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House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2 review: Emma D'Arcy, take a bow

Episode 2 is all about Emma D'Arcy. Episode 2 gives us things that were expected much later this season. But as events have happened much before their time, it will be interesting to see where the story moves ahead.

Bank for International Settlments raises global economic alarms

The bank for international settlements, often referred to as the central bank for central banks, has warned that the global economy is entering a more vulnerable phase.

Tamil Nadu: Exodus of AIADMK MLAs continues; 6th MLA quits

The internal crisis within the AIADMK deepens as former minister M R Vijayabhaskar becomes the sixth MLA to resign from the Tamil Nadu Assembly, amidst an ongoing exodus of legislators to the ruling TVK.

Russian soldiers could die within 20 minutes of being put on Ukraine frontline, report finds

Russian soldiers have a life expectancy of 20-30 minutes on the frontlines, according to a new report. Recruits could die within 10 days to three weeks of joining the military. Putin is also losing infrastructure inside the country because of drone warfare

Pezeshkian claims Iran’s frozen assets worth $6 billion to be released

Iran says $6 billion of its frozen assets in Qatar will be released as US-Iran negotiators continue truce talks and plan further meetings in Doha to ease tensions.

Shooting at San Jose entertainment venue leaves one dead, another injured

A deadly shooting near a World Cup fan zone in San Jose, California, has left one person dead and another critically injured. Police say no matches were being screened at the time, but the violence has raised fresh concerns over security at World Cup-related venues.

Soni Razdan talks about Alia Bhatt, mental health and Zee5 series Brown

Soni Razdan speaks her mind! From her latest Zee5 series Brown to defending daughter Alia Bhatt against vicious social media trolls, the veteran actor is holding nothing back. In this exclusive chat, she dives into the urgent need to break mental health taboos and shares why embracing the joys of grandparenthood is her most cherished pursuit yet.

Did BTS' Suga invest in Elon Musk's SpaceX before IPO? Here's what we know

BTS member Suga had reportedly invested in Elon Musk's SpaceX before its stock market debut. Read to know more.

Argentine footballer’s wife and children die in Venezuela earthquake

Trejo’s wife, Yanina Maranella and their children, Aaron and Ainhoa, were killed after two powerful earthquakes hit the Yaracuy region.

AI could be the biggest reason to wait for Apple's iPhone 18 Pro: Here's why

The iPhone 18 Pro could become Apple's most AI-focused smartphone yet. Reports point to a new A20 Pro chip, more RAM, smarter Apple Intelligence features and AI-powered camera improvements, showing Apple's growing focus on intelligent software rather than major hardware redesigns.

Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain and MoS Pabitra Margherita to represent India at Khamenei funeral

Iranian authorities expect millions of mourners. India's decision reflects its longstanding view of Iran as part of its "extended neighbourhood" and the deep civilisational ties between the two nations.

U.S. shoppers hunt deals amid rising prices

Amazon's four-day prime day event generated more than $26.4 billion in online spending across the U.S., up 9.3% from a year ago, according to Adobe analytics. The data gives us a glimpse into U.S. Spending patterns and how retailers are improvising in this cautious environment.

What is 'Spectrum'? Tamil Nadu Police introduces colour-coded system to monitor sexual offenders

Authorities stated that the southern zone registers between 1,500 and 2,000 sexual offence cases annually, covering a broad spectrum of crimes such as stalking, harassment, rape, human trafficking and offences booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

SS Rajamouli reacts after Costa-Gavras watches his films for 8 hours at Paris screening

SS Rajamouli has been honoured with a permanent place at the Cinémathèque Française in Paris. The filmmaker expressed his gratitude through social media and shared a special moment from the occasion.

Europe Heatwave: Europe records hottest start to summer ever amid extreme heatwave

Europe's record-breaking heatwave is tightening its grip across the continent, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius in several countries. The world health organization says more than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded since June 21, while millions remain exposed to dangerous heat.

Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles maximum fines for tech firms

ustralia is raising the stakes for tech companies, doubling the maximum fines for failing to enforce its landmark social media ban for children. The move comes as new evidence suggests the restrictions have done little to reduce teenagers' social media use.

Madonna says AI is the 'exact opposite of making art'

Madonna is taking a hard stance against artificial intelligence. Speaking to Vogue Italia, the pop superstar criticized the tech, stating that relying on AI completely contradicts the spirit of creating real art. She contrasted today's digital landscape with the "pure" collaborative spaces of the past and explained why she completely disconnects from technology when writing new music.

BET Awards 2026 winners list: Teyana Taylor, Clipse, Cardi B and more take home top honours

This year's BET Awards featured memorable performances and major wins for artists including Teyana Taylor, Clipse, Cardi B, Leon Thomas and many more.

PM Modi becomes first Indian PM to address Seychelles assembly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the National Assembly of Seychelles, marking his 20th address to a foreign legislature. "It is a special honour to stand before you as the first Indian Prime Minister to address this National Assembly. I bring with me the warm greetings and best wishes of 1.4 billion people of India," Modi said.