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President Donald Trump’s promises of an economic "golden age" collide with a more modest reality, as second-quarter 2026 GDP growth registers at a slow 1.5%, stubborn inflation hovers around 3.5%, and high consumer costs challenge the administration's optimistic narrative.

The United States lifted counterterrorism sanctions on three IRGC-linked entities, including Fly Baghdad, while insisting the move does not signal any change in its broader policy toward Iran.

The United States is not actively preparing or rehearsing for a ground invasion of Cuba, according to statements from senior military leadership like U.S. Southern Command. However, heightened aggressive rhetoric from the White House, a strict oil import blockade, and routine military contingency planning have fueled widespread speculation.

Police Scotland are investigating after athletes from Pakistan and Uganda, including five boxers, went missing following the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Shreya Kalra beat popular TV star and strong contender Shivangi Joshi in the finale of Lock Upp Season 2. Kalra took home the winning trophy and Rs 1 crore prize money. Yogesh Rawat was named as the second runner up.

Mexican TikTok influencer Ceaser Gastelum was shot dead while livestreaming in Culiacán, Sinaloa. Here's what happened and what authorities have said.

R Rajesh gave his own life jacket to the person he had just rescued from the swollen Kariangode river, a decision that cost him his life. Rajesh got caught in the current of the swollen river while leading 61-year-old Benny, who got swept away in the floodwaters, back to shore.

Anthropic confirmed it is building an in-house team to design custom chips for its Claude AI models. The move aims to make the chatbot faster and more efficient amid a global chip shortage, while the company continues its multi-chip strategy with partners like Google and AMD.

The ECB is reportedly unhappy with Cricket Ireland for hosting Afghanistan in a 5-match ODI series, potentially impacting future England vs Ireland fixtures.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with more than 3,800 confirmed cases and over 1,700 deaths reported since the epidemic was declared in May. Health officials say the Bundibugyo strain has spread across multiple provinces, with nearly 90% of cases concentrated in Ituri Province. The World Health Organization (WHO) has fast-tracked clinical trials for experimental vaccines and treatments as the crisis continues to worsen. Canada has approved a Phase 1 clinical trial for an experimental mRNA vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain, becoming only the second country after the UK to authorize human testing.

A former Pakistani minister, who is under investigation in the UK over allegations of sexually abusing children at care homes in the early 1990s, has been elected to the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir assembly while on police bail.

Akanksha Chamola has been eliminated from Lock Upp Season 2. Following her exit, the TV actress addressed allegations surrounding her separation from Gaurav Khanna.

Air India has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO and MD. Here's his background and why the Tata Group selected him.

As AI transforms global employment, governments, universities, and companies are taking urgent action. From India approving 58 AI Centres of Excellence to firms offering paid upskilling hours, proactive preparation is now vital for workforce survival.

As AI transforms the workplace, professionals must urgently upskill to remain employable. Mastering AI tools and data analysis is essential, but industry leaders warn that human skills like emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and adaptability are equally crucial for survival.

As Lock Upp Season 2 heads towards its grand finale on August 5, revisit the most dramatic clashes, shocking twists and viral moments that kept viewers entertained throughout.

AI is transforming the global job market, wiping out routine roles like data entry and basic retail while creating a massive surge in demand for tech infrastructure and empathy-driven healthcare jobs. Experts warn continuous upskilling is vital to survive.

Jimmy Shergill, who is set to feature in the patriotic war drama Operation Safed Sagar, speaks about the film industry's long working hours.

Perez Hilton, an American gossip blogger, reportedly injured himself during a TikTok livestream on August 4 (Tuesday) in Florida. Viewers alerted the authorities and took him to a local hospital for immediate medical treatment.