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Leaked audio reportedly captures US Vice-President JD Vance mocking Canadian PM Mark Carney over trade negotiations. Carney said Canada rejected an unfair US deal and vowed retaliatory tariffs, while Donald Trump renewed his 51st-state jibe and criticised Canada.

After the murder of Pakistani TikToker Ayesha Shamsu, her father and brother were arrested over allegations that she was killed in the name of “honour.” Read on to know more.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, addressing the Chhatron Ki Goonj campaign in Pune, criticised the Manusmriti mindset and patriarchy, saying women belong to themselves. He urged women to assert their rights and highlighted physical, economic and opportunity-based violence against women.

A 17-year-old Indonesian teenager dressed as Superman has joined volunteer firefighters battling wildfires on Borneo. Rudiyansah, who learned firefighting alongside his father, now grabs a hose and helps tackle the flames in his striking superhero outfit. Nearly 95,000 hectares of land burned across Indonesia in July, amid a worsening wildfire and haze crisis.

India has long highlighted to the international community that Pakistan continues to provide safe haven to the terror group JeM, which has been responsible for several high-profile attacks in India, including the 2019 Pulwama terror attack

Anime India is gearing up for a landmark Mumbai edition, with the three-day convention set to bring Japanese anime culture and India's rapidly growing fandom together under one roof. Read to know more.

Tempers flared on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Colombo as Yashasvi Jaiswal charged at Asitha Fernando following his dismissal for 45. Watch the full video of the confrontation.

Bunny Levine, known for her appearances in Gilmore Girls and Shameless, has passed away at the age of 97. Before beginning her acting career, she worked as a school librarian.

The accused, identified as Yogesh Sonkesariya, holds an MTech in agriculture. His duty was to bring and submit question papers and answer sheets, a task he had been performing for a year. He was paid a salary of Rs 20,000, which was insufficient to run his household.

Barry Manilow has sparked concern after cutting short a Las Vegas performance, followed by cancelling two more shows. Read to know more.

A leaked audio clip allegedly features Goldy Brar claiming responsibility for Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing. The claim, unverified independently, comes amid improving India-Canada ties under PM Mark Carney.

The Houthis are projecting a new form of sea power in the Red Sea, relying not on large warships but on missiles, drones and asymmetric tactics. Their attacks and threats against commercial vessels have disrupted shipping through one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, raising costs and forcing some vessels to reroute. The campaign has highlighted how non-state actors can challenge global trade routes using relatively low-cost technology, reshaping maritime security calculations across the Middle East.

S Jaishankar said India-Bangladesh ties must pass the “test of mutual interest” as Dhaka links Tarique Rahman’s India visit to Sheikh Hasina’s extradition. He also discussed Pakistan’s use of terrorism, the Makkah defence pact and stressed peace on the India-China border for stable ties.

Australia crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in Mackay in just 750 balls—the second-shortest Test Down Under—with Mitchell Starc taking 10 wickets to level the series 1-1.

Regional tensions reach a boiling point as Tehran issues a direct threat to target American economic interests and commercial assets across the Middle East. With military posturing intensifying and shipping lanes under heightened scrutiny, the risk of a broader conflict between the US and Iran has escalated significantly.

A retired schoolteacher, his wife, daughter and 12-year-old son were found dead inside their locked home in Bangladesh’s Rangpur city. Police and CID have launched an investigation, but the cause, motive and manner of death remain unknown. The bodies have been sent for autopsy.

Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, Andrey Kelin, without naming a replacement, in a move that could signal a further downgrade in diplomatic ties. The decision comes amid rising tensions over Britain's support for Ukraine

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai star Mohsin Khan is all set to start a new chapter in his life. The actor announced his engagement to his longtime partner Tamanna and shared dreamy photos from the intimate ceremony.

After completing Love & War, Sanjay Leela Bhansali will move to biopic on legendary actress Madhubala. The project is expected to feature Sara Arjun in the lead role. Read on to know more.