The wildfire that swept across Hawaii a week ago, turned one of the nation's most celebrated islands into an ashen moonscape. The wildfires have killed at least 101 people. A number that officials warn could double as the search continues.

Joe Biden to visit Hawaii to review recovery efforts as death toll crosses 100

North Korea stated that the US soldier who ran across the border into the country last month admitted that he illegally intruded and is presently in custody.

North Korea confirms custody of US soldier Travis King

Five people have been arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of breaching the Official Secrets Act.

Russia activating sleeper cells and using unofficial agents: Report

Skoda has given a mid-cycle refresh to its popular compact models – the Scala hatchback and Kamiq crossover. Both cars get refreshed styling, an upgraded safety kit, more optional features and rejigged trim & variant line-ups. While the Scala is the Czech equivalent of the Volkswagen Golf, the Kamiq serves as the entry point into Skoda’s crossover portfolio. Both models are also built on the same MQB-A0 platform. Here's a closer look at all the updates.

Skoda Scala and Kamiq facelift revealed: A new face among mid-cycle updates

Chandrayaan-3 is expected to land on the lunar surface around August 23 after completing a 40-day journey. On the other hand, Luna-25 is expected to land on the moon around August 21, two days ahead of Chandrayaan-3. However, both missions will attempt to land on the lunar south pole.

Chandrayaan-3: ISRO's spacecraft just a week away from lunar soft landing

A church along with some buildings around it have been vandalised in Pakistan's Faisalabad following allegations of blasphemy against a family. The incident has taken place in Faisalabad's Jaranwala Tehsil.

Pakistan: Mob attack on Church in Faisalabad, Church authorities demand justice and action

Niger's Junta says that it is open to talks to resolve the regional crisis caused by last month's military coup.

Niger: Russia's rising influence worries the west

A US teen has been arrested after he was found trying to make an improvised explosive and communicating with a terror group. The juvenile also selected targets for his attack. Which was the terror group?

Gravitas: Philadelphia: Teen communicating with terror group arrested

Argentina is heading into its Presidential elections that are slated for October later this year. But a far-right rockstar libertarian has just shook up the presidential race by bagging the highest number of votes in the primary elections to choose the presidential candidates. But why is a country that has been battered by economic woes, now turning towards a rock singing, wild haired economist to govern them next?

Gravitas: Far-right 'Rockstar' steals the lead in Presidential polls in Argentina

Disney is remaking a live-action of its 1937 classic fairy tale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The remake comes with twists to make it more relevant to 21st-century audiences. Those twists have stirred controversies. Is it an end of classic fairy tales?

Gravitas: Snow White in the era of 'wokeism'

It's been two years since the Taliban took over Afghanistan and nearly twenty years of hard-fought progress in women's rights has been virtually erased. Women in the country have been wholly excluded from education, livelihood and public office. Today, Afghanistan’s women and girls are required to adhere to not only a strict dress code, they are not permitted to step outside their homes. Mohammed Saleh brings you a comprehensive report on the current situation on the ground.

Gravitas: 20 years of progress for women erased in 2 years of Taliban rule

Russian Rouble has hit a 17-month low. It is worth 101 against the U.S. dollar and has become the third worst-performing global currency of 2023. Are the economic consequences of war catching on to Russia?

Gravitas: Are consequences of war catching on to Russia?

US' Top Military positions are empty after a Republican Senator went against the Pentagon's reproductive health policies. What are the health policies?

Gravitas: Republican senator stalls promotion of over 300 top military officials

For the first time in the history of the Defense Department, three services are operating without a confirmed senior military commander in place as another US military service leader handed over command without a Senate-approved successor in place. The continuous struggle between the Pentagon and pro-abortion groups is turning into a full-fledged defense catastrophe for the United States.

US: Pentagon's efforts to aid abortion in focus

Fitch Ratings recently confirmed Israel's credit rating with a stable outlook, providing the government with a welcome reprieve after months of demonstrations over a proposed judicial overhaul that has alarmed investors.

Fitch affirms Israel's A+ credit rating, cautions on judicial plan

Prosecutors used a statute typically associated with mobsters to accuse the former president, attorneys, and other aides of a "criminal enterprise" to keep him in power. On Monday, Donald Trump and 18 allies were indicted in Georgia over their efforts to reverse his 2020 election loss in the state.

