10 largest lake islands in the world: From Manitoulin Island to Idjwi
Manitoulin Island in Canada is the world's largest freshwater lake island. Ren-Levasseur Island in Quebec was formed by a meteorite impact long ago. Sminginsalo in Finland became an island after canal construction centuries ago. Olkhon Island in Russia's Lake Baikal features varied landscapes and cultural significance. These islands showcase diverse origins and remarkable freshwater environments globally.
Key aspects of the India-U.K. trade deal | Graphics
The deal eliminates tariffs on Indian items exported to the U.K. that amount to almost 97.7% of the trade value.
House Republicans unveil $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
U.S. says 90-minute airstrikes target Greater Tunb Island, strategic point in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command said the strikes further degraded Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Leaving U.K. in better shape: Keir Starmer at final Parliament session as PM
Andy Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester, is on course to take charge as the new British Prime Minister next week after being endorsed by a resounding 349 Labour MPs in the leadership race
Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine after a peace deal would be legitimate targets
Buffett says decision to stop Gates Foundation donations not a surprise
Buffett had donated more than $47 billion of Berkshire stock to the Gates Foundation since 2006
Three men who raped woman on Brighton beach jailed
Sri Lanka always willing to host Indo-Pak sporting events, says Minister
Cites proximity, Colombos very good relations with New Delhi and Islamabad
Divers have just found the first silver bar from the Spanish shipwreck in nearly 30 years
British lawmakers approve bill that allows the terminally ill to end their lives
Supporters said the law would provide dignity to the dying and prevent suffering; opponents said the disabled and elderly were at risk of being coerced to end their lives to save money or relieve the burden on family members
US launches fresh Iran strikes as Hormuz tensions deepen
The United States launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, July 15, saying the operation targeted military capabilities Tehran has used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation began at 6 a.m. ET, describing the strikes as part of efforts to weaken Irans Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Telangana flags off UK-bound shipments under India-UK trade agreement
Hyderabad: The Union government on Wednesday, July 15, flagged off UK-bound export consignments from Telangana, marking the launch of the India-UK trade pact. India and the UK operationalised a free trade agreement under which a host of domestic goods will enter the British market at zero duty. Export flag-off events were organised at Nizamabad and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
India-U.K. DCC not applicable to Indians working in the U.K. before July 15
DCC came into effect on July 15, 2026 alongside the India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
U.S. House of Representative passes bill to ditch the switch and make daylight saving time permanent
Daylight saving time is that period between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time
Daily Quiz | On Rachel Carsons death anniversary
On the death anniversary of Rachel Carson, test your knowledge of the pioneering marine biologist and writer whose work helped shape the modern environmental movement
The three vessels comprising 44 crew members, were hijacked in separate incidents between April and May off the coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden
Iran live updates: US launches daytime strikes, IRGC claims targeting of US bases
Saudi Arabia warns expats of SR50,000 fine, jail and deportation for overstaying entry visas
Concerned over civilian deaths, Mirwaiz urges Pakistan to prioritise dialogue, restraint in PoK
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq also expressed deep sorrow and pain over reports of the loss of civilian lives and police personnel in the continuing unrest on the other side of the LoC
Confirmed Ebola cases top 2,000 in Congo, including 754 deaths
A total of 753 people remain in isolation or in hospitals, while 366 have so far recovered, according to data from Congo's Ministry of Health.
Nobody told me how dangerous it is: How Trump really sees threats to his life
Forest City Fights Pollution:China is building a city where 40,000 trees will grow across buildings
14-year-old held for killing Telangana man delivering pizza in US
Hyderabad: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the US arrested a 14-year-old boy on July 10 in connection with the murder of Telangana international student Kuncha Anshul in North Philadelphia on June 5. The FBI found that the motive behind the murder was robbery, which was carried out by two persons, one of whom Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Refugee scam: Nepal court jails two former Ministers, 14 others
The district court in Kathmandu jailed former Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi to four years for offences against the state, fraud and involvement in organised crime
Iran says US strikes kill over 30 civilians, blockade returns
Iran said on Wednesday, July 15, that more than 30 civilians had been killed in US strikes targeting the countrys south over recent days, as the United States reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, marking the 28th day since Washington and Tehran signed their memorandum of understanding and 137 days since the outbreak of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Iran threatens to block more vital seaways as Trump orders renewed Iran blockade
The latest threat to global shipping comes after the U.S. military said it began a fresh round of strikes to continue degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in West Asia
Brent futures climbed 99 cents, or 1.2%, to $85.72 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate futures gained 64 cents, or 0.8%, to $79.98 a barrel
Stoic philosopher Epictetus taught that anger is a choice, not an automatic reaction. He believed individuals control their responses to external provocations. This ancient wisdom remains relevant in today's digital age. Modern life offers many opportunities for emotional entanglement with others. Recognizing this power dynamic helps maintain personal control over one's day.
