Varenne, Italy’s most celebrated racehorse, died at the age of 31 on August 18 (Tuesday). Widely known for his record-breaking career, his untimely demise leaves behind an enduring legacy in the sport.

Varenne, Italy’s most celebrated racehorse, dies at 31

Integrating artificial intelligence into the S-400 Triumf could radically enhance its lethality. By using neural networks for threat prioritisation and trajectory prediction, AI reduces operator workload by 40 per cent to flawlessly destroy targets.

Can AI make the S-400 deadlier?

Lasers will not replace the S-400 due to severe line-of-sight limits, atmospheric scattering, and thermal blooming that cap their range to 16 km. Instead, cheap lasers can act as bodyguards against drone swarms, saving missiles for heavy targets.

Will lasers one day replace S-400 missiles?

S-400 launchers are parked far apart to prevent chain-reaction explosions and survive anti-radiation missile strikes. Using re-transmitters, launchers can sit up to 100 km from the command post, hiding in forests while expanding the defensive zone.

Why are S-400 launchers parked far apart?

Fast &amp; Furious has completed 25 years. The cult classic continues to win fans' attention with its iconic cars, thrilling street races, unforgettable characters, and high-octane action.

Fast & Furious completes 25 years: From iconic cars to thrilling street races, 7 facts that made the franchise a global phenomenon

Karnataka forest shootout sparks political row, families dispute ‘poacher’ claims. Chorus grows for an independent judicial probe into the forest shootout.

Karnataka forest shootout: chorus for judicial probe 

President Donald Trump has again declared that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is his top priority, as efforts to revive a stalled US-Iran deal shows little progress. 


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South Africa has placed migration, regional security and integration high on the agenda of the 46th SADC Summit in Durban. President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to lead discussions on undocumented migration, regional stability, jobs and economic cooperation as tensions over migration continue to grow.


South Africa 46th SADC Summit: Migration And Regional Security On Top Agenda

A giant omelette took over the annual festival in Malmedy, Belgium, where volunteers cracked 7,200 eggs to prepare the massive dish. Cooked with bacon and onions in a specially made four-metre-wide pan, the event drew hundreds of visitors and celebrated food, tradition and community spirit.

Volunteers crack 7,200 eggs for giant omelette in Belgium

Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth is on an official visit to Nepal from August 17 to 19, aimed at strengthening India-Nepal defence cooperation and military-to-military ties. During the visit, General Seth paid homage to martyrs by laying a wreath at the Martyrs' Memorial in the Army Pavilion.

Indian Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth pays homage to martyrs

Heavy clashes have erupted in Baidoa, Somalia, between federal troops and armed opposition fighters, with gunfire reported across parts of the city. The fighting is among the fiercest since March, when federal forces seized control of Baidoa following a political dispute with South West state authorities. The city is also home to hundreds of thousands of people displaced by conflict and drought, with aid agencies warning of a worsening humanitarian crisis.

Somalia: Somali federal troops clash with armed opposition in Baidoa

The government has claimed a major breakthrough against the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN), with Union Home Minister Amit Shah saying security forces dismantled the alleged ISI-backed terror syndicate ahead of Independence Day and prevented plans for subversive attacks. Shah said more than 200 operatives linked to the network had been arrested during coordinated operations carried out across 14 states.


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Iran says it has reached an agreement in principle with Oman on a new "route map" for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, easing nearly six months of disruption to one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. Under the framework, vessels would enter near Iran's coast and exit along Oman's side, with no passage fees during a transitional period.


Iran says agreement reached with Oman over Strait of Hormuz transit route maps 

The eighth India-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 concluded at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, Kerala, on August 14. The exercise featured joint training, expert exchanges and demonstrations covering IED threats, render-safe procedures, mine neutralisation and unmanned underwater systems, strengthening operational cooperation and interoperability between the two navies.

India-US Navy EOD exercise concludes after joint training in Kochi

A fire broke out in the basement of Aayakar Bhavan on Maharshi Karve Road in Mumbai's Churchgate on Monday afternoon. The Mumbai fire brigade declared a Level-I response, with fire personnel, police, ambulance services and BMC staff deployed. No injuries have been reported so far.

Mumbai: fire breaks out in basement of income tax office in Churchgate

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) classifies the Agni-V as an Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) with a stated range of over 5,000 km. However, international defense analysts, foreign military assessments (including Chinese evaluations), and independent aerospace experts widely estimate its true, unacknowledged potential to stretch between 7,000 km and 8,000 km, effectively making it a full-fledged Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM).

