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The ⁠quake was at ​a ​depth ⁠of 10 ​km (6.21 ​miles), ⁠USGS ⁠said.

Former India U-19 World Cup winner Manjot Kalra was arrested in Sri Lanka over alleged attempts to bribe players during the Lanka Premier League. Kalra, who is a co-owner of the Jaffna Kings franchise, is facing investigation in the bribery case.

US diarrhoea outbreak linked to a suspected food-borne illness has raised public health concerns and sparked political criticism involving Donald Trump. Get the latest updates on the outbreak, health alerts, investigation details, food safety concerns, and public reactions across the United States.

The delimitation bill has concerned the Opposition, particularly the southern state leaders as delimitation compared to northern states will lower their representation in the parliament.

The US House of Representatives has approved an amendment that would freeze all US financial assistance to Nigeria over concerns about the alleged persecution of Christians. The measure would withhold 100% of US aid until the Secretary of State certifies that Nigeria has taken effective steps to prevent religiously motivated violence, protect Christian communities, and hold perpetrators accountable. The amendment, sponsored by Republican Congressman Greg Steube, is now part of the State Department's spending bill but still requires approval from the US Senate before becoming law. Nigerian authorities have rejected the allegations, insisting that religious freedoms are being protected.

Israel is officially heading to the polls on October 27, 2026, after the Knesset voted to dissolve itself, setting the stage for what is being described as one of the most pivotal elections in the nation's history. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving leader, faces a formidable political battle as he attempts to secure a mandate amidst a climate of intense polarization, prolonged regional conflict, and shifting voter loyalties.

Protests across Ukraine have extended into a second day as citizens continue to voice their outrage over the sudden dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. What began as a spontaneous outcry in Kyiv on July 16 has grown into a widespread movement, with rallies reported in Lviv, Kharkiv, Lutsk, Mykolaiv, and other major cities.

The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra is filled with centuries-old traditions, but one of its most cherished rituals is Lord Jagannath's visit to Aunt's place (also called a temple or house) in Puri. Read more to know about the sacred tradition which is held every year.

Former Japanese Justice Minister Hideki Makihara blamed the Indian government for delays in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, accusing it of pursuing its own self-interest to the very end, but India dismissed his remarks as an individual opinion that was at variance with the facts.

More than 500 Rohingya refugees are feared to have died after two overcrowded boats carrying Myanmar’s persecuted Rohingya minority members reportedly capsized in the Bay of Bengal, officials said on Thursday (Jul 17). The incident is being seen as one of the deadliest maritime disasters involving the persecuted minority in recent years.

The release of 'Sigma' has been reportedly pushed from its original date to late August to avoid a box-office clash with 'Jana Nayagan'. An official confirmation from the makers is still awaited.The highly anticipated action-comedy and heist film marks the directorial debut of Jason Sanjay (son of actor-politician Vijay).

"Project Meghalaya" refers to an explosive political conspiracy being investigated by the Chennai Police regarding an alleged plot to topple the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero recently spearheaded a controversial demolition drive targeting illegal structures and non-compliant buildings in the Johannesburg CBD, most notably at the iconic Marble Towers.

"Project Meghalaya" refers to an explosive political conspiracy being investigated by the Chennai Police regarding an alleged plot to topple the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.

FIFA will award bespoke championship rings to the 2026 World Cup winners for the first time, with 30 rings reserved for the champions and 1,996 made available to fans worldwide.

Indian origin British actor Himesh Patel has been earning rave reviews for his performance in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, where he plays second in command to Odysseus. Where have you seen Himesh Patel before The Odyssey?

Everyone's talking about AI replacing jobs. But here's a twist: one role is becoming more valuable than ever: Chief of Staff.

According to Russias Defense Ministry, port infrastructure used by Ukrainian military and a drone production facility was hit in drone strikes in Odesa.

China's influence over global supply chains extends far beyond rare earths. It has quietly become the world's largest supplier of pharmaceutical ingredients that form the backbone of modern medicines.