NASA astronaut Anil Menon, two others reach International Space Station
The Roscosmos spacecraft carrying Anil Menon and Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina lifted off from Baikonur at 8:17 pm IST on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) just as the orbital laboratory flew over the cosmodrome
What are the gains from the India-U.K. trade deal? | Explained
Zero tariffs. Cheaper whisky and British cars. Major benefits for Indian workers in the U.K. The India-U.K. trade deal could reshape business on both sides, and heres the complete picture
U.S. Senators unveil bill for 100% tariffs on India, four others for buying Russian oil
It's been referred to as a tariffs bill, but actually it imposes full blocking sanctions on wide swaths of the Russian economy, said Richard Blumenthal, a Democratic Senator from Connecticut
Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital
The death toll from a Bangkok live music pub fire has risen to thirty-two. Authorities are investigating potential negligence and obstructed emergency exits at the venue. The blaze, which occurred late Sunday, tore through the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub. Combustible stage decorations and crowded conditions likely fueled the extreme heat and smoke. This incident follows a similar deadly nightclub fire in Bangkok in 2009.
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US Senators unveil bill for 100 pc tariffs on India, four others
Washington: A bipartisan group of US Senators unveiled a bill that seeks to impose 100 per cent tariffs on five countries, including India and China, for purchasing oil from Russia. The bill, brokered by late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, exempts 15 European nations that buy gas from Russia from the tariffs, arguing that the purchases Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
How an unwitting cadet became a victim of Turkiyes anti-coup crackdown
We want this government to change; for it to correct the injustices that have torn us apart; they decided my childs fate; solving this problem is their responsibility said Alper Kaplins mother
China's June industrial output up 5.3% y/y, retail sales return to growth
FBI adds gangster Nitish Kaushal to its most wanted list
Kaushal, an Indian national, allegedly carried out acts of violence on behalf of the Bhagwanpuria organised crime group, including, but not limited to, kidnappings and assaults, the FBI said
Iran Guards say they targeted US Fifth Fleet facilities in Bahrain, warn on energy routes
Iran's Revolutionary Guard targeted US Fifth Fleet facilities in Bahrain. This action responded to US actions in the Indian Ocean and shipping route controls. The Guard warned that other export routes could also face closure. Bahrain's Interior Ministry confirmed air raid sirens sounded earlier. Residents were urged to remain calm and seek shelter during the alert.
Revised US Russia sanctions bill lowers proposed tariffs on China, India
The revised bill cuts proposed tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy to 100% from 500% and allows exemptions for countries reducing imports
U.S. military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi PM and Pentagon say
American troops have been diminishing their footprint, withdrawing from areas and consolidating forces.
