Meet the Emirati stunt performer behind the action in 'Dune: Part Three'
Emirati stunt performer Mohammed F. Mostafa is featured in the upcoming Dune: Part Three film. He expresses pride in representing the UAE's unique desert environment and local talent. Abu Dhabi's Liwa Desert has become a key filming location for the acclaimed science-fiction franchise. This production highlights Abu Dhabi's growing role as an international filmmaking destination. The film's success demonstrates the UAE's increasing contribution to global cinema.
Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities
Kyiv: Ukrainian drones on Thursday, July 9, hit more Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, a day after US President Donald Trump pledged to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture the Patriot air defence systems. Ukraines strikes on oil refineries and other infrastructure across Russia has triggered 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, Australia deepen ties across nuclear, maritime sectors
Melbourne: India and Australia on Thursday, July 9, sealed a raft of landmark pacts spanning civil nuclear energy, maritime security and critical minerals sectors, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese reinforced the vital role of the bilateral partnership in ensuring a peaceful Indo-Pacific. Modi held wide-ranging talks with the Australian 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 .
UAE approves new law: Damaging heritage sites could cost up to Rs 26 crore fine, jail
How undercover agents, informants helped the FBI unravel Lawrence Bishnois gang | Explained
A years-long U.S. investigation culminated in charges against 37 people linked to alleged transnational crime syndicates. Heres how the FBI pieced together the case
Fight for freedom of speech, Salman Rushdie urges as he's honoured inLondon
I live in America, and I never thought that there would be such an assault on free speech, coming from the authorities in the land of the First Amendment, said author Salman Rushdie
Why Pope Leo XIVs AI warning has everyone talking about the Butlerian Jihad from Dune
In his first encyclical, the pope has warned against algorithmic dehumanisation, but Frank Herbert already gave that genre of personality a name sixty years ago
China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years
The USTR launched two separate Section 301 investigations, covering 60 economies over concerns related to forced labour and excess industrial capacity
BJP accuses K'taka govt of delaying 'Free Insulin Scheme' for Type-1 diabetic children
He also claimed that government hospitals are facing insulin shortages. Additionally, Ashoka criticised the state government for delays in supplying rice for the mid-day meal scheme for Classes 9 and 10, alleging poor planning and administrative inefficiency that could affect thousands of students.
Iran launches retaliatory strikes on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait after fresh American airstrikes
Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes on US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait after the United States carried out fresh airstrikes on nearly 90 Iranian military targets. Air defence systems were activated in both Gulf nations as the conflict escalated
UGC-NET Sociology paper leaked: Students allege 90 questions matched leaked PDF
Several students who appeared for the Sociology paper in the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) on June 30 have alleged that the examination was leaked, prompting demands for an investigation into NTA, which is yet to issue any statement on the claims.
Sensex Surges 250 Points to Hit Record Intraday High; Nifty Approaches 24,000 in Morning Trade
Sensex surged as much as 0.32 per cent or about 250 points to hit an intraday high of 76,752 in morning trade, while Nifty climbed 0.20 per cent or 46.90 points to 23,928.95.
China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi; likely to make landfall in eastern Fujian on July 11
US releases footage of strikes on 90 Iranian military targets; Tehran warns of retaliation
According to US military officials, the latest round of aerial assaults specifically pounded key Iranian military assets, including air defence systems, missile and drone storage facilities, and critical strategic command networks.
China issues 'backdoor' security alert over Anthropic's Claude Code
The database advised that organisations and users should immediately review affected systems and either uninstall the impacted versions or upgrade to the latest secure release
Nigel Farage: A persistent force in British politics
From leading the Brexit campaign to building Reform UK, Nigel Farage has repeatedly reinvented himself in British politics. As fresh controversies surround him, his political influence remains difficult to ignore. Read on...
Gulf earnings are set to reveal the true toll of Iran war
Second-quarter results are expected to expose the conflicts uneven impact, with banks and property under pressure while energy and telecoms prove more resilient.
Iran chief negotiator says Hormuz strait to open only under Iranian arrangements
The United States still has not learned that bullying and breaking its promises no longer come without consequences; let me be clear: If you strike, you will be struck, said Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
US launches H-1B visa fraud probe; official names Indian IT firm
Washington: The US on Wednesday, July 8, launched an investigation into alleged fraud in the H-1B and PERM work visas by several companies, with a federal labour official saying that Indian IT firm Cognizant is among the companies under scrutiny. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) under the Department of Labour has uncovered widespread 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 .
US carries out another round on strikes on Iran
Iran has asserted that the interim ceasefire deal gives it the right to manage traffic through the strait.
Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge
It was the second hottest June on record for the world and for Europe as a whole, Copernicus said, as human-induced climate change continues to push temperatures higher.
The action raised fears that the war in Iran could reignite, coming just a day after the U.S. military hit a variety of military sites and port facilities following Iran's targeting of several merchant vessels off the coast of Oman.
