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India orders halt to sale of select Dabur products over ‘100% pure’, ‘organic’ claims
India's food safety regulator has ordered Dabur India Ltd. to immediately stop selling several of its food products, alleging that packaging claims such as "100% Pure," "100% Natural" and "100% Organic" are misleading and could deceive consumers.
India gives Zuckerberg 3-day ultimatum over Modi video takedown
India's parliamentary committee on communications and information technology has given Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg a three-day ultimatum to apologize and take action against those responsible for the temporary removal of a video posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 23.
Armed suspect arrested near Trump's California golf course
A man carrying a firearm was arrested near US President Donald Trump's golf course in California after authorities deemed his behaviour suspicious ahead of a fundraising dinner the president was scheduled to attend.
US revokes Brazilian ambassador's visa as diplomatic rift deepens
The administration of US President Donald Trump has temporarily revoked the visa of Brazilian Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, marking the latest escalation in a growing diplomatic dispute between Washington and Brasília.
Floods, landslides kill seven in Sri Lanka, schools shut
At least seven people have been killed after days of torrential rain triggered severe flooding and landslides across Sri Lanka's central highlands, forcing authorities to close schools in the worst-hit districts and evacuate thousands of residents.
Indian cargo vessel sinks off Yemen after attack
An Indian-flagged merchant vessel sank off the coast of Yemen after coming under attack, but all 14 crew members on board were rescued safely, Indian Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has confirmed.
Air India Phuket-Delhi plane dropped 300 feet, 17 injured in mid-air scare
Seventeen people – 13 passengers and four crew – were injured Tuesday after an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight was hit by turbulence mid-air. The plane experienced a sudden drop in altitude – roughly 300 feet, sources said – but managed to land safely in Delhi.
Nauru adopts ‘Naoero’ as new name to shed colonial past
The small Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, marking a move to embrace its indigenous language, cultural heritage and national identity while distancing itself from its colonial past.
Spain says 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta, 70,000 returned
Spain has returned to Morocco 70,000 of 72,000 migrants who entered its north African territory of Ceuta last week, the interior minister said on Tuesday.
More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
More than 150 migrants have been rescued after the boat they were using to cross the Channel caught fire on Tuesday morning, French authorities have said.