A post-mortem examination on French streamer Raphael Graven, popularly known online as “Jean Pormanove” or “JP,” has ruled out trauma or third-party involvement in his death, officials confirmed on Thursday. According to Nice prosecutor Damien Martinelli, the probable causes of death are believed to be medical and/or toxicological in nature, with additional tests underway for...
Russia launched its largest wave of drone and missile attacks since mid-July, targeting multiple regions in Ukraine and killing one person while injuring several others. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, some of the missiles were directed at a US-owned business in western Ukraine that manufactures everyday products such as coffee machines. The attack wounded...
At least 25 people were injured, some critically, following a powerful explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Karachi, Pakistan, on Thursday. According to police and hospital officials, the blast occurred in the southern port city, triggering panic among residents. Television footage showed thick plumes of smoke rising from the building where firecrackers were stored,...
Updated: Aug 21st, 2025 The FBI has announced the arrest of Cindy Rodriguez-Singh, one of its “10 Most Wanted Fugitives,” in India. Singh is wanted in the United States on charges related to the killing of her six-year-old son, Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez. She faces counts of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and capital murder of a...
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) officially launched his campaign for Texas attorney general on Thursday, entering a competitive Republican primary to replace current Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is vacating the position to run for the U.S. Senate. “Texans’ next attorney general must have a proven record of fighting to preserve, protect, and defend our legacy,”...
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...