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About half the files are dated from 2010 or later, with videos showing infrared footage captured by military cameras. The grainy images show unexplained objects and encounters from around the world, including over the western Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic and the Middle East.

World leaders who attended the NATO Summit in Ankara felt rather taken aback when they received a revolver and like ammunition as a return gift by Turkish President Recep Erdogan. Some were forced to leave behind their gifts due to gun laws in their countries.

The Kerala High Court has sought details of valuables including gold offerings kept in 80 sacks at the Sabarimala temple. This comes amid an ongoing probe pertaining to theft of gold from this temple, in which 13 people have been arrested.

China just hit a major space milestone. The Long March 10B booster successfully landed on a floating platform at sea, marking China’s first major reusable rocket test. In the same mission, the rocket also deployed a satellite successfully. The achievement puts China in the same league as SpaceX and Blue Origin on reusable tech, cutting launch costs and boosting China’s moon and space station plans.

The situation seemed to get even worse when the petitioner flung papers, probably of the case, into the air and abused the court.

Japanese researchers uncover record concentrations of microscopic gold trapped in sulphide minerals beneath the seafloor. This breakthrough reshapes how we locate mineral deposits and ramps up the debate on deep-sea mining.

For months, the Trump administration has pursued what officials describe as a two-track Iran strategy—maximum military pressure on the one hand, and continued diplomatic outreach on the other. But that strategy is now under increasing scrutiny. It is being questioned, even rejected completely. If not military and diplomatic pressure, does Trump have a plan C? While political settlements take years, Washington is still searching for a strategy that can turn battlefield leverage into lasting diplomatic success. Iran will respond to any attack against its infrastructure, including by striking Israel, the head of the country's top security body said on Friday, as Tehran and Washington have resumed fighting this week.

A new flashpoint is forming in the Middle East. Israel has warned about Turkish military expansion in Syria, calling it a direct threat to its security. Officials say Ankara is building a bigger presence near Israel’s northern border, raising fears of a potential confrontation. Syria, already devastated by years of war, is now caught between two regional powers. Analysts say this could open a new battlefront.

Cardiovascular health can be significantly improved through basic daily routines. The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of weekly walking and seven to nine hours of sleep to lower blood pressure.

Practising just 10 to 15 minutes of daily yoga significantly improves physical balance, mobility, and emotional resilience. Short mindful breathing exercises effectively lower stress hormones, while regular evening sessions can increase nightly sleep duration by over 30 minutes.

Yoga serves as a natural tool to combat chronic fatigue by improving oxygen-rich blood circulation and lowering stress hormones like cortisol. Engaging in brief daily practices also helps regulate the nervous system and enhances sleep quality, leading to higher sustainable energy levels.

The Russia-Ukraine war continues to intensify as a Russian drone strike hit Zaporizhzhia, killing one person and injuring several others. The latest attack comes as the United Nations warns that June recorded the highest monthly civilian casualty toll since the early months of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. According to the UN, 265 civilians were killed and 1,816 injured during June alone. Meanwhile, Ukraine says it has expanded attacks on Russian military logistics, including strikes targeting supply routes linked to occupied Crimea.

Gaza is already facing war, and now it’s facing disease. The U.N. has warned of a rapidly spreading chickenpox outbreak across Gaza, calling it a growing public health emergency. With hospitals damaged, medicine scarce, and thousands displaced in crowded shelters, health workers say containing the virus is nearly impossible. Children are the most at risk.

Another round of US-Iran talks is expected next week, likely in Switzerland, Axios reported, citing a source.

A major geopolitical breakthrough appears to be on the horizon. Reports are circulating that Turkey has offloaded its controversial Russian-made S-400 missile systems to a Persian Gulf nation—widely speculated to be the UAE or Qatar. This move is being viewed as the final hurdle for Ankara to exit the "S-400 trap," clear the path for the lifting of U.S. CAATSA sanctions, and potentially rejoin the F-35 fighter jet program.

Israel just announced a major shift in how it protects itself. Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel’s security now "begins beyond its borders", vowing to establish buffer zones inside Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. The move signals a rewrite of Israel’s security doctrine, moving from reactive defense to proactive occupation of border areas.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a heartfelt gesture during his visit to the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday by presenting former Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh with a nearly 20-year-old photograph from their first meeting.

Ali Khamenei’s burial drew millions in Tehran, signalling unity and a renewed regional posture. This special report examines how mass mobilisation undercut calls for regime change, how Iran’s missiles and drones continue to pressure American bases, and why control of the Strait of Hormuz now carries outsized strategic weight. The story traces parallels from Iran's 1979 revolution to today’s shifts, note regional reactions from Gulf states and Syria, and assess what Tehran’s next moves mean for West Asian stability.

Directed by Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey is his first film after he delivered the superhit Oppenheimer. Packed with Hollywood heavyweights, the movie is based on Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey.