International
Do not compare our movement with Bangladesh's July uprising: Cockroach leader to Taslima
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief organiser Abhijeet Dipke has strongly responded to comments made by Taslima Nasrin comparing the Bangladesh July 2024 student movement with his party's agitation in India.
Modi calls 'Cockroach' protesters 'misguided children', forgives them
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he forgives the young people who made derogatory remarks against him during the 'Cockroach' movement. Describing them as 'misguided children', he said it is now the duty to show them the right path rather than punish them. However, he has also faced criticism for remaining silent on the crackdown on protesters in the capital.
Myanmar junta releases photos to prove Suu Kyi is alive
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met with a foreign official for the first time in several years. On Monday (August 3), the Myanmar junta government released photographs of her meeting with a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). This is being seen as a significant development amid longstanding speculation over her whereabouts and physical condition.
Kerala flood death toll rises to 15, seven still missing
The death toll from relentless monsoon rains, flash floods and rain-related incidents in India's southern state of Kerala has climbed to 15, with seven people still missing, as rescue teams continue search operations across the worst-hit districts.
Israeli airstrikes across Gaza kill 19
At least 19 Palestinians were killed and several others injured in a series of Israeli air and drone strikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday (August 2), according to Palestinian health officials.
Austria sizzles through record 40.3°C heat as drought fears intensify
Austria is grappling with one of its most severe summers on record after temperatures climbed to an unprecedented 40.3 degrees Celsius, setting a new national record for July and raising fresh concerns over drought, wildfires and mounting economic losses.
Saudi deports 12,600 migrants in a week, detains 14,000 in sweeping crackdown
Saudi Arabia has deported 12,613 foreign nationals and detained 14,154 people in a week-long nationwide crackdown targeting violations of residency, labour and border security laws, the Kingdom's Interior Ministry said.
Suicide bombing at Pakistan police station kills 14, injures 22 in Swat
At least 14 people were killed and 22 others injured in a suicide bombing outside a police station in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday (August 2), officials said, in one of the deadliest attacks in the region in recent months.
US to resume talks with Iran, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States and Iran are set to resume diplomatic talks, claiming discussions could begin as early as Monday afternoon (August 3, local time).
Kejriwal calls for march to Modi's residence over ethanol-blended fuel
Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal has intensified his protest against ethanol-blended fuel. He announced he will submit a memorandum signed by over two lakh people to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on August 4, alongside a march in Delhi.