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Russias military footprint in Syria is entering a major new phase after Moscow and Damascus reached an agreement over the future of the key Russian facilities at Tartous and Hmeimim. After 18 months of negotiations, Syria says it will take control of civilian facilities, including Hmeimim airport and commercial areas at Tartous port, while military sites will be repurposed into joint training and qualification centres. The transition is expected to take place within three months. The deal comes

The FCRA bill is missing from Monday's Lok Sabha agenda as Parliament's monsoon session enters its final week, fuelling speculation that the government may be going slow on the contentious legislation to avoid alienating DMK and NCP(SP) parties it's counting on to support the upcoming delimitation exercise and the 2029 women's reservation rollout. Introduced in March, the bill has faced strong opposition from Christian groups over concerns it threatens their charitable work and assets. DMK chie

F-16 fighter jets were scrambled near Donald Trumps golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, after multiple general aviation aircraft violated temporary flight restrictions. NORAD said at least three civilian aircraft triggered alerts on Sunday as Trump spent the weekend at his golf club, where the LIV Golf New York tournament was being held. Two aircraft were intercepted and safely escorted out of the restricted airspace by NORAD F-16s. A third aircraft also triggered an alert as Trump was preparin

Mohsen Rezaei, a veteran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander and one of Irans most influential military figures, has been appointed as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. His return to a top security role comes at a critical moment of heightened USIran tensions and ongoing strategic negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz. With decades of experience across Irans military, political, and advisory institutions, Rezaeis appointment signals a renewed emphasis on hard-s

US war on Iran gutted American firepower in Europe and Asia, with The New York Times reporting that weapons stocks and air-defense interceptors have fallen sharply. Pentagon forces were reportedly shifted from Europe and Asia to the Middle East, creating concerns over military readiness, equipment maintenance and troop morale. South Korea and Japan are reportedly questioning the strength of Americas conventional deterrence, while European allies face growing pressure to find alternative weapons

Sarfaraz Khan is back with Team India! The batter joins the squad in Colombo and shares a special moment with captain Shubman Gill ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series.

We think snacking is just about hunger or a lack of willpower but it's neither. In this conversation, functional medicine coach Tanya Malik Chawla unpacks why we really reach for food: it's part comfort, part habit made easier by quick commerce, and part a dopamine reward system that our body chases the same way it chases any addictive drug. The twist? Most people who snack constantly aren't overfed - they're malnourished, running low on protein, ferritin, and vitamin D even while eating all da

An unverified video circulating online allegedly shows the wreckage of an unmanned aircraft near Sirik in Irans Hormozgan Province on August 10. Reports claim the aircraft could be a Chinese-made Wing Loong II operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force, and that Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force shot it down near the Strait of Hormuz. Local fishermen were reportedly involved in recovering the debris. However, the claims have not been independently verified, and there is no confi

Are heart CT scans and stents being oversold, or genuinely life-saving? Indias leading cardiologist Dr Ambuj Roy, separates hype from evidence, explaining why blanket CT screening for all Indians over 40 isn't backed by data, and why stent overuse has quietly created public distrust, sometimes with dangerous consequences. He breaks down the three risk factors that matter most, and shares a real case of a patient whose hesitation nearly cost him his life. A clear-eyed guide to what actually prote

Russia is showcasing its P-800 Oniks supersonic anti-ship missile across the Pacific Fleets Far Eastern exercises, deploying Bastion and Bal coastal defence systems across Primorye, Kamchatka, Chukotka and the Kuril Islands. Moscow claims the Oniks can travel at 2.5 times the speed of sound and threaten warships hundreds of kilometres away. The deployment highlights Russias strategy of using mobile land-based missiles to create restricted-access zones around key maritime approaches. At the same

Another ship fire has been reported near Oman amid the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict, raising fresh fears over the safety of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Gulf News, Iran reportedly launched multiple anti-ship cruise missiles from the Sirik area in southern Iran, allegedly striking an oil tanker near Oman. Unverified reports claim the vessel was hit by multiple missiles, while another unconfirmed claim says a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone was shot down over southern Ira

In a remarkable shift toward ecological landscaping, a Florida homeowner has exchanged their traditional lawn for a flourishing native pollinator garden. By employing sheet mulching to effectively suppress grass and weeds, this project not only beautifies the property but also nurtures bees, butterflies, and other essential wildlife. The diverse native plants offer critical resources year-round for local insect populations, marking an inspiring trend in sustainable gardening.

