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Indian labourer's luck turns with discovery of diamond worth $95,000
Gound hopes for better house, pay off 5 lacs debt, fund his children's education, and share money with 19 relatives
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25 dead, dozens missing after migrant boat sinks off Mauritania
The Mauritanian coastguard "saved the lives of 103 illegal immigrants and recovered 25 bodies, so far
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German chancellor says Kamala Harris could win US election
Olaf Scholz praises US vice president as “competent and experienced,” stops short of endorsing her over Donald Trump
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Nvidia approves samsung's HBM3 chips for Chinese market processors
HBM is a type of dynamic random access memory or DRAM standard first produced in 2013
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Chinese engineers, Taliban break ground on Afghanistan's copper mining project after 16-year delay
Surveyors estimate Mes Aynak contains 11.5 million tonnes of copper ore, an expensive vital electronics component
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Israeli forces launch new Gaza raids ahead of Netanyahu's address to US congress
Latest attacks destroy homes in towns east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza as thousands head west to seek shelter
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Gaza newborn dubbed 'miracle' after airstrike fatally injures pregnant mother
An Israeli airstrike smashed into the family home in Al-Nuseirat in central Gaza on July 19
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Election upheaval in US reflects deepening schisms, says Russia
Zakharova criticised the US for blaming Russia, calling it a symptom of "the disease of American democracy”
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Six confirmed dead, seven missing in South Atlantic fishing boat sinking
The Argos Georgia sank nearly 200 miles off the Falkland Islands, with 14 survivors rescued and taken to Stanley.
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Global climate protests target airports: Disruptions in Germany and arrests in UK
Activists demanding immediate action on environmental policies as protests escalate across Europe and North America
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Earth breaks hottest day record for second day in a row
The global average surface air temperature reached 17.15 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous day's record.
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Russian suspect arrested for plans to destabilize France during Olympics
The suspect was indicted for sharing intelligence with a foreign country to provoke hostilities.
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Elon Musk delays Mexico gigafactory plans until after US election
Musk cited Trump's campaign promises to impose tariffs on cars produced in Mexico.
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Gaza death toll reaches 39,145 as Israel kills 55 more Palestinians
The Health Ministry reported 55 Palestinians killed and 110 injured in three massacres.
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Harris criticizes Trump's 'fear and hate' at debut rally
Harris highlighted her background as a former prosecutor and compared it to Trump's record as a convicted felon.
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Explosion at Jose Cuervo tequila plant in Mexico leaves five dead
The explosion occurred in a 500,000-liter tank, and the resulting fire was extinguished by company personnel.
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US launches probe into Delta amid widespread flight cancellations
While other carriers have been able to resume normal operations, Delta has continued to cancel hundreds of flights
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US Senator Bob Menendez resigns following corruption conviction
Democratic New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will appoint a replacement for Menendez
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Secret Service pushes for indoor Trump rallies
After a security scare in Pennsylvania, security officials explore safer, indoor venues for campaign gatherings
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Ukrainian athletes concerned about war at home while competing
Judo athlete Bogdan Iadov, a gold medallist at the 2022 European championship, admits staying on task is not easy
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NATO summit sets stage for extensive defence revamp
Europe to ramp up military spending, address critical gaps in defence as US shifts focus to Indo-Pacific
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Plane crash in Nepal claims at least 18 lives
A Saurya Airlines plane crashed and caught fire while taking off from Kathmandu
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Taiwan braces for Typhoon Gaemi, halts work, cancels flights
Gaemi, first typhoon of the season to affect Taiwan, is expected to make landfall on northeast coast early evening
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Australia optimistic about Trump supporting AUKUS sub deal following discussions with his team
Deal to sell 3-5 US Virginia Class subs in 2030s, as US fleet hits historic low.
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Japan objects to Russia's ban on entry for 13 business executives
Russia permanently bans 13 Japanese citizens, publishes list on Tuesday.
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Pentagon backs Ukraine in key defense call, first since Biden halts campaign
Post-call with Harris' adviser, Zelenskiy emphasizes importance of sustained peace efforts.
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32% of Ukrainians willing to concede territory for quick peace, poll finds
Poll shows 55% of Ukrainians remain opposed to making any territorial concessions.
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Jewish activists detained in US Congress during protest against Gaza war
The activist group said over 250 protesters were arrested and 400 people took part in the demonstration.
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Biden to return to White House on Tuesday
President Biden is expected to meet with PM Netanyahu on Thursday after returning to the White House.
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Zelenskiy's top aide discusses key issues in phone call with Kamala Harris' adviser
Republican ex-president Donald Trump who is standing for re-election has threatened to cut aid to Ukraine if he wins.
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Macron turns down left-wing alliance's bid to appoint a prime minister
France has been in a state of parliamentary deadlock since the election.
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Sudan faces acute hunger crisis affecting 26 million people: UN
A UN spokesman warned that 750,000 people in Sudan are just one step away from famine, facing a worst-case scenario.
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UK to end housing asylum seekers in 'floating prison' by January
Minister Dame Angela Eagle announced plans to clear the asylum backlog and make savings on accommodation costs.
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Asian markets lack direction as disappointing US tech earnings impact stocks; yen strengthens
Investor sentiment remained fragile in the world's second-biggest economy despite stimulation efforts.
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Quant funds in China hit hard by deep losses amid regulatory crackdown
China's onshore A-share quant hedge funds see 8.6% loss in H1, down from 3.2% gain in 2023.
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Zelenskyy stresses need to end war 'as soon as possible'
Zelenskyy emphasized peace issues during his meeting with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin in Kyiv.
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Delta faces US probe after numerous flight cancellations disrupt travel
Delta cancels 30% of flights daily since Friday, axes 469 on Tuesday, delays 1061, per FlightAware.
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ICC accepts 64 filings for arrest requests of Netanyahu, Israeli, Hamas officials
Filings from the US, Germany, Palestine, and other states, along with some organizations, were accepted.
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Inquiry reveals 200,000 abuse cases in New Zealand state
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologized and promised reforms, facing potential billions in compensation claims.
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New poll shows Harris leading Trump by 2 points
The new poll follows the RNC where Trump accepted the nomination and Biden's endorsement of Harris.
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Telecom services partially restored in Bangladesh as protests calm
The Supreme Court scaled down reservations for various categories to 7%, overruling an earlier high court verdict.
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Harris leads Trump 44% to 42% in US presidential race
Trump's campaign pollster plays down polling showing increase in Harris' support claiming its temporary popularity
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Israeli tanks advance in southern Gaza amid ceasefire talks
Israel claims its action intend to prevent Hamas militant group's fighters from regrouping
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Trump campaign protests Harris replacing Biden funds
Biden, who was in tight race with Republican challenger Donald Trump, endorsed Harris when ending his reelection bid
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India spends $75b on defence
Modi earmarks $56 billion for job creation in post-poll budget
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China brokers Palestinian unity deal
Unity govt would manage Palestinian affairs