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India's Cockroach Party to launch nationwide movement again from Aug 15
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced a special campaign across India to address the long-standing neglect and deterioration of the rural education system. The programme, named 'Sarpanch Challenge', will begin on August 15, marking India's 80th Independence Day. Indian media outlet Times of India confirmed the news.
Over 175,000 visas revoked in US, Trump administration tightens grip
The Trump administration has further intensified its crackdown on immigration and visa systems in the United States. Since taking office for a second term, more than 175,000 visas of foreign nationals have been revoked, according to the US State Department. The visas were cancelled for various reasons, including violation of visa terms, involvement in crimes, fraud and posing a risk to national security.
Trump moves to reduce childhood vaccines, doctors raise strong objections
US President Donald Trump has initiated major changes to the routine childhood vaccination programme. A new executive order seeks to reduce the number of recommended vaccines for children and suggests administering the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine separately rather than as a combined shot. However, the Trump administration's decision has been criticised by US doctors and vaccine experts as dangerous and scientifically baseless.
Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 111, 600 structures in rubble
At least 111 people have been killed and 87 injured after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia. Over 1,600 buildings and structures have been damaged across various cities, with at least 61 completely collapsed. More people are feared trapped under the rubble, and the death toll could rise further.
Record temperatures hit region of 900 million people in July
In July 2026, approximately 900 million people across various parts of the world spent their days enduring record temperatures. These areas include the African Sahel region, Central America, France, and Spain.
Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor was felt around 7:34am local time on Monday (August 10).
Iran reacts to Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey defence pact
Iran has reacted to the Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey defence pact signed last week, saying it is being seen as a sign of a shift in the region's countries' approach towards the United States. Israeli media outlet The Times of Israel reported this on Monday, August 10.
Police throw tear gas on students in Jharkhand, former exam chief arrested
Thousands of students, travelling by trains and buses, gathered in Ranchi, the capital of India's Jharkhand state, to protest demanding reforms in recruitment examinations. When students broke through police barricades on their way to the state assembly, police used baton charges, water cannons and tear gas to disperse them. Amid this situation, Chief Minister Hemant Soren had said that all problems could be resolved through dialogue, not batons. Indian media NDTV confirmed the matter.
MP throws four eggs at Kosovo's Prime Minister in Parliament
An opposition lawmaker threw four eggs at acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti during a parliamentary session in Kosovo on Saturday, August 8, amid heated debate over the presidential election.
Houthis launch drone attack on Saudi's Jazan oil refinery
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have carried out a drone attack on the Jazan oil refinery, owned by Saudi state oil company Aramco. The attack comes just two days after Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defence pact.