New Jersey wildfire burns 1,200 acres, prompts evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire in Barnegat Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, has prompted mandatory evacuations for…
Cincinnati shocker: Man stomped, woman knocked out in brawl; crowd jeers and films
In a disturbing video footage from downtown Cincinnati, a man and a woman can be seen violently attacked during a chaotic brawl on Friday night, beaten mercilessly and pushed to the ground.The clip, which has since gone viral, shows the pair being swarmed by a crowd, with the white man appearing to be chased into…
US-China trade talks: Donald Trump administration & Beijing may extend tariff pause by another 3 months, says report
Unlike China, other countries have an August 1 deadline to finalise trade deals with the US. (AI image) US-China trade deal: The world’s two largest economies are expected to extend their current reciprocal tariff truce by another 90 days, according to a Reuters report quoting South China Morning Post. Another round of trade deal negotiations…
Israel halts some military activity in Gaza, hunger toll touches 133
JERUSALEM/GAZA: Israel said on Sunday it would halt military operations for 10 hours a day in parts of Gaza and allow new aid corridors as Jordan and the UAE airdropped supplies into the enclave, where images of starving Palestinians have alarmed the world. Israel has been facing growing international criticism, which the govt rejects, over…
‘Reached a deal…’: US President Donald Trump announces 15% tariffs on EU; calls it ‘good deal for everybody’ after talks with EU chief
Donald Trump trade deals (AI image) US-EU trade deal: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that America and the European Union have ‘reached a deal’ on trade. Under the US-EU trade deal, America will impose a 15% tariff rate on products coming into the country from EU. “We have reached a deal. It’s a…
MAGA singer’s Canada gigs cancelled: Backlash over Sean Feucht’s anti-diversity views; organisers cite safety risks
Sean Feuch (Picture: Instagram) US singer Sean Feucht’s permit to hold a concert at the York Redoubt National Historic Site in Halifax was cancelled this week by Parks Canada. Officials cited safety concerns following public backlash against his anti-2SLGBTQ+, anti-women’s rights, and anti-diversity remarks on social media. Feucht, a religious performer with links to the…
Lenskart IPO: Shareholders approve Rs 2,150 crore initial public offering; DRHP filing likely soon, says report
Lenskart is moving closer to its much-anticipated stock market debut, with shareholders formally approving its initial public offering plans at the company’s annual general meeting held on Saturday. The omnichannel eyewear firm plans to raise Rs 2,150 crore ($250 million) as part of the public issue, which could reach up to $1 billion in total…
Harry and the Diary of Reconciliation: Prince to share calendar with palace; seeks to avoid Angola trip-like clashes
Prince Harry has agreed to share his official diary with the royal family to avoid clashes in public appearances and ease ongoing tensions. The move comes after his recent trip to Angola made headlines for revisiting princess Diana’s iconic anti-landmine walk, on the same day Queen Camilla’s 78th birthday portrait was released. Harry’s photos reportedly…
Air corridor opens: Russia starts direct flights from Moscow to North Korea’s Pyongyang; ties take off with monthly operations confirmed
Russia’s Nordwind Airlines Boeing 777-200ER takes-off for the first flight connecting Moscow and Pyongyang at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport. (Picture credit: AP) Russia has started direct commercial flights between Moscow and Pyongyang, marking a significant expansion in its relations with North Korea. The first flight, operated by Nordwind Airlines, departed from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport at…
Hero bystanders stopped Walmart stabber: Ex-marine Derrick Perry held attacker at gunpoint; watch
Derrick Perry holds attacker at gunpoint in Walmart parking lot (Picture source: X) A stabbing attack at a Walmart store in Traverse City, Michigan, left 11 people injured on Sunday. But what could have been far worse was stopped by a two bystanders, and one man in particular is being praised across social media, Derrick…
NCRTC plan: Rail body begins sourcing power via exchange for Ghaziabad station; eyes Rs 1 crore cut in annual energy bill from first drawl point
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has started procuring electricity through the power exchange for its Receiving Sub-Station (RSS) in Ghaziabad, in a bid to reduce operational expenses and push green energy adoption.The Ghaziabad RSS serves as the interconnection point between the Namo Bharat corridor and the national power grid. According to an official…