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Water Levels In Europe's Danube River Drop To Record- Low Amid Heatwaves
The waters of the mighty Danube, Europe's second-longest river, have dropped in parts to a record low due to successive heatwaves that have parched the continent since May.
"Will Take You Home": Nirmal Purja's Friend Vows Mission To Bring Body Back
Mingma G plans to launch a ground recovery mission to bring back the bodies of Nirmal Purja, Chinese climber Wang Zhong, and Nima Sherpa, trapped at around 5,000 metres on the Concordia side of Broad Peak.
'Major Surgical Error': UK Surgeon Struck Off After Connecting Patient's Organs Incorrectly
Following the initial operation, the patient suffered from severe, uncontrollable pain and showed clear signs of a blocked bowel.
'Get NOC For Reporting': Pakistan's New Diktat For Foreign Media Amid PoK Protest
The guidelines say all foreign journalists, already registered or accredited with the Ministry's External Publicity (EP) Wing, will now be required to secure a mandatory no-objection certificate (NOC) before travelling to any other city
Mexican Influencer Cesar Gastelum Shot To Death During Livestream
Cesar Gastelum was streaming live outside a fast food restaurant when one of the two people on a motorcycle appeared to fire a gun at him.
Idaho Shooting Victims Includes A Man Known For Helping Others Get Sober
Christopher Claunch, 59, completed a rehab program for alcohol abuse in Idaho a couple of years ago and was immediately hired at the center.
Apple Asks Court To Force OpenAI To Stop Using Its Trade Secrets
Apple has asked a federal judge to immediately block OpenAI's continued use of what it calls stolen trade secrets while their lawsuit remains pending
6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Southern Philippines
The quake, which hit 32 kilometres (about 20 miles) southwest of the small island of Sarangani, did not trigger a tsunami warning.
7 Blasts In 20 Minutes: Video Shows Explosion In Dubai Amid Iran War
Videos that emerged on social media showed black smoke bellowing in the night sky near a residential neighborhood.
'Concern For India-US Ties': Team Trump Leader On Foreign Funding Rule Change
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, seeks to empower the government to create a "Designated Authority" to take over the management of foreign contributions when an organisation's FCRA registration is cancelled.
Armed Man Arrested At Trump LA Golf Course Before President's Visit
An armed man was arrested at President Donald Trump's golf course in Los Angeles two days before the US leader's visit on Tuesday, the local sheriff's office said.
Opinion: Opinion | PoK's Dissent: A Demand For Bread, Answered With A Bullet
The difference between the two Kashmirs, seven years after the moment that is supposed to separate them, is not a difference of degree.
Team Trump Plans To Make H-1B Visa Extensions Costlier. How It May Affect Indians
The new proposal follows a recent legal setback to the Trump administration after a US federal appeals court declined to pause a lower court ruling striking down its proposed US$100,000 fee on new H-1B visas.
Japan Has A New Solution To Beat Scorching Heat: A Refrigerator For Humans
As global temperatures climb, Japan's summers have been getting hotter and more humid, with readings regularly exceeding 35C (95F).
Trump's Sale Of Early Access To Truth Social Raises Eyebrows
The news outlet Axios has reported that monthly subscription rates for early access run from $60,000 to $100,000.
US Says Southern Route Through Strait Of Hormuz Remains "Free And Open"
The United States said on Tuesday that the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz remains free and open for all commercial vessels despite what it described as "unwarranted Iranian aggression."
US Revokes Brazil Ambassador's Visa In Spat With Lula
The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador, a State Department official said Tuesday, in a mounting diplomatic row just months before elections in Latin America's largest nation.
1 Killed, Dozens Injured In Russian Missile Strikes On Ukraine's Kyiv
Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital killed a woman and wounded at least a dozen others, Kyiv authorities said Wednesday, after the country's air force warned of incoming ballistic missiles.
Lebanon, Israel Hold New Round Of Direct Talks In Rome
Lebanon and Israel held a fresh round of US-sponsored talks in Rome on Tuesday, with Beirut seeking Israel's phased withdrawal from the country's south.