Is India hiding the true range of Agni-V? 

Along rugged mountain tracks near Morocco’s border with the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, migrants continue to make the dangerous journey in search of a new life in Europe. A Sudanese migrant, who asked not to be identified, walked the route on Sunday, August 16, after living in the mountains for nearly a year. He told Reuters he had already tried to cross into Ceuta three times without success. Moroccan security forces have intensified patrols and arrests in the area after social media calls for new mass crossings, with hundreds detained in recent days. Spain and Morocco have reinforced border controls following a deadly surge last month when tens of thousands rushed the frontier.

Migrants hike near Moroccan border with Spain in hopes of reaching Ceuta

Firefighters are battling one of Belgium’s largest wildfires on record in the Hautes Fagnes Nature Park in eastern Liège province. The blaze, which began on Friday, August 14, had scorched nearly 3,000 hectares by Sunday morning, surpassing the country’s previous record set in 2011. Emergency crews from Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg, along with army units and farmers with tractors, have worked to contain the flames as strong winds pushed the fire toward the German border. Around 600 residents in nearby villages were ordered to evacuate, though no homes have been damaged so far. The EU activated its Civil Protection Mechanism, sending water-bombing aircraft and helicopters to assist ground operations in the hard-to-reach peatland and forest reserve. 

Firefighters battle a historic fire in the Hautes Fagnes

Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday after its eyewall skirted Hawaii’s Big Island without making direct landfall. The storm unleashed torrential rain across the archipelago, with some windward slopes on the Big Island recording more than 35 inches of rainfall in 48 hours. Flash flooding and mudslides swept homes off foundations and damaged roads, while tens of thousands of residents lost power. Forecasters warned of additional rainfall of 4 to 8 inches across the Big Island and windward Maui, with totals of 4 to 6 inches expected elsewhere in the island chain. Emergency crews conducted search-and-rescue operations as rivers swelled and authorities urged residents to stay off flooded roads. 

Hawaii pounded with torrential rain as Hurricane Lala weakens to tropical storm

Palestinian-American Loui Ridi departed Detroit on Sunday, August 16, to return to his family home in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra, which has been surrounded by militant Israeli settlers for more than a week. Ridi’s house and two neighboring homes have been cut off from water and electricity as settlers blocked access roads and erected tents outside the properties. The siege has trapped around 15 Palestinians, including children, in a state of fear and dwindling supplies. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned the settlers’ actions, calling them “Israeli terrorists,” while Israeli troops moved into the area to try to protect the families. Ridi is seeking to regain access to his besieged home and support his relatives on the ground. 

Palestinian-American travels to West Bank home encircled by Israeli settlers

Days of heavy storms and flooding have caused widespread damage across Indiana, including Indianapolis, where floodwaters damaged a furniture maker’s home and workshop. The White River rose to more than 24 feet in parts of the state, surpassing records set in 1913. At least six people have died as heavy rains continue to impact the region.

Flooding in Indianapolis: Homes, businesses hit as White River surges

Rescuers in Indonesia have recovered six more bodies in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, as search and rescue operations continue in affected areas. The rising death toll has added to the devastation, with emergency teams continuing efforts to locate survivors and assist communities hit by the powerful quake.

Indonesia earthquake: Rescuers in Indonesia recover 6 more bodies in earthquake aftermath

Hurricane Lala battered Hawaii with hurricane-force winds and heavy rain, leaving a trail of downed trees and widespread power outages. Nearly 130,000 utility customers were without electricity, while authorities reported one death and two homes swept away as emergency crews dealt with the storm’s aftermath.

Hurricane Lala batters Hawaii, Leaves thousands without power 

Hawaii is bracing for the impact of Hurricane Lala, which has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane with winds reaching 75 mph (120 km/h). Authorities have warned of life-threatening flooding, mudslides, strong winds, and widespread power outages as the storm moves near the southern tip of the Big Island.

More than 42,000 customers are already without electricity, while forecasters predict 10 to 20 inches of rainfall, with isolated areas receiving up to 25 inches. A hurricane warning remains in effect for parts of Hawaii, while tropical storm warnings cover Maui County.

Hurricane Lala hits Hawaii: 100 homes damaged, thousands left without power

Indonesia marked its Independence Day with a grand ceremony in Jakarta, bringing together national leaders, officials and citizens for celebrations honouring the country’s independence and national pride.

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