The Russian military claimed on Tuesday (July 4) that it shot down five drones in an attempted "terrorist" attack near Moscow. The defence ministry said in a telegram post, "this morning, an attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack using five UAVs against targets in Moscow region and New Moscow was foiled".

Russia claims Ukraine attacked Moscow with at least five drones

Breathtaking images show supermoon lighting up night sky in the most amazing way

Deputy Ukrainian Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said on Sunday (July 2) that the Russian forces have registered gains near the eastern Ukrainian town of Svatove as she noted that the Ukrainian forces are resisting a Russian onslaught in eastern areas of the front and face difficulties in the northeast.

Ukraine says Russia made some advances on eastern front, fighting rages in south

United States presidential contender Nikki Haley issued a warning on Sunday (July 2) over China's ramped-up military aggression. Haley said that the country is ahead of the US in a number of key aspects.

Nikki Haley slams Biden administration, says China preparing for war against US

The United States confirmed on Sunday (July 2) that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will visit Beijing this week. The visit has been scheduled amid escalating tensions between US and China as relations continue to deteriorate.

US treasury secretary Yellen to visit China to 'responsibly' manage ties, expand communications

A massive crack, visible to the naked eye, forced a North Carolina amusement park to shut down one of its roller coasters. A man spotted a large crack, which led the support beam to move out of place when a car ran on it with people on the ride.

Watch: Massive crack forces North Carolina amusement park to shut down its roller coaster

Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday (June 30) that the nation will emerge "stronger" in the aftermath of the failed mutiny, which the mercenary group Wagner launched last weekend.

Lavrov responds to failed mutiny, says Russia will be 'stronger'

Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Wednesday (June 28) during a visit to Ukraine that the presence of Wagner troops in Belarus could be a potential "threat" to the countries of the region.

Poland says Wagner troops in Belarus 'threat' to countries of the region

A jet belonging to Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin flew to Belarus from Russia on Tuesday (June 27). Several media reports mentioned that a flight-tracking website showed Wagner chief's plane flying out of Rostov and landing near Minsk.

Russia-Ukraine war: Lukashenko says Wagner chief Prigozhin is in Belarus

Justice Department watchdog has said in a new report released Tuesday (June 27) that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's death by suicide was apparently a result of negligence and misconduct by the federal Bureau of Prisons and workers at the New York City jail.

Jeffrey Epstein's suicide resulted from 'negligence and misconduct' by jail guards

Eric Garcetti, the US Ambassador to India, said on Wednesday (June 28) that the ties between New Delhi and Washington are accelerating at breathtaking speed and have a future of "boundless opportunities".

Eric Garcetti says India and US have future of boundless opportunities

Some of the locals in New York City aren't happy after a recent proposal issued to cut down on coal and wood-burning pizza ovens by 75% in order to reduce emissions, New York Post reported.

New York City plans regulations to reduce pollution from pizza ovens

Daniel Korski, who is a Conservative London mayoral candidate, has been accused by TV producer Daisy Goodwin of groping her in Downing Street a decade ago. While writing a column for The Times, the 61-year-old Goodwin alleged that the former No 10 adviser groped her at a meeting in Downing Street in 2013.

TV producer and writer accuses Tory mayoral candidate of groping her a decade ago

New research has highlighted damning figures as it revealed that an area equivalent to the size of Switzerland was cleared from Earth's rainforests in 2022. The report comes after a number of pledges globally to take definitive steps to end deforestation by 2030.

Tropical forest the size of Switzerland was lost in 2022 as deforestation remains a major issue to tackle

A United States-bound Air India flight which took off from the Indian capital city, Delhi was diverted to Russia, on Tuesday (June 6) after it developed a “technical issue” in one of the engines, a spokesperson from the airline.

Delhi-San Francisco Air India flight diverted to Russia after 'technical issue', US says closley monitoring

Milan explosion: Several vehicles in centre of Milan, Italy were on fire after a parked van carrying gas cylinders exploded on the streets, according to local reports. No further details of any death were reported.

BREAKING | Italy: Massive explosion in Milan leaves several vehicles in flames | WION

At least 10 policemen and a driver were killed after Maoists blew up a vehicle carrying them in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The attack took place in the Dantewada district of the state and the Maoists used a powerful 50-kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED) to carry out the attack.

India: 10 police personnel killed in 50-kg IED blast by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada

Dominic Raab has resigned as UK deputy prime minister after an enquiry into bullying allegations. Raab, who was also the United Kingdom's justice secretary, has been accused of victimising civil servants in three different government departments.

UK Deputy PM Dominic Raab resigns, says inquiry set threshold for bullying 'so low'

US president Joe Biden on Thursday urged banking regulators to reinstate tough rules on mid-sized banks in the United States. The rules, as per AFP, were weakened under his predecessor Donald Trump.

To prevent SVB-like failures, Biden calls for revival of banking regulations weakened under Trump

A strong earthquake shook Peru and Ecuador on Saturday (March 18) and killed at least 14 people, injured severel, and damaged buildings, according to Ecuador's presidency.

Massive earthquake hits Peru, Ecuador: At least 14 killed, buildings damaged

National President of Samajwadi Party Akhilesh Yadav has got a big relief from the Supreme Court. In the disproportionate assets case, the Supreme Court said that the CBI had closed the case. Now there is no basis for hearing on this.

Akhilesh Yadav got big relief from Supreme Court

The death toll from the Pakistan bomb blast, which on Monday targeted a mosque in Peshawar's police lines, has risen to 100. The suicide attack for which the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility happened during the afternoon 'Zuhr' prayers.

Death toll from Peshawar mosque blast rises to 100; another 221 wounded, 15 in critical condition

In Pakistan's Peshawar, a blast at a mosque located near Police Lines has reportedly killed more than 61 people. Talking to WION, Commissioner Peshawar Riaz Mehsud shared the latest tally, reportedly 61 people have been killed while at least another 150 were injured.

Pakistan: Blast at mosque near Peshawar's police lines kills 61, injures 150

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared that the elections in Turkiye will take place on May 14 — one month ahead of schedule, according to a video posted by the president's office on Sunday.

Turkish elections to be held on May 14: President Erdogan

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