US: Former President Donald Trump indicted in 2020 Georgia Elections case

Line of Control (Naugam Sector, JK), Aug 15 (PTI) Members of the Border Security Force (BSF) observed Independence Day on Tuesday in this isolated location close to the Line of Control in the Kupwara region of Jammu and Kashmir. The battalion's commanding officer raised the national flag as the jawans sang nationalistic anthems to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the nation's independence.

Jammu and Kashmir: BSF soldiers celebrate independence day in high spirits | India

"Today India is becoming the voice of the global south. India's prosperity and heritage have become an opportunity for the world," he said. In his 10th consecutive Independence Day speech, the Prime Minister said, “Global experts saying India will not stop now, all rating agencies are lauding country.

Independence Day 2023 | PM Modi: India stands with Manipur, peace is slowly returning to the region

Now it has been two years since the Taliban takeover on the 15th August 2021. The Taliban established themselves as the rulers of Afghanistan the event changed the Asian nation in more than one day.

Two years of Taliban 2.0: UK government failed Afghan refugees | World News | WION

On Sunday, the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft successfully inserted itself into the lunar orbit. Between August 23 and 24, the mission will safely land close to the Moon's under-explored south pole. The Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has been being propelled by ISRO into ever-distancer orbits since its launch on July 14.

India: Chandrayaan-3 craft completes 30 days in space

On August 14, Italy commemorated the accident that killed 43 people when the Morandi bridge in Genoa, Italy's northwest city, collapsed five years ago.

Italy marks Genoa bridge disaster in shadow of political crisis

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which has taken credit for the assault on the Chinese engineers, has given China a 90-day deadline to leave Gwadar and other construction sites in the area. The third phase of "Operation Zir Pehazag" has been declared complete.

Gwadar Attack: Balochistan Liberation Army issues 90-day ultimatum to China

On August 15, India will commemorate its 77th anniversary of Independence. From the Red Fort's ramparts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will raise the national flag and address the crowd. It will be Prime Minister Modi's tenth speech to the nation in a row. His lecture is scheduled to start about 7:30 AM.

India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the nation on August 15 to mark 77th Independence Day

India is set to celebrate the 76th anniversary of its independence on 15th August. And Srinagar is not far behind, as vibrant preparations are underway at the historical Lal chowk, which has been decked up with the national flag.

India: Hundreds participate in flag march showing changed Kashmir

Male and female brains react to stress in different ways, according to a recent study from Prof. Alon Chen's joint group at the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot and the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in Munich, Germany. Watch to know more.

Research reveals how brain cells of males and females respond to stress

India commemorates the atrocities of the Partition on August 14. It is an homage to the millions of people who endured the social unrest and bloodshed that followed the British departure.

August 14: Partiton Horrors | How India fed, clothed, housed and resettled millions of migrants

According to the country's defense ministry, long-range Russian bombers sailed over the Baltic Sea and the Arctic Ocean on Monday. According to a statement from the ministry, the Tu-160 and Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers and Tu-22M3 bombers carried out a "planned flight" in the airspace over the neutral waters of the Baltic, Barents, Norwegian, East Siberian, Chukchi, Beaufort, and Arctic Ocean.

Russian strategic bombers fly over Baltic sea and Arctic ocean

Anwarul Haq Kakar, a prominent member of the Pushtun ethnic group who is thought to be sympathetic to the powerful military, was sworn in as Pakistan's caretaker prime minister on Monday. He will lead a neutral political setup to govern the impoverished nation and hold the upcoming general elections.

Pakistan: Anwar Ulhaq Kakar sworn in as the 24th Prime Minister

India and China held the 19th round of military-level talks with a focus on disengagement at friction points along the line of actual control in Ladakh. The latest dialogue comes more than three years after the Galwan valley clash in which 20 Indian and an undisclosed number of Chinese soldiers lost their lives.

India-China Military Talks: Crucial dialogue before leaders meet at the BRICS summit

The General Presidency of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has unveiled a special "guidance robot" that uses artificial intelligence to aid pilgrims and Umrah performers inside the walls of the Grand Mosque, according to Gulf News.

AI-powered robot in Mecca's grand mosque

Iranian leaders have voted to new controversial hijab law behind closed doors. The Hijab and chastity bill will impose a raft of new punishments on women who fail to wear headscarf. Punishments will now increase after the bill is passed.

New Hijab Bill: Iran proposes long jail terms, AI surveillance

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