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Residents in the German border town of Monschau have been advised to evacuate as Belgium's worst modern wildfire rages less than two kilometers away, sending heavy smoke and pollution toward the region.

From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul, here's a look at the top five active Indian batters with most runs in Test cricket. This list also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant

The Union Government has set maximum daily LPG production targets for 21 refineries to strengthen domestic supplies amid risks from the West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

With his roots in Punjab, Indian-origin Flight Lieutenant Arshdeep Singh Dang, 28, has become the first Sikh to graduate as a fighter pilot in Britain’s Royal Air Force (RAF). He is the first Sikh to attain wings from a Fighter Squadron of the RAF since World War II, according to the RAF. A fast jet pilot graduation ceremony was held at RAF Valley in North Wales on Friday (August 14), where the British air force announced Arshdeep’s achievement.

Iran has offered a $30,000 reward for anyone who kills or captures a US soldier, according to state news agency IRNA, while women who carry out the act would receive twice that amount. The announcement, attributed to Army chief Amir Hatami, comes as fighting and diplomatic tensions remain focused on the Strait of Hormuz, with the wider US-Iran conflict continuing.

Jared Kushner is reportedly set to engage with Gaza officials as discussions continue around US President Donald Trump's proposed Board of Peace initiative. The development comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding Gaza, with regional actors closely watching Washington's plans for the territory's future governance, reconstruction and security. Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and a key figure in previous Middle East diplomacy, has remained involved in discussions surrounding the administration's regional strategy. The reported talks come as negotiations involving Gaza, Israel, Hamas, Egypt and the United States continue to shape the wider diplomatic landscape.

Around mid-May, US negotiators trying to strike a deal with Iran to end the war ran into a dilemma: they were not sure if the people across the table were actually in touch with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which was wielding the real power in Iran.

BWF World Championships 2026 begin in New Delhi as PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty lead India's medal hopes at home

Iranian authorities have executed Shahram Sadeghi over his alleged involvement in anti-government winter protests.

A fresh political controversy has erupted in Telangana after Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy accused the opposition of allegedly using occult practices and black magic to discredit his government. Speaking at a public gathering, the chief minister made the sensational allegation without naming BRS leader T. Harish Rao, while questioning his reported visits to temples in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Revanth Reddy alleged that opposition leaders were involved in “Aghora pujas” and black magic, claiming that such practices had allegedly been carried out for years in neighbouring states. The remarks triggered a sharp response from the BRS, with party leader K. Sanjay accusing the chief minister of attempting to divert attention from what he described as unfulfilled promises involving jobs, farmer relief and development projects.

Saudi Arabia's Red Sea oil shipments are increasingly disappearing from tracking systems as tanker operators reportedly switch off their Automatic Identification Systems amid growing fears of Houthi attacks. The development comes as the Houthis intensify threats against Saudi-linked shipping and oil infrastructure, putting a key route for global energy supplies under mounting pressure. Recent Houthi attacks have targeted commercial shipping in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, while the group has also claimed attacks involving Saudi oil infrastructure, including the Yanbu oil hub and Aramco facilities in Jazan. The disruption is making it harder for traders and energy agencies to determine how much Saudi crude is actually being shipped. Estimates of recent Yanbu loadings have reportedly varied significantly between shipping-data providers. At the same time, Saudi Arabia appears to be moving more crude north through the Red Sea, while risks around the Suez Canal, Bab al-Mandab and Strait of Hormuz continue to complicate global energy flows.

A secret security operation involving U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked questions over the safety and transparency of journalists travelling with the president. According to a Washington Post report, journalists accompanying Trump from Turkey to Britain were allegedly kept unaware when the president was quietly moved from Air Force One to another aircraft. Trump was reportedly transported using a catering truck, with the operation linked to a perceived security threat from Iran. The secret plane switch was first reported by The Washington Post and later confirmed by Trump. Journalists travelling with the president said they noticed unusual activity around Air Force One, including a catering truck positioned unusually close to the aircraft. They also said they were instructed to keep their window blinds closed after takeoff without receiving a clear explanation. Around a dozen journalists were reportedly travelling with Trump, with several expressing disappointment over not being informed about the security operation. Some questioned whether the White House adequately considered the safety of members of the presidential press pool.

India began their Hockey World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Olympic silver medallists China in Amstelveen.

‘Dimagi Naxal Janta Party’ account @DNJP_India emerges on X amid PM Modi’s remark, following Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav and Prakash Raj

Ranveer Singh's father has reportedly agreed to meet IMPPA over the actor's exit from Farhan Akhtar's Don 3. The development comes as the Bollywood star has begun shooting for his next project, Pralay, following the success of Dhurandhar.

Iran parliament approves bill criminalising contact with hostile foreign media, tightening restrictions on journalists, foreign organisations and cooperation

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has ordered a thorough probe into former Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee’s death amid questions over a purported suicide note and internal TMC blame game.

The visit forms part of a two-nation tour that will also take him to Australia. During his stay in India, he is expected to visit a naval base, as maritime focus in ties gain a new momentum

Asaful Mallik reportedly expressed anger against the Pakistan Army which he said was supporting Israel in the Israel-Palestine conflict instead of aiding Palestinian Muslims. He said that he would “take revenge” on behalf of Muslims if they faced any problems in India as well.