Latest News Today Live Updates: Stay tuned to this live blog for all the latest news and breaking developments from India and around the world. In Bihar, at least seven devotees were killed after a stampede at a temple in Lakhisarai, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Meanwhile, a factory owned by Lakshmi Mittal in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown was reportedly hit by a Russian missile, highlighting the continuing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine war.In South Asia, Bangladesh has said a “propitious environment” is needed for Prime Minister Rahman’s proposed visit to India, while Dhaka once again reiterated its demand for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Meanwhile, the National Testing Agency has ordered a re-examination for UGC-NET June 2026 in English, Sociology and Commerce after multiple errors were found in the question papers, including spelling and factual mistakes, repeated questions and other discrepancies.In the United States, CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper has addressed concerns over the mental health of service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after reports of poor conditions onboard triggered scrutiny and Democratic lawmakers’ anger. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has ordered a substantial reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the high cost of the drills and his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.Stay with us for more latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

Former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has claimed that the Trump administration is discussing the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iran in high-level strategy meetings. But she has not provided any evidence to support this allegation. “They are discussing using nuclear weapons on Iran in strategy meetings,” Greene said in a post on X on Sunday (Aug 16). “It’s real. I’m not speculating, I know,” she added.Read the full article <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-is-planning-to-use-nuclear-weapons-on-iran-marjorie-taylor-greene-makes-bombshell-claim-1786942480319">here</a>.&nbsp;

‘Trump is planning to use nuclear weapons on Iran’: Marjorie Taylor Greene makes bombshell claim

Iran's military doctrine could shift from a primarily defensive posture towards a more proactive and potentially offensive approach, a senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official has warned, saying the country's adversaries should expect "strategic surprises".Read the full article <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/they-can-t-catch-us-off-guard-iran-s-irgc-warns-us-israel-of-strategic-surprises-what-s-coming-1786940902003">here</a>.&nbsp;

‘They can’t catch us off-guard’: Iran’s IRGC warns US, Israel of ‘strategic surprises’. What’s coming?

The Museum of Illusions Dubai permanently closed its doors at Souk Al Seef on August 15, 2026, after exactly eight years of operation

Popular Dubai Museum of Illusions closes after 8 years

Hamas’s popularity has declined among Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya still commands more support than PA President Mahmoud Abbas, according to a new poll published by the Ramallah-based Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research on Wednesday. The survey was conducted among 1,270 Palestinians. The most popular candidate for Palestinian leadership was Fatah figure Marwan Barghouti. The large majority, 82% in the West Bank and 74% in the Strip, want to see Abbas’s resignation. Al-Hayya received just over a quarter of the votes. &nbsp;

Hamas’s popularity is falling in Gaza

A crew from i24NEWS’ Hebrew channel was attacked over the weekend in Belfast, Northern Ireland, while filming for a documentary series on Europe’s rising antisemitism. The incident happened while i24NEWS reporter Yonatan Raveh and cameraman Nadav Abbas were conducting street interviews near a well-known bar complex.&nbsp;

Israeli journalists attacked in N. Ireland while filming documentary on European antisemitism

US President Donald Trump, 80, is still teasing a 2028 run for president. Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself on Truth Social Saturday wearing a&nbsp;"Trump 2028" hat. "We are going to win," writing at the bottom of the image says.<figure class="image"><img src="https://static-assets-1.truthsocial.com/tmtg:prime-ts-assets/media_attachments/files/117/101/394/923/270/216/original/d8553bda5ab7c4a4.jpg"></figure>

Trump, 80, Posts AI Image Teasing 2028 Run

The landmark population enumeration phase of the 2027 Census will kick off today

Population count for Census 2027 begins today

Bangladesh said on Sunday that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would not visit India until New Delhi extradited Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladeshi former premier who fled during a 2024 uprising. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dhaka-says-propitious-environment-needed-for-bangladesh-pm-rahman-s-india-visit-restates-hasina-extradition-demand-1786866065947">READ MORE</a>

