Sharjah motorists face temporary traffic diversions near University City until August due to construction for the Etihad Rail Station Access Roads Project. Authorities urge drivers to follow new signs and allow extra travel time, especially during peak hours. These essential upgrades are paving the way for faster, sustainable passenger rail services connecting the UAE's key areas, promising long-term transport benefits for residents.
At least 32 dead after overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in Pakistan
Eastern heat threatens FIFA World Cup players and fans
Forecasters say the hottest World Cup tournament match so far this year could hit Saturday afternoon, during the knockout round game between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia
Venezuela's Acting President Rodrguez angrily defends earthquake response
Acting President Rodrguez defends governement response amid criticism on the earthquake in Venezuela
40 killed after bus falls into ravine in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The incident took place when the Peshawar-bound bus entered Dera Ismail Khan district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after crossing Balochistans Sherani district
NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump
NATO is, and will always be, a transatlantic alliance but we need to rebalance it for the better, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said
Authorities issue arrest warrant, Interpol red notice for Monaco blast suspect
Suspect of the June 29 blasts in Monaco subject to an arrest warrant.
Projected super typhoon barrels towards U.S. Pacific islands
Current forecast tracks continue to indicate a grim outlook for the Marianas, the U.S. National Weather Service said.
France deaths rose by 30% during heatwave
Death toll from massive strikes on Kyiv rises to 30
In the morning, locals stood on the rubble of destroyed apartment blocks ripped apart by the barrage, as smoke poured over the Kyiv skyline
FIFA WC: Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 to reach Round of 16
Vancouver: Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye both scored as Switzerland advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Algeria here. Switzerland will play the winner of Fridays match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Missouri. The round-of-16 game is set for next Tuesday in Vancouver. Switzerland has 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 .
Eight arrested in U.K. probe into international network of men drugging, raping partners
The crime agency said it found a truly international network with group members identified in dozens of countries spanning every continent
Iran holds funeral for Ali Khamenei: Who is attending?
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on February 28, 2026, in joint precision strikes by the US and Israeli militaries. The airstrikes killed Khamenei as well as other members of his family.
Putin shrugs off fuel shortages as Ukraine hits refineries harder
Moscow: Despite severe fuel shortages across Russia, President Vladimir Putin appears unbothered by Ukraines increasing attacks on his countrys oil refineries. He has shrugged off the setback for one of the worlds leading oil-producing nations as not critical, dismissed ceasefire proposals and insisted the war will continue until his goals are met. Putin has described 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 .
New Zealand to welcome PM Modi next week
Auckland: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first official visit to New Zealand next week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced. Prime Minister Modis visit is historic, with this being the first to New Zealand by an Indian Prime Minister in 40 years, Luxon says. India is one of the worlds largest 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 seeks probe into seafarers organ removal in Venezuela
Caracas: The Embassy of India in Caracas has sought a thorough investigation by Venezuelan authorities into the alleged desecration and removal of organs from the mortal remains of late Rakesh Chauhan. The Mission stated that it has been continuously pursuing the matter with concerned local authorities since the incident first came to light. In 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 .
Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Halmahera, Indonesia
Indonesias Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said there was no threat of a tsunami
Tibetan man dies after self-immolation near UN headquarters, activists say
Voice of Tibet, a media outlet of exiled Tibetans, said Tibetan activist Logba Rangzen self-immolated outside the UN headquarters in New York after a live appeal for Tibetan independence and unity
Death toll hits 10 in Thai monk procession crash
A group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking along a roadside in Mukdahan Province during a pilgrimage when a truck ploughed into them
Iran warns of forceful response if oil tankers deviate from approved routes in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a forceful response
Spain beat Austria 3-0, advance in FIFA World Cup
Inglewood: Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 on Thursday, July 2, for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010. Pedro Porro added a goal in the second half for Spain, which put on its most impressive performance of the tournament while dominating possession 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 Democrats challenge green card policy shift
Washington: Congressional Democrats have urged the Trump administration to reverse what they called a major shift in the US green card process, arguing that a new policy could force eligible applicants to seek permanent residence from abroad instead of adjusting their status while remaining in the United States. In a letter to US Citizenship 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 .
