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Raging wildfires tear through Syria’s northeastern countryside, forcing desperate residents and local farmers onto the front lines to protect what remains of their harvest. Armed only with water hoses and clothing, locals struggle to contain the advancing flames before the nation's critical wheat fields are entirely consumed.

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secures a definitive legal victory as the High Court overrules the Election Commission’s attempts to strip the party's registration. High court completely dismissed the EC's reasoning and ordered the immediate restoration of PTI's iconic 'bat' election symbol for the upcoming PoK polls.

Russian homebuyers are facing significant delays as the country’s construction sector shows sharp signs of slowdown. A housing boom driven by state-backed mortgage subsidies helped push record output in 2023, but the rollback of support measures and rising borrowing costs have since triggered a major downturn. Reports indicate residential completions have fallen nearly 28% year-on-year in the first quarter, while major lenders warn that the construction sector is now stagnating.

China's secretive Shenlong space plane has reportedly released an unidentified object while orbiting Earth, reigniting speculation about the true purpose of the reusable spacecraft. What mystery object did China release in space?

Powered by eight TF33 turbofan engines, the B-52 bomber produces a thunderous roar, with military jets hitting up to 130 decibels during takeoff. An upcoming upgrade will replace these ancient powerplants with quieter Rolls-Royce F130 engines.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel must reduce its military dependence on the US and expand domestic weapons production. Citing ongoing threats from Iran and its proxies, he stressed the need for greater self-reliance

Since its 1952 maiden flight, the B-52 has received continuous major upgrades across eight variants. Key modifications include the Big Belly upgrade, CONECT rewiring, AESA radar, and the upcoming B-52J Rolls-Royce engine swap.

A London court has ordered fugitive businessman Nirav Modi to pay ₹100 crore to Bank of India over a personal loan guarantee linked to Firestar Diamond FZE. Here's why his extradition to India remains pending

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress can carry up to 20 long-range cruise missiles at once using a mix of internal rotary launchers and external wing pylons. This massive 70,000-pound payload capacity makes the heavy bomber a premier standoff platform.

Rohit received the honour from Indian President Droupadi Murmu at the Padma Awards ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.

The B-52 can easily fly with an engine out, proven in 2017 when one detached mid-flight. It keeps its eight-engine layout because a four-engine setup would cause lethal asymmetric thrust if one failed.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced new Return-to-Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines aimed at supporting women cricketers returning to elite competition after childbirth. The framework provides member boards with structured guidance covering physical recovery, mental wellbeing, and professional reintegration. Built around a “6 Rs” model — Ready, Review, Restore, Recondition, Return, and Refine — the policy aims to ensure a safe and gradual comeback to competitive cricket. The ICC says the initiative is designed to strengthen player welfare and promote the long-term growth of women’s cricket by helping athletes balance motherhood and professional sport.

Thousands of mourners joined the traditional 8th Muharram procession in Srinagar along its historic Guru Bazar-Dalgate route. The annual religious march proceeded peacefully under tight security arrangements, drone surveillance, and strict traffic diversions.

Earth crossed paths with an asteroid and missed an impact by a tiny margin of six hours. No one knew it was about to happen, and scientists detected it only nine days later. This scare led to the push for programs to watch for hazardous asteroids.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has invited PM Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The ceremonies, scheduled from July 4-9 across Iran and Iraq, are expected to draw global delegations

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma forces aggressive multi-sector policy overhauls to crush regulatory red tape and accelerate major industrial investments. By re-classifying protected lands for non-agricultural industrial exploitation, the state cabinet prepares a major legislative push to bypass traditional bottlenecks for energy and manufacturing giants.

Mumbai is witnessing a strengthening monsoon system as heavy rainfall activity continues across the city and surrounding regions. The India Meteorological Department has extended the orange alert, warning of intense showers that could disrupt transport, cause waterlogging, and impact daily life. Authorities have advised caution as weather patterns remain highly active over Maharashtra. The monsoon surge highlights the growing intensity of seasonal rainfall, with more heavy spells expected in the coming hours.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Iran’s ballistic missile programme was never discussed in the recent US-Iran MoU, contradicting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks on future negotiations.

France is battling its hottest weather since records began in 1947, forcing major Paris tourist attractions like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to close early. Over half of the country is under a red heatwave alert, triggering emergency health measures.