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August total solar eclipse gets live stream coverage
NASAArchived
NASA will livestream a total solar eclipse visible on August 12 over parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and Portugal. Viewers across the Northern Hemisphere will see a partial eclipse, including parts of the United States from Alaska to North Carolina. NASA plans
Sheikh Hasina to address press virtually on August 5
The HinduArchived
Bangladesh's deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a virtual press conference at New Delhi's Foreign Correspondents Club on August 5, the second anniversary of her arrival in India, to announce her homecoming plans and vision for Bangladesh. The session comes a month bef
Pakistan army spokesman makes remarks against Afghans, India
NDTVArchived
Pakistan's Director General ISPR, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said in a viral video that Muslims should not befriend non-believers, and questioned Afghan identity as Muslims by citing DNA similarity with Indians. He also said the Tehrik-i-Taliban and the Afghan regi
Ceuta migrant crossing death toll rises to 72
The HinduArchived
At least 72 people died during the mass rush of an estimated 60,000 migrants into Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco between July 29 and 31, officials said, up from a previous toll of 67. Most who crossed have since returned to Morocco voluntarily, while migrant minors remain in
Bomb outside Moscow restaurant kills at least three
News18Archived
A bomb exploded outside the Balzi Rossi restaurant in central Moscow's Kudrinskaya Square on Saturday evening, killing a security guard, the suspected bomber and a nearby patron, and injuring more than a dozen others. A security guard stopped a woman carrying the device at the en
Indonesia ferry fire leaves five dead, 41 missing
BBC NewsArchived
Five people have died and 41 remain missing after the ferry KMP Mutiara Sentosa 2, carrying at least 250 passengers, caught fire off Madura island while sailing from Surabaya to Makassar. Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency said the captain reported the fire around 6 to
Trump repeats US locked and loaded on Iran
NDTVArchived
Donald Trump said on Saturday that the US and Israel agreed to hold off planned strikes on Iran after Tehran and other Middle East countries requested a pause, claiming parameters of a deal had been reached. He said the emerging agreement would include the immediate and total reo
Trump halts new Iran strikes citing deal talks
Al JazeeraArchived
President Donald Trump said the United States and Israel agreed to hold off planned strikes on Iran on August 1, at the request of Tehran and regional countries. He said the parameters of a deal had been agreed, covering the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's
Juno measures hidden heat beneath Jupiter's moon Io
NDTVArchived
NASA's Juno spacecraft has measured subsurface heat on Jupiter's moon Io for the first time, using its microwave radiometer during flybys in December 2023 and February 2024 from about 930 miles away. Data published in JGR Planets show temperatures rising roughly 40 degrees Fahren
Spain condemns EU reaction to Ceuta migrant surge
BBCArchived
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on August 1 that almost all of about 60,000 migrants who entered Ceuta from Morocco on July 30 had returned, with the death toll at least 67. He condemned some EU reactions as selfish after Italy suspended Schengen arrangements with Spain
Jaishankar urges Iran to end attacks on shipping
The HinduArchived
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on July 31, urging an end to attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. It was his second call in 24 hours, following a July 30 conversation with Ukraine's Foreign Minister over Bl
India seeks global scrutiny of PoJK crackdown
NewsOnAirArchived
India's External Affairs Ministry on July 31 called for international scrutiny of Pakistan's crackdown on protesters in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said over 40 civilians have been killed since July 27. The violence has occurred during
India seeks global scrutiny of Pakistan's PoK crackdown
The HinduArchived
India's Ministry of External Affairs on July 31 called for international scrutiny of Pakistan's use of force against protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, where spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said over 40 civilians have been killed since July 27. The crackdown has occurred durin
Italy suspends Schengen pact with Spain over Ceuta
DWArchived
Italy suspended its Schengen free travel agreement with Spain for one month starting August 1, after an estimated 60,000 people breached the border into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta from Morocco on July 30. At least 34 deaths were reported in the crossing attempt. Spain said 48,3Spain deploys military after Ceuta migrant surge
ReutersArchived
Spain deployed military units to reinforce police in Ceuta on July 30 after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco by swimming and breaching border fences. Local authorities reported at least nine deaths during the incident and reports said migrants torched at least three vehTrump says Board of Peace brokered Gaza disarmament deal
NDTVArchived
US President Donald Trump said on July 31 his Board of Peace reached a deal for total Hamas disarmament and phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. He called the agreement historic and said Israeli forces would pull back as disarmament proceeds. Over two dozen countries joined the b
Embassy criticises report calling PoK Pakistani Kashmir
FirstpostArchived