125 passengers, crew hit with highly contagious stomach virus on cruise from San Francisco
Ruby Princess was on a 20-day round trip journey from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska when the passengers and crew members were stricken by norovirus, the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said
Olympian charged with damaging reflecting pool
U.S. Homeland Security probing recent cyber breach at information-sharing network
In a statement, DHS said there had been a recent cyber incident involving an unclassified legacy information sharing environment but did not provide further details and did not respond to follow-up questions
U.K.'s likely next PM Andy Burnham says he has not decided on his Finance Minister
He said he didnt have all the details of the Defence Investment Plan ahead of its publication as it had been part of an internal government process, but said would fund defence as needed
WHO declares cruise ship hantavirus outbreak over
There were 12 confirmed and one probable case stemming from the MV Hondius, including three deaths
At least nine killed as explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's Damascus
The explosion near the main courthouse complex left 20 others wounded
German ruling coalition agrees on major reform package
The tax relief would mean an average family is about 600 better off per year, the parties said
Thailand denies viral claim Macron knelt before king
An image widely circulated online in Thailand purported to show Macron kneeling as he presented the awards
NATO plans to replace AWACS with Saab GlobalEye jets, sources say
NATO dropped plans in 2025 to buy six Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft after the Pentagon, its largest prospective customer, scrapped plans to acquire 26 of the jets and instead put greater emphasis on satellite-based capabilities
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a forceful response
Irans joint military command has warned that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a forceful response.
Vatican excommunicates six ultraconservative bishops over ordination
The Society of Saint Pius X, which has around 600,000 followers around the world, comprises fundamentalist Catholics who strongly oppose the liberal reforms imposed by the Vatican II Council in the 1960s
Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days
Trump Loyalty Demands Set Stage for Tense NATO Summit
Iran warns US, Israel against attack during Khamenei funeral
Thursday, July 2, marked the 15th day since Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding and the 125th day since the outbreak of the war, as Iran warned the United States and Israel against launching any attack during the state funeral of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Ali Abdollahi, commander of Khatam al-Anbiya 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 .
EU and US concerned by China's new ethnic unity law which targets people overseas
Indian passport fees revised in UAE: Check new charges for fresh, Tatkaal applications
El Nino effect: Challenges to adaptation and resilience
Europe and countries in South Asia, including India, are reeling under extreme heat and monsoon deficit; heat stress has thrown life out of gear across the world making the vulnerable people the worst victim
Ayatollah Khamenei:Legacy of resistance more alive than before
As Iran prepares for the grand state funeral ceremonies of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Hussaini Khamenei beginning July 4, the Islamic Republic mourns one of its most defining figures. Khamenei, the Supreme Leader for nearly 37 years, was martyred and assassinated on February 28 in a joint US-Israeli airstrike on Tehran that also claimed the lives 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 .
11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 9
The boy is in custody and will be questioned when state child protection officers arrive, police said
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to attend Iran supreme leader Ali Khamenei's funeral
Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to attend Iranian supreme leader Ali Khameneis funeral from July 3-5 amid regional mediations
India, Japan unveil transformative initiatives to boost ties
New Delhi: India and Japan on Thursday, July 1, unveiled a raft of landmark initiatives, including an economic partnership framework and defence pact to co-develop military hardware following summit talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi. The major outcomes from the meeting included a declaration on economic security, a joint 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 .
Palestine: Sonia Gandhi piling moral pressure on Narendra Modi
With Palestine emerging as the Narendra Modi governments Achilles heel, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is mounting moral pressure to take a more humanitarian stand, with Gaza being turned from an open-air prison into an open-air graveyard. Describing Israeli actions as genocide, Sonia Gandhi pointed out that the Modi governments silence, especially on Gaza, is not 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 .
