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World

7.7 quake kills 47 in Indonesia

16-08-2026

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Flores island, about 68 km northwest of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province, at 6am on Saturday, killing at least 47 people, damaging buildings and forcing hundreds of residents to flee homes, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).

‘Not nearly long enough’

16-08-2026

US President Donald Trump dismissed concerns over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran, saying the ship would soon rotate out.

Partners Greet India On 80th Independence Day

16-08-2026

The world’s largest democracy and fastest-growing major economy fills us with awe at the scale of its achievements and the vastness of its potential. I join you in celebrating India's history and culture, rich diversity and extraordinary achievements - and in celebrating the promise our shared future holds.

Cambridge professor found dead after plagiarism row

16-08-2026

London: Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday was found dead in south London on Friday, days after resigning amid plagiarism allegations and intense media scrutiny.

Stolen Picasso print finally recovered

16-08-2026

Milwaukee: A Picasso print stolen from a Milwaukee art gallery in 2018 has been recovered after a landlord found it while cleaning a vacant apartment. Gallery owner Bill DeLind identified Torero, a print depicting a bullfighter and one of 30 known copies signed by Pablo Picasso.

Will step up economic pressure, US warns Iran

15-08-2026

Washington/Dubai: Transit through the Strait of Hormuz appeared to grind to a near standstill on Friday after two more ships were attacked and the US said it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely.

Senators flag concerns aboard USS Lincoln

15-08-2026

Washington: Concerns are mounting over the prolonged deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln, with Democratic senators raising questions about the living conditions and well-being of its crew after more than eight-and-a-half months at sea.

Bibi calls UK ‘Islamic republic of Britain’

15-08-2026

Jerusalem: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has described the UK as the “Islamic republic of Britain” and suggested it could become the “first Islamic republic” to possess nuclear weapons, the Guardian reported. In an interview with Israel’s army radio, Netanyahu praised journalist Randolph Churchill’s coverage of Israel more than half a century ago before saying: “Go find that in today’s Britain, in what is called the Islamic republic of Britain.”

Europe battles wildfires as record heat grips continent

15-08-2026

Paris: Firefighters across Europe battled multiple wildfires on Friday as record-breaking heat and exceptionally dry conditions gripped the continent. The extreme temperatures are linked to human-caused climate change.

Afghans seek jobs, education under Taliban

15-08-2026

Kabul: As the Taliban marks five years since returning to power in Afghanistan, residents say improved security has brought relief but are calling for jobs and wider access to education.

Threat forced Air Force One exit, says Trump

13-08-2026

Washington: US President Donald Trump said the Secret Service and military wanted him off Air Force One in Turkiye last month because of a threat, even as journalists, White House officials, security and support staff remained aboard the presidential aircraft as it took off essentially as a decoy.

Iran could prolong US war till Don leaves office: Aide

13-08-2026

Washington: Iran could “prolong” the war with the US until President Donald Trump leaves office, a senior adviser to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander has said.