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Greek Mayor among three charged over wildfire near Athens

Giannis Apostolou, Mayor of the small town of Stylida around 140 kilometres northwest of the capital, owns an electrical installation company linked to the wind farm.

7 Aug 2026 9:24 pm
Shakib Al Hasan ready to return to Bangladesh, face trial if assured of security

If I get the clearance from the government that my security will be ensured, I am happy to go back, face the court trial and everything that's needed to be done, says Bangladeshi cricket great Shakib Al Hasan

7 Aug 2026 9:20 pm
Three inmates killed, over 20 injured in fresh prison clashes in Sri Lanka

The immediate trigger for the unrest appears to have been the detection of a package containing narcotics and the subsequent arrest, says Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara

7 Aug 2026 9:08 pm
Voting for most seats for August 10 polls postponed in PoK due to law and order concerns

The electoral process in seven constituencies of Poonch district and Sudhnotis Pallandri will not be held on August 10, says the PoK's Election Commission said in a statement

7 Aug 2026 7:44 pm
FAA says seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets were incorrectly installed

The FAAs proposed airworthiness directive issued would apply to 453 jets registered in the U.S.

7 Aug 2026 6:56 pm
Shooting near Mexico's Presidential palace kills one

The attack occurred in Santo Domingo Square, an area surrounded by colonial-era buildings and notorious for the production and sale of false documents, local police said.

7 Aug 2026 6:56 pm
Watch: Trump govt. clamps down on birth tourism

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders to crack down on birth tourism and limit the number of people eligible for birthright citizenship, weeks after the Supreme Court struck down his directive in this regard.

7 Aug 2026 3:08 pm
India, China discuss LAC situation and border management during diplomatic talks: MEA

The two sides held detailed exchanges on issues related to boundary delimitation, border management, mechanism-building and trans-border cooperation

7 Aug 2026 12:27 pm
Thailand school shooting LIVE updates: Teacher and gunman dead, four injured in shooting, police say

The incident took place in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province; police identified the perpetrator as a student

7 Aug 2026 10:00 am
Shooting takes place at school in Thailand, officials say

The police identified the perpetrator as a student; there were no further details provided

7 Aug 2026 9:14 am
How Beijing innovates: Lessons from Chinas market-state hybrid model

Beijings innovation model brings together universities, start-ups, industry and the state to turn research into commercially viable technologies by bridging the valley of death; the ecosystem is driving Chinas push in AI and humanoid robotics through state-backed funding, talent and industrial clusters

7 Aug 2026 8:58 am
West Asia LIVE: Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, says source

Oil continued its rise on Friday (August 7, 2026) amid further concerns around the opening of the Strait of Hormuz

7 Aug 2026 8:23 am
Trump signs 2 immigration actions to limit birthright citizenship and curb 'birth tourism'

Trump said one will limit the number of people eligible for U.S. citizenship after being born in the United States

7 Aug 2026 3:40 am
China-Japan tensions escalate after Tokyo labels Beijing as its 'greatest strategic challenge'

The white paper approved by Japan's cabinet on Tuesday (August 4) said China's growing military actions are Japans top security challenge and must be addressed through overall national strength and cooperation with allies and like-minded nations

7 Aug 2026 12:39 am
Journalists, rights bodies condemn curbs on media freedom in Pakistan

Under the new SoPs Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines 2026 the journalists associated with foreign media will have to seek permission from the federal government for travelling to any city outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi for news coverage

7 Aug 2026 12:16 am
Ukraine strikes more oil facilities deep inside Russia, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian forces hit a refinery in Russia's Bashkortostan region, more than 1,300 kilometres from the front line, as well as a refinery in the Yaroslavl region, almost 700 kilometres from the border, Zelenskyy said

6 Aug 2026 11:56 pm
Bangladesh to hold presidential election on August 20: EC

Nomination papers will be accepted at the office of the Chief Election Commissioner on August 13. The scrutiny of nomination papers will be held on August 16. The last date for withdrawal of candidature is August 18

6 Aug 2026 11:50 pm
Pakistan's ruling party leads in PoK vote despite boycott call by banned group

Candidates backed by twice-elected former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-N party have won 24 of the 34 seats decided in the first two phases of voting

6 Aug 2026 11:23 pm
Rights groups decry Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist as war crime

Amal Khalil, a 42-year-old reporter for Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar, and freelance camerawoman Zeinab Faraj had taken refuge in a building after an Israeli strike hit a vehicle travelling in front of theirs

6 Aug 2026 11:06 pm
Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says U.S. has massive amounts

Donald Trump lashed out on his Truth Social platform at media reports about the dwindling weapons stockpile, saying that the United States has massive amounts of munitions especially of certain types

6 Aug 2026 10:22 pm
Israel schools the world on preventing hospital catastrophes during war

This, after the country has been condemned for the hundreds of healthcare units it has struck in Gaza after October 7, 2023

6 Aug 2026 9:06 pm
Three from Gujarat held in 32 kg silver idol theft from temple; property worth 52.7 lakh recovered

The Vijayapura police have arrested three persons from Gujarat in connection with theft of a 32-kg silver idol from the Sri Pavada Basaveshwara Temple at Basarakod village in Muddebihal taluk, recovering stolen property and other articles worth 52.7 lakh

