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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

The Hindu Businessline 14 Aug 2026 9:13 am

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 Hindu Businessline 14 Aug 2026 9:11 am

For centuries something bizarre happens in this village every year as it becomes a kingdom with its own king, currency and even army

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.

The Economic Times 14 Aug 2026 9:10 am

Nigel Farage says he won

The Guardian 14 Aug 2026 9:07 am

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.

NewsBytes 14 Aug 2026 8:55 am

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

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 8:49 am

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.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 8:39 am

Record rain batters Chiba, leaves four dead and thousands stranded

Record rain batters Chiba leaves four dead and thousands stranded

India Today 14 Aug 2026 8:38 am

Boeing 737 Ryanair engine damage: What NTSB found after July incident left passenger partially sucked through window

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.

The Economic Times 14 Aug 2026 8:30 am

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.

The Economic Times 14 Aug 2026 8:25 am

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 .

The Siasat Daily 14 Aug 2026 8:21 am

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.

NDTV 14 Aug 2026 8:21 am

11 injured as train derails in England, all passengers evacuated

11 injured as train derails in England, all passengers evacuated

India Today 14 Aug 2026 8:19 am

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.

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 8:10 am

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 .

The Siasat Daily 14 Aug 2026 8:07 am

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

NDTV 14 Aug 2026 8:05 am

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.

NDTV 14 Aug 2026 8:04 am

Iowa man faces 124 charges after over 100 turtles of protected species were captured - Heres what Alabama law says

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.

The Economic Times 14 Aug 2026 8:00 am

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.

India TV 14 Aug 2026 7:59 am

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.

NDTV 14 Aug 2026 7:43 am

Soviet-era 500-kg bomb found in private garden in Afghanistan

Sovietera kg bomb found in private garden in Afghanistan

India Today 14 Aug 2026 7:43 am

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 .

The Siasat Daily 14 Aug 2026 7:41 am

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 .

North East Today 14 Aug 2026 7:38 am

New Zealand Football withdraws support for Infantino, urges review

New Zealand Football became the latest FIFA member to withdraw support on Friday.

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 7:37 am

Ukraine war briefing: Crimea bomb kills

The Guardian 14 Aug 2026 7:35 am

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.

NDTV 14 Aug 2026 7:27 am

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 Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 7:25 am

Amid reports of sailors jumping off USS Abraham Lincoln, US dispatches replacement warship to Middle East

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...

India TV 14 Aug 2026 7:22 am

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.

NDTV 14 Aug 2026 7:09 am

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

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 6:57 am

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

India Today 14 Aug 2026 6:44 am

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.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 6:42 am

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

India Today 14 Aug 2026 6:35 am

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

India Vision 14 Aug 2026 6:32 am

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

India Vision 14 Aug 2026 6:32 am

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

India Vision 14 Aug 2026 6:32 am

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

India Vision 14 Aug 2026 6:32 am

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

India Vision 14 Aug 2026 6:32 am

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.

The Economic Times 14 Aug 2026 6:21 am

Quote of the day by Hillary Clinton, 'To me you cannot be fully human, fully civilised, unless you recognise humanity in everyone' teaches gratitude, compassion, empathy, charity, kindness, caring, positive impact, human connection

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.

The Economic Times 14 Aug 2026 6:10 am

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

India Today 14 Aug 2026 5:55 am

For decades, weather prediction has relied on numerical models running on supercomputers, now AI can produce forecasts in a fraction of the time. Will it be accurate? Here's what experts are saying

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.

The Economic Times 14 Aug 2026 5:54 am

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.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 5:38 am

In 1950, world witnessed strongest El Nino but weather forecasters warn of more powerful climate phenomenon that will push nearly 49 million people into acute food insecurity

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.

The Economic Times 14 Aug 2026 5:36 am

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

India Vision 14 Aug 2026 5:32 am

After 2 Plasma Donor Deaths, Company Pauses Clinics in Canada

Grifols, a Spanish company, said

The New York Times 14 Aug 2026 5:11 am

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.

NDTV 14 Aug 2026 5:00 am

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

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 4:50 am

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

The New York Times 14 Aug 2026 4:50 am

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.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 4:45 am

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.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 4:33 am

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 9: Everton

The Guardian 14 Aug 2026 4:31 am

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.

NDTV 14 Aug 2026 4:13 am

The Safety Reckoning Inside OpenAI

OpenAI

Wired 14 Aug 2026 4:07 am

India-Israel hackathon spurs youth-led restorative healthcare innovation

India-Israel hackathon spurs youth-led restorative healthcare innovation

India Today 14 Aug 2026 4:00 am

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.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 3:59 am

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.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 3:51 am

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.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 3:42 am

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.

NDTV 14 Aug 2026 3:39 am

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.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 3:30 am

Leigh dent Leeds

The Guardian 14 Aug 2026 3:17 am

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.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 3:13 am

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.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 3:09 am

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.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 3:06 am

Female Afghans Erased From Public Life in Five Years of Taliban Rule

Decrees restricting women

The New York Times 14 Aug 2026 2:51 am

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.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 2:50 am

90 million years ago, Antarctica had a temperate forest just 900 kilometers from the South Pole despite months of darkness. 90 million years later, scientists found its roots, pollen and spores preserved in seafloor sediment beneath today's frozen continent

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.

The Economic Times 14 Aug 2026 2:47 am

'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.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 2:38 am

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.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 2:31 am

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.

ZDNet 14 Aug 2026 2:16 am

In 2019, an international team began monitoring Greenland's Petermann Glacier's floating ice tongue from space. 7 years later, 76.4 sq km broke away, creating a Manhattan-sized ice island, while two more could reduce the tongue by 254 sq km

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.

The Economic Times 14 Aug 2026 2:12 am

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.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 2:07 am

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

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 2:04 am

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

India Today 14 Aug 2026 1:59 am

Watch: Houses engulfed in flames across Stourbridge

Multiple fires burned across the West Midlands and destroyed homes there.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 1:56 am

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.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 1:52 am

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.

NDTV 14 Aug 2026 1:50 am

In 2017, Lancet scientists forecast life expectancy across 35 industrialized countries using 21 statistical models. 13 years later, South Korean women are projected to average about 90.8 years, potentially setting a historic human longevity record

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.

The Economic Times 14 Aug 2026 1:46 am