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UAE issues a potential missile threat warning as air defences detect a target, urging residents to seek shelter amid renewed Middle East tensions

A shocking murder case from Bengaluru has stunned the city. Police allege that a woman, with the help of her lover, killed her husband and young son following a dispute that reportedly began over sleeping arrangements at home. Investigators are probing the sequence of events and the motives behind the crime. The case has sparked widespread attention due to the disturbing allegations and tragic loss of life.

The United Arab Emirates issued a brief phone alert for "potential missile threats" with the ministry of defence confirming it had detected missiles "directed towards the country" for the first time in months. It was the first such alert since a false alarm in June and an alert in July for an attack that ultimately did not enter UAE territory. Before that, the last missile warning came in early May.

Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly upset 16th seeds at the BWF World Championships as Lakshya Sen and Unnati Hooda advance

In the movie Kaif played the role of Laila, who shares a chemistry with Hrithik Roshan's Arjun. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter India, Zoya talked about Katrina's first on-screen kiss and why she agreed to do it.

The U.S. national debt stands at $39.9 trillion and is on track to surpass the historic $40 trillion milestone. This acceleration happens months ahead of previous forecasts, driven by high interest rates, rising debt-servicing costs, and lost revenue from invalidated tariffs, outpacing the administration's federal spending-cut goals.

India thrashed South Africa 6-1 at the 2026 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup to move to the top of Pool D, powered by six different goal scorers in Amstelveen.

The World Health Organisation has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is far from being under control, as health officials struggle with unlinked cases and rapid transmission.

A major new Google DeepMind study has found that its Gemini 3 Pro model can genuinely shift people's beliefs and spending decisions, even without being explicitly taught manipulative techniques. The research, involving over 10,000 participants across the US, UK, and India, tested real money and commitments rather than just self-reported opinions.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal backs India’s election machinery after Donald Trump cites India’s voter ID system while pushing the SAVE America Act

Rishabh Pant broke Adam Gilchrist's record to become the fastest to 100 Test sixes before Manav Suthar put India on the brink of victory on Day 4 of the Galle Test.

Hayden Panettiere's sudden death at the age of 36 has sent shockwaves worldwide. Now, new details surrounding the death of the actress reveal that she was with her on-and-off boyfriend at the time she died.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says Seoul will proceed with the wartime operational control transfer from US forces despite Trump’s call to reduce joint military drills.

A fresh controversy is brewing over Maharashtra’s draft Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Reports suggest forms for around 2.07 crore voters have been collected, while forms for another 2.08 crore voters remain uncollected. Officials cite voters being absent, deceased or having shifted residences.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has thanked African Union forces for years of support while calling for their eventual departure from the country. Arguing that Somalia is now better equipped to handle its own security challenges, the president said the nation can increasingly take responsibility for protecting its people and territory. The announcement marks a significant moment in Somalia’s long journey toward stability, sovereignty and self-reliance.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey features a striking historical anachronism: a Viking longship standing in for Odysseus's Bronze Age Greek vessel. Rather than relying on digital effects, Nolan reportedly used a real, ocean-faring Viking ship replica to bring the ancient epic to life on screen.

U.S. President Donald Trump sparked widespread diplomatic shockwaves after issuing a severe military threat against Oman, warning he would "bomb the s* out of them" if the Gulf nation interferes with Washington's position or blockades regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation occurs as a crucial 60-day U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding expired on Monday with no breakthrough.

A string of powerful earthquakes across the world has renewed fears about seismic activity, with magnitude-7 or stronger quakes striking Venezuela, Japan, Mexico, Colombia and Indonesia this summer. At the same time, recent studies show Earth's solid iron inner core has slowed its rotation and is moving backward relative to the planet's surface — a natural cycle that is not considered a sign of an impending global disaster.

Pakistan has raised petrol and diesel prices, adding fresh pressure to households already struggling with high living costs. The fuel hike is expected to push up transport and other everyday expenses, potentially worsening inflationary pressures across the country. The latest increase comes as Pakistan continues to grapple with economic challenges and rising public concerns over the cost of living.