International
Meta apologises to Indian government over platform lapses
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has expressed regret to the Indian government over the presence of child sexual abuse content, misleading deepfakes and various operational flaws on its platforms. According to Indian media reports, Meta representatives conveyed the message on behalf of CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a recent meeting with government officials.
Chandipura virus kills 22 children in India, special teams deployed in Gujarat-Rajasthan
At least 22 children have died in India from the Chandipura virus, which causes inflammation of the brain. To tackle the situation, the central government has deployed a National Response Team (NRT) comprising experts in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Indian journalist Mayukh Ranjan Ghosh leaves Republic Bangla
Noted journalist Mayukh Ranjan Ghosh has left the Indian media outlet Republic Bangla. He confirmed the matter on social media but did not specify why he left the organisation or where his next destination would be.
Seven explosions in Dubai in 20 minutes, cause unclear
Seven explosions occurred within just 20 minutes in the Jebel Ali industrial area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. No official information on casualties or damage was immediately released following the incident on Wednesday morning.
Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills 17
Russia has carried out widespread missile strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and its surrounding areas. At least 17 people were killed in the attack early Wednesday. Ukrainian authorities said the strikes also destroyed warehouses and logistics centres of major retail outlets.
Amnesty calls on Pakistan to halt media crackdown
A coalition of 13 domestic and international civil society organisations, led by Amnesty International, has issued a joint appeal urging the Pakistani authorities to immediately cease all restrictions on press freedom, freedom of expression and human rights work.
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.