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Hiker Dies In 500-Foot Fall Moments After Posing For Photo, Horror Captured On Camera
The rocky outcrop is a popular spot where visitors pose for photos overlooking the region's lagoons, despite its reputation for being dangerous.
Big Wins, Bigger Losses: Trump's Dramatic Day At The Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court's rulings on birthright citizenship, immigration, and presidential power matter for Indian students, professionals and diaspora families in the US, bringing relief on citizenship but also signalling a stronger White House.
US Removes 4 Indian Firms From Sanctions List Over Russia Trade
The US had sanctioned Galaxy Bearings Ltd in October 2024, accusing it of exporting dozens of high-priority dual-use equipment, including roller bearings and roller assemblies, to Russian entities.
Anthropic Launches Claude Sonnet 5 To Handle Complex Jobs On Its Own
The Claude Sonnet 5 launch by Anthropic reflects a broader shift taking place across the AI industry.
'World Order Will Collapse': Pakistan's Cry For Help Over Indus Waters
One of the strongest remarks came from Pakistani Minister Musadik Malik, who claimed that the future of the treaty would determine the credibility of international agreements worldwide.
Ukraine's Missiles Now Have Almost Half Of Russia Within Reach
Ukraine has deployed new long-range Flamingo and Neptune missiles, triggering alerts across half of Russia and striking targets over 1,500 km away.
Global Oceans Break June Heat Record At 20.98 Degrees Celsius
Global average sea surface temperatures in June were 20.98C, beating the previous records of 2023 and 2024, according to the European Union's Copernicus Marine Service.
Japan To Invest $6 Billion In AI, Have 10 Million AI Robots By 2040
Countries around the world are seeking to develop sovereign AI models to reduce a potentially dangerous over-reliance on technology from the United States and China.
Venezuela Earthquake Survivors Rely On Kindness Of Strangers, Neighbours
Volunteers drive relief efforts in devastated Venezuela, providing food and care as survivors slam government inaction.
"I'm Going To Sleep": Woman's 48 Hours Under The Rubble In Venezuela
"I had my phone, of course," which allowed 23-year-old Andrea Canonico to keep track of time and enjoy a little light.
China's New Tech Turns Seawater Into Drinking Water, No Power Needed
Chinese researchers have created a solar-powered desalination material that uses nanoparticle technology to convert seawater into fresh water at a cost lower than bottled water, running entirely on sunlight with no external power needed.
Bangladeshi Media Told Not To Report Sheikh Hasina's Remarks After NDTV Interview
According to reports, Bangladeshi PM's Information and Broadcasting Adviser, Zahed Ur Rahman, told the media outlets that reporting on Hasina's remarks is "completely prohibited".
Brain, Heart, Lungs Missing From Indian Sailor's Body Who Died In Venezuela, Family Demands Probe
FSUI noted that Chauhan's remains were sent to his hometown in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria without any autopsy report or details from Venezuelan authorities.
"Microsoft Powered Genocide": Employee Resigns, Sends Mass Email
A former Microsoft data centre technician in Italy has resigned and publicly accused the company of supporting Israeli military operations through its cloud infrastructure and European data centres.
Why US Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling Is A Relief For Indians
Hundreds of thousands of Indian professionals work and study in the country on H-1B visas, L-1 intra-company transfer visas, and F-1 student visas, while more than a million Indians remain in the employment-based green card backlog
Airlines Baggage Mishandling Down By 23%, Still Costs $6.3 Billion: Report
With net profit averaging just $8 per passenger, one mishandled bag wipes out the profit from more than 30 seats sold, the report said.
11-Year-Old Canadian Boy Dies Of Rabies After Waking Up With Bat On His Face
Because the boy had no apparent bite or scratch marks and appeared perfectly healthy, his family did not seek medical care.
25-Year-Old Hindu Priest 'Kidnapped', 'Tortured' For Ransom In Bangladesh
Deuri -- a first-year student at Central Law College in Old Dhaka, who also occasionally serves as an assistant priest at the central temple of Jagannath University -- was targeted by unidentified persons late on Monday.
US Lifts Restrictions On Anthropic's Fable 5, Mythos 5 AI Models
Anthropic will soon begin restoring access globally to its most powerful AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after the US government lifted a restriction on where they could be released, the company said Tuesday.