The Strait of Hormuz is now at the centre of Iranian and US calculus
The fate of the strait is directly linked to what happens next to the world economy. The Strait of Hormuz is now at the centre of Iranian and US calculus
NATO pledges 70 billion euros for Ukraine as Trump praises peace progress
Trump says US will 'show' Ukraine how to produce Patriot missile systems during a friendly appearance with Zelenskyy. NATO pledges 70 billion euros for Ukraine as Trump praises peace progress
Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over NATOspending, Iran
Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence
NATO members at the summit pledged 70 billion ($80 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine for 2026
Widow faces impossible choice as bereavement payments end
Trump says he will ask Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case
Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard'
Both the United States and Iran said they had hit dozens of targets in the initial wave of attacks
LIVE: Multiple explosions rock Iran
Multiple explosions were reported across southern and south-eastern Iran in the early hours of Thursday, hours after President Donald Trump warned that the United States would be hitting them hard tonight as fresh military action intensified. US Central Command (CENTCOM) later said American forces had begun conducting additional strikes against Iran, saying the operation was 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 .
U.S. to remove Syria from terror blacklist, in new boost to Sharaa
With the removal, only three countries remain on the terror blacklist Iran, North Korea and Cuba
One of UK's biggest illegal tobacco hauls seized
Prisoners of violence: On Sri Lankas prison riots
Sri Lanka must do more to uphold order, prevent crowding within its prisons
Here's how much interest a $10,000 18-month CD will earn savers who act now
Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her
Donald Trump is also appealing $83 million in defamation compensation granted to E. Jean Carroll by a separate Manhattan jury after a January 2024 trial at which Mr. Trump briefly testified.
Why Russia is trying to jam Starlink and what it means for Ukraine | Explained
Starlink has become a crucial tool for Ukraines military, enabling battlefield communications and long-range drone operations. Now, Russia is deploying advanced electronic warfare systems to jam Starlink signals and disrupt Ukrainian attacks.
Another Super El Nio is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them
ICE officer fatally shoots man while conducting traffic stop in Houston, agency says
Drone strikes on civilian vehicles kill at least 20 in Sudan, rights groups say
The group said that the strike was deliberate and carried out using a guided drone and called for the international community to pressure RSF leadership to stop targeting civilians
China signals 'new normal' with coast guard patrols off Taiwan's east
During the operation, the China Coast Guard for the first time radioed cargo ships passing Taiwan for information about their crew and destination
Trump's Board of Peace planning pilot humanitarian zone in Gaza, official says
On Monday (July 6, 2026), Hamas said it had dissolved its de facto government in Gaza and signalled it was ready to hand over to NCAG, as it presses Israel to honour other parts of the stalled peace plan
Messi, Morocco and six European teams eye World Cup glory
Miami Gardens: More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; its now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always. A 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 .
Ukraine says its drones struckthree refineries and tankers in Russia
Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply till July 31
The South Central Railway (SCR) has suspended the concerned Ticket Checker after an unauthorised decorator was allowed into a First AC coach of the Nandigram Express to decorate a private coupe for a travelling couple.
Dombivli Hospital Assault Case: Shiv Sena Corporator Ramesh Mhatre Arrested After Massive Outrage
Shiv Sena (Shinde) corporator Ramesh Mhatre has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault on doctors and hospital staff at KDMC's Shastrinagar Hospital in Dombivli. Three aides were arrested earlier. The attack, captured on CCTV, sparked protests by doctors, while police continue their investigation into the incident.
Rivers swell, heavy inflows in dams, flood threats loom as monsoon intensifies across Karnataka
Overflowing rivers have inundated agricultural land, damaging crops, while reservoirs including KRS and Hemavati have recorded sharp increases in inflows. Authorities are monitoring water releases and flood-prone areas, schools have been shut in parts of Belur as a precaution
Deliberations focused on artificial intelligence, engineering, research and development, product innovation, talent development, digital infrastructure, ease of doing business, industry-academia collaboration and expanding GCC investments beyond Bengaluru.
Shailesh Lodha's daughter Swara's wedding was attended by several prominent personalities, but the absence of his Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah co-stars caught fans' attention. Many linked it to the actor's long-standing fallout with producer Asit Kumarr Modi.
Donald Trump unexpectedly switches back to old Air Force One, sidelining Qatari jet
President Trump will fly to Britain using an older Air Force One aircraft. This decision follows scrutiny over a recently unveiled Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar. The new plane, refitted by L3Harris Technologies, has faced questions about its cost and security. Experts expressed concerns about the rapid upgrades and potential security risks of the jet. This interim aircraft serves as a bridge while new planes are significantly delayed.
Judges deny request to return Trump's name to Kennedy Center pending an appeal
Trump unexpectedly switches back to old Air Force One, sidelining Qatari jet
Canada invites Telangana CM to visit for trade, investment ties
Hyderabad: Canadas High Commissioner to India, Chris Cooter, on Wednesday, July 8, met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad and invited him to visit the country. Reddy and Cooter held crucial discussions focused on strengthening CanadaTelangana trade, investment, and innovation partnerships. The deliberations focused on opportunities for enhanced collaboration in major infrastructure 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 .
Nolan Wells' family seeks answers after missing Mississippi teen found dead
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition
Trump yelled at NATO leaders in public. In private, it was a different story.
