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Kenya offers a premier wildlife holiday experience due to its diverse ecosystems and increasing animal populations. With over 42,000 elephants, 2,102 rhinos, and a Great Migration of two million wildebeest, it provides a well-rounded and structured safari adventure in East Africa.

Costa Rica is a premier holiday destination renowned for its rich biodiversity, volcanic landscapes, and pristine beaches. From the high-altitude Monteverde Cloud Forest to the wildlife-rich Manuel Antonio National Park, the country provides well-preserved natural sites for all.

Questions are mounting over Natalie Harp’s role inside the White House and the level of access and influence she has around President Donald Trump. The scrutiny intensified after reports published private letters Harp allegedly wrote to Trump during or shortly after a 2023 trip to Scotland and Ireland. The letters reportedly expressed strong personal devotion to the president and a desire to maintain his approval. Harp is described as a special assistant and executive assistant to Trump, and reports have portrayed her as an important gatekeeper within his inner circle. Questions have also been raised about her reported access to Trump’s Truth Social account and her alleged role as a conduit for people seeking to reach the president.

Protesters gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to demonstrate against caste-based reservation, with police detaining several participants during the protest. The demonstration brought the contentious issue of caste-based reservation back into focus, as protesters raised their objections to the existing reservation system and gathered at one of the capital’s designated protest sites. Police detained several demonstrators as authorities moved to manage the gathering. The protest comes amid continuing public and political debate over reservation policies in India, including questions surrounding social justice, equal opportunity, representation and the future of affirmative-action policies.

From The Glory to Search: WWW, several K-dramas based on female characters have shown their journeys. Read more to know how recent Korean shows have explored societal expectations and women in positions of authority, reflecting a broader shift in how women's stories are being told.

The DMK has announced a major organisational overhaul, introducing age and term limits for key posts and restructuring its district, city, area and union committees after its Tamil Nadu election setback.

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s hospital visit has triggered a fresh political confrontation after he was taken from Adiala Jail to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad for a medical checkup before being returned to prison. Khan’s party, PTI, has filed a contempt petition in the Supreme Court, accusing authorities of violating an order that reportedly directed his medical examination at Shifa International Hospital. The Pakistan government has rejected the allegations, saying security concerns linked to PTI supporters prompted the change in hospital. Officials said a team of doctors examined Khan and declared him medically fit. PTI has rejected the government’s explanation and maintained that no party workers were present around the hospital.

Welcome to WION. Here are the top global and India headlines making news. U.S. President Donald Trump shares images of the proposed White House ballroom following a Supreme Court-related development. Germany’s foreign minister sharply criticizes Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine and pledges further support for Kyiv. Meanwhile, Israel pushes back against U.S. criticism of its strikes on Syrian military sites, while Iran announces further upgrades to its ballistic and cruise missile programs. In India, Rahul Gandhi’s youth event gets underway in Pune, with the Congress leader engaging with students and discussing issues facing young Indians. Elsewhere, the IMF stalls Bangladesh funding amid concerns over delayed reforms, firefighters continue battling wildfires in Spain’s Valencia region, and a Chinese humanoid robot reportedly posts an impressive 100-metre trial time. Watch the full bulletin for the latest world news, India news, geopolitics, Ukraine war, Iran, Israel, Bangladesh, Trump and technology updates.

Iran allows Iraqi oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz after repeated requests from Baghdad, amid tensions with the US and talks with Oman

Other vessels operating in the vicinity have been alerted and asked to assist in the search operations.

After reports around Kareena Kapoor Khan surfaced that the actress is expecting her third child, she has responded to the paparazzi with humour. Read on to know more.

Despite a disciplined defensive display and a late penalty-corner goal from captain Harmanpreet Singh, India lost 3-1 to the Netherlands after late goals from Thijs Hoedemakers and Thijs van Dam sealed the Dutch victory.

The jackets costing approximately Rs 10 lakh each were issued to eight leaders in the first phase and to 44 leaders in the second phase.

Dia Mirza recalled a bold move for her most popular song, Mujhe Tumse Mohabbat Hai, from Tumsa Nahin Dekha, alongside Emraan Hashmi. She revealed that she had to strip her clothes.

A seven-storey under-construction building collapsed in Anjaya Nagar near Madhapur Circle in Hyderabad, reportedly killing two workers and injuring one person. The collapse also damaged an adjacent apartment building. The incident has raised serious questions over alleged illegal construction and encroachment. Authorities reportedly say a complaint had been received months earlier and construction work had been halted, but work allegedly resumed shortly before the collapse. Teams from HYDRA, NDRF, fire services and Cyber Police have reached the site with heavy machinery to clear the debris and check for anyone trapped underneath.

UP Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak met a student delegation following its Jantar Mantar protest and assured that its demands against the existing reservation system would be presented to the Centre for consideration.

The Russia-Ukraine war has entered a deadly new phase as Moscow intensifies its aerial assault on Ukraine with missiles and hundreds of drones. At least 16 people have been killed and more than 130 injured, including children, in the latest attacks. Ukraine has retaliated with long-range drone strikes targeting Russian oil and logistics infrastructure. Kyiv has also warned of depleted Patriot missile stocks, raising concerns over its ability to intercept ballistic missiles. France is preparing additional interceptor missiles for Ukraine, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for national unity. Meanwhile, Ukraine is urging the United States to take a more active role in efforts to end the war.

The Indian High Commission in the Maldives described the development as “a big milestone for the Greater Malé Connectivity Project,” saying the installation brings “seamless connectivity between the islands one step closer.”

Canada PM Mark Carney calls new US tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse, promising dollar-for-dollar retaliation from 8 September