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Latest News Today Live Updates: Two US soldiers were killed after an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter assigned to Fort Hood crashed near Salado in central Texas on Wednesday. Officials have not disclosed the mission the helicopter was carrying out, while an investigation into the cause is underway.
Meanwhile, Iran has called for environmental safeguards in any future arrangement governing the Strait of Hormuz after reporting oil pollution along its southern coast. Tehran has also linked the reopening of the strategic waterway to demands on the United States, including ending the war and blockade, releasing frozen Iranian assets, and agreeing to a regional ceasefire covering Lebanon and Gaza.
A 17-year-old Indian-origin teenager has been charged with murdering his mother and 14-year-old brother at their Massachusetts home. Investigators say he had previously searched online and on ChatGPT for fictional stories and fantasies involving the killing of his family.
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Days after Gen Z protest in India made waves forcing the country's education minister to resign over the paper leak in medical entrance examination, Gen Alpha, the generation next to the GenZs have also stepped up. In several states, Gen Alpha are protesting against the administration to demand better roads, schools and basic amenities. READ MORE
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The pilot of the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that suddenly lost altitude mid-air on August 4 reportedly slept for 30-35 minutes during the flight. This comes as an investigation continues into the incident in which 13 passengers and four crew members were injured when the plane suddenly dropped 300 feet in altitude.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Aug 12) signed a national security presidential memorandum aimed at expanding the government’s ability to use cyber operations against “transnational criminal organisations” operating from abroad. The White House said the directive is intended to help federal law enforcement target foreign-based networks involved in ransomware attacks, financial fraud and other cyber-enabled crimes affecting Americans.
Bengaluru Police have urged residents to remain calm and continue their daily activities during Thursday's Karnataka bandh over the Cauvery water dispute. Schools, offices, shops, and public transport are expected to function, while police have warned against forced shutdowns.
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Karnataka is facing a 12-hour bandh today (August 13), but the state is unlikely to come to a complete standstill. Here is where disruption is most likely. Here's what's open and what will remain closed during the statewide protest.
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Argentina football star Lionel Messi, after the recent death of his father, has hinted at the end of his career as well. Messi's father, Jorge, was a constant presence throughout his careeer including from the early days of Barcelona. The FIFA World Cup 2026 was the first event where Messi was without his father. The footballer, after scoring the opening goal of his hat-trick in the first match against Algeria, was ery emotional which he later described as "matter other than football."
The annual Kanwar Yatra is over and it has left the holy city of Haridwar with over 7000 tonnes of garbage. The two-week ‘Kanwar Yatra’ in which approximately 48 million pilgrims participated was the the highest number on record. FULL STORY
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Two US soldiers were killed after an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter assigned to Fort Hood crashed near Salado, Texas. The Army has not revealed what mission the helicopter was carrying out, while investigators work to determine what caused the deadly crash.
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Iran has demanded environmental safeguards be included in any future deal on the Strait of Hormuz, after oil pollution was reported along Qeshm Island. Tehran is also tying the reopening of the vital waterway to US concessions, including an end to the war and blockade.
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