A Ukrainian national suspected of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions has been arrested in Italy, German prosecutors announced on Thursday. The suspect, identified as Serhii K. under German privacy laws, was detained overnight in Misano Adriatico near the Italian city of Rimini. He is believed to have been one of the coordinators...
Updated: Aug 21st, 2025 Image source: nhc.noaa.gov Hurricane Erin is moving closer to the US East Coast and is expected to bring dangerous conditions across several regions in the coming days, according to forecasts. The storm is projected to generate life-threatening surf and rip currents along the beaches of the Bahamas, Bermuda, Atlantic Canada, and...
As tensions increase between Washington and New Delhi over US tariffs related to India’s purchase of Russian oil, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has issued a firm warning. She believes the bilateral relationship is at serious risk and called for a course correction, emphasising that strengthening ties with India is crucial...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have approved a military plan for the takeover of Gaza City, which has been named Operation Gideon’s Chariots II, according to reports. The Israeli military has reportedly begun the initial phases of the operation, with forces already positioned on the outskirts of Gaza City. Officials...
Updated: Aug 21st, 2025 At least 13 people were reportedly killed after gunmen opened fire inside a mosque during morning prayers in Katsina state, northwestern Nigeria, on Tuesday, according to reports. The incident took place in Unguwan Mantau town. While no group has claimed responsibility so far, such attacks are frequently reported in Nigeria’s northwestern...
Eighteen people have been taken into custody in US’ Oregon for vandalising Microsoft’s campus in Redmond during a protest against the company’s business dealings with Israel. The Redmond Police Department confirmed the arrests in a post on X, stating that the incident occurred on August 20. “18 arrested for various charges during a protest at...
Washington: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the resignation of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook following allegations of mortgage fraud. The controversy emerged after Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and a Trump ally, urged the Justice Department to investigate two mortgages Cook allegedly misrepresented. Trump echoed these claims on...
India and China have reached fresh consensus on managing their long-standing border disputes through normalized protocols during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi on August 18–19, according to a briefing by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday. During the high-level visit, Wang Yi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, participated in the 24th...
Russia has announced that it will continue supplying crude oil to India at a 5% discount, even as the United States increases tariff pressure on New Delhi for purchasing Russian oil amid the Ukraine conflict. Evgeniy Griva, Russia’s Deputy Trade Representative to India, confirmed the development, saying, “There will be a 5% discount, subject to...
Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated, demanding that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secure a deal with Hamas to end the Gaza war and release the remaining hostages. The day of strikes and nationwide protests came on Sunday amid mounting public anger over government plans to launch a new offensive in the devastated Palestinian territory. ...