6 Aug 2026 7:42 pm
Clean-up gathers pace as floodwaters recede across Kottayam, Pathanamthitta

As many as 12,063 people are sheltered in 139 relief camps in Kottayam. In Pathanamthitta, 10,570 people from 3,331 families are being accommodated in 142 relief camps

6 Aug 2026 7:41 pm
Nanis The Paradise teaser unveils a tale of rebellion

Directed by Srikanth Odela, this ambitious action drama stars Nani, Kayadu Lohar, Mohan Babu and Raghav Juyal, and is slated for a September 2026 release

6 Aug 2026 7:41 pm
Supermicro's Seventh Annual Open Storage Summit Brings Together 21 Ecosystem Partners to Share Practical Guidance on Deploying Enterprise AI at Scale

Supermicro's Seventh Annual Open Storage Summit Brings Together 21 Ecosystem Partners to Share Practical Guidance on Deploying Enterprise AI at Scale

6 Aug 2026 7:30 pm
Three, including father and daughter, killed in accident

Three persons, including a father and daughter, were killed on the spot in a head-on collision between a public transport bus and a motorcycle in Konnur of Gokak taluk in Belagavi district on Thursday

6 Aug 2026 7:20 pm
Panel of senior citizens to be formed to provide mentorship to entrepreneurs, says Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan

This initiative aims to bridge the gap between technical know-how and management skills among startups, leveraging the wealth of experience from seasoned professionals to foster growth in the states Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

6 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
Chaar Diwari interview: Syed Shadan on the horrors of renting in Mumbai and why Hindi cinema keeps chasing formulas

The Mumbai-based filmmaker unpacks the real-life anxieties behind his unusual new horror short, reflecting on urban loneliness, shrinking apartments and the future of Indian horror

6 Aug 2026 6:48 pm
What is analogue paneer, which the Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Gujarat govts have banned

Analogue paneer is an imitation of traditional dairy paneer, also commonly referred to as synthetic paneer Heres what it is, why its controversial, and what the move means for consumers

6 Aug 2026 6:28 pm
In Focus Podcast | Should the Commonwealth Games be scrapped?

In this episode, Anju Bobby George and Dr Heena Sidhu discuss the future of the CWG, with and without India.

6 Aug 2026 6:06 pm
Forty-five rare textiles tell the story of light at the inaugural exhibition of The Registry: Centre for Design

Commemorating 10 years of The Registry of Sarees, The Registry: Centre for Design debuts in a restored 1932 bungalow with Perched Upon a Woven Sky, showcasing 45 handwoven textiles through shifting light from dawn to dusk

6 Aug 2026 5:51 pm
GD Naidus story should be part of the syllabus: Madhavan interview | GDN

Actor Madhavan has been fascinated by the life and times of Gopalsamy Doraisamy Naidu so much that he decided to showcase it on the big screen. There are great achievers in every field, but the people I find most fascinating are the ones who do what they do without any expectation of recognition during their lifetime. GD Naidu was one such extraordinary individual. Directed by Krishnakumar Ramkumar and produced by Varghese Moolan Pictures, G.D.N set to release on August 7 will unravel the geni

6 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
11 fishermen apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy near Needuntheevu islet

The 11 fishermen were fishing in a fibre boat, which was reportedly an unregistered trawler. The trawler developed a technical snag and went out of control, drifting towards the Neduntheevu islet

6 Aug 2026 4:46 pm
Europes wildfires and the changing taste of French wine | The Climate Economy

From record-breaking wildfires and smoke taint to the earliest harvests in 600 years, climate change is directly threatening Frances celebrated wine industry. In this episode of The Climate Economy, Kunal Shankar examines how extreme heat, prolonged droughts, and catastrophic forest fires across Europe are altering not just agricultural production, but the actual balance, flavour, and future of French wine; and what it means for international trade and wine lovers globally.

6 Aug 2026 4:38 pm
Beyond the bedroom: why erectile dysfunction deserves medical attention

An occasional episode after exhaustion, heavy alcohol consumption, emotional strain or poor sleep is common, and does not necessarily indicate a disorder. The concern arises when the problem recurs, causes distress or leads to avoidance of intimacy

6 Aug 2026 4:10 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay hails State, Agriculture Budgets; says they offer new hope to society

In a post on social media, the Chief Minister congratulated Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson and Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth for presenting what he described as forward-looking budgets

6 Aug 2026 3:48 pm
England recall Lawrence, Carse, Pope, Cook for Pakistan tests with Bethell ruled out

Dan Lawrence has been recalled by England after two years to play in the first test against Pakistan and Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the three-match series by a right knee injury

6 Aug 2026 3:41 pm
6 Aug 2026 3:33 pm
Anti-talk shows: How YouTube reinvented the celebrity interview

From hot wings to mock funerals, celebrity interactions are getting weirder in the hope of becoming more honest

6 Aug 2026 2:56 pm
iQIYI Launches Short-Form Suspense Drama Brand Undercurrent Theater to Advance Premium Genre Storytelling

iQIYI Launches Short-Form Suspense Drama Brand Undercurrent Theater to Advance Premium Genre Storytelling

6 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
Why are the students protesting in Ranchi? | Explained

The students in Ranchi are protesting for a CBI inquiry into exam irregularities, demanding accountability and reforms in recruitment processes

6 Aug 2026 2:12 pm