India monsoon LIVE: Holiday declared in schools and colleges in Mumbai due to heavy rainfall

The Yamuna River in Delhi is likely to reach 206 metres by August 19, crossing the danger mark of 205.33 metres, an advisory issued by the Central Water Commission said…

NYC restaurant mass shooting: At least 3 dead, 8 injured as multiple gunmen open fire; probe on

In a tragic incident in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights, three individuals lost their lives and eight others sustained injuries after multiple gunmen unleashed gunfire inside a restaurant early Sunday morning. Responding…

Chinese Flash Floods: 9 dead in Inner Mongolia; over 700 join urgent rescue mission

A flash flood in Inner Mongolia’s Urat Rear Banner, China, has resulted in the tragic deaths of nine campers, with three still missing. The incident occurred around 10 pm on…

“Russia Refusing Ceasefire Complicates Situation”: Zelensky Ahead Of Trump Meet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia refusing to accept a ceasefire was complicating efforts to end Moscow’s more than three-year-long conflict. “We see that Russia rebuffs numerous calls for a…

Zelenskyy hails ‘historic’ U.S. offer of security guarantees to Ukraine

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday (August 17, 2025) hailed the decision by Washington to offer security guarantees to Ukraine, speaking a day ahead of his meeting in Washington with…

Antigovernment protesters clash with police in several Serbian cities

Protesters have clashed with riot police in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, and other cities, on the fifth consecutive night of demonstrations against the government of right-wing President Aleksandar Vucic. Clashes also…

Gaza City: Palestinians flee IDF attacks as Israelis protest against occupation plan

Thousands of residents have fled Gaza City’s southern Zeitoun neighbourhood, where days of continuous Israeli bombardment have created a “catastrophic” situation, the city’s Hamas-run municipality has told the BBC. At…

Why US spares China, but hits India: Marco Rubio defends Russian oil hypocrisy

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged that imposing secondary sanctions on China for refining Russian oil could drive up global energy prices, even as Washington has punished India…

Alaska Summit: Putin’s bodyguards allegedly carried ‘poop suitcase’ for his meeting with Donald Trump – what does it mean?

Putin’s bodyguards reportedly carried a special “poop suitcase” to collect his faecal waste during his summit with US President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday, according to reports.The unusual security…

Will Russia-Ukraine war see a breakthrough? Donald Trump-Zelenskyy meet in focus; key developments in 10 points

Amidst ongoing conflict, a pivotal meeting in Washington brings together Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, European leaders, and US President Trump to explore a potential peace deal. Russia has surprisingly signaled openness…