette imprint, garnered a £10 million advance, as initially reported by The Wall Street Journal.President Biden hinted that his memoir […]
