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Death toll from northern Pakistan monsoon floods rises to almost 400

Heavy rain also began falling on Tuesday in southern parts of Pakistan that had so far been spared the worst of the monsoon downpours

19 Aug 2025 10:14 pm
Brazil's top court rules U.S. laws do not apply to its territory

Washington used the Magnitsky Act, a US law which provides for sanctions against individuals accused of human rights violations around the globe, to impose restrictions on Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes

19 Aug 2025 10:12 pm
Maduro says mobilizing millions of militia after US 'threats'

The administration of US President Donald Trump earlier this month doubled its bounty to $50 million for the arrest of Mr. Maduro, who faces drug trafficking charges

19 Aug 2025 9:56 pm
No change in Taiwan policy, say Govt. sources after Beijings claim

After a Chinese Foreign Ministry statement said, Stable, cooperative, and forward-looking India-China relations serve the interests of both countries. Taiwan is part of China, the government sources said India has economic, technology and cultural ties with Taiwan that will continue

19 Aug 2025 8:23 pm
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey resigns to take a top FBI position

Missouris attorney general is resigning to take a leadership position with the FBI

19 Aug 2025 5:12 pm
February polls roadmap to be announced this week, says Bangladesh poll panel

Election Commission Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said that a draft of the election roadmap has been prepared and will soon be submitted to the polls body for final approval

19 Aug 2025 2:48 pm
Hartal held in Sri Lankas north and east seeking de-militarisation

Called by prominent Tamil party Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi, the hartal was in protest of the recent killing of a Tamil youth, allegedly by the military, and the continuing military presence in Tamil-majority areas

19 Aug 2025 1:45 pm
Macron suggests Geneva hosts Putin-Zelenskyy summit as European leaders meet Trump

If countries... can say, we can take territory by force, (that) opens a Pandoras box, said the French President

19 Aug 2025 1:09 pm
Russian attack on Poltava shows Putin does not want peace, Ukraine says

Tens of explosions rocked Kremenchuk, the citys mayor says; Poltava Governor Volodymyr Kohut says the attack damaged administrative buildings of a local power infrastructure operation

19 Aug 2025 12:06 pm
Bay Area marks Indias 79th Independence Day with grand Swades Parade and cultural festival

More than 50 elected officials across Silicon Valley, including mayors, council members, and state representatives, attended to show solidarity with the Indian American community.

19 Aug 2025 11:10 am
In a first, American Hindu Coalition endorses Pakistani American candidate in Virginia race

The election is scheduled for November 4, and while Mr. Khan acknowledges the uphill battle of contesting in a largely blue district, he believes that support from Indian and Hindu American voters could provide a decisive edge.

19 Aug 2025 10:57 am
U.S. revokes over 6,000 student visas for crimes, terrorism links

Of the total, about two-thirds were linked directly to criminal activity, says an official from the U.S. State Department

19 Aug 2025 10:51 am
Takeaways from Donald Trumps meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders: Praise, security talks, more meetings

As Mr. Trump hosted Mr. Zelenskyy and top European leaders, the tone and style of the sit-down was far different than when Ukraine's president was hounded out of the White House in February

19 Aug 2025 8:57 am
Thousands of Palestinians leave Gaza City fearing Israeli offensive

The people of Gaza City are like someone who received a death sentence and is awaiting execution, said Tamer Burai, a Gaza City businessman

19 Aug 2025 7:57 am
In surprise move, U.S. Air Force chief says he will retire

General Allvin said he will retire on or about November 1

19 Aug 2025 4:03 am
US Envoy says Israel's turn to 'comply' as Lebanon moves to disarm Hezbollah

Israel was to withdraw its troops from the country but has kept them at five border points it deems strategic and has continued to strike Lebanon, threatening to do so until Hezbollah has been disarmed

18 Aug 2025 10:24 pm
Pakistani university lecturer arrested for planning foiled Balochistan attack, officials say

The arrest comes a week after the US State Department designated BLA and the Majeed Brigade a foreign terrorist organisation. The group is already banned at home

18 Aug 2025 10:20 pm
Taiwan 'issue' is an internal matter, China says in response to Trump

China views Taiwan as its own territory and has vowed to reunify with the democratic and separately governed island. Taiwan vehemently opposes Chinas sovereignty claims

18 Aug 2025 10:18 pm
German Minister says China 'increasingly aggressive'

Wadephul also criticised China's support for the Russian war machine in Ukraine

18 Aug 2025 10:08 pm
Iran warns war with Israel could resume at any time

The fighting in June saw Israel bombard Iranian nuclear and military sites, as well as residential areas, killing more than 1,000 people, including senior commanders and nuclear scientists

18 Aug 2025 10:03 pm
Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan: Hamas official

Mediators Egypt and Qatar, backed by the United States, have struggled to secure a lasting truce in the conflict, which has triggered a dire humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip

18 Aug 2025 9:29 pm
Watch | Trump-Zelenskyy meeting in Washington: What to expect?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is back in Washington today, stepping once again into the Oval Office to meet Donald Trump

18 Aug 2025 9:21 pm
Russian President Putin dials PM Modi, briefs him on Alaska summit

PM Modi expresses support for peaceful resolution in Ukraine

18 Aug 2025 6:25 pm
Australia cancels far-right Israeli lawmaker's visa

Simcha Rothman, a Knesset member from the Religious Zionism party led by far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, was scheduled to visit Sydney and Melbourne this month

18 Aug 2025 4:52 pm
China refines Russian oil and sells to global market, Europe can do more on sanctions: Rubio

He added that he doesnt want to get into a tit-for-tat with the Europeans on this matter

