New US aircraft carrier heads toward West Asia after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
The Lincoln, which has been supporting the US war against Iran, has had a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 240 days
US accuses over 40 nations of helping China evade tariffs through transshipment
Transshipments became more prevalent after 2018, when the Trump administration imposed Section 301 tariffs on China to counter unfair trade practices, says report
The Seto people celebrate their unique culture annually in Estonia. This kingdom day preserves their traditions, language, and distinct identity. Seto culture blends ancient beliefs with Orthodox Christianity, which is evident in their practices. Traditional leelo singing is a vital part of their heritage, passed down through generations. Young Setos actively work to ensure their culture remains relevant for everyone.
US accuses India, 40 nations of aiding Chinas tariff evasion
The United States has accused over 40 countries, including India, of being part of a shadow trans-shipment network that helps China evade high tariffs.
North Korea slams U.S.-South Korea military drills, threatens to exercise self-defence
Mr. Kim has ignored the U.S. and South Korea's offers to resume diplomacy and has focussed on taking steps to bolster his nuclear arsenal since his summitry with U.S. President Donald Trump broke down in 2019
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.
Record rain batters Chiba, leaves four dead and thousands stranded
Record rain batters Chiba leaves four dead and thousands stranded
A Ryanair engine experienced a malfunction after bird remains were discovered within it, leading to a drop in cabin pressure and necessitating an emergency landing. This engine had allegedly endured four potential bird strikes prior to this event. Investigators are now analyzing parallels with earlier engine malfunction incidents, noting that early assessments indicate this case diverges from a previous Southwest Airlines situation.
Israel warned US of Iran plots against Trump, but US could not verify threats
Israel provided unverified warnings of Iranian plots to assassinate Donald Trump. These warnings intensified before the US decision to go to war in Iran. US intelligence agencies could not independently corroborate some specific threats shared by Israel. Despite this, White House and Secret Service took precautions to mitigate potential dangers. This highlights Israel's influence on US decision-making regarding Iran.
Jared Kushner to Visit Israel, Egypt for discussion on Gaza
Washington: President Donald Trumps son-in-law and negotiator Jared Kushner will travel to the Middle East next week to try to advance plans for an end to the conflict in Gaza after a deal recently announced by the Trump administration ran into Israeli opposition. An official with the Board of Peace, the body Trump established to 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 .
Cleaner, Modern: Instagram Changes Its Wordmark Logo After A Decade
Adam Mosseri called the redesign 'cleaner and more modern,' though many users mocked the new script for resembling the word 'Instagzam.
11 injured as train derails in England, all passengers evacuated
11 injured as train derails in England, all passengers evacuated
Two severely injured as train derails in southeast England
Footage from the scene showed at least three overturned carriages and paramedics on site. The cause of the incident remains unknown.
11 injured, two critical as train derails in England
London: A passenger train derailed in southern England, seriously injuring two people and leaving nine others with minor injuries after three carriages overturned, the British Transport Police said. The Southern Rail train from Victoria station in London to Eastbourne was carrying about 150 people when it went off the tracks outside the tourist town 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 .
When Karoline Leavitt Became Trump's Voice On India-US Trade, War With Pak
Leavitt was not a policymaker. But the Trump veteran who served in his press office during his first term, emerged as one of the administration's most visible public messengers during Trump's second term at the White House
Pakistan Enters Moon Race: Jinnah-1 Rover Aims For South Pole Mission
Jinnah-1 will study the geology of the lunar surface and conduct key experiments related to future lunar research.
An Iowa man faces over one hundred charges for allegedly capturing protected turtles. Aiden Throndson was indicted on 124 counts for taking regulated reptiles in Alabama. These alleged offenses occurred near Highway 278 and County Road 73 in Winston County. Flattened musk turtles, found only in Alabama, are classified as threatened species. Throndson was arrested and given a substantial cash bond following the incident.
US lost around 45 Reaper drones, roughly 25 per cent of fleet, in Iran war: Report
The United States (US) has lost around 45 of its MQ-9 Reaper surveillance and strike drones during its over five-month long conflict with Iran, according to a report by the Washington Post . However, not all of them were shot down and some crashed after losing communication with their operators.
Boeing's Broken Engine Parts Hit Ryanair Jet Window Before Man's Head Was Sucked Outside
Investigators also found bird remains inside the engine, suggesting the plane may have struck birds during takeoff.
Soviet-era 500-kg bomb found in private garden in Afghanistan
Sovietera kg bomb found in private garden in Afghanistan
Indian-origin man pleads guilty to accessing CSAM, jailed in US
Washington: An Indian-origin man has pleaded guilty in a federal court in New Jersey to accessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) involving a prepubescent minor, the Department of Justice said in a statement. Abhishek Vijaykumar, a resident of Hasbrouck Heights in New Jersey, knowingly accessed the illicit material in March 2024, it said. Investigators found 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 .
