The Times of India

A major security scare has unfolded in Saudi Arabia after Yemens Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeted Aramco facilities in Riyadh with ballistic missiles and drones. Unverified satellite imagery appears to show fires at or near the Aramco site, while NASAs FIRMS fire-detection data has detected unusual thermal activity in the area. A witness also reported seeing a large plume of smoke and fire near an Aramco facility. The reported attack comes amid escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and the

Flydubai hero pilot Smit Machchhar has opened up about the terrifying cockpit attack during a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, revealing new details about the dramatic struggle aboard the aircraft. Machchhar described the frightening moments inside the cockpit as he fought to regain control and protect those on board, offering Netanyahu a firsthand account of the ordeal.

I am very uncomfortable about people trying to ascribe religious force or a surrender of human judgment to AI models, and think it is a real safety issue, Altman said in a post to X. The comments were widely seen as a criticism of Anthropic and its co-founder Dario Amodei, who previously worked with Altman at OpenAI.

After battling viral fever and a rushed recovery, Neeru Dhanda arrived at the Asian Games 2026 with a dream of winning a medal. She left Aichi-Nagoya with three medals - two golds and a silver - and her sights now firmly set on the Los Angeles Olympics. With the World Championship in Doha her immediate target, Neeru wants to win an Olympic medal and end Indias long wait for a shotgun medal.

Sambhav Jain, a 28-year-old software engineer, died by suicide after jumping from a 41st-floor balcony. He had been staying alone in an Airbnb and expressed feelings of depression before the incident. Police are investigating personal difficulties and financial issues stemming from a recent divorce and medical expenses. Jain's father had suggested he return home to resolve a monetary dispute. The authorities are examining evidence, including CCTV footage and WhatsApp messages.

In a tragic incident in Irkutsk, Russia, a laboratory worker died after an accidental exposure to live plague bacteria from a broken test tube. Nearly 200 individuals potentially exposed to her are undergoing medical monitoring. Hospital reports revealed she exhibited severe pneumonia-like symptoms prior to her death. Fortunately, all assessed contacts have tested negative for the plague, alleviating some concern among health officials.

Iran says its air defences opened fire over the strategic island of Qeshm after detecting what authorities described as a hostile aircraft. Iranian state-linked reports said an advanced air-defence system was used in the reported interception, while footage circulating online appeared to show a bright trail moving across the night sky followed by smoke. Qeshm is strategically important because it sits near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important maritime energy routes. The island

Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims Israeli intelligence warned Britain about an alleged Iran-backed attack near RAF Fairford before the security incident unfolded. British authorities have said there are strong indications that Iran played a part in the incident, while Tehran has rejected the allegations. Five British men were arrested near the Gloucestershire airbase after three vans were discovered nearby, with petrol found inside but no explosive devices. The suspects were later

Donald Trumps grand welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington is facing fresh scrutiny after a Wall Street Journal report detailed unusual requests reportedly made by the Chinese side during Xis visit. According to the report, Xis schedule was built around his need for rest, with Chinese officials allegedly requesting a private hold room in the West Wing between events. The report also said a working lunch with Trump was canceled, creating a five-hour gap in the summit schedule. Xis

Israel is facing fresh questions over its aviation security procedures after a report said Israeli authorities had received the crew list for Flydubai Flight FZ1073 before the aircraft departed Dubai for Tel Aviv. According to Haaretz, the Israeli Transportation Ministrys security department and Mossad are responsible for vetting non-Israeli flight crews and identifying potential security concerns. The Israel Tax Authority confirmed that it received the crew list, while the Transportation Minist

Russia has stepped up strikes on key bridges across Kyiv, with Russian drones hitting crossings over the Dnipro River and disrupting one of the Ukrainian capitals most important transport networks. Dramatic footage shows a Russian drone striking the Southern Bridge, while another major crossing, the Northern Bridge, was also hit in recent days. The damage has triggered major traffic disruption, with long lines of cars and buses forming as residents search for alternative routes across the river.