18 Aug 2025 2:43 pm
Pakistan resumes rescue operations in flood-hit areas; death toll over 300

Heavy rain in the flood-hit areas, including Buner, forced rescue teams to halt relief efforts for several hours on Monday (August 18, 2025), a regional government officer, Abid Wazir, said

18 Aug 2025 1:04 pm
Myanmar election to begin December 28: junta

Dates for the subsequent phases will be announced later, Myanmars Election Commission said

18 Aug 2025 12:18 pm
Amnesty International says Israel deliberately starving Gazas Palestinians

Israel, while heavily restricting aid allowed into the Gaza Strip, has repeatedly rejected claims of deliberate starvation in the 22-month-old war

18 Aug 2025 11:48 am
Three killed, 17 injured in Russian air attack on Kharkiv

Kharkiv has been the target of regular Russian drone and missile attacks since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022

18 Aug 2025 9:48 am
Zelenskyy announces arrival in Washington for talks with Trump

Donald Trumpsaid late on Sunday, August 17, that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy could chose to end the war with Russia almost immediately, but retaking Russian-occupied Crimea or joining NATO are off the table.

18 Aug 2025 9:18 am
Trump-Zelenskyy meeting in Washington LIVE updates: Ukraine President Zelenskyy arrives in U.S.

After the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump to have meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington

18 Aug 2025 9:08 am
Trump says Zelenskyy can decide to end war, rules out reclaiming Crimea

President Zelenskyy of Ukraine can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, on the eve of a White House meeting

18 Aug 2025 8:16 am
Early results show Bolivias presidential vote headed for first-ever runoff between centrist and right-wing candidates

Center-right Senator Rodrigo Paz was the surprise frontrunner, with over 31% of the vote

18 Aug 2025 7:52 am
Spain deploys 500 more troops to battle wildfires during extended heat wave

Temperatures in Spain could reach 45 Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) in some areas

18 Aug 2025 7:32 am
More than 40 missing in Nigeria boat accident, emergency agency says

The passengers were travelling to Goronyo market, a popular food produce market in the State, when the boat capsized

18 Aug 2025 3:58 am
Zelenskyy hails 'historic' U.S. offer of security guarantees to Ukraine

His message came after a video conference earlier on Sunday of a group of Ukraine's allies in Europe, including the leaders of Britain, France and Germany

18 Aug 2025 12:01 am
Watch: EC-Rahul clash, Marco Rubio on Ukraine, J&K cloudburst tragedy & more | News Wrap

A deadly cloudburst and landslide in Jammu & Kashmirs Kathua district have claimed at least seven lives, deepening the regions monsoon crisis. Meanwhile, a sharp war of words erupted between the Election Commission and Rahul Gandhi over allegations of vote chori. In global news, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged both Russia and Ukraine to make concessions for peace, as Trump teased big progress after meeting Putin. Adding a twist, Congress mocked the EC with a viral post amid rising dema

17 Aug 2025 11:31 pm
Serbias populist leader vows tough response to protesters following riots

Serbias populist President Aleksandar Vucic announced on Sunday tough measures against anti-government protesters following days of riots in the streets throughout Serbia

17 Aug 2025 10:32 pm
Syrian President says unifying country 'should not be with blood'

We still have another battle ahead of us to unify Syria, and it should not be with blood and military force... it should be through some kind of understanding because Syria is tired of war, says Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa

17 Aug 2025 9:35 pm
U.S. envoy says Putin agreed to security protections for Ukraine as part of Trump summit

Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the United States for recent signals that Washington is willing to support security guarantees for Ukraine, but said the details remained unclear.

17 Aug 2025 7:59 pm
Polls in Bolivia open for national elections

The election on August 17 is one of the most consequential for Bolivia in recent times and one of the most unpredictable.

17 Aug 2025 7:09 pm
U.S. may not be able to create scenario to end war in Ukraine: Rubio

If peace is not going to be possible here and this is just going to continue on as a war, people will continue to die by the thousands ... we may unfortunately wind up there, says U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio

17 Aug 2025 7:03 pm
Russia says it prevented Ukrainian drone attack on Smolensk nuclear power plant

The Soviet-era Smolensk nuclear power station, about 330 km (200 miles) southwest of Moscow near the border with Belarus, has three RBMK reactors the same basic design as the reactors at the Chernobyl nuclear power station.

17 Aug 2025 6:45 pm
Three killed, eight injured in shooting in crowded New York club amid record low gun violence year

Three people are dead and eight others wounded after a shooting in a crowded New York City club

17 Aug 2025 5:24 pm
European leaders to join Volodymyr Zelenskyy for White House meeting with Donald Trump

The move in relation to the key White House meeting on August 18 is an apparent effort to prevent a repeat of the heated encounter Mr. Zelenskyy faced when he met Mr. Trump in February

17 Aug 2025 4:09 pm
U.K. PM Starmer joins Coalition of the Willing talks over Russia-Ukraine conflict

Mr. Starmer was joined by French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz as hosts of the Coalition of the Willing, after the Trump-Putin summit

17 Aug 2025 3:08 pm
Israel says it has struck Houthi energy infrastructure site in Yemen

Israeli forces struck... deep inside Yemen, targeting an energy infrastructure site that served the Houthi terrorist regime in the area of Yemens rebel-held capital Sanaa, Israeli military said, without naming the site

17 Aug 2025 2:06 pm
Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits Indonesia; at least 29 people injured

The quake struck 15 kilometres north of Poso district in Central Sulawesi province and no tsunami warning was issued by Indonesian authorities

17 Aug 2025 12:08 pm
Trump administration wants to end U.N. peacekeeping in Lebanon; Europe pushing back

The peacekeeping operation expires at the end of August and will need to be renewed by the U.N. Security Council; it was created to oversee the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon after Israel's 1978 invasion

17 Aug 2025 12:05 pm