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UAW files labour complaints against Trump and Musk

The United Auto Workers (UAW) Union has taken formal action against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, filing complaints with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) over alleged attempts to intimidate workers.

Water on an asteroid? Scientists find hydration evidence on asteroid Psyche

A rare-heard discovery of evidence of hydrations has been made on asteroid Psyche using the data collected by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. In the study carried out by the Southwest Research Institute-led team, the presence of hydroxyl molecules was confirmed on the metallic asteroid Psyche's surface.

Hindenburg vs Adani and Sebi chief Madhabi's role: Is watchdog competent to probe? Experts weigh in

In the wake of Hindenburg Reseach's allegations linking Sebi chief Madbhabi Buch to the Adani Group of companies, which the Indian market regulator has been probing, experts have questioned whether the watchdog is competent to conduct such investigations.

Modi honors partition victims " It is a day to pay tributes to their courage"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 14 August, the day of Partition Remembrance Day, acknowledges the terror faced by the country and its citizens and offers his tribute to the sufferers.

China once was home to rare chicken-sized dinosaurs which lived near water sources

The imprint of a different and rare kind of dinosaurs in China has left palaeontologists puzzled. The footprints frozen in time are said to belong to chicken-sized dinosaurs who used to spend time near a water source because of which the footprints were created by them unknowingly.

Hamas attacks Israel with 'M90 rockets', explosions heard in Tel Aviv

Hamas' armed al-Qassam Brigades targeted Israel's Tel Aviv and its suburbs with M90 rockets. Reportedly, explosions were heard in Tel Aviv but there were no reports of casualties. This comes hours after an airstrike by Israel killed 19 Palestinians in the central and southern Gaza Strip. The attack came with Israel on high alert for an attack by Iran and its proxies.

Bangladesh scraps national holiday on Aug 15 marking Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Assassination

Bangladesh's interim government canceled a national holiday on August 15. The day marks the assassination of the country's founder and Sheikh Hasina's father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The cancellation of the August 15 holiday was approved in the meeting of the Advisory Council.

Perseid meteor shower fireball caught on camera in skies above Macedonia: Watch

A fireball from the Perseid meteor shower was captured in vivid detail, firing up the skies above the Ohrid lake in Macedonia this week. Perseid meteor shower, an annual phenomenon of comet particles burning up in the skies, peaked in the second week of August.

Nick Carter denies Melissa Schuman's charges of sexual assault, sues the singer

Nick Carter has responded to Melissa Schuman's accusation of sexual assault. The Backstreet Boys singer has denied Schuman's allegations and has countersued her for $2.

UK: 9.5 million Britons out of work, not seeking jobs

New figures show 9.5million Brits are out of work but not looking for a job as number of economically inactive reaches 13-year high. Watch in for more details!

Scientists discover reservoir of liquid water on Mars | Is there life on Mars?

A study released on August 12 suggests that there may be a vast reservoir of liquid water below the surface of Mars, based on data from NASA's Mars InSight lander. Researcher are suggesting that Mars, which lost its atmosphere billions of years ago, might still harbour significant quantities of water trapped beneath its surface. The amount of water could potentially fill an ocean 1-2 kilometers deep. On Earth, where there's liquid water, there's life—even deep underground. Could the same hold true for Mars?

After High Court, Supreme Court denies bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (Aug 14) denied bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy corruption case, currently under probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Four-day-old twins killed in Gaza as father went to get birth certificates

Four days old twin sisters Asser and Ayssel lost their lives in an Israeli airstrike that hit their home in Deir al-Balah, Gaza. At the time, their father, Mohammed Abu al-Qumsan, was at a local government office registering their births.

Why has Iran waited this long to attack Israel for Haniyeh’s death? | What’s Iran’s game plan?

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran on July 31st on Iranian soil and Iran vowed revenge against Israel within hours of the killing. The Supreme leader of Iran said “it is our duty to take revenge.” But two weeks have passed and no large-scale Iranian response has been seen. Iranian officials have said that a promised retaliatory strike could be delayed to allow ceasefire talks to progress. Does Iran gain more from the build-up to the strike than what it may lose after the attack? What’s Iran waiting for? On this episode of Game Plan, Shivan Chanana discusses the possibilities, with Elijah J. Magnier, War Correspondent & Analyst with over three decades of experience in West Asia.

Israel-Iran Crisis: Gaza ceasefire can delay Iran's Israel response, said Iranian officials

Iran has suggested it could refrain from retaliating against Israel for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's assassination if ceasefire talks in Gaza succeed this week. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Iran Crisis: Gaza truce only thing that may delay Iran's attack on Israel

Iran has suggested it could refrain from retaliating against Israel for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's assassination if ceasefire talks in Gaza succeed this week. Watch in for more details!

Astronaut records Moon setting behind Earth amid auroras

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick shared a mesmerizing time lapse video from the International Space Station, which captures the moon setting against a backdrop of vibrant red and green auroras.

JK Rowling, Elon Musk sued for spewing online hate against Olympic winner Imane Khelif

JK Rowling always has a way to find herself in the eye of a raging controversy and this time its related to Algerian boxer and newly crowned champion Imane Khelif who won at recently concluded Paris Olympics 2024.

Mars hides a secret: A vast underground water reservoir

The Red Planet, long perceived as a barren, desolate world, has unveiled a surprising secret. Scientists have unearthed compelling evidence suggesting that the Martian crust harbours enough water to potentially fill entire oceans.