The U.S. Navy is preparing to rotate aircraft carriers in the region, with the USS George Washington set to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln as Washington maintains a strong naval presence amid rising regional tensions.

US-Iran War: Abraham Lincoln troops exceed 250 days as Iran war drags on 

Reports say there had been multiple attempts by crew members onboard USS Abraham Lincoln to jump overboard. Pressure is mounting on Trump with despair growing amid the Iran war. Tune into Gravitas at 9 PM to find out more.

US Military Meltdown in Gulf Signals End of Trump Era | GRAVITAS

A rapidly escalating Ebola epidemic centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has raised global alarms as the World Health Organization (WHO) confirms a critical medical hurdle: this outbreak is driven by the Bundibugyo ebolavirus strain, for which there are currently no approved licensed vaccines or specific antiviral treatments.


Ebola outbreak: No approved vaccine or specific treatment available for virus

South Africa has stepped up its mass repatriation efforts, successfully returning thousands of undocumented foreign nationals to their home countries following weeks of volatile nationwide anti-immigrant protests and economic demonstrations.


South Africa repatriated thousands of immigrants following protests

In what President Bola Tinubu hailed as the country's largest single-day rescue operation, Nigerian security forces have successfully freed over 300 abducted citizens from forest captivity. The landmark mission secured the release of 163 villagers—predominantly women, children, and patients—who were originally snatched six months ago during a brutal militant raid on the Woro community in Kwara State, alongside 145 others primarily from neighboring Niger State.


Nigeria mass kidnapping: patients among 163 kidnapped victims rescued from captivity

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced she will step down from her high-profile role at the end of August, describing the choice as a "bittersweet" transition. Leavitt, the youngest person ever to hold the position at 28 years old, stated that balancing the intense, around-the-clock demands of the West Wing with raising her two young children—including a newborn daughter born in May—became increasingly difficult following her return from maternity leave.


Leavitt to depart role at August end, calls decision bittersweet

Plans for a highly anticipated Barbie sequel are reportedly hanging in the balance as Warner Bros. and the film's core creative team lock horns over a high-stakes pay dispute. Despite the original 2023 movie grossing a staggering $1.4 billion globally, director Greta Gerwig, co-writer Noah Baumbach, and star-producers Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling have turned down multiple studio offers.


'Barbie 2' may face cancellation over pay dispute; stars demand higher fees

In a historic expansion of international space cooperation, NASA has formally invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to collaborate on the development of a sustained human presence on the Moon. Building on the momentum of the Artemis Accords and India's successful lunar missions, the proposed partnership aims to pool expertise in lunar infrastructure, life-support systems, and deep-space communication.


NASA invites ISRO to help build a base on moon

In a major transfer shock, Barcelona forward Ferran Torres is reportedly on the verge of completing a high-profile move to current UEFA Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain. Sources indicate that PSG has met the release clause to bolster their attacking depth following their recent continental success, while Barcelona looks to rebalance their financial books.


Barcelona forward Ferran Torres set to join UCL holders PSG

Gen Z is often seen as a generation that prioritises experiences and lifestyle spending. But a new report by Salary-Se paints a more nuanced picture. Analysis of millions of UPI transactions across more than 520 thousand salaried Gen Z users shows that everyday essentials, bills and financial services take up a large chunk of their monthly spending.


Where does Gen Z spend its salary?

India's retail inflation ticked higher in July as food prices surged across categories.


India's retail inflation ticks higher

On the surface, the latest US inflation report looks reassuring. Prices barely moved in July, helped by falling gasoline costs, while underlying price pressures remained relatively contained.


US inflation cools but oil risk builds

The International Energy Agency is warning of a sharp drop in global oil demand this year, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts supplies and high fuel prices force consumers to cut back. The IEA now expects global oil demand to fall by 1.6 million barrels a day, significantly worse than its previous forecast.


IEA cuts oil demand forecast on war impact

This week in Asia, Japan's stock market is riding an extraordinary AI wave. But behind the surge in AI and semiconductor stocks, there is another powerful market force, the weak Yen.


Weak yen fuels Japan's AI stock rally

For investors looking across Asia, the choice is increasingly between high-growth exposure to the AI and semiconductor boom and the relative stability of a more diversified market like India.


The AI trade has a volatility problem

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out an airstrike in the northern Gaza Strip, marking the first military strike in the enclave in over a week. The targeted attack in Beit Lahiya struck a Hamas commander whom the military accused of planning imminent attacks against Israeli troops.


Israel strikes Gaza: IDF conducts first air strike in more than a week on the Gaza Strip

India and Afghanistan are set to make cricket history with a three-match T20I series in Delhi, where Afghanistan will be the designated home team despite the matches being played on Indian soil. The series will be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in September, marking a unique first in international cricket.

IND vs AFG, T20I series: India will play as the away team on home soil for first time 

Taylor Swift’s wedding plans are drawing major attention beyond the ceremony itself, with fans and fashion watchers speculating that her bridal style could influence wedding fashion trends worldwide. From the wedding dress to accessories and beauty choices, Swift’s highly anticipated look could inspire a new wave of bridal fashion.

