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Karnataka: Chief Minister Shivakumar warns gutkha industry of ban if substances are foundKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has warned the pan masala and gutkha industry of an outright ban if any intoxicating substances are...
Venezuela earthquakes kill nearly 1,000, tens of thousands missingThe death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela rose Friday to 920, with tens of thousands reported missing as international rescue teams...
Oil prices dive as more tankers move through Strait of HormuzCrude oil prices experienced a significant drop, heading for steep weekly losses as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased, ...
Apple's latest price hike hits India hardest as MacBooks, iPads get up to 70% costlierApple has significantly increased prices for MacBooks, iPads, and other devices in India, with hikes ranging from 14-70%. This sharp rise i...
Over 50,000 people missing after Venezuela quakes: UN aid chief to AFPHis comments came after Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez said the official death toll from the earthquakes more than doubled F...
UN seeks independent investigation into ICE detention deathsThe UN is demanding independent probes into dozens of deaths in US immigration detention since last year, citing a surge in fatalities unde...
Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near OmanIran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning Gulf states against aligning with the U.S. This comes after an attack on a s...
Taiwan ship operator says vessel hit in Hormuz 'unharmed'A Taiwanese shipping operator's vessel, the Ever Lovely, sustained minor damage after being struck by an unidentified object in the Strait ...
'Very strong' nuclear verification needed in Iran after war: IAEA headFollowing the Middle East conflict, the UN atomic watchdog chief stressed the urgent need for robust verification in Iran to prevent nuclea...
British military says a cargo ship was hit while moving through the Strait of HormuzIn a worrying development, a cargo ship on a UN-supported journey through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, raising alarms as I...
Strait of Hormuz traffic sees sharp uptick but not back to normalStrait of Hormuz traffic has increased sharply, but remains at roughly half its peacetime level, officials said on Thursday as stranded sai...
Europe heatwave: Where in Europe is the heatwave and when will it end? 101 million Europeans under 35°C+ due to "heat dome"Heatwave in Europe 2026: Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with over 100 million people experiencing temperatures above 35°C. Wes...
Crude shipments through Hormuz at highest since war amid concerns over Iran exit demandsCrude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have surged following a ceasefire deal, reaching their highest levels since the conflict began...
After quakes, Venezuela must unblock social media access: UN expertsUN experts are urging Venezuela to immediately restore access to social media and news outlets following devastating twin earthquakes. The ...
Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster actionLondon's climate week saw an event on extreme heat cancelled due to the venue being too hot, highlighting the urgent reality of global warm...
UN chief ups climate pitch, targets fossil fuels and AIAcknowledging that temperature increases will breach the 1.5C guardrail, Guterres focused on the need to take measures to ensure that the r...
UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costsThe rapid development of data centres globally to fuel the AI revolution has drawn scrutiny from environmental groups for their high energy...
Europe heatwave closes schools, threatens healthEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, forcing school closures and travel advisories across Britain, France, Italy, and Spain. France ...
France braces for a week of punishing heat as red alerts spreadFrance is bracing for a week of scorching heat, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius and nights offering little respite. Hund...
UN Human Rights Council urged to act against apostasy and blasphemy executionsA global rights group, Jubilee Campaign, has urged nations to abolish death penalty laws for apostasy and blasphemy, citing violations of f...