18 Development Projects Launched in Unakoti; CM Dr Manik Saha Targets Opposition
Agartala, August 13, 2026: Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 18 development projects at a programme held at the Dolugaon School ground in Kailashahar, Unakoti district, on Wednesday. The projects, involving an investment of more than 45 crore, cover key sectors including education, healthcare, roads, drinking water, electricity,... The post 18 Development Projects Launched in Unakoti; CM Dr Manik Saha Targets Opposition first appeared on Northeast Today .
New Zealand Football withdraws support for Infantino, urges review
New Zealand Football became the latest FIFA member to withdraw support on Friday.
Ukraine war briefing: Crimea bomb kills
Trump Orders Navy To Return To Older System Of Launching Jets Off Aircraft Carriers
The switch could cost billions and needs more sailors to operate, at a time when the Navy already has 20,000 unfilled fleet positions.
Tanzid, Shanto steer Tigers to strong position at lunch
Tanzid, playing only his second Test, brought up his maiden Test fifty off 102 balls
The United States is preparing to deploy the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East, where it will replace the USS Abraham Lincoln amid growing concerns over the impact of the Lincoln's prolonged...
New Aircraft Carrier Heads To Middle East Amid Reports Of USS Lincoln Issue
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln.
West Asia war LIVE: Bessent says U.S. to apply measures never seen on Iran
The U.S. has tightened economic sanctions against Iran and other individuals and entities that it says are helping it procure weapons
Trump orders Navy to drop EMALS for steam catapults on USS Doris Miller
Trump orders Navy to drop EMALS for steam catapults on USS Doris Miller
The Papers: 'Houses burn and train derails on hottest day' and 'Britain on fire'
Many of today's papers lead coverage with the fires and train derailment under headlines about Thursday being the hottest day.
US signals long-term Iran naval blockade as Hormuz tensions squeeze oil flows
US signals longterm Iran naval blockade as Hormuz tensions squeeze oil flows
Tate supporters rally for brothers ahead of bail hearing in Miami
Supporters of Andrew and Tristan Tate gathered outside a Miami detention centre ahead of their bail hearing. Tate supporters rally for brothers ahead of bail hearing in Miami
Gaza City police chief killed as Israel pushes on with deadly strikes
Latest Israeli attacks kill police official Jamal Abu Kamil in Gaza City and another person in Khan Younis. Gaza City police chief killed as Israel pushes on with deadly strikes
Iran war live: US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US can sustain its blockade against Iran 'indefinitely'. Iran war live: US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade
Yemen faces highest risk of returning to war since 2022 truce, UN warns
Civilian and military casualties have been reported as fighting has flared across Yemeni front lines in recent days. Yemen faces highest risk of returning to war since 2022 truce, UN warns
UAE accuses Iran of attacks on two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz
No injuries were reported in the attack, which the UAE called 'piracy' and a threat to global energy security. UAE accuses Iran of attacks on two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz
US court backs Trump's power to close 'de minimis' tariff exemption
The U.S. Court of International Trade on Thursday upheld Donald Trumps authority to end the de minimis tariff exemption for low-value imports from China, Mexico and Canada, ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act allowed him to rescind the trade privilege. The decision marks a rare court victory for Trumps tariff agenda.
Quote of the day by Hillary Clinton teaches us that civilization is not simply what humanity builds around itself; it is also the standard by which humanity treats one another. A more peaceful and compassionate future will not be created by eliminating every difference. It will emerge when people learn to live with those differences without forgetting the humanity they share. In that sense, recognizing humanity in everyone is more than an inspiring ideal. It is a daily responsibilityand perhaps one of the most meaningful measures of how civilized we truly are.
US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, report says
US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump report says
While AI systems are becoming an increasingly important complement to conventional forecasting because of their speed and lower computing costs, they are unlikely to fully replace traditional weather models in the near future, as per Reuters report.
Final day of heatwave for many before weekend cooldown
Heatwave conditions continue on Friday in south-east England but it is turning fresher for all into the weekend.
So much more respect for myself: NZ ultrarunner Sophie Woods on smashing a 2,000km alpine run record
El Nino is a phenomenon that occurs naturally, when weakening trade winds cause warmer ocean waters to build up in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. This typically leads to higher global temperatures and altered weather patterns, bringing drought to some regions and heavy rainfall to others.
Mark Zuckerbergs AI Manifesto Is 6,500 Wordsand Barely Says Anything
AI is shifting the culture, from tech CEO manifestos to 1 am job interviews. We unpack some of the latest, along with the top findings from Black Hat ... Mark Zuckerbergs AI Manifesto Is 6,500 Wordsand Barely Says Anything
After 2 Plasma Donor Deaths, Company Pauses Clinics in Canada
Grifols, a Spanish company, said
World War II Memorial In Washington Vandalised With Bubbles, Graffiti
The World War Two memorial in Washington was vandalized with bubbly soap and graffiti on Thursday, prompting vows from the US government to find the perpetrator.