Taylor Swift's wedding set to revolutionise bridal fashion 

Two U.S. Army soldiers were tragically killed when an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter crashed into a field in Salado, Texas, during operations linked to the Fort Hood base. The violent impact sparked a massive grass fire that prompted local evacuations, drawing a rapid response from emergency fire crews and military investigators.


US Army helicopter crash: Two soldiers dead after military helicopter crash

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to withdraw the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in its present form. Led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, the state government argued that the proposed legislation's strict provisions regarding asset forfeiture, renewal cessations, and oversight could undermine the autonomy of charitable, educational, and medical institutions—particularly those run by minorities.


TVK urges Centre to withdraw FCRA amendment legislation

Scientists have unlocked the evolutionary mysteries behind one of the animal kingdom's most infamous behaviors: the extreme sexual cannibalism of the Australian redback spider. New research reveals why male redbacks actively somersault themselves directly into the jaws of females during mating, trading their lives to fertilize more eggs and ensure their genetic legacy.


The secrets of redback spider sexual cannibalism revealed

The Jammu and Kashmir Police's State Investigation Agency (SIA) has launched a massive crackdown, conducting coordinated raids across multiple locations in connection with the tragic 1990 double murder of prominent Kashmiri Pandit writer Sarwanand Koul Premi and his son, Virender Koul. 

The father-son duo were abducted from their home in Kokernag, Anantnag, during the peak of early militancy in the Valley.

J&K police probe into killing of Kashmiri Pandit father-son duo

Japan’s ongoing currency shift is reshaping the country's technology and industrial sectors, with a persistently weak yen acting as a powerful financial tailwind for major corporate exporters. As global demand for artificial intelligence hardware, advanced semiconductors, and data center infrastructure surges, Japanese manufacturers are reaping record-high overseas revenues translated back into local currency.


Japan's AI market shift: Weak yen boosts exporter earnings

Viral AI video reimagines heaven with a Chinese touch.
Created by a Chinese man who learned AI on his own, the clip shows white jade bridges, floating temples, and grand palaces with curved roofs.
The video has gained widespread attention for blending traditional Chinese culture with AI-generated visuals.

"Heaven made in China": Optical shop owner masters AI and goes viral

The skyrocketing trend of "grey divorce"—separation among couples aged 50 and older—is fundamentally rewriting the rules of late-life wealth. Unlike divorces early in life, splitting up after decades of marriage brings unique high-stakes battles over defined-benefit pensions, multi-million-dollar retirement accounts, real estate portfolios, and long-term financial security.


The rise of grey divorce is changing who gets the money

A massive swarm of jellyfish clogged the cooling system at a nuclear plant in northern France, forcing 5 of 6 reactors to shut down. The 5.4 GW facility provides a huge chunk of France’s nuclear power, which makes 70% of the country’s electricity. This is the second jellyfish shutdown in a year. EDF says there’s no danger, and reactors will restart soon. The incident shows how rising sea temps and marine changes are creating new threats to nuclear plants.


Jellyfish swarm forces France to shut down nuclear reactors amid power shortage

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cracked down on major food chains, suspending the licenses of four Domino's Pizza outlets (including three in Mumbai and one in Satara) following extensive statewide inspections. Authorities uncovered severe hygiene lapses, poor pest control, and non-compliance with FSSAI regulations.


Maharashtra food safety crackdown: FDA revokes license of Domino's; outlets found to be non-compliant

India has strongly hit back at China after Beijing objected to New Delhi formally mapping and assigning standard names to 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) dismissed Beijing's protests as baseless, asserting that Arunachal Pradesh is an "inalienable and integral part of India" and that no amount of cartographic maneuvering or objections can change this reality.


India-China relations: India hits back at China over Arunachal naming move

Vibrant patriotic fervor has gripped the Kashmir Valley as preparations reach their peak for India's Independence Day. Thousands of citizens, students, and youth have taken to the streets, actively participating in mega Tiranga Yatras and tricolour-themed rallies stretching from the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar to various district headquarters.


Independence-day fervour builds across Kashmir Valley

Law enforcement and cyber safety watchdogs are sounding urgent alarms over a disturbing surge in online exploitation rings—such as violent extremist and extortion networks—that are actively targeting both adults and children to generate and distribute illegal content. Operating across mainstream gaming platforms, social media, and encrypted messaging apps, cybercriminals use grooming, fake personas, and financial manipulation to trap victims.


Cybercriminals target adults and children for inmate content

Legendary screen icon Julie Andrews has officially confirmed that she will not be returning to her beloved role as Queen Clarisse Renaldi in Disney's upcoming Princess Diaries 3. Addressing her absence, the 90-year-old actress noted that she considers herself fully retired from on-camera acting.


Julie Andrews will not return for 'Princess Diaries 3' | Movie icon confirms departure

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