Boy driving truck crashes into group of monks, killing 8 and injuring 14
ExcitedDonald Trump takes first flight on Qatar-gifted Air Force One
Frankly, we couldn't build a plane like this because we wouldn't be willing to spend the kind of money necessary. They spent top dollars, U.S. President Donald Trump said
FACT FOCUS: Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in Strait of Hormuz. But it is tied to Tehran
United States: Couple held over Empire State love banner
New York: Two people got to the top of the Empire State Buildings antenna and unfurled a banner about the power of love at midday Wednesday, July 1, before starting to descend, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested. Dressed in black and wearing masks but not tethers, it appeared the two balanced 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 .
Russia, after heavy strike on Kyiv, says it will keep increasing pressure on Ukraine
UN asks Pakistan to reverse reconstructions at Taxila sites
In March, a visitor shared information and pictures with Pakistans Permanent Delegate to UNESCO in Paris, highlighting reconstruction works by the Punjab archaeology department
NZs move to tighten immigration rules for Indians could hurt ties: Post
A comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with India is awaiting approval in New Zealands parliament
Pakistan says US-Iran talks make positive progress in Doha
Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday, July 2, said its mediators, along with Qatar, concluded separate meetings with the US and Iranian negotiators in Doha and reported positive progress on various aspects of the MoU, with the two sides agreeing to further discussions. The US and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on June 18, aimed 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 .
Trump claims Strait of Hormuz traffic at record high
Washington: President Donald Trump said that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz had reached record levels and predicted further declines in oil prices, offering an upbeat assessment of the situation with Iran during a speech in North Dakota. Those boats are coming out of the Hormuz Strait. Theyre coming out by numbers that nobody ever 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 .
Roberto Sanchez challenges Fujimori's win in Peru
Peru's electoral authority said this week that Ms. Fujimori was elected with 50.13% of the vote, compared to Mr. Sanchez's 49.86%
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani dines at Chef Regi Mathews Kerala restaurant, Chatti, in New York
The New York City mayor, dined with his wife Rama Duwaji and his parents, filmmaker Mira Nair and scholar Mahmood Mamdani, at Chennai-based Chef Regi Mathews restaurant, Chatti, in Manhattan, which showcases Keralas toddy shop cuisine
Indian ship with 47,000 tonnes of LPG transits Strait of Hormuz
BW Loyalty was among the eight Indian flagged LPG carriers that were stranded in Persian Gulf when the war started. Since then seven of these ships have already come out
Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Kyiv
Kyiv: Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraines capital overnight into Thursday, July 2, that killed at least eight people and injured dozens as loud explosions shook Kyiv for hours. The attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across the city. Many residents took shelter at metro stations after 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 .
The UAE braces for its most intense summer phase, 'Jamrat Al Qayth,' starting July 3 and lasting until August 10. Temperatures are predicted to soar above 50C, with experts warning of scorching heat, dry winds, and heatwaves. Coastal areas will see highs of 41-43C, while inland regions could reach 45-46C. Residents are urged to take precautions against extreme heat and humidity.
Historic gurdwara demolished in Pakistan's Punjab, Sikh community protests
India reacts to demolition, calls it deeply distressing, despicable act
Sri Lanka upgraded to upper-middle income economy by World Bank
Reclassification comes just three years after Sri Lanka faced its worst economic crisis
Around 2% of Gazas child population killed by Israeli security forces : UN report
The latest report by the UN independent commission of inquiry captures Israels crimes against Palestinian children
UN, strapped for cash, warns time running out to make payments
We dont have cash beyond August, the organizations controller, Chandramouli Ramanathan, told reporters on Wednesday
Questions grow about why ICE arrested a Texas nun
10-man USA beat Bosnia 2-0, advance in FIFA World Cup
San Francisco: The co-host USA relied on goals late in each half to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium to enter the Round of 36 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The co-hosts dig deep and hold on against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman scored the goals, 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 .