Surveillance company Flock announces new safeguards to address potential police misuse
Analysis: Nepal cancels conference on Tibetan studies amid China pressure debate
Cancellation of the conference, in which around 700 participants were to take part, including scholars from China, has stoked a controversyover whether the Nepal government has succumbed to pressure from Beijing, which has in recent years steadily expanded its influence in Kathmandu
Engine Blade Hit Window on Jet When Man Was Partly Sucked Outside, Report Says
The National Transportation Safety Board said it had found a bird
You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now
Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.
I got an 89 refund how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.
Premier League 2026-27 preview No 9: Everton
Trump Announces Tariffs Of Up To 100% On Imported Drones To Counter China
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of unmanned drones and their components to reduce US reliance on imports in an industry dominated by China.
India-Israel hackathon spurs youth-led restorative healthcare innovation
India-Israel hackathon spurs youth-led restorative healthcare innovation
Multiple fires destroy homes and cause devastation in West Midlands
The region's fire chief says the service took thousands of 999 calls across one of the most significant incidents in its history.
Kennedy Center board votes to put Trump's name back on building
The board on Thursday also voted to proceed with a two-year closure for proposed renovations, which was earlier blocked by a federal judge.
Man used a screwdriver to kill his wife and daughter at a Minnesota daycare, police say
Man City's Reijnders set for 52m Saudi move
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to leave following a year at the club after a 52m move was agreed with Saudi Pro-League side Al-Qadsiah.
Several Homes Burnt, Residents Evacuated As UK Wildfire Intensifies
A fire tore through several homes, residents were evacuated and extensive damage reported as firefighters battled multiple blazes in central England, which experiencing its hottest day of the year.
Ice cream man hit with noise complaint over van's music
Mark Edwards says he will now beep his horn in the evenings, as he cannot play his music.
US government extensively spied on anti-ICE protesters and leftwing groups, records reveal
Tyson Foods says it will close beef plants amid cattle shortage
Nigel Farage set for decisive but arguably empty victory in Clacton
Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.
Hunt surges to 200m glory to win second European gold
Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second gold medal of the European Championships as Dina Asher-Smith claims bronze.
Two seriously hurt as passenger train derails in East Sussex
It was pandemonium... I could feel the carriage rocking, says one passenger who was on the train with his six-year-old daughter.
Massachusetts teen accused of killing mother and brother used ChatGPT
Rangers crash out of Europa League as Derek McInnes
Quicksilver Amy Hunt flies to glorious golden double with 200m triumph
Female Afghans Erased From Public Life in Five Years of Taliban Rule
Decrees restricting women
Heroic Leigh defence denies table-toppers Leeds
Leigh Leopards ruin Leeds Rhinos' perfect home record in Super League this season and pick up a vital two points in their hunt for a top-six spot.
Ancient West Antarctica hosted a temperate rainforest approximately ninety million years ago. Fossil roots and pollen indicate dense vegetation grew near the South Pole. This forest experienced months of darkness annually, unlike modern rainforests. Scientists reconstructed a warm climate with high carbon dioxide levels.
'This is her stage!' - Hunt takes 200m gold
GB sprint star Amy Hunt takes her second gold of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in the women's 200m, with Rhasidat Adeleke second and Dina Asher-Smith in third.
Count Binface has taken on three PMs and lost - but could this be his best ever performance?
The self-styled intergalactic space warrior wears a giant silver bin on his head and a silver cloak.
Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur
I tried the new ChatGPT Desktop App for Linux - but I'll stick to my browser for now
This preview release of ChatGPT Desktop for Linux supports Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora is here.
Greenland's Petermann Glacier lost a large iceberg, its biggest since 2012. Scientists have monitored this glacier's floating ice tongue for seven years. Two more large ice islands are expected to break away soon. This calving event offers a rare chance to study Arctic ice formations. The detached ice mass could also create hazards for shipping operations.
BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her
BBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her.
Nepals former PM Deuba returns after over five months abroad for treatment
Mr. Deuba and his wife, former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, were seriously injured during violent protests on September 9, 2025, when anti-government demonstrations led by the Gen Z movement swept across Nepal and resulted in the fall of the K.P. Sharma Oli government
US launches multinational attack drone task force. Will Gulf allies join amid war?
US launches multinational attack drone task force Will Gulf allies join amid war
Watch: Houses engulfed in flames across Stourbridge
Multiple fires burned across the West Midlands and destroyed homes there.
Big Issue says vendors struggling as sales hit by heatwaves
Sales have fallen by as much as 30% in some areas of the UK as people retreat from the heat.
Quote by Karl Popper: 'Those who promise us paradise on earth never produced anything but a hell'
Kennedy Center Board Votes To Restore Trump Name On Building: Reports
The venue's board of trustees, which is stacked with Trump allies, reportedly voted to approve a workaround by adding the inscription Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump to the building.
Vance presses Justice Department to investigate hospitals over transgender care
South Korean women are projected to surpass ninety years of life expectancy by 2030. This milestone is driven by widespread healthcare access and improved cardiovascular health. Decades of consistent, cumulative improvements have led to this remarkable demographic shift. These factors have created an environment where maintaining health is the easiest option. This demonstrates that longevity is a systems issue, not solely individual discipline.