Bangladesh says PM will not visit India until Hasina extradited

In a big announcement, United States President Donald Trump on Aug 17 (local time) has said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un. In a Truth Social post, he also added that South Korea had recently declined to join the US in the "denuclearisation" of Iran. He said that these exercise costs a lot to the US. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/very-good-relationship-with-kim-trump-substantially-reduces-joint-military-exercises-with-south-korea-1786926915050">READ MORE</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260817/image-1786927332910.png?rect=(0,0,1200,900)&amp;imwidth=800&amp;imheight=600&amp;format=webp&amp;quality=medium" alt="'Very good relationship with Kim...': Trump 'substantially reduces' joint military exercises with South Korea"></figure>

Trump 'substantially reduces' joint military exercises with South Korea

Congressional Democrats launched inquiries into the mental and physical states of crew members along with the federal government’s response. Ruben Gallego, a Democratic senator from Arizona, blamed the pressures mounting on sailors on President Trump’s unresolved war. “I was just speaking to a [USS Lincoln crew member’s] spouse just about three days ago, and this is the current problem right now,” Gallego, a retired US marine, told ABC News. “The deep, deep, deep problem here is that this administration did not plan for this war, did not plan how to get out of this war [and] did not really understand how this war was going to escalate.”

Democrats’ outrage over mental health issues among USS Abraham Lincoln troops

US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Admiral Brad Cooper on Sunday (Aug 16) broke his silence on reports claiming mental health issues of service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and said that the carrier has the lowest number of cases compared to Navy’s 11 active aircraft carriers. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/centcom-chief-breaks-silence-on-mental-health-issues-among-uss-abraham-lincoln-troops-days-after-calling-reports-fake-1786927568441">READ MORE</a>

CENTCOM chief breaks silence on mental health issues among USS Abraham Lincoln troops

After days of back and forth, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has finally ordered a re-examination for the UGC-NET June 2026 for three subjects namely English, Commerce and Sociology. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/spelling-errors-100-page-pdf-repeat-of-dec-2024-why-nta-ordered-ugc-net-re-exam-for-english-sociology-commerce-1786932311901">READ MORE TO FIND OUT WHY</a>

 Why NTA ordered UGC-NET re-exam for English, Sociology, Commerce

At least seven people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a Shiva temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai on Monday. The incident occurred around 6:45 am as devotees gathered for Shravan prayers. A falling wire reportedly triggered panic, causing the stampede. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-least-7-killed-several-injured-in-stampede-at-temple-in-bihar-s-lakhisarai-1786934803933">READ MORE</a>

At least 7 killed, several injured in stampede at temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai

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Latest News Today Live Updates: Stay tuned to this live blog for all the latest news and breaking developments from India and around the world. In Bihar, at least seven devotees were killed after a stampede at a temple in Lakhisarai, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Meanwhile, a factory owned by Lakshmi Mittal in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown was reportedly hit by a Russian missile, highlighting the continuing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine war. In South Asia, Bangladesh has said a “propitious environment” is needed for Prime Minister Rahman’s proposed visit to India, while Dhaka once again reiterated its demand for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Meanwhile, the National Testing Agency has ordered a re-examination for UGC-NET June 2026 in English, Sociology and Commerce after multiple errors were found in the question papers, including spelling and factual mistakes, repeated questions and other discrepancies. In the United States, CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper has addressed concerns over the mental health of service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after reports of poor conditions onboard triggered scrutiny and Democratic lawmakers’ anger. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has ordered a substantial reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the high cost of the drills and his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Stay with us for more latest news, breaking updates and developments as they unfold.

Latest News Today Live Updates: Stay connected to WION News for the latest updates from India and around the globe, including India's immediate neighbourhood, major developments in Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, global security, and other breaking stories shaping the world.

Latest India & World News Today LIVE updates: Stampede in Bihar kills 7, Hamas popularity falls in Gaza and more

Breaking News: Two Pakistan High Commission officials in New Delhi caught spying in Delhi by Indian authorities. Watch this video to know more.

Two Pak High Commission officials in New Delhi caught spying by Indian authorities

The Ministry of Home Affairs said on Saturday that the lockdown in Containment Zones is being extended till June 30. The Center has also issued guidelines to reopen restricted activities in other areas in a phased manner.

India: Lockdown extended in containment zones till June 30, phased re-opening in other areas