Jharkhands capital Ranchi is bracing for a major showdown as protesting job aspirants prepare to proceed with their planned Assembly gherao despite government appeals to call off the agitation. The deadlock continues over demands for a CBI probe into alleged recruitment irregularities and cancellation of the JSSC-CGL 2024 examination. Meanwhile, all three remaining JPSC members resigned ahead of CID questioning in connection with alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC Civil Services Preliminary

Russia is sending its nuclear specialists back to Irans Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant after evacuating personnel during the U.S.-Iran conflict. Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev confirmed that the first five engineering specialists have already returned, taking the total number of Russian personnel at the site to 25. Rosatom plans to send several dozen more employees to Bushehr within the next two weeks and could increase its workforce to around 100 by autumn but only if there is no fresh escalation b

Yemen Houthis strike Saudi-backed forces in Mokha with ballistic missiles and drones, releasing dramatic footage of Badr-F missiles and Samad-2 UAVs targeting troop concentrations and weapons depots. The Houthis warned Saudi Arabia: Wherever you mass, you get bombed. The attack reportedly killed at least seven people and wounded dozens, while damaging parts of Mokha port. The Houthis also claimed a drone strike on an Aramco facility in Saudi Arabias Jazan, where Saudi authorities reported a fire

India successfully conducted a user trial of its nuclear-capable Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile from Chandipur, Odisha, with the Strategic Forces Command overseeing the launch. Developed by DRDO, the 4,000-km-range missile strengthens Indias strategic deterrence and bridges the gap between the Agni-II/Agni-Prime and longer-range Agni-V systems. Its range enables India to hold strategic targets deep inside China at risk, while also covering parts of Southeast, West and Central Asia. Agni-4

US President Donald Trump signals a more restrained approach towards Iran after months of devastating conflict. In a telephonic interview to Axios, Trump said Washington is semi-negotiating with Tehran while watching Irans deepening economic crisis and could increase economic pressure. Meanwhile, Iran says talks with Oman on new shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz have made significant progress. But Tehran insists the waterway will not reopen unless the U.S. meets a series of demands, i

Zaheer Khan opens up on Gurnoor Brars potential, Mohammed Shamis situation and Indias growing injury concerns in this exclusive interview.

Ukraines bid for European Union membership is facing fresh scrutiny over corruption and governance concerns. A senior EU diplomat, speaking anonymously to the Financial Times, reportedly warned that fast-tracking Ukraine into the bloc could undermine EU accession standards. The remarks come as Kyiv pushes for an accelerated membership timeline, while corruption investigations involving senior officials and political figures continue to fuel debate over whether Ukraine is ready to meet the EUs st

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has gone public with her decision to freeze her eggs, documenting parts of the process on Instagram and calling the choice empowering and badass. The revelation comes amid growing speculation about a possible 2028 presidential run. AOC pushed back on viewing every personal decision through the lens of political ambition, saying politicians are also whole human beings with lives beyond elections.

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed has fired back at President Donald Trump after Trump targeted El-Sayed and his wife in a social media post contrasting what he called Two VERY DIFFERENT Americas. El-Sayed turned the attack into a broader clash over the direction of America, pointing to the cost of groceries, gas and the future facing American families.

During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Russia and China are enabling Iran at different levels as lawmakers examined the conflict and U.S. military strategy. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine backed keeping the specific details and intelligence surrounding those relationships classified, citing sensitive information.

President Donald Trump sparked fresh health speculation after photographs from his August 8 golf outing in Bedminster, New Jersey, appeared to show bruises and marks across his forearms. Band-Aids were also visible on fingers of his right hand. Trump has previously attributed bruising to daily aspirin use, while the White House has said he remains in good health.