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Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia, killing at least eight people and striking multiple regions overnight. Russian officials said Ukrainian drones hit a Wildberries warehouse in the Samara region, triggering a major fire, while Moscow claimed its air defenses intercepted 635 drones during the assault. The attack reached nearly 800 kilometers inside Russian territory, highlighting Kyiv's growing long-range strike capability. Authorities continue to assess the damage as tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate further. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, military developments, and global geopolitical news.

Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia, killing at least eight people and striking multiple regions overnight. Russian officials said Ukrainian drones hit a Wildberries warehouse in the Samara region, triggering a major fire, while Moscow claimed its air defenses intercepted 635 drones during the assault. The attack reached nearly 800 kilometers inside Russian territory, highlighting Kyiv's growing long-range strike capability. Authorities continue to assess the damage as tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate further. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, military developments, and global geopolitical news.

Taslima Nasreen said hatred towards non-Muslims is taught in many madrasas, and Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians face persecution in Bangladesh. She added that some mosques have become centres of jihadist activity, and the government should exercise oversight and control over them.

The first half of 2026 marks a landmark era for Indian films by crossing ₹6,398 crore in domestic box office gross, reversing a three-year slide in theatrical footfalls, and setting an all-time mid-year record.

According to a Swat District Police Officer (DPO) the suicide bomber identified as Umar detonated explosives after police personnel attempted to stop and search him at the entrance of the police station.

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again postponed planned military strikes on Iran, claiming that the outlines of a peace deal are taking shape. However, Tehran has categorically denied asking Washington to halt the strikes, calling the allegations false. As tensions continue to simmer, Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia are reportedly urging de-escalation, fearing the devastating consequences of a wider regional conflict. In this exclusive interview, Chris Doyle, Director of the Council for Arab-British Understanding (CAABU), analyzes the evolving crisis, Trump's repeated reversals, Iran's military strategy, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and the growing role of Gulf countries in preventing a full-scale regional war. Can diplomacy still succeed, or is another military confrontation inevitable? Watch the full analysis for the latest developments from the Middle East.

India swept seven gold medals in boxing at CWG 2026, but can this historic campaign translate to success at the Asian Games and LA28 Olympics? Here is a detailed breakdown.

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina will make her first public appearance since her ouster, speaking on Bangladesh's political future and her planned return.

Yadavs statement on the law related to the theft of Ram Temple donations and the skit performed inside the Parliament complex earlier this week related to it seems to have triggered the incident.

Commercial airlines actively avoid flying over the Tibetan Plateau and the Himalayas due to severe geographical risks. The extreme elevation prevents safe descents during cabin depressurisation, while a severe lack of emergency airports limits routes.

A fresh protest has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the long-running Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka. Farmers buried themselves in sand along the Cauvery river, demanding the timely release of water for agriculture and livelihoods. The protesters accuse Karnataka of releasing only surplus water, while Karnataka argues that low rainfall and poor reservoir levels have limited water availability. The decades-old water-sharing dispute between the two southern states continues to fuel political tensions and farmer protests.

The Houthi rebels are expanding their role in the West Asia conflict by targeting Saudi oil tankers and tightening their maritime blockade in the Red Sea. Yemeni authorities accuse the Iran-backed group of copying Tehran's strategy in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. With attacks on energy infrastructure, threats to global shipping, and reports that the Houthis may seek to charge vessels for safe passage, concerns are growing over the security of one of the world's busiest maritime trade routes.

The Pueblos Blancos (White Villages) of Andalusia, Spain, are famous for their uniform white buildings. Introduced by the Moors, the tradition of using slaked lime paint began as a practical method to reflect intense summer heat and sanitise homes during historical epidemics.

The Indian monsoon transforms regional landscapes from June to September. Destinations like Munnar in Kerala, the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, and Meghalaya offer lush greenery, high-altitude alpine blooms, and full waterfalls for nature travellers.

The Israeli military says it has killed several Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon despite an existing ceasefire, while an Israeli soldier was injured during operations. Israel says it targeted Hezbollah positions inside a security zone to eliminate threats against its forces. The strikes come as the United Nations voices concern over extensive demolitions near Beaufort Castle, a UNESCO-listed heritage site recently added to the list of World Heritage in Danger. Meanwhile, Hezbollah continues to reject the US-backed framework agreement that calls for its disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawal.

Galešnjak is an uninhabited Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea famous for its natural heart shape. Covering 0.132 square kilometres, the island was sculpted by natural erosion. Recent research shows it was inhabited over 7,000 years ago during the Neolithic era.

India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra writes in an opinion piece in the US-based weekly magazine Newsweek, that the Indus Waters Treaty was founded on “goodwill and friendship” as mentioned in its preamble, but Pakistan kept dismantling those principles through its actions.

Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the world's largest salt flat, spanning 10,582 square kilometres. These white deserts form in closed basins where water completely evaporates, leaving behind salt and minerals like lithium instead of traditional sand dunes.

US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed Washington’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, describing Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the only realistic path toward resolving the decades-long dispute. The development comes as Spain continues to grapple with a massive migrant influx into its North African enclave of Ceuta, prompting emergency discussions across the European Union. The Western Sahara dispute remains one of North Africa’s most sensitive geopolitical issues, involving Morocco, the Polisario Front, Algeria, and international stakeholders.