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Security forces have arrested two suspected terrorist associates during a joint operation in south Kashmir's Pulwama. A pistol, 12 rounds of ammunition and a hand grenade were recovered, with investigators now probing their alleged links and movements.

Yashasvi Jaiswal shone on Day 2 of the IND vs SL 2nd Test with a stunning slip catch, leaving Sri Lanka reeling at 8/2 after India declared at 503/9. Earlier, ICC fined him 25% for an altercation.

Sandra Bullock has broken her silence about her partner Bryan Randall's death from ALS. She revealed how her children, Louis and Laila, handled the changing situation at home.

China's once-promising wine market is losing momentum, with consumers cutting back on imported bottles and trading down to cheaper options.

Written and produced by Kanika Dhillon and directed by Devashish Makhija, Gandhari is a story of a mother, Bani (Taapsee Pannu), who is on a search for her daughter.

The Trump administration is advancing two major immigration measures that could significantly impact foreign nationals, especially Indians. Washington is proposing a fee of over $103,000 for certain new H-1B visa petitions, a move that could reshape hiring strategies for U.S. employers and skilled workers alike. At the same time, authorities are reportedly planning to revoke business and tourist visas for thousands of foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. Together, the measures signal a tougher immigration stance with far-reaching economic and social consequences.

A pregnant woman who worked in sales at a wood company was told she should focus on being a mother instead of being anxious about returning to her job. A colleague made crude remarks and told her that he would never hire a woman again.

Alibaba is making one of its biggest bets yet on artificial intelligence.

Donald Trump has long projected himself as a master negotiator, but two of his biggest challenges are testing that reputation. In Iran, months of military pressure, sanctions and diplomacy have yet to produce a lasting settlement. On the trade front, hopes of breakthrough agreements have instead given way to fresh tariff battles and renewed uncertainty. As Washington escalates pressure on multiple fronts, the key question remains: can Trump's strategy deliver the deals he seeks, or is the world moving toward deeper economic and geopolitical confrontation?

Cuba's tourism industry is facing a deepening crisis. Tourist arrivals have almost halved in the first half of 2026. With fuel shortages, power outages and U.S. sanctions adding to the pressure, Cuba's tourism slump is now deepening an already severe economic crisis. Take a look at this next report for more.

Russia has successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1B carrier rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, placing a classified military satellite into orbit. The launch was conducted by Russia's Defence Ministry, which did not disclose details about the satellite's mission or capabilities. The launch comes amid heightened scrutiny of Russia's military space programme as the war in Ukraine increasingly extends into the space and strategic domains. The Soyuz-2.1B remains one of Russia's most important launch vehicles for military and government space missions.

In an interview, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran had tried to assassinate one of his two sons. The remark appeared to justify the recent decision to extend security for his sons even if he loses the upcoming election. Calling it "quite unbelievable," Netanyahu said Iran had targeted one of his sons and tried to kill him, but he did not name which son or give any further details.

Alia Bhatt-backed Don't Be Shy will arrive on Prime Video this September. The story follows friendships, first romances, heartbreak and the search for one's own identity. Read on to know more.

Delhi has issued a public health advisory following a sharp rise in reported H1N1 swine flu infections as seasonal influenza spreads across the capital. According to the figures cited in the report, confirmed H1N1 cases in Delhi have crossed 1,700 this year, with more than 110 infections reportedly recorded in a single day. The city has also reported more than 2,300 cases of influenza A, with H1N1 emerging as the dominant flu strain this season. Health authorities have advised residents to take precautions, particularly in crowded and poorly ventilated areas. People have been urged to wear masks, maintain respiratory hygiene, wash their hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes, and avoid close contact with people showing flu-like symptoms.

Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted nine individuals—including high-level employees from Nvidia’s Taiwan office and Super Micro’s local branch—in connection with a major illegal export scheme. The syndicate allegedly bypassed rigorous U.S. and corporate export controls to smuggle 74 advanced servers equipped with Nvidia’s cutting-edge B300 GPUs to Chinese buyers.

Cuba’s vital tourism industry is facing an unprecedented collapse, with international visitor arrivals plunging dramatically in the first half of 2026. Crippled by severe aviation fuel shortages, rolling blackouts, tightening U.S. sanctions, and the departure of major international hotel chains, once-bustling resorts and historic streets across the island sit largely empty.

A viral video showing a woman in a short black dress stepping out of a car sparked an unnecessary political storm after social media accounts falsely claimed it was Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S Keerthana. The 29-year-old minister firmly clarified it wasn't her, but didn't stop there, calling out what she described as a "fragile, regressive mindset" behind the trolling. "But even if it were, why should it matter?" she wrote on X, accusing DMK and AIADMK supporters of turning women's clothing choices into political ammunition.

Pakistan Women, led by Fatima Sana, are prepping for the 2026 Asia Cup T20 by playing against men's teams at Lahore's NCA to build composure, sharpen decision-making, and handle crunch-moment pressure.

The United States has announced sanctions on Sudan after determining that the Sudanese government used chemical weapons during its conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in 2024. Washington says the measures will include restrictions on US exports and government credit lines. Sudan has strongly rejected the allegations, calling them false and politically motivated. The move comes as Sudan's devastating civil war, which began in April 2023, continues to fuel one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with millions displaced and widespread famine affecting several regions.