latest news

Big jolt to Iranian President's new cabinet as Javed Zarif quits?

Mohammad Jadav Zarif resigns from the new cabinet. He previously served as the Foreign Minister of Iran. Justifying his reasons for stepping down he stated that he was ashamed that he could not achieve the expert opinion of the Committees and the inclusion of women Youth and ethnic groups. Watch in for more details.

Paris Olympics: Lifeguard saves the day during swimming event

A lifeguard had his moment at the Paris Olympics after he fished out a cap from the bottom of the pool during a swimming event. The crowd cheered him, applauding loudly, as he came out of the pool and showed off the swimming cap.

Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis was born in US but plays for Sweden. Here's why

Swedish-American pole vaulter Armand "Mondo" Duplantis is in the news for not just his record-breaking feat at the Paris Olympics but also for his style of celebration.

Gold for whale: Giant sea creature makes magical appearance at surfing event during Paris Games

A whale stole the show at an Olympics surfing event in Tahiti on Monday (Aug 5). It made a surprise appearance in the seas, stunning onlookers during the women’s shortboard semifinal match.

OpenAI warns users could become emotionally attached to GPT-4o 'voice'

OpenAI has published a “System Card” for its popular GPT-4o model in ChatGPT, outlining areas of safety concern raised during testing. One of those concerns is the risk of people becoming emotionally attached to the artificial intelligence while using it in voice mode. Watch on for more updates!

US Elections 2024: Trump claims website linked to election campaign hacked

US Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has claimed that a website linked to his election campaign has been hacked by Iran. Watch in for more details!

Female French athlete proposes to boyfriend after finishing race at Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics will be remembered not just for all the sporting action and the controversies, but also for some heartfelt emotional moments. A female French athlete proposed to her boyfriend after finishing fourth in the 3000-metre steeplechase.

Rain wreaks havoc in North India; Amarnath Yatra halted in Jammu & Kashmir

Heavy rains continue to sweep several parts of Northern India. India's IMD has issued an orange alert in several states. In Jammu and Kashmir, Amarnath Yatra has been suspended following torrential rains.

Bangladesh unrest: Police back on the streets of Dhaka

In Bangladesh, the situation is gradually returning to normal sea after continued civil unrest for more than a month. Protesting police officers called off their strike after the interim government assured them of meeting most of their demands.

Do I need it? 'Underconsumption core' trends on TikTok

Exhausted from the rising cost of living in the United States and non-stop ads, some young adults on TikTok are pushing back. "When every moment of your life feels like you're being sold something and the price of said item keeps going up, people will burn out on spending money," Kara Perez, an influencer and financial educator, told AFP.

Protests against attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus rage on

Hindu groups in Dhaka and other parts of the world are protesting against the alleged ongoing genocide of the community in Bangladesh after the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Watch in for more details!

US Elections: Is Trump rattled by support for Harris?

Former US President Donald Trump has been struggling for an effective foothold amid growing support for Vice President Kamala Harris. From targeting racial identity and flinging insults to creating alternative realities Trump has deployed some of his most trusted political trolls.

Hindenburg Vs SEBI saga explodes again; Hindenburg counter SEBI's chief rebuttal

While a face-off between the US short seller and SEBI chief is escalating India's markets regulator has asked investors to remain calm. However, the spat is becoming more controversial, with back-and-forth remarks being exchanged between Hindenburg and the SEBI Chief.

Watch: China’s ‘pregnant’ cars go viral. Here's why they have never-seen baby bumps

China is battling an extreme heatwave which has not only affected people but also damaged their cars. A video of ballooning cars in China was shared on the social media platform X, and it went viral as netizens wondered why cars are appearing "pregnant".

US Elections: Trump targets Harris on crowd size at her rallies

Former US President Donald Trump has been struggling for an effective foothold amid growing support for Vice President Kamala Harris. From targeting racial identity and flinging insults to creating alternative realities Trump has deployed some of his most trusted political trolls.

Paris Olympics 2024: China attain best tally since Beijing Games but USA ahead overall

China delivered their best performance at a Summer Olympics since the 2008 Games on home soil, winning the joint most gold medals with the United States and only missing out on topping the standings on silver medal count.

Brazil plane crash: Voe Pass airline crash killed all 62 people on-board, inquiry underway

Days after the tragic Voe Pass Airline crash that killed 62 passengers, a probe is underway into the causes of the tragedy. Authorities have managed to extract 100% of the data from the black boxes recovered from the aircraft and according to investigators the two devices, the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder contain voice recordings and other vital flight data.

US Election 2024: Harris leads Trump in 3 battleground states in NYT/Siena College polls

Let's quickly get you the mood on the ground of the United Sates. The New York Times and Siena College have published the latest opinion polls and they are interesting, it suggests that Kamala Harris now leads Donald Trump in three crucial battleground states and they are Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Watch in for more details!

Iran–Israel tensions: Iran retaliation looms, US sends firepower, Israel on alert

Israel expects a major Iranian attack to be launched within days. Reports are indicating that Israeli intelligence officials believe that Iran has settled on attacking Israel in the coming days. Iran's expected retaliation could even come before scheduled ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel on the 15th of August. In the Middle East tensions are reaching a boiling point in the region. The question on everyone's mind is when and if Iran will strike; as Israel fortifies its defense. Watch in for more details!