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Iran publicly backed Spain ahead of the FIFA World Cup final, linking its support to Madrid's diplomatic stance on West Asia and adding a geopolitical dimension to the tournament.

The BMC has served Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace Hotel a ₹22.3 crore notice over security bollards and barricades installed after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

SpaceX shares slipped below their $135 IPO price for the first time since listing, as investors weigh lock-up expiry, valuation concerns and broader market pressure.

Atlanta will have enhanced security measures in place to prevent any possible crowd trouble between fans.

India’s vital trade and energy supply routes are facing severe disruptions due to escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, primarily involving US-Iran conflicts. Critical maritime chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait have become high-risk zones, driving up shipping insurance, freight costs, and overall transit times.

An Indian origin Muslim man remains in critical condition after a targeted stabbing at a Utah shopping mall, where police say the attacker admitted targeting him because of his faith.

Cybercriminals are using AI-generated voices and faces of political leaders to trick victims into transferring millions. Learn how these deepfake scams work and how to protect yourself.

Nand Kishore Goenka, a revered social worker and the father of Essel Group Chairman Dr. Subhash Chandra, passed away on July 13, at the age of 96. Known for his profound commitment to samaj seva (service to society), gau seva (service to cows), and his lifelong association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), he leaves behind a legacy of humility and compassion.

A tense call behind closed doors. According to Barak Ravid of Channel 12 and Axios, President Donald Trump told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last Thursday to start withdrawing Israeli forces from southern Syria and Lebanon. Trump reportedly warned that Israel’s presence in Syrian territory is fueling tensions and could trigger an escalation, saying “They don’t want you there. You should redeploy.” He made a similar push on Lebanon.

As West Asia witnesses rising havoc, U.S. military personnel in the region were reportedly targeted through a coordinated phone-tracking campaign before and during the conflict. How exactly? As tensions boil over in the region, decoding the larger implications and the latest developments.

Iran says it has launched multiple waves of Operation Nasr 2, targeting U.S. military installations across Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation for recent American strikes. The IRGC claims it struck logistics hubs, command centres, Patriot missile batteries and fighter jet hangars, while releasing satellite images it says show damage to the U.S. Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain. The U.S. has not independently confirmed Iran's claims, as President Donald Trump warns of even harsher strikes if tensions continue to escalate.

Ukraine has reportedly received EU approval to use part of a defence loan to purchase Chinese drone components, highlighting Europe's dependence on China's supply chain.

Cuba's entire national grid went dark again on Tuesday — the third total collapse in just ten days. The island's aging, Soviet-era power plants are running on fumes as a US fuel blockade, imposed since January, chokes off the oil needed to keep generators running. Hospitals are rationing power, public transport has nearly stopped, and tens of thousands of Cubans are waiting on delayed surgeries. Cuban officials blame Washington's sanctions; the US points to decades of failing infrastructure. Either way, 10 million people are living through it.

Lebanon has detained an alleged Israeli agent accused of passing intelligence that led to the killings of top Hezbollah military leaders in 2024.

The ICC’s new formats for the 2027 ODI World Cup and 2028 T20 World Cup could lead to multiple India-Pakistan clashes in the same tournament.

After a decade-long struggle, filmmaker Siddharth P. Malhotra's dream project Ikka has finally made its debut on Netflix. In a candid conversation with WION, the director of Hichki and Maharaj opens up about his persistence, clashing two completely different schools of acting and more.

Bangladesh confiscated assets worth 760 billion taka ($6.2 billion) linked to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her family and business groups amid speculation that she could return to the country later this year.

Washington is gearing up to isolate Russia again. The US Senate just moved to cut the proposed tariff cap on Russian goods from 500% down to 100%, as part of a new sanctions push aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. It’s tough, but not as extreme as first pitched. The twist? There’s a waiver clause baked in that gives Trump the final say on whether any of these sanctions actually go into effect.

The numbers don’t lie anymore. The global workforce has peaked. From here, it’s downhill. Aging economies are staring at a labor cliff — too few young people to support too many retirees. Japan is feeling it hard: Tokyo is opening visas to bring workers in, and tightening them to control who stays. In Korea, robots now outnumber new workers, and even outpace economic growth.