The Times of India

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung advocates for stronger independent defense capabilities. He defended annual civil-defense exercises as purely defensive measures. These drills occur alongside joint US-South Korea military exercises. President Trump previously instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military drills. Seoul plans to continue strengthening its own defense while maintaining its alliance.

Govinda and Sunita Ahuja's past tragedy of losing a child resurfaces amid current marital rumors. The couple lost a baby girl who was born prematurely and passed away at three months old. This devastating loss deeply affected Govinda and Sunita for many years. Years later, Sunita explained how this grief influenced her parenting of their son Yashvardhan. The painful experience shaped their approach to raising Yashvardhan after their daughter's death.

Pentagon reportedly concedes no military plan can guarantee safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a regional intelligence source cited by Press TV. The assessment highlights a major strategic challenge for Washington as roughly one-fifth of global oil supplies pass through the vital waterway. The source claims US military planners cannot simultaneously secure the strait, protect shipping and maintain regional energy stability. The report also alleges growing frustration inside

Iraq fuel storage explosion sends a massive fireball into the night sky as a huge blaze engulfs a major fuel facility in Sulaymaniyah. Shocking visuals show a fiery mushroom cloud rising from the burning Tanjaro fuel storage site. According to Shafaq News, the fire destroyed 38 tankers and consumed more than three million litres of gasoline. Sources said leaked fuel caught fire before flames rapidly spread across the facility. Two people suffered burns, with one hospitalised and the other report

Russia summoned the Japanese ambassador over comments last week by Prime Minister Takaichi, who strongly criticised a visit by President Putin to the Kuril Islands, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday (August 17). We have summoned the ambassador; he is due to come to the Foreign Ministry, Lavrov said. The ambassador is expected to come to the Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday (August 18). Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island close to Japan on August 13,

A legal dispute over social media identity has been resolved amicably. A namesake of singer Sonu Nigam agreed not to use the singer's likeness. The Bombay High Court disposed of the intellectual property suit after a settlement. Consent terms were accepted as undertakings by the court. Both parties confirmed the dispute was settled according to agreed terms.

The US Supreme Court again rejected Donald Trump's attempt to overturn a civil verdict. A jury had previously found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll. This decision leaves a $5 million judgment in place, which Trump has now paid. Another separate $83.3 million verdict against Trump is still pending before the Supreme Court.

Bangladeshs pace resources have now become the talk of the cricket town. They had shown their potential in demolishing Pakistan both at home and away in last two years. The Test win in Darwin is the realisation of the talent and the immaculate process focusing on Test cricket put in place by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).