Alibaba, its payment processor to pay $600 million to resolve US drug sales probe
The two companies agreed to pay the money to resolve allegations that they failed to prevent merchants from selling and importing illegal drugs, chemicals and pill presses into the US through Alibaba's e-commerce platforms
West Asia war LIVE: Iran says talks in Qatar on implementing MoU with U.S. have concluded
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Wednesday that Tehran would use some of its frozen assets in Qatar to purchase goods needed by the country following talks in Doha.
Venezuela declares 7 days of national mourning for quake victims
Caracas: Venezuelas acting president Delcy Rodriguez has declared seven days of national mourning in tribute to the victims of the powerful earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. In honour of the memory of the victims, I have decided to decree National Mourning for seven (7) days, starting at 6:00 p.m. today, Rodriguez wrote 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 .
Drone seizures and arrests for flying too close to World Cup events: Heres where to operate legally
Micron announces $250 million investment in Trump Accounts
Trump welcomed the move calling it the BIGGEST CORPORATE Investment of its kind.
Iran says to use frozen funds in Qatar to buy required goods
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran alone would decide how to use the released assets, in whatever way is most beneficial and favourable to the country.
Couple arrested after daring Empire State marriage proposal stunt
Russian daredevils Vanya Beerkus and Angela Nikolau are seen as ambassadors for 'rooftopping', a climbing sport. Couple arrested after daring Empire State marriage proposal stunt
Iran war live: Positive progress as US, Tehran wrap up indirect talks
Tehran says a 'communication channel' will be established with Washington to report and discuss breaches of the MoU. Iran war live: Positive progress as US, Tehran wrap up indirect talks
Belgium stage 32 comeback win over Senegal to enter World Cup last 16
Tielemans's penalty late into stoppage time of extra time capped Belgium's comeback from 2-0 down in Seattle. Belgium stage 32 comeback win over Senegal to enter World Cup last 16
Trump urges acting spy chief to declassify records, including on 2020 U.S. election
Bill Pulte, a political loyalist with no national security experience, was appointed as acting director of national intelligence last month; he has reportedly already moved to cut hundreds of intelligence jobs
Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth'
Stocks flat as traders digest Fed comments, oil falls
U.S., Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait
Six tourists killed, three others missing after boat capsizes in Pakistan's Swat Valley
The incident took place at Saifullah Lake in the Kalam Valley of Upper Swat district, a popular tourist destination
U.S. service member missing after Seahawk helicopter goes down in Arabian Sea
No indication the crash was caused by hostile action, U.S. military said
Daredevils reach top of Empire State Building with banner, before apparent proposal
Israel Defence Minister says troops to stay indefinitely in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza
Israel and Lebanon signed a U.S.-sponsored framework agreement under U.S. sponsorship on June 26 to pave the way for peace between the two countries and disarm the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah
U.S. and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, restart shipping
U.S. President Donald Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff met the Prime Minister of Qatar a mediator in the talks alongside Pakistan to lay the groundwork for the negotiations
China's ethnic unity law comes into force despite overseas criticism
The Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress aims to forge a shared national identity among ethnic groups, for example by strengthening the status of Mandarin as the official language
Amnesty says RSF committed ethnic cleansing in Sudan
Sudan has been mired since April 2023 in a brutal war between the army and the RSF, which has killed tens of thousands and forced millions to flee, according to the United Nations
Myanmar mourns as post-coup conflict death toll hits 1,00,000
Anti-putsch protests were put down by security forces, but activists quit cities to form pro-democracy guerrilla groups, fighting alongside ethnic minority armies that have long resisted central rule.
Shipping companies, unions still consider Hormuz a warzone
The Strait of Hormuz was first designated a warlike operations area on March 5, after ships trying to cross the vital energy passageway were attacked
World Bank scraps climate finance targets after U.S. criticism
As per the Climate Change Action Plan, World Bank had to allocate 45% of its total funds for projects that cut emissions or helped communities adapt to climate change