Watch: U.S.-Iran ceasefire over: what happens now? | Above the Fold | 08.07.2026
From the escalating conflict in West Asia to latest developments in the 2023 killing of a Khalistani separatist in Canada, we bring you the latest in this episode. We also unpack explosive findings from the SIT report on the alleged Ram Temple embezzlement case, and more
NATO allies reaffirm ironclad commitment to collective defence; Trump tempers fury as summit ends
Behind closed doors, President Trump had reassured them he wanted the U.S. to stay in the military alliance, saying: We want to remain with you, a source inside the session said
Pakistani rescue teams locate wreckage of private aircraft that disappeared over Arabian Sea
The Pakistan Navy and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) have successfully located and identified the wreckage of K2 Airways Cargo B737, which was declared missing last night, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said in a post on X.
At least five children die in monsoon landslide at a Rohingya camp in Bangladesh
More than 1 million refugees live in the camp; dollar Tripura, the local chief of the Fire Service and Civil Defence, said the landslide hit as children were attending classes
IMF lowers 2026 world growth forecast as West Asia risks linger
Global economic growth is now estimated at 3% this year, IMF said, down from 3.1% in its April forecast
Make China leading power in sci-tech by 2035: Xi tells scientists
He said the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) is a critical phase for tackling tough challenges in building up the country's strength in science and technology
Is the U.S.-Iran agreement falling apart?
There were two major hurdles in the implementation of the MoU signed on June 17. One was the war in Lebanon and the other was the status of the Strait of Hormuz.
Sanders, Warren Drop Endorsements of Maine's Graham Platner
SC seeks CBSE response on plea seeking grace marks, fresh exams for Gulf-based Class 12 students
The writ petition, filed through advocate Vineet Jindal, contended that thousands of CBSE Class 12 students studying in GCC/West Asian countries were subjected to extraordinary and unprecedented circumstances arising out of the regional conflict, which severely disrupted the board examination process
Manhattan Building Remains Unstable; Officials Warn of Collapse
Marine Le Pens political career and the rise of the French far right: Timeline
The head of the National Rally, Le Pen, 57, gained popularity in recent years by softening the image of the party founded by her late father who was known for his anti-semitic and racist remarks and dropping extreme positions, such as exiting the European Union.
Israeli strike kills World Cup screening organiser in Gaza just before kickoff
Health authorities in Gaza say an Israeli strike killed an organizer of public screenings of World Cup matches in the enclave
Russian attacks kill three across Ukraine, strike Kyiv for second consecutive night
Russia's Defence Ministry said the military carried out a strike on arms industry facilities in Kyiv overnight, hitting a Flamingo cruise missiles plant and a facility assembling mid and long range drones
A Boeing 737 plane has disappeared off the coast of Pakistan
European Union Aviation Agency tells operators to avoid Iran, Iraq airspace until August 31
It had also asked airlines to exercise caution when operating within the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Oman, UAE and Saudi Arabia
The story of India-Indonesia collaboration in the 1940s | Explained
From Nehrus diplomatic support to Biju Patnaiks daring mission, India played a significant role in Indonesias struggle for independence. Heres how the partnership took shape in the 1940s
Russia tries to jam Musk's Starlink systems to counter Ukrainian drones
Jamming devices installed by Russia near towns and military facilities, disrupting the Starlink systems operated by Musk's SpaceX
New U.S. attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says
The U.S. military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, putting pressure on an already fragile ceasefire
NATO Summit: Trump escalates feud with Spain, orders trade cutoff
The US president called Madrid a terrible partner in the alliance;, says he wanted no business with Spain
Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes and limits Iran's oil sales over ship attacks
The attacks on shipping and the resulting strikes came during the dayslong funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed Feb. 28 in the war's first moments at age 86
This Former DeepMind Exec Thinks the AI Arms Race Could End in Disaster
Verity Harding tells WIRED that the US governments nationalistic attitude toward AI is evidence that a worst-case scenario is taking shape.
Trump says Iran ceasefire over after fighting flares
Ill let our wonderful negotiators keep talking if they want, but I dont see it. I dont like these people, Mr. Trump said
This 12-year-old founder created an AI-powered receptionist to help small businesses build clientele
Trump says ceasefire with Iran is over
For me, I think its over, Trump said, adding, Its just a waste of time dealing with them.
Prabowo Subianto | The reformed General
The former military leader and Defence Minister, who is likely to become Indonesias new President, was once accused of human rights abuses, but ran a campaign with a softer image of himself using Instagram and TikTok
NATO considers skipping 2027 summit to avoid tensions with Trump
A discussion on moving away from annual summits has picked up steam this week as NATO leaders gather in Ankara, according to people familiar with the talks
Trump says at NATO summit he has ordered cutoff of US trade with Spain
Rescuers search for missing in China storms after 1,00,000 flee
Extreme weather has wreaked havoc on the countrys south and centre this week, with a super typhoon heading towards eastern provinces this weekend
Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after U.S. strikes and limits Iran's oil sales over ship attacks
Negotiations to reach a final deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz had been due to start after Khamenei's burial. But the new attacks has thrown that into question
