In an era marked by environmental challenges, the concept of eco-anxiety has emerged as an overwhelming toll on our hearts and minds. Eco-Anxiety: The silent struggle As people around the world grapple with environmental issues causing climate crisis, ranging from pollution, deforestation, forest fires and heat waves, there has emerged a profound sense of worry and helplessness.

Pollution, climate crisis, and more: 'Eco-anxiety' driving up 'impending sense of doom'

Oprah Winfrey made a surprise appearance on the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on Wednesday (Aug 21) much to the surprise of thousands of supporters gathered at the United Center.

Oprah Winfrey takes veiled dig at JD Vance over 'childless cat lady' remark during surprise DNC speech

India will spend nearly $300 million in two years to expand water bodies like lakes and build drains in seven cities including Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru to mitigate floods and conserve water, a government official told Reuters on Wednesday (Aug 21).

Indian govt to spend $300mn to thwart floods, conserve water

The hostage-truce deal to halt the ongoing war in Gaza might be on the brink of collapse, a report in Politico has claimed, citing US and Israeli officials. The news comes in the backdrop of Tel Aviv backing a 'bridging proposal' put forth by the US, Egypt and Qatar after several weeks of negotiations.

Gaza hostage-truce deal might be on edge of collapse: Report

Michelle Obama was in her element as she targeted Donald Trump on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Tuesday (Aug 20). The former first lady called out Trump for his controversial statement about undocumented migrants taking "Black jobs".

'Who’s going to tell him....': Michelle Obama targets Trump at DNC speech over 'Black jobs' remark

In an attempt to fish out thousands of tonnes of munitions submerged in the depths of water bodies in Switzerland, the authorities have launched a competition to gather ideas.

Switzerland offering $58,000 to fish out ammunition from lakes

Israel on Monday (August 19) voiced its backing for the United States' new hostage proposal. Describing it as a "bridging proposal," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time publicly endorsed the latest US formula.

‘Bridging proposal’: Netanyahu publicly endorses US’ hostages-for-ceasefire deal; Hamas rejects

A US woman has sued Hard Rock Cafe & Hotel in the Dominican Republic for half a million dollars after she fell out of a golf cart and injured herself, according to a report in the NY Post.

US resident sues Hard Rock Hotel for $500,000 after falling out of golf cart

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza reported a grim milestone on Sunday (Aug 18). It has claimed that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has claimed the lives of at least 40,099 people in the Gaza Strip.

Blinken arrives in Israel; Netanyahu blames Hamas for ceasefire stalemate

Over two years after the war broke out, Ukraine and Russia were on the precipice of engaging in indirect ceasefire negotiations in Doha, Qatar, earlier this month.

Russia and Ukraine were close to ceasefire talks until this happened...

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told a special session of the Turkish parliament on Thursday (August 15) that he would travel to Gaza, while adding, "Our life is not more worthy than the life of a child.

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas vows to visit Gaza, says ‘our life is not more worthy’ than a child’s

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday (August 14) condemned Israel for its "psychological warfare" aimed at forcing Tehran to reconsider retaliation for the assassination of Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh in the country.

Backing down from retaliating against Israel would invite ‘divine wrath’: Iran supreme leader Khamenei

Over 10 months into the war, Israel has accomplished everything that it could gain militarily in the Gaza Strip against Hamas and can't do anything more, a report in the New York Times has claimed, citing US officials.

'End of line': Israeli military can't do anything more against Hamas in Gaza - Report

Gravitas recall: on 13 August 1961, construction began on a wall that would divide berlin in two. Molly Gambhir tells you more!

Gravitas recall: Building the berlin wall

Israel has green-lit a new settlement on a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, according to a Wednesday (August 14) announcement by Bezalel Smotrich, the far-right finance minister and head of civil affairs at the Israeli defence ministry.

Historic UNESCO site threatened? Israel approves new settlement in West Bank near Bethlehem

The internet is rife with speculations that Starbucks' Indian-origin CEO Laxman Narasimhan was fired after he claimed that in order to maintain work-life balance, he never worked past 6 pm.

Not working past 6 pm cost Starbucks CEO Narasimhan his job? Internet speculates

The United States White House has warned that Iran could launch a "significant" attack on Israel this week. Briefing the press on Monday (August 12), National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said: "We have to be prepared for what could be a significant set of attacks.

White House warns ‘significant’ Iranian attack on Israel can happen this week

India's Supreme Court on Tuesday (Aug 13) shut down contempt proceedings against yoga guru, Baba Ramdev and his aide, Acharya Balkrishna after they tendered unconditional apology and an undertaking.

India: SC closes contempt case against Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, Patanjali Ayurved. Know why

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a probe to ascertain whether Iranian state actors were behind the recent hacking attempt on Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

FBI probing if Iran hacked Trump's presidential campaign

The Delhi High Court on Monday (Aug 12) granted interim protection from arrest till August 21 to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, who has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits.

Delhi High Court grants protection from arrest to disgraced ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has said that he wants a Gaza truce deal and this comes just days after the US, Qatar and Egypt urged Israel and Hamas to return to the negotiating table.

Israel-Hamas War: Hamas wants truce plan based on Biden's ceasefire proposal | WION Speed News

Amid the possibility of a war between Israel and Iran, the United States has ordered the deployment of a guided missile submarine to the Middle East. Defense Secretary Llyod Austin gave the green light for the deployment as the White House braces for the worst-case scenario.

After navy warships, US orders submarine deployment in Middle East amid Israel-Iran war threat

Donald Trump's presidential campaign on Saturday (Aug 10) claimed that it had been hacked. It further suggested that Iranian actors were involved in stealing and distributing sensitive internal documents.

Donald Trump's presidential campaign hacked, Iranian actors blamed by his team

Former foreign minister K Natwar Singh passed away on Saturday (Aug 10) night after a prolonged illness, family sources said. He was 93. He took his last breath at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram near Delhi, where he had been admitted for the past couple of weeks.

India's former foreign minister Natwar Singh dies at 93

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