Cuba plunged into third nationwide blackout in two weeks as fuel runs low
The blackout was the third such incident in two weeks as a U.S. oil embargo stresses the island's grid
US reimposes blockade on Iranian ports as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate
The move came alongside fresh US strikes on Iran, while Bahrain and Kuwait activated missile defences against Iranian attacks
Bahrain sounded its missile alert siren, while Kuwaits military said its air defences were firing to shoot down incoming missiles and drones
Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India
Study flags need to monitor frailty risks with GLP-1 drugs for older adults
Moscow mayor says 340 Ukrainian drones sent towards the capital, most downed
Trump prosecutor Jack Smith reviewed texts from 44 US lawmakers, Republican senators say
Iraq seizes mounds of gold and millions in cash in corruption crackdown
We need to abolish and replace ICE, says progressive Democrat after deadly shootings
Civil rights leaders announce 'March on Washington' to defend voting rights
Firefighters battle blaze in France's Fontainebleau forest amid deadly fires in Europe
What we know about UK politician Ann Widdecombes murder
The former politician was found dead in her home last week after sustaining 'serious injuries', according to police. What we know about UK politician Ann Widdecombes murder
Wyden alleges RFK Jr. broke the law in calls urging Libertarians to quit Iowa races
Man gets prison in deadly shooting of ex-girlfriend as she pushed their baby's stroller in NYC
CDC says 4 states likely linked in cyclosporiasis outbreak. See which ones
Trump drops 20% Strait of Hormuz shipping fee, opts for Gulf trade deals
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to global shipping, except for vessels linked to Iran
Trump welcomes Iraqs new prime minister to the White House
Washington: President Donald Trump welcomed Iraqs new prime minister to the White House on Tuesday, July 14 after strongly backing the political neophyte in his bid for office. Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman with no political background, emerged as a consensus candidate in Iraq after months of deadlock over the premiership following last years parliamentary elections. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Colombia's President-elect to be sworn in at military base
Abelardo De la Espriella centered his presidential campaign on iron fist security policies, supporting military action against criminal groups.
Conspiracy to silence pro-Palestinian voices: Mahmoud Khalil
New York: Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel by doxing, jailing and attempting to deport supporters of the pro-Palestinian movement. The lawsuit, filed in federal court Tuesday, July 14, alleges a coordinated campaign among senior officials of President Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Iran slams U.K. plan to ban support for Revolutionary Guards
The new legislation gives the British government proscription-like powers to designate foreign state proxies deemed a threat to Britain's national security.
Trump withdraws planned 20% levy on Hormuz ships, calls for trade deals with Gulf countries instead
He announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all ship traffic except for Iran
NASA's Anil Menon, two Russians blast off for 8-month International Space Station mission
Nasa astronaut Anil Menon and two Russian cosmonauts launched to the International Space Station. The Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft lifted off from Kazakhstan for an eight-month mission. After a three-hour journey, the spacecraft docked with the Prichal module. The trio will join a diverse international crew already aboard the station. This mission marks another step in collaborative space exploration efforts.
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Warren Buffett omits annual donation to Bill Gates foundation after his Epstein ties were disclosed
Buffett already said in 2024 that he planned to cut off donations to the Gates Foundation after his death and let his three children decide how to distribute the rest of his fortune
Girl, 8, among those found dead in double murder
German minister warns against unacceptable delays to 10 billion euro satellite project
Analysis-After Hormuz, Iran turns to Red Sea gateway as new pressure point
Russia accuses Ukraine of terrorism in Sea of Azov as Kyiv opens new front in war
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Nepals new government, old concerns: Governance, dissent, shrinking civic space
After completing 100 days in office, the Balendra Shah administration now finds itself confronting many of the same questions that dogged its predecessor before last years Gen Z protests, which ultimately swept Mr. Shah to power
India-EU FTA to help redirect $10-11 bn exports from US to Europe
The agreement is expected to attract higher and more diversified investments into sectors such as renewable energy, manufacturing, chemicals and services
Blanche on 'glide path' for US attorney general confirmation, Republican insiders say
Lebanon and Israel hold talks in Rome amid renewed West Asia fighting
According to a Lebanese diplomatic source familiar with the content of the talks, the Lebanese army is ready to gradually take control of the localities from which the Israeli army would withdraw
Peace in Ukraine unlikely to be reached soon, Polish PM says
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he had discussed the improbability of a Russia ceasefire with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Two arrested as firefighters battle Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris
The Fontainebleau blaze is contributing to what will likely be a historic year for fires in France, with 32,000 hectares burned already this year, more than the total in 2025, says Interior Minister Laurent Nunez
Two UAE tankers attacked bringing fresh risk to Hormuz flows
The UAEs defense ministry reported that Iranian cruise missiles targeted two ships, the Al Bahyah and Mombasa B, causing significant damage
Exclusive-China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests
China expels senior Communist party leader in anti-corruption crackdown
Ma Xingrui is the third member of the 24-member Politburo to come under investigation during the current party term that began in 2022, a rare occurrence in the recent history of the 105-year-old party
U.S. strikes Iran for third day, will reimpose blockade
President Trump said a deal with the Islamic Republic was still possible even as attacks were carried out, with Iran striking two ships in the strategic waterway and killing one crew member