The Indian Embassy in Washington criticised The New York Times on July 31 for describing Pakistan occupied Kashmir as Pakistani Kashmir in a report on Islamabad's crackdown on protests. The embassy called the label misleading and incorrect. Firstpost opinion linked the episode to
Trump threatens hard hit back over Jordan strikes
Al JazeeraArchived
US President Donald Trump threatened to hit back hard over strikes on Jordan amid the ongoing Iran war on July 30. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has continued missile and drone attacks targeting US allied positions across the region. The latest exchanges reflect wideni
West Asia live: US strikes Iran after Jordan base hit
The HinduArchived
The Hindu's West Asia live page tracked US strikes on Iran in retaliation for an attack on a US base in Jordan. Reports said Iran may receive 300 to 400 Chinese MANPADS QW-12 or FN-16 systems within weeks under a $60 to 70 million deal. QatarEnergy LNG tanker Al Areesh became the
Fauci faces contempt vote after Fifth Amendment hearing
BBCArchived
Former NIAID chief Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times at a Senate Homeland Security hearing on July 29 about Covid handling, the BBC reported. Chair Rand Paul warned a contempt vote could come next week and would need 60 Senate votes. President Biden is
Japan mall explosion follows magnitude 7.1 earthquake
Al JazeeraArchived
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kashima, Kumamoto on July 28, Al Jazeera reported. About 50 minutes later an explosion hit an Aeon mall after roughly 3,000 shoppers evacuated within 30 minutes. Eight people were rescued early Wednesday, three died and three workers remained mis
US strikes dozens of IRGC targets after Jordan attack
ReutersArchived
US Central Command said it completed a wave of strikes at 02:00 GMT on July 30 after Iran attacked a US base in Jordan, Reuters reported. Dozens of IRGC targets were hit including command centers, missile and drone sites and coastal defenses. Jordan intercepted five Iranian missi
PoK protests since June leave over 70 dead
The HinduArchived
Protests in Pakistan occupied Kashmir since June 2026 have reportedly left more than 70 people dead, with demonstrations in Rawalakot, Mirpur and Muzaffarabad. The Awami Action Committee has helped mobilise rallies over governance, electricity shortages and economic conditions. T
Iran resumes missiles as US and Saudis strike Iraq militias
The HinduArchived
Iran resumed missile attacks on US positions in Jordan as the United States and Saudi Arabia carried out strikes against Tehran backed militias in Iraq on July 29. More than 20 people were reported killed in the latest exchanges. Brent crude rose 3.1 percent, reflecting market co
Trump and Netanyahu explored full range of Iran options
NDTVArchived
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the full range of options on Iran, including diplomacy, economic measures and military action, an Israeli official said in a briefing reported on July 29. The meeting reflects continued coordination
US Senate advances sanctions bill naming India, China
The HinduArchived
The US Senate voted 86 to 12 to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which would let President Trump impose tariffs on major buyers of Russian and Iranian oil. Senators named India and China as the largest purchasers of Russian energy, alongside
New US bill offers green card path after seven years
NDTVArchived
Senator Alex Padilla has introduced a bill that would let immigrants who have lived continuously in the United States for at least seven years apply for a green card, updating a registry provision unchanged since 1986. Applicants would need a clean criminal record and to meet exi
US, Saudi forces strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq
The HinduArchived
US and Saudi forces struck Iran-backed militants in Iraq on Wednesday in retaliation for recent attacks, after a brief pause in the Iran war ended with Iranian missile strikes on American forces. Jordan's air defences intercepted five missiles fired from Iran, while Iran's Revolu
Japan earthquake death toll climbs to 18
Al JazeeraArchived
The death toll from a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto on Japan's Kyushu island has risen to at least 18, with 62 people injured, six seriously. A shopping mall in Kashima city partly collapsed after a gas explosion trapped shoppers and workers, killing four there, w
Defence Minister rules out talks with PoK protesters
The HinduArchived
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif ruled out dialogue with PoK protesters, calling them enemies in the same category as India. The Prime Minister's Adviser said the group had presented 38 demands but accused it of attempting an India-like attack to seize Muzaffarabad and Mi
Thirteen Indian sailors trapped on ship near Ukraine
NDTVArchived
At least 13 Indian seafarers are among 15 crew members trapped aboard the cargo vessel MV Amir1 at Ukraine's Chornomorsk port amid drone and missile attacks near the Black Sea. The Forward Seamen's Union of India described the situation as life-threatening, saying the crew is liv
Pakistan minister defends deadly crackdown on PoK protests
NDTVArchived
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said he considers protesters in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir as enemies in the same category as India, in remarks that went viral on social media. The comments came amid fresh violence in the Rawalakot area, where Pakistani forces have killed
US and Saudi forces strike Iran backed groups in Iraq
Al JazeeraArchived
The United States and Saudi Arabia carried out coordinated air strikes against Iran aligned Popular Mobilisation Forces positions across seven Iraqi provinces, with the group reporting at least 20 fighters killed. Saudi Arabia said the strikes responded to recent drone attacks on
US Senate advances bill threatening tariffs on India
NDTVArchived
