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Iran has dismissed the latest U.S. sanctions threat as a sign of desperation, insisting that Washington's pressure campaign will fail to change Tehran's policies. The response comes as the Trump administration prepares what officials describe as the toughest sanctions package yet, targeting Iran and countries that continue doing business with it. Iranian leaders argue that years of economic pressure have failed to achieve U.S. objectives, while Washington says tougher measures are needed to increase pressure on Tehran. As tensions escalate, the debate is shifting beyond sanctions: who is becoming more isolated on the global stage—Iran or the United States?

Taiwan is developing a new indigenous anti-ballistic missile defence system called "Strong Bow" as concerns grow over China's expanding missile arsenal. The interceptor, being developed by Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, is designed to detect and destroy incoming ballistic missiles at high altitudes before they can strike targets across the island. The project represents Taipei's latest effort to strengthen its defensive capabilities amid rising cross-strait tensions and growing military pressure from Beijing. Analysts say advanced missile defence systems are becoming increasingly important as regional security challenges continue to evolve in the Indo-Pacific.

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a Muslim student's plea seeking permission to wear a hijab along with her school uniform. The court ruled that the petitioner failed to establish that wearing a headscarf is an essential religious practice under Islam. The bench also observed that students cannot insist on modifying a prescribed dress code when it is uniform, non-discriminatory and aimed at maintaining discipline and institutional identity. Referring to the Karnataka High Court's 2022 hijab judgment, the Allahabad High Court said it found no reason to take a different view. The ruling is likely to reignite debate over religious expression and school dress codes in India.

Hearing of tragic incidents involving youth raises the question of why they are happening. Experts say it boils down to comparisons and a lack of resilience in a world where pressure pushes them to believe that they can't be differen, and it is a must to be like everyone else.

Kriti Sanon's latest Raksha Bandhan ad has triggered a social media uproar over her modern bralette outfit and for tying a rakhi to a dog, with many calling it inappropriate. However, this is not the first time a festive ad has landed in controversy.

EPL Matchday 1 ended with nine wins and one draw (Liverpool 2-2 Newcastle). Arsenal, Man City, and Chelsea all secured victories, while Manchester United suffered a 2-0 loss to promoted Hull City.

Starting September 1, special railway freight trains will transport Kashmir’s apple harvest across India, offering growers a faster, cheaper alternative to avoid past highway-disruption losses.

Security forces apprehended eight suspected terrorist associates across Pulwama and Shopian in South Kashmir during joint operations, recovering arms, ammunition, hand grenades, and incriminating material.

The world's oceans today are the hottest they have been at any time in the Holocene epoch that started 11,700 years ago. But an expert believes that ocean surface temperatures might actually be the highest in the past 125,000 years.

Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's possible visit to India for the BRICS Summit in September, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing for a key two-day visit. He will hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the border issue.

US dollar system leverages global financial dominance, threatening secondary sanctions against entities aiding Iran via Operation Economic Outcast to sever Tehran's economic lifelines under pain of global market isolation.

Two-thirds of vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz are now being classified as "dark". But does that mean they are operating secretly, illegally, or simply disappearing from tracking systems? WION Decodes what is really happening.

Haiwaan trailer released on Tuesday.

Superstar Yash’s highly anticipated action thriller Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is creating an absolute storm at the box office, smashing pre-sales records. Ahead of its grand theatrical release, advance bookings have crossed Rs 32.85 crore ($3.93 million), making it one of the biggest box office openings of the year despite its strict 'A' certification.

From the vibrant canopy over the Public Garden to reflection-filled strolls along the Charles River, the city sheds its summer greens for an unforgettable blanket of scarlet, gold, and rust. Step into the frame and experience New England's most atmospheric season at its absolute peak.

The teaser of Emraan Hashmi's Gunmaaster G9 has been unveiled. Directed by Aditya Datt, the cast also features Genelia Deshmukh and the story is packed with romance, action and music.

CCTV footage shows a heated altercation between BJP MLA B Suresh Gowda's daughter Aishwarya and PSI Savitha B Patil at a Srirangapatna temple. Police registered an FIR against Aishwarya over the alleged assault, while she filed a counter-complaint against the officer.

Nearly 24 years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, New York authorities have identified three more victims through advanced DNA testing. Among those identified are Ryan Fitzgerald, a trader working at the World Trade Center, and Barbara Keating, who was aboard one of the hijacked planes that struck the Twin Towers. A third victim was identified but remains unnamed at the family's request. Officials say breakthroughs in forensic science and continued efforts by investigators have helped provide long-awaited answers to families still seeking closure from one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in modern history.

Bolivia’s National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (SENAMHI) has issued an orange alert across multiple departments following severe winter storms and heavy snowfall. The extreme weather has heavily impacted highland communities, disrupting rural transport, threatening agriculture, and affecting over 100,000 residents across regions like Potosí, La Paz, and Oruro.