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India: Election Commission announces dates for Jammu-Kashmir & Haryana assembly polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for legislative assembly elections for Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. The voting for the legislative assembly in Jammu and Kashmir assembly will be held in three phases, while Haryana will vote in a single phase. Watch in for more details!

Ben Gvir's visit to holy site draws anger

Al-Aqsa Mosque, the holy site located in Jerusalem's old city has become a flashpoint amid the already volatile region of West Asia. This week, Israel's national security minister visited the contested compound with dozens of Israelis.

US elections 2024: Biden, Harris hail landmark deal to lower medication prices

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris held their first joint event since Biden exited the 2024 race and endorsed her to take his place atop the Democratic ticket.

Venezuela elections: Biden backs Lula da Silva's plea for fresh polls

US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he would support a new election in Venezuela, after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also floated the idea, despite rebuffs from Venezuela’s ruling party and its opposition which both claim victory in the July 28 contest.

Thailand gets youngest-ever Prime Minister: Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been approved as Prime Minister following frenzied discussions precipitated by the ouster of Srettha Thavisin. She became the youngest person to assume the post. Watch in for more details!

Temasek invested billions in US tech stocks before July market downturn

State investor Temasek Holdings of Singapore spent billions of dollars buying up stakes in US technology giants in the second quarter, just ahead of a sectorial decline in July.

Ukraine set up military office in Kursk; claims control over 80 settlements including town of Sudzha

The Russia-Ukraine war is taking a new turn. Ukrainian troops are advancing and making big gains in Russia. Ukraine has set up a military administrative office in Russia's western Kursk region.

More delays for astronauts stuck in space, NASA to decide return by end of August

More delays for astronauts stuck in space as Nasa ponders return. Nasa has again delayed a decision about how to bring home two US astronauts stuck in space on the troubled Boeing Starliner mission. The US space agency said in a press conference on Wednesday that it will make a call by the end of August.

Taylor Swift returns to the stage for the first time since foiled terror plot in Vienna

Taylor Swift kicked off the first of five sell-out London shows on Thursday, taking to the stage a week after concerts in Vienna were cancelled due to a foiled suicide attack plot.

Buffett now owns the same number of Apple and Coca-Cola shares

In a special case of portfolio management, Warren Buffett, often referred to as the 'Oracle of Omaha' and the best investor of all time, has the same number of Apple and Coca Cola shares after reducing the tech stock holding by half.

Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus govt expands as four new advisors join interim administration

The interim government in Bangladesh led by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus was expanded on Friday (Aug 16) with four more advisors joining his team of civil society figures, academics, NGOs and rights group leaders.

Sudan crisis: Sudanese army skip truce talks in Switzerland

Talks aimed at ending Sudan's shattering 16-month-old civil war began on Wednesday in Switzerland although the absence of the military dampened hopes for imminent steps to alleviate the country's humanitarian crisis.

Russia hiring trench diggers after Kursk invasion

Russia is on the search for trench diggers. But Why? Scores of job ads for trench diggers and construction workers in the Kursk region have appeared online. Reportedly, these diggers will build defences in the Kursk because of Ukraine’s surprise invasion. As per sources, at least 30 listings for trench diggers appeared on the classifieds website Avito.

Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus to attend India-hosted Global South Summit 

The Chief of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus, will be attending the third Voice of the Global South Summit to be hosted by India on Saturday (Aug 17).

Top diplomats arrive in Lebanon

In a bid to prevent a direct war between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, US. Special envoy and French Minister arrive in Lebanon. We tell you what happens.

Sweden confirms first case of Mpox virus outside Africa

Sweden on Thursday (August 15, 2024) announced the first case outside Africa of the more dangerous variant of Mpox, which the WHO has declared a global public health emergency. The country’s public health agency confirmed that it was the same strain of the virus that has surged in the Democratic Republic of Congo since September 2023, known as the Clade 1b subclade.

Palestinian in leaked Israeli base photo speaks out

Ibrahim Salem spent eight months in Israeli detention, where he says rape, electrocution and beatings were routine.

Kolkata Horror: Indian Medical Association announces 24-hour nationwide strike

After the brutal crime at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal's Kolkata and the hooliganism unleashed on the protesting students on the eve of Independence Day, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) today declared nationwide withdrawal of services by doctors of modern medicine from 6:00 am on Saturday to 6:00 am Sunday for 24 hours.

India regulatory chief earned revenue in potential rules violation, documents show

The head of India's markets regulator, Madhabi Puri Buch, continued to earn revenue from a consultancy firm during her seven-year tenure, potentially breaching rules for regulatory officials, according to public documents reviewed by Reuters.