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America's financial wealth has hit a record. Bank of America says the total value of US private sector financial assets is now at an all-time high, relative to the size of the economy.

Urban Indians aged 18-24 spend over 120 minutes daily on social media, while women show significantly higher engagement in e-commerce and quick commerce, spending up to 47 per cent more time than men.

FIFA and IFAB have announced major rule changes for the 2026 World Cup, including expanded VAR reviews, stricter disciplinary actions, anti-timewasting measures, hydration breaks, and new substitution rules

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed it targeted a military base utilised by US forces, according to Iranian state media. The strike significantly escalates regional defence alerts following recent air defence activity in Kuwait.

A meteor exploded behind Mount Mayon volcano in the Philippines, just as it was erupting. At the same time, a white streak of light was seen rising in the sky. It appears to be a scene from a sci-fi thriller, with a UFO rising from a crash on Earth. However, that is not the truth.

Shakti Shalini is gearing up as one of the major releases of 2026, and Vishal Jethwa appears to be following a strict fitness routine for his role in the Maddock Films' horror-comedy.

Probe into the Pahalgam terror attack found one attacker’s phone traced to a 2021 Pakistan import financed by Faysal Bank. Both phones lay unused for years and contained maps and photos linked to attack planning.

West Bengal is set to witness a major political development as 35 new ministers are scheduled to take oath in a significant cabinet expansion. Governor RN Ravi will administer the oath of office, marking one of the largest reshuffles in the state's recent political history. The expansion is expected to strengthen governance, accommodate new faces and rebalance key portfolios within the government.

Anushka Sharma has recently been making headlines for her unwavering support for husband Virat Kohli following RCB's IPL 2026 win. Read on to know more.

Apart from her films and the sex icon she was known as, actress Marilyn Monroe also dominated headlines for her love life. Monroe had been married 3 times and was rumoured to have dated some prominent figures. On her 100th birth anniversary, here’s a look at the men who shaped her life.

Kuwait's military confirmed its air defence systems intercepted "hostile" missile and drone attacks. Air raid sirens sounded across the country amid rising regional tensions following recent US-Iran military exchanges near the Strait of Hormuz.

Arsenal’s victory parade in north London saw 75 people rescued from height and 16 arrests made as hundreds of thousands celebrated the club’s Premier League triumph

Paris Saint-Germain have successfully defended their UEFA Champions League crown, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw that stretched into extra time. While PSG fans celebrated a historic triumph, parts of Paris witnessed chaotic scenes as fires were lit and clashes broke out between some supporters and police. The victory further cements PSG's status as one of Europe's dominant football clubs, completing another memorable chapter in the club's transformation into a continental powerhouse under Luis Enrique.

In Ukraine, some of the country's most skilled military drone operators took part in a unique competition known as 'Wild Drones', held outside the town of Truskavets. The event brought together pilots from multiple frontline units and drone manufacturers working directly with combat systems. Participants navigated high-speed FPV courses designed to test precision flying, rapid turns, and target-based manoeuvres under pressure. The competition also served as a platform for operational feedback, allowing drone operators to directly communicate with developers to improve system performance.

US forces struck Iranian radar and drone command sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island, saying the operation was an act of self-defence after Iran allegedly shot down a US MQ-1 drone over international waters.

Congo is witnessing a sharp rise in Ebola cases, prompting health authorities to intensify emergency response measures. Officials are working to trace contacts and contain the spread of the deadly virus in affected regions. Medical teams have been deployed to treatment centers as concerns grow over possible wider transmission.

A Chinese firm claimed back in March that its AI systems detected four B-2 Spirit bombers at the start of the war in Iran. Stealth bombers are designed to remain virtually invisible to enemy radar and other sensors. The firm has not provided any proof for the claim.

Russia's Dmitry Medvedev has issued one of the starkest warnings of the war, saying Moscow could respond to any catastrophic attack on a nuclear plant with strikes on nuclear facilities in Ukraine and even NATO countries. Medvedev compared a potential nuclear plant disaster to a “new Chernobyl” and warned that Russia's response could extend beyond Ukraine. The warning came after claims of a drone strike on the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, an incident that has sharply raised tensions between Moscow, Kyiv and NATO.

Taiwan has strongly condemned China's decision to expel a New York Times journalist and has vowed that it will not be silenced. The controversy stems from Beijing's move against reporter Vivian Wang following an interview with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te. Taipei described the action as a challenge to media freedom and democratic values, pledging to work with like-minded partners around the world. The episode adds another layer of tension to already strained China-Taiwan relations and has reignited debate over press freedom in the region.