More young people unemployed worldwide amid looming AI risks, UN labour agency saysGlobal youth unemployment increased in 2025, reversing pandemic recovery trends. Young people worldwide now face a worsening job market and...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Colombia earthquake kills 132, injures 570; hospital patients trapped under rubbleA magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, killing at least 132 people and injuring 570. Pereira, the hardest-hit city, reported 60 deaths...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
India's monsoon to weaken over west, south in next fortnightBelow-average monsoon rainfall is expected across western and southern India. This forecast threatens newly planted cotton, soybean, and co...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Five years of Taliban rule: Afghanistan’s government builds ties without recognitionTaliban authorities engage with many nations despite lacking formal international recognition. Regional countries pragmatically interact wi...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Colombia earthquake: The quakes that killed 70,000 people 158 years ago — all about the devastating 1868 Colombia-Ecuador disasterA strong earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, causing significant damage and fatalities. This event recalls the devastati...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
Indian diaspora could be UPI’s ticket to the global payments mapNPCI plans to expand UPI internationally by targeting countries with large Indian diaspora populations, with CEO Dilip Asbe saying it could...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Oil spill off Oman from tanker under sanctions against Russia spreads over huge areaThe Caroline Bezengi's crew first reported difficulties on June 8 off the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla, two maritime security sources ...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature recordEurope is experiencing its fifth heat wave this season with temperatures nearing forty degrees Celsius. The United Kingdom and France are p...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
UK's Revolut wins French banking licence in fresh push across EuropeFintech firm Revolut has obtained a French banking license. This move signifies a major step in its European expansion plans. The company i...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
India's Menage a Trois: Graham Act puts New Delhi's strategic autonomy to testThe new US legislative proposal aims to introduce tariffs on nations acquiring Russian energy, challenging India to balance its energy dema...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Germany warns of daily 'hybrid warfare' after suspected drone attackGermany's Interior Minister highlighted the ongoing peril of hybrid warfare, stating that foreign entities are orchestrating covert attacks...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
Passage of ships to Black Sea continues smoothly, Turkish officials sayCommercial ships continue to pass through Turkey’s straits into the Black Sea despite heightened security concerns following attacks on ves...
09 Aug, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
2 drones spotted flying over German military base after drone with explosives found at cargo airportTwo drones were spotted flying over a German military base this week. This incident occurred just two days after a drone with explosives wa...
08 Aug, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Case backlog reduced from past decades, says CJI Surya Kant; praises impact of technologyChief Justice of India Surya Kant noted the court case backlog has significantly reduced. Technology-driven schemes have yielded very good ...
08 Aug, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
US intel warns that Russian President Putin may authorise hybrid attacks on NATO territory to test Western resolve: ReportUS intelligence suggests President Putin may authorize provocative actions on NATO territory. These actions could include hybrid operations...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
India seeks to boost domestic green ammonia supplies to fertiliser sectorIndia's Solar Energy Corporation (SECI) is on a mission to boost the production of green ammonia, targeting a significant reduction in the ...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Russia's oil output rises in July on firm exports, refinery run recovery, sources sayRussia's crude and condensate output rose in July, exceeding nine million barrels daily. Strong oil exports and refinery recovery supported...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.41 PM IST