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Israel’s military has acknowledged that its forces fired at a vehicle in Gaza in the incident that killed five-year-old Hind Rajab in 2024, a case that drew global outrage. The IDF says the circumstances surrounding the incident are still being examined. Separately, nine people were reportedly killed in a strike on a Gaza police station, while Israel said Hamas commanders were among those targeted.

White House aide Natalie Harp has drawn renewed attention for her unusually close presence around President Donald Trump. Known by the nickname “human printer” for reportedly keeping printed material within his reach, Harp has also been seen signing personal notes to Trump. Newly surfaced letters and messages are shedding more light on the loyalty and influence of one of the president’s most visible aides.

An expedition to study the impact of over 200,000 barrels of radioactive waste on marine life is set to begin soon. European nations dumped it all into the Atlantic Ocean for nearly 11 years, which could have led to the transfer of radioactive isotopes to organisms.

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals most Americans, 63%, believe Trump and his family have inappropriately profited from cryptocurrency since his return to power, with 69% saying his private business interests influence his presidential decisions. Even half of Republicans agree his business ties sway his choices. The four-day poll surveyed 1,166 US adults between August 14-17. Trump earned over $1.4 billion last year from crypto ventures like World Liberty Financial and his meme coin. The White House denies any conflicts of interest, saying his investments are independently managed.

Discover the history of drones, from the 1849 Austrian balloon bombs and the 1917 Aerial Target to the 1935 Queen Bee target aircraft.

Bengaluru citizens staged a striking protest at Lalbagh Botanical Garden, forming human chains and hugging the park's ancient Peninsular Gneiss rock formation to oppose the state's proposed twin-tunnel road project. Organised by the Lalbagh Walkers Association, the protest highlighted fears that tunnelling could damage the rock, believed to be millions of years old, along with the park's rich biodiversity and green cover.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he called the “most crushing economic operation ever” against Iran, warning of severe consequences for any country helping Tehran economically. The move comes amid continuing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, where Trump insists shipping is moving and “lots of boats” are crossing despite ongoing disputes over access and security in the vital waterway. The latest escalation signals a shift from military pressure to economic warfare.

The Royal Premier League (RPL) 2026 has returned to Sports Stadium Pulwama. Thousands of fans gathered under floodlights as 10 local teams from across Kashmir compete in a 24-match T20 leather-ball tournament.

Pakistan’s Supreme Court registrar returned the government’s review petition against the order to transfer Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital, citing incomplete paperwork.

The cargo jet belongs to Volga-Dnepr Airlines, which has five more similar aircraft stranded in other parts of the world. It has been trying to get it back for years, but all its appeals have been rejected. Canada officially seized it in 2023.

Prabhas was last seen in Raja Saab and is currently shooting for Fauji. However, the photo with the orthopaedic doctor has left fans worried, with many asking what happened to him and whether he was injured.

India’s mixed disability cricket team recreated Sourav Ganguly’s iconic shirt-waving celebration at Lord’s after a 118-run win over England.

A massive surge in AI demand is forcing manufacturers to produce high bandwidth memory, creating a severe shortage of standard DRAM. Consequently, consumer memory costs will climb even higher throughout the 2027 report.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi agreed to deepen defence and maritime security cooperation while exploring joint shipbuilding and technology initiatives, with their meeting ending on a warm "Arigato" and "Namaste" exchange.

A shocking murder in Telangana's Nalgonda district has been solved, with police accusing two of the victim's own Class 10 students. School principal Kallu Rupa Reddy was found stabbed 27 times at her home, with police alleging one student held a grudge after she reported his poor spending habits, while robbery was the other alleged motive.

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh has hit back at growing opposition to Visakhapatnam's upcoming data centres, calling it a "misinformation campaign" built on "false propaganda." Addressing concerns in the Assembly, Lokesh said building these data centres is key to India's digital sovereignty, especially as the country races to build its own AI infrastructure.

The Supreme Court ordered the preservation of CCTV footage, drone recordings, body-cam footage, and PCR call records related to the protest to ensure that crucial evidence is not tampered with during the investigation and that the sequence of events can be examined independently.

The Supreme Court has announced it will set up a high-powered committee, headed by a former Supreme Court judge, to examine allegations of police excesses against student protesters during the July 20 CJP-led Parliament march in Delhi. The panel will also include a retired High Court Chief Justice, a former DGP, and an ex-CBI director. CJI Surya Kant said the committee will get full access to CCTV footage and video evidence, and will also examine complaints of sexual assault and online harassment faced by female protesters during the demonstrations.

The Supreme Court questioned CBSE's three-language policy and asked authorities to review its implementation, including the classification of English and concerns over teachers and resources.