Middle East

‘Booked An Uber, A Mercedes Pulls Up’: Indian YouTuber in LA

12 Aug 2024 14:07 PM IST

Indian YouTuber Ishan Sharma, currently visiting Los Angeles, shared a photo of a luxury Mercedes-Benz A-Class he received after booking a regular Uber. Sharma posted the image on X (formerly Twitter), noting, “Booked a regular Uber. A Mercedes pulls up! Only in Los Angeles.” The Uber driver, a woman with

Yunus Schedules Talks As Minority Hindu Attacks Escalate In Bangladesh

12 Aug 2024 13:25 PM IST

Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, will meet Hindu students on August 12 to address recent minority attacks. Hindu students have presented demands for legal and political reforms amid widespread violence.

Shah Rukh Khan Uncovers The Story Behind His Iconic Pose

12 Aug 2024 13:02 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan, famous for his signature open arms pose, recently shared the story behind its creation at the Locarno Film Festival. The pose, which has become iconic since the 1990s, originated from a moment of struggle during a dance rehearsal. At the festival, Shah Rukh Khan explained that the

285 Gold Coins Worth Rs 80 Lakh Stolen From Shipping Company

12 Aug 2024 12:55 PM IST

On August 9, police reported that 285 gold coins, totaling around 1,680 grams and valued at Rs 80 lakh, were stolen from Northern Marine Management India Private Limited, a shipping crewing company in Powai. These coins were intended as retirement gifts for employees. The complainant company, based in Hiranandani, Powai,

Singapore Airlines Plane Triggers Runway Closure At Japan Airport

12 Aug 2024 12:55 PM IST

Japan Narita Airport briefly closed a runway after smoke was reported from a Singapore Airlines plane; no fire or injuries occurred.

In First Interview Since Dropping Out, Joe Biden Says: ‘I Stepped Down To…’

12 Aug 2024 12:31 PM IST

In his first interview since stepping down from the presidential race, U.S. President Joe Biden revealed his decision was driven by a commitment to safeguard democracy and to prevent former President Donald Trump from regaining office. Speaking with CBS News on Sunday, Biden explained that his choice to withdraw and

Watch: Indian Influencer Captures Dog Meat Sold Openly In China

12 Aug 2024 12:10 PM IST

A video featuring an Indian influencer's visit to a street in China where dog meat is openly sold has sparked widespread discussion on social media. The footage, shared by Garima Bakshi on Instagram.

Global Protests Planned As Venezuela’s Election Results Disputed

12 Aug 2024 12:08 PM IST

Venezuela's opposition plans global protests on August 17, challenging the presidential election results that declared Maduro the winner. The opposition, supported by the US and EU, demands transparency.

Zelenskiy Confirms Incursion In Russian Territory To “Restore Justice”

12 Aug 2024 11:34 AM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has confirmed that Ukraine has launched an offensive into Russia’s Kursk region, marking the first official acknowledgment of the incursion. The operation, which Zelenskiy described as a move to “restore justice,” represents Ukraine’s most significant attack on Russian soil since the war began. Intense Battles

Watch: Arshad Nadeem Lifts His Mother In His Arms Goes Viral

12 Aug 2024 10:36 AM IST

Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem received a hero’s welcome upon his return from the Paris Olympics, where he made history by winning Pakistan’s first individual Olympic gold medal. A video of the grand reception, which has gone viral on social media, shows Nadeem lifting his mother in his arms.

2024 US Election Battle: Musk Prepares For Interview With Trump

12 Aug 2024 10:36 AM IST

As the 2024 US election nears, Trump plans a major interview with Elon Musk, who is preparing X’s system for increased traffic. Musk endorsed Trump following an assassination attempt at a rally, heightening the interview’s significance in the election campaign.

Taiwan Reports Escalation in Chinese Military Activity Near Borders

12 Aug 2024 08:21 AM IST

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported the detection of nine Chinese military aircraft and nine naval vessels between 6 a.m. on Sunday and 6 a.m. on Saturday. Among these, three aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering the southeastern and southwestern regions of Taiwan’s Air Defence