Libya's role as a regional drug trafficking hub is attracting renewed attention after authorities announced the seizure of 100,000 ecstasy tablets hidden inside a cargo vehicle. The case comes as United Nations research warns that Libya's fractured political and security environment has helped trafficking networks expand routes linking North Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Libya ecstasy seizure exposes expanding drug routes

Indian-origin woman shot dead after stalking in California has raised concerns over repeated harassment and restraining order violations. Shalini Thakur was killed in a Sacramento shooting, while police later found the suspect dead after a Highway 50 operation.  Indian-origin woman shot dead after stalking in California A 38-year-old Indian-origin woman, identified as Shalini Thakur, was shot d

A customs duty email can be legitimate when a carrier is collecting import charges, but fake parcel-payment messages are also common. U.S. recipients should verify the tracking number, carrier, shipment details and payment portal before entering card or personal information. An email or text demanding customs duty on a parcel from India should not automatically be treated as either genuine or fraudulent. Shipping companies can legitimately con

Tamil Nadu Secretariat Pattinapakkam protest has intensified as fisherfolk oppose the Chennai Secretariat project over livelihood and coastal concerns. Political parties are also backing a Secretariat site shift demand and wider consultation.   The Tamil Nadu government’s proposal to build a new Secretariat and Legislative Assembly complex at Pattinapakkam in Chennai is facing growing resistance from fishing communities, en

Bihar floods affect 46.88 lakh people across 15 districts as the Ganga, Kosi and other rivers remain above danger levels. Bihar flood relief operations have intensified with NDRF and SDRF teams, boats, camps and community kitchens supporting affected families. Flood conditions across Bihar remain serious, with around 46.88 lakh people affected across 15 districts as several major rivers continue to flow above their danger marks

Rani Mukerji Maharashtra State Film Awards honour marked her 30 years in cinema as she received the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award. Her Marathi speech, Mumbai memories and tribute to Maharashtra became key highlights.   Rani Mukerji honoured at Maharashtra State Film Awards Rani Mukerji added another memorable achievement to her celebrated career after receiving the Raj Kapoor Special C

The Russian Orthodox Church has sent a fragment of medieval Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy’s remains toward Russian military units fighting in Ukraine, presenting the relic as a source of spiritual strength for soldiers. The Donskoy relic sent to Russian troops comes as fighting continues around Donetsk and the Church maintains its public support for Moscow’s military campaign. Donetsk The Mos