HIV: A groundbreaking HIV-prevention drug, developed with support from the Gates Foundation and Unit Aid, is now available at just $40 per year for low-income countries. Experts say this affordable treatment offers a genuine chance to curb the global HIV epidemic, providing hope to millions at risk worldwide.


HIV: Unit Aid’s HIV Drug Brings Affordable Prevention at $40/Year 

Bangkok: A massive 50-metre-deep sinkhole opened up in Bangkok, swallowing a vehicle and damaging several electrical poles.


Bangkok: 50-Metre-Deep Sinkhole Opens, Engulfs Vehicle and Power Lines

Delhi Molestation Case: Delhi Police have registered a case against self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, also known as Parth. The complaint was lodged on August 4 at Vasant Kunj North Police Station. Police said the accused was a sanchalak (management committee member) at the institute.


Delhi Molestation Case: Self-Proclaimed Godman Accused of Harassing Students in Delhi 

Ladakh Protest: In Ladakh, violent statehood protests today resulted in four deaths and 70 injuries. Authorities blamed activist Sonam Wangchuk, reporting that demonstrators set fire to the Hill Council Assembly hall and injured 50 security personnel in clashes, said the Leh deputy commissioner.

Ladakh Protest: Protests Over Statehood Take a Violent Turn, At Least 4 Dead

Happy Birthday to Catherine Zeta-Jones! The acclaimed actress, known for her roles in Wednesday, Chicago, and The Mask of Zorro, celebrates another year today.


Happy Birthday Catherine Zeta-Jones: 'Wednesday' Star Turns a Year Older

Dallas ICE Shooting: A Dallas ICE facility came under fire from a rooftop sniper, leaving one detainee dead and two critically wounded, authorities reported. The shooter also targeted a nearby unmarked van and died from a self-inflicted gunshot.


Dallas ICE Shooting: 1 Dead, 2 Injured at Detention Facility 

U.S.: U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday lauded India and highlighted Washington’s eagerness to deepen collaboration in energy sectors including natural gas, coal, nuclear energy, and clean cooking solutions.


U.S.: Energy Secretary Praises India, Seeks Expanded Energy Cooperation 

Dallas ICE Shooting: A shooting at a Dallas ICE facility on Wednesday left one detainee dead and two critically wounded, authorities said. The gunman died by suicide, and investigators found ammunition inscribed with “ANTI-ICE” in blue.


Dallas ICE Shooting: 1 Detainee Killed & 2 More Injured. Investigation Underway 

Super Typhoon Ragasa: Super Typhoon made landfall, leaving the city in ruins and streets eerily empty. Residents woke up to widespread destruction, toppled trees, and damaged homes.


Super Typhoon Ragasa: City Devastated as Ragasa Makes Landfall, City Wakes Up To Wreckage

Netanyahu: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Wednesday that recent Western recognitions of a Palestinian state will not “bind Israel in any way.”


Netanyahu: Israel Won’t Abide by Western Moves to Recognize Palestine

Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night with a fiery monologue, taking sharp jabs at Donald Trump over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.


Jimmy Kimmel Returned To Late-night Television After Nearly A Weeklong Suspension

Super Typhoon Ragasa has slammed into Hong Kong, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and massive flooding. The storm has triggered a citywide shutdown, with transportation halted, businesses closed, and emergency services on high alert.

Ragasa Wreaks Havoc In China After Slamming Taiwan, Hong Kong

At least four people were killed and over 50 were injured after a massive agitation over demands for statehood and other things turned violent in Leh on Wednesday. The situation worsened when some youth pelted stones at the headquarters of the BJP and the Hill Council. 

Ladakh Protests: Students Come In Support As Wangchuk's Hunger Strike Enters 15th Day 

India's top superstars, Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji, won their first-ever National Award in the Best Actor and Best Actress categories (respectively) this year. While Khan was honoured for his performance in Jawan, Mukerji was awarded the medal for her brilliant performance in Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway. 

Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji Win National Film Awards

#Gravitas The United Arab Emirates has established 73 licensed worship centres for non-Muslim residents across its seven emirates.   
  

UAE Expands Non-Muslim Worship Spaces To 73 Centers   

A groundbreaking discovery in Argentina has unveiled a brand-new species of dinosaur from a mysterious group known as mega-rap-torans.

Megaraptoran New Species Called Joaquinraptor Casali Found In Argentina

NASA is preparing a historic return to the Moon with the Artemis mission. Astronauts will target the unexplored lunar south pole, a step towards using the Moon as a launchpad to Mars. But delays and rising costs threaten the mission’s timeline. Here’s what’s at stake in humanity’s return to lunar soil.

NASA Prepares To Send Humans Back To The Moon

The FDA has approved Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injection that shows over 99.9% effectiveness in preventing HIV. This groundbreaking treatment could revolutionize HIV prevention.


Groundbreaking HIV-Prevention Drug To Get Cheaper 

According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, in recent days, Trump's approval rating stood at just 42% which is nearly the figure recorded by other prominent polls as well. The five-day survey conducted over 1,000 adults nationwide showed a staggering 56% of respondents simply disapproving of trump's presidential performance, with sector-wise breakdowns. Watch this video to find out more. 

 Donald Trump's Popularity Claim Contradicts Latest Poll Numbers


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has written to the country's Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, describing hardships during his more than two years in jail and urged the Supreme Court to promptly take up his pending petitions, Dawn reported.


Pakistan's Jailed Former PM Imran Khan Awaits Verdict In Toshakhana Case

As Moldova marks 34 years of independence from Moscow, leaders from France, Germany, and Poland arrived in Chisinau to back the country’s EU membership bid and push back against Russia’s growing influence. Moldova’s pro-European President Maia Sandu welcomed Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, and Donald Tusk to reaffirm the country’s westward path ahead of crucial elections. With fears of Russian interference looming and war raging across the border in Ukraine, Moldova hopes to make EU accession an "irreversible" reality. Can Europe hold the line against Moscow's pressure?

 Moldova Says Russia Pouring Millions Of Euros To Influence Election Outcome

At least 12 people died as heavy rain lashed the eastern Indian city of Kolkata and surrounding areas ahead of a major festival, flooding streets, disrupting transport and leaving residents stranded for hours, officials said on Wednesday.
Most of the rain, as much as 251.6 mm in 24 hours, fell during the early hours of Tuesday and was the heaviest witnessed in the city since 1988, as per India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Kolkata

India: Heaviest rainfall in Kolkata in 4 decades, IMD says over 250 mm rain fell in 24 hours 

A money mule is someone who transfers or moves illegally acquired money on behalf of someone else. Criminals recruit money mules to help launder proceeds derived from online scams and frauds or crimes like human trafficking and drug trafficking.


How to avoid falling victim to a money mule scam? 


The Kremlin has responded to Donald Trump's suggestion that Ukraine can retake occupied land at the UN General Assembly yesterday. 


Trump Says He Believes Ukraine Can Win Back Territory Lost To Russia With NATO's Help

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