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Hasina, who fled Bangladesh after her government was ousted in August 2024, is scheduled to address an event on 5 August at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club.

Mongolia is the ideal choice for travellers seeking solitude. As the least densely populated independent nation, it averages just 2.2 people per square kilometre. Vast landscapes and a low tourist density guarantee an authentic off-grid adventure far away from crowded tourist spots.

ONGC Videsh Limited holds interests in two Venezuelan oil projects: a 40% stake in the San Cristóbal field through the joint venture Petrolera Indovenezolana SA, and an 11% participating interest in the Petrocarabobo (Carabobo-1) project with Repsol and Indian Oil Corporation as partners.

Iceland remains the most peaceful country globally for 19 consecutive years, according to the 2026 Global Peace Index. With a small population, an unarmed police force, and high gender equality, it provides an exceptionally secure and reliable environment for solo travellers.

An Iran-linked organised crime network is under scrutiny after reports claimed that it has recruited teenagers to carry out contract killings, including attacks on Israeli targets across Europe.

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that the people of the state have a history of setting aside political differences and standing united to protect its interests. The remarks were made at the all-party meeting convened to chalk out the state's legal and political strategy on the Cauvery water-sharing dispute with Tamil Nadu, in the wake of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's (CWRC's) direction to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily for 15 days, which was later upheld by the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).

Neha Dhupia's new film 52 Blue is all set for an international premiere at the upcoming Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026. The actress calls it ‘a story that stayed with me long after the camera stopped rolling’.

Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor dealt a major blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as he defeated BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha by almost 19,000 votes in his electoral debut in the Bankipur assembly bypolls.

Detained Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been allowed to meet a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross, the first confirmed outside contact with her since a letter to her son two and a half years ago. In photographs of the meeting released by the military government Suu Kyi appeared to be healthy.

Rohit Sharma paid tribute to outgoing India fielding coach T Dilip, praising his contribution after the coach shared an emotional farewell message following the end of his five-year stint with the national team.

Conducted at IISc in collaboration with the Centre for Excellence in Education, RSI-India draws inspiration from the internationally renowned Research Science Institute at MIT. The underlying philosophy is straightforward: scientific excellence is rarely the result of a single opportunity.

Conducted at IISc in collaboration with the Centre for Excellence in Education (CEE), RSI-India draws inspiration from the internationally renowned Research Science Institute at MIT.

Iran and Oman are holding bilateral talks focused on ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route. As Tehran pursues regional diplomacy, the negotiations have also fueled debate over whether Washington's "America First" approach is losing influence in the Middle East, with critics arguing that the U.S. is becoming increasingly isolated from key regional initiatives.

The Japanese Yen's historic slide against the greenback has officially drawn high-level attention from Washington, with U.S. financial authorities actively weighing a potential multi-billion-dollar currency intervention to stabilize foreign exchange markets. As Japan's central bank battles severe depreciation pressures driven by diverging monetary policies, global markets are on high alert.

The initiative aims to minimise waste sent to landfills while promoting environmentally sustainable practices across Delhi.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has created history at the Indian box office and become the highest earning Hollywood film in 2026. The film has earned over Rs 216 crore in just 3 days of its release.

Russia says a Ukrainian drone struck a crowded Black Sea beach near Gelendzhik, killing seven people, including three children, and injuring 40 others.

Despite ongoing ceasefire efforts, a lasting peace in Gaza remains elusive. Israel has expanded its military presence to more than half of the Gaza Strip while remaining cautious about any agreement with Hamas, raising fresh concerns over the future of the conflict and regional stability.

Capital One has defended its decision to close more than 300 accounts linked to the Trump Organization, telling a U.S. court the move was based on anti-money laundering compliance rather than politics. The bank has asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Donald Trump and Eric Trump, who allege they were "debanked" for political reasons.