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Beijing Adds New Island To Its Largest Military Buildup In South China Sea
China has not acknowledged the construction of a new military base, and state media have said Antelope will meet civilian needs such as weather forecasting, fisheries protection and scientific research.
Nepali Climber Nirmal Purja To Receive Guard Of Honour At UK Funeral
The funeral of Purja, a Nepal-born former British Gurkha soldier widely known as Nims Dai, is scheduled to be held on August 26 at Milton Abbey in Blandford Forum, southwest England.
As Trump Warns Of 'Economic D-Day,' A Look At Iran's Main Trading Partners
While enforcement details of new US measures remain sketchy, the threat could still put several of Tehran's major trade partners, including China and India, on a collision course with America.
Trump Family Wants A Bank For Its Crypto Business. They Get Initial Approval
World Liberty Financial, the Trump-linked crypto company, has received the green light from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the US banking regulator.
NDTV's 'Anviksha' India-Nepal Dialogue This Week: What's On Agenda
The first edition will focus on Nepal and its relationship with India, while also looking at the country's politics, economy, society and future.
"I'm Happy With My Body": Danish PM Hits Back At Plastic Surgeon's Nose Advice
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, a Social Democrat and Denmark 's second female prime minister, is now in her third term, making her one of Europe's longest-serving and most experienced leaders.
China's New Missile Can Target Planes Flying Near US: Report
China is the only country publicly known to operate and develop hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs) capable of launching air-to-air missiles.
Chinese Hackers Use DeepSeek To Scale Up Cyberattacks, Researchers Say
State-affiliated cyber groups more than doubled the amount of attacks they carried out since they began delegating mundane tasks to AI and using it to develop advanced malicious software, according to TeamT5, a Taiwanese research firm.
US' Iran D-Day Threat Hinges On Willingness To Hit China
China is by far the biggest buyer of Iranian oil and serves as a crucial link to the global economy for Tehran.
Vladimir Putin To Xi Jinping: List Of World Leaders Attending BRICS Meet In Delhi
On paper, the agenda is set to focus on trade, development financing, and reform of global institutions, but behind closed doors, the Middle East conflict and differences between Iran and the UAE are likely to dominate the meetings.
French Tourist Dies After Being Trapped In 47 Degrees Celsius In Death Valley
The vehicle that Pierre Michel Formosa, 68, was using with his travel companion, who was also from France, got bogged down in mud on August 17.
Putin Says He Expects To Meet PM Modi At SCO Summit Next Week
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization meet will be held in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, on August 31-September 1.
'Flunky,' 'Loser': Trump Trades Wild Insults With Canada Leader
Ontario, led by Doug Ford, is on the front line of Trump's tariffs as Canada's auto and steel manufacturing heartland.
Hyderabad Student Dies By Suicide In US, Was Stressed Over No Job
Pradeep, fondly known as Deepu, was a native of Dammaiguda. He travelled to the US in 2024 to pursue a master's degree at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).
Xi Jinping May Visit India For BRICS Summit With 400-Member Entourage: Report
Two sources said Xi was likely to be accompanied by a delegation of about 400 officials, compared with fewer than 200 officials the last time in 2019.
Honey, Makeup, Hockey Sticks: Over 500 Canadian Products Face 50% US Tariff
When first announcing the planned 50% tariffs last month, Trump said that the new taxes would be levied on Canadian products ranging from hockey sticks to wine. And the list is long - covering more than 550 goods.
'Relieved, Lonely And Sad': Japan PM Recounts 'Cockroach' Issue At Home
Takaichi, who is increasingly seen secluding herself at home, last week said that she is using her official residence next to her office more for work to maximise efficiency.
Indian Origin Ex-CEO Pays $1.8 Million To Resolve Case Of False Claims
The United States alleged that these certifications were false because UpTime Council was not an operating company and never inspected the AiNET data centre.
Trump Spoke With Pak Army Chief Last Week Ahead Of Iran Visit: Report
A source familiar with the conversation confirmed to CNN that Trump spoke with Munir last week and discussed Iran with the Pakistani Army chief.