The US Senate passed a bipartisan bill 86 to 12, giving President Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on the world's top buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China. The bill also sanctions Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions and t
Powerful earthquake hits southern Japan, injures dozens
The Hindu Archived
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture on July 28, collapsing part of a shopping mall in Kashima town and injuring more than 100 people. A tsunami warning for the Ariake and Yatsushiro seas was issued and lifted within about two hours. Japanese Prime Minist
Trump and Netanyahu meet as Iran differences surface
Times of IndiaArchived
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a 90 minute White House meeting on Tuesday, their first face to face talks since the two countries launched a joint military campaign against Iran. Netanyahu described the meeting as excellent, while off
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kyushu, injures dozens
The HinduArchived
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Japan's Kyushu island at 4:27 pm local time, registering the maximum level seven on the Japanese intensity scale. At least 50 people were injured, 12 houses collapsed and about 48,000 households lost power. A brief tsunami
Trump sees 'good chance' of progress in Iran talks
The HinduArchived
US President Donald Trump voiced optimism about a negotiated peace with Iran on Monday as both sides held fire for a third day, though Tehran denied it was in talks with Washington. Iran's Foreign Minister discussed security of the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has controlled sinc
Bystanders overpower knife attacker on Paris street
The Times of IndiaArchived
A man armed with two kitchen knives attacked three women aged 19, 24 and 36 on a busy Paris street on Monday before being overpowered by bystanders and an off duty police officer. French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said two of the victims suffered severe injuries and all thre
Houthis edge toward renewed conflict with Saudi Arabia
NDTVArchived
Years of relative calm between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels have unravelled as the wider US-Iran conflict reshaped regional incentives. The Houthis have launched missiles and drones toward Saudi Arabia and targeted Red Sea shipping, prompting Saudi-led airstrikes on Hou
US and Iran hold fire for a third night
The HinduArchived
The United States and Iran paused strikes for a third consecutive night on Sunday, following 13 nights of US attacks aimed at Iran's ability to threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. US officials said the pause gives diplomacy space, while Iran's foreign ministry denied
Internet blackout leaves Pakistani Kashmir cut off
Al JazeeraArchived
Mobile data and broadband have been suspended across Pakistan administered Kashmir since June 5 amid protests over reserved assembly seats. Residents in Poonch Division describe fuel shortages, stalled businesses and disrupted medical emergencies caused by the shutdown and road c
Iran and US hold fire as oil prices drop
The HinduArchived
Iran and the United States held their fire on July 26 after two weeks of strikes, easing pressure on Gulf shipping and oil markets. Brent crude fell about five percent to below 92 dollars a barrel on July 27. Iran's Foreign Ministry said it was not currently negotiating with Wash
Greta Thunberg joins London rally backing Indian students
Hindustan TimesArchived
Climate activist Greta Thunberg attended a rally organised by the Students' Federation of India UK chapter outside the Indian High Commission in London on July 26. She said the Indian student protests had made people across the world proud and had given global activists hope, des
Indian-origin woman, 26, shot dead in Toronto
NDTVArchived
Navneet Kaur, a 26-year-old Indian-origin woman, was shot dead near Humberwood Boulevard in Toronto on Friday morning in what police called a targeted attack. She was given emergency medical aid but was pronounced dead at the scene. A witness said a man spoke to her briefly beforIran and US pause strikes as oil prices fall
The HinduArchived
Iran and the United States held their fire over the weekend after 13 nights of US strikes, the largest escalation since an April ceasefire. Tehran said it halted retaliatory attacks against Washington's allies, while a US envoy said Trump would give negotiations some room. Brent
Three killed in shooting at Seattle food festival
NDTVArchived
A shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle food festival killed at least three people and wounded four others on Sunday, just a block from the Space Needle. Police said two people appear to have been firing at each other, with two guns recovered. One suspect is in custody while anot
Girl's death in China exposes gene-editing trial gaps
The HinduArchived
A six-year-old girl with Snijders Blok-Campeau syndrome died in China in March 2025 after receiving an experimental base-editing therapy targeting her brain, according to an investigation by Science and Retraction Watch. Her family had contributed about $860,000 toward the resear
Police shoot dead Berlin Pride attack suspect
NDTVArchived
Police in Berlin shot dead the chief suspect in a deadly attack near the city's Pride parade on Sunday evening. Officers identified the suspect as 21-year-old Abdul Ballout and located him around 6 pm local time. He ran toward police with a bladed weapon, prompting officers to op
Trump pauses US strikes on day thirteen for diplomacy
Economic TimesArchived
Donald Trump halted United States military strikes on day thirteen to allow room for diplomacy with Iran, according to reporting. An Omani delegation travelled to Tehran as mediators sought progress around the Strait of Hormuz. The pause follows nearly two weeks of active operati