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A close aide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a pro-Khalistan extremist killed last year in Canada, was targeted and fired upon in the US. The incident took place on August 11 when Satinder Pal Singh Raju was travelling in a pick-up truck on a California highway, reported Hindustan Times.

Meghan Markle recently shared that her daughter Princess Lilibet has "found her voice". The Duchess of Sussex also stressed on the importance of empowering young girls to speak up.

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India on Tuesday (Aug 20) announced candidates for the nine Rajya Sabha seat polls that would be held on September 3. In a post on X, the BJP released the list of its candidates.

According to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Israel has accepted the terms of the Gaza ceasefire deal, and he has now called upon Hamas to do the same. The onus now is on Hamas, will it choose the path of peace, or will it double down on its resistance against Israel?

While hearing the tragic Kolkata doctor rape-murder case, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, on Tuesday, referred to the Aruna Shanbaug incident. He said that due to ingrained patriarchal biases in the nation, women doctors are targeted at an increasing pace as women join the workplace and that India cannot wait for another rape to bring some real changes on the ground.

Package holidays are making a comeback in Europe. As the cost-of-living rises and travel expenses soar, more people are opting for the all-inclusive convenience of pre-booked trips. Take a look at this report for more…

Thane school sexual abuse case: Amid the anger over the Kolkata hospital horror, another case has sparked protests. A school attendant has been arrested for allegedly abusing two girls studying in a kindergarten in India's Maharashtra. Hundreds of angry parents and local citizens came onto the tracks at a railway station. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

The US Navy has equipped the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) with the world's first Unmanned Air Warfare Center (UAWC). This upgrade allows the carrier to operate MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial system (UAS).

Internet services were suspended in Badlapur of Thane district in India’s Maharashtra state on Tuesday (Aug 20) amid massive protests following the alleged sexual assault of two girls at a kindergarten.

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) forged his father's signature on the royal decree that launched the war on Yemen's Houthi rebels, a former Saudi government official has claimed in a recent BBC report.

Disgraced former Republican lawmaker George Santos, who was expelled from the US Congress for using stolen donor cash to bankroll a lavish lifestyle, pleaded guilty on Monday to wire fraud and identity theft.

US intelligence officials have confirmed that Iran was responsible for a cyberattack on Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, according to a statement released on Monday (Aug 19).

Adani group is considering new funding for its flagship firm; the conglomerate has taken action to allay fears about its liquidity risk. The group said it has sufficient cash on hand to satisfy debt payments for over 30 months. This comes as the Hindenburg controversy is turning messy by the day, with the SEBI chief now in the crosshairs.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Tuesday (Aug 20) urged the Indian government to extradite ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina so that she can face trial.

Chinese automotive giant BYD has begun delivering its first electric supercar, the Yangwang U9, marking a significant shift in the global luxury car market. As the first Chinese automaker to complete large-scale testing at Germany’s Nurburgring track, BYD has made it clear that its supercars are ready to compete with the likes of Ferrari, Porsche, and Lamborghini.

Thailand's economy has shown unexpected resilience, growing by 2.3% in the second quarter, surpassing analysts’ forecasts of 2.1%. This economic strength, combined with the recent election of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country's youngest prime minister, has brought a sense of stability to markets that were previously shaken by political turmoil.

On the occasion of India's 78th Independence Day, WION tells you how patriotism has evolved in cinema. Explore Indian handloom with ace Indian designer Gaurang Shah and find out how Hollywood has embraced Indian culture and heritage.

Weyba Tis is a sauna-like traditional Ethiopian beauty therapy. Lighting local wood and wild plants in a hole in the ground is the way. The consumer is then wrapped in blankets and set in a chair over the smoking pit. This therapy is gaining big-city popularity in Addis Ababa.

Mason Greenwood scored twice on his Marseille debut in a 5-1 rout of Brest in Ligue 1 on Saturday, while Lille made a winning start despite a frightening head injury sustained by Angel Gomes.