International
France imposes entry ban on Israeli security minister
France has imposed a ban on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from entering French territory over allegations of "reprehensible conduct" towards detained activists of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
Indian army helicopter crashes in Ladakh, three officers survive by 'miracle'
An Indian army Cheetah helicopter crashed in the remote Tangste area of Leh in Ladakh, India. The three army officers on board survived the crash, which has been described as a 'miracle'.
At least 90 killed in coal mine gas explosion in China
At least 90 people have been killed in a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China, with authorities warning the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue, state media reported.
Cow slaughter not part of Eid or Islam: Kolkata HC
The Kolkata High Court has upheld a government restriction banning the slaughter of animals in open public spaces in West Bengal, while also making observations regarding the religious status of animal sacrifice during Eid al-Azha.
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigns
Tulsi Gabbard, director of National Intelligence (DNI) of the United States, has resigned from her post, according to multiple US media reports.
US introduces new rule for Green Card applicants
The United States has introduced a new regulation requiring most non-immigrant visa holders seeking permanent residency (Green Card) to apply from outside the country through US embassies, according to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
1.2 billion people worldwide suffer from mental health disorders: Study
Approximately 1.2 billion people globally suffered from various mental health disorders in 2023, an increase of 95.5 per cent compared to 1990, according to a new study published in The Lancet .
Taliban's new marriage law legitimises child marriage in Afghanistan
A new marriage and divorce law introduced by the Taliban government in Afghanistan has sparked widespread concern, with human rights activists alleging that the legislation effectively legitimises child marriage and further restricts women's rights to divorce, according to a report by The Guardian .
India’s new political sensation Cockroach themed satirical movement
A satirical online collective called the Cockroach Janta Party has rapidly emerged as one of India’s most talked-about political phenomena, attracting millions of social media followers within days through humour, memes and anti-establishment messaging.
US pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief says
A top United States military official has said Washington is pausing a $14bn arms sale to Taiwan to conserve munitions for its war on Iran.