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Massive telstra outage disrupts life in Australia, rail services suspended

Australia's largest telecom provider, Telstra, is urgently investigating a nationwide outage that disrupted phone services for thousands of customers. The network failure also affected wireless payment systems and caused train services to be suspended in several areas.

Who is Goldy Brar? Inside the rise of the 'most wanted' gangster charged in Hardeep Singh Nijjar case

The FBI has announced a $50,000 reward for Goldy Brar after US prosecutors charged him over the 2023 killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. But who is Lawrence Bishnoi's alleged "right hand", and why is he now at the centre of an international manhunt? Scroll down to know.

Ali Khamenei funeral: Iraqi PM receives remains of Iran's late Supreme Leader at airport

Thousands of mourners gathered in Iraq's holy city of Najaf as funeral processions began for Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. His body arrived a day earlier alongside Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and other senior officials, marking the start of a major public farewell.

Italy: Wildfires rage across Italy, emergency operations continue

Italy is battling multiple wildfires as firefighters continue emergency operations in Sardinia while overnight efforts helped contain fires in Emilia-Romagna. Authorities evacuated homes as a precaution, with emergency crews working to prevent the flames from spreading further amid challenging conditions.

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026 unveils award nominations; Saiyaara, Sitaare Zameen Par, Kantara lead the race

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne on Tuesday announced the nominations for the IFFM Awards 2026. The festival is expected to take place from August 13 to August 23, 2026.

Are Indians finally monetising their gold?

Reserve Bank of India data shows loans against gold jewellery crossed 4 lakh crore rupees, or over $42 billion, by January this year. That is a 128 per cent year-on-year jump.

Opinion: CM Vijay’s coalition govt; How can TVK synergise with allies?

The bigger question is how the TVK, a newbie in Tamil Nadu politics, can synergise with its allies and negotiate the rough-and-tumble of the state's politics.

Man claims he travelled to year 3700. Robots had killed 30% of humans. Here is what else he says he saw

A man who claims to have travelled to the future has warned of an apocalyptic war between humans and robots in the year 3700. He says the killing machines want to create a world free of humans. The man also says he fought in secret operations against the robots.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Who is winning the race for Golden Boot award?

The race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot is historically tight, with an epic three-way tie at the top of the leaderboard. Kylian Mbappé (France), Lionel Messi (Argentina), and Erling Haaland (Norway) are all locked at 7 goals each, with England's Harry Kane trailing closely behind at 6 goals.

Who is Lawrence Bishnoi? All about the gangster linked to Sidhu Moose Wala and Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder cases

US prosecutors have charged jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his close aide Goldy Brar over the 2023 killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. But who is Bishnoi, and how did his criminal network grow into a global syndicate? All you need to know.

AI and mass murder: Why British Columbia's lawsuit against OpenAI over the Tumbler Ridge shooting matters

British Columbia is preparing legal action against OpenAI over the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. The suit alleges that the AI firm failed to alert police despite ChatGPT prompts linked to the shooter being flagged. This is a landmark case. Here is why

Speed means nothing here: The real reason the B-52 bomber remains America's most feared bomber
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The B-52 remains America's most feared bomber not because of speed, but due to its massive 70,000-pound payload and standoff capabilities. Feared by adversaries and heavily upgraded with modern technology, this subsonic giant will fly for 100 years.

India Gains Deep Water Edge Near Malacca

Prime minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jakarta has quietly reshaped the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific. Amid the broader bilateral engagements, India and Indonesia agreed to jointly develop Sabang port.

US removes Iran oil sanctions waiver: what's at stake for global markets?

Washington has pulled the plug on its Iran oil waiver, and the timing tells its own story. Just over two weeks after treasury issued "General license x," permitting Tehran to sell crude in dollars for the first time in four decades, the US Has reversed course.

Dada first poster unveiled on Sourav Ganguly's birthday: Rajkummar Rao recreates the iconic moment from 2002 NatWest series final

On Sourav Ganguly's birthday, the makers of the film Dada unveiled the first poster featuring Rajkummar Rao in the titular role. The poster features Rao recreating Ganguly's iconic moment at Lords during the 2002 NatWest series final.

Bigger, slower, deadlier? The B-52 bomber's biggest advantage has nothing to do with speed
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The B-52's true advantage is its 70,000-pound payload and 8,800-mile range. As the ultimate standoff truck, the bomber is getting a USD 48.6 billion upgrade with new engines to fly into the 2050s.

PM Modi's three-nation tour: PM Modi to visit iconic Prambanan Temple in Indonesia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the iconic Prambanan Temple during his three-nation tour, highlighting India’s historic and cultural ties with Indonesia. The visit is expected to showcase shared heritage, strengthen bilateral relations, and deepen cooperation between the two nations. The Prambanan Temple is one of Indonesia’s most significant cultural landmarks.

Ali Khamenei funeral: Thousands gather to pay last respect to Iran's supreme leader

Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession has drawn global attention, and now the remains of Iran's supreme leader will be flown to Karbala from Najaf. The developments are being closely watched as Iran bids final goodbye to its slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

Ireland passes bill to ban imports from Israeli settlements in West Bank, East Jerusalem

Ireland's centre-right coalition government, which authored the bill, stated that the text was structured around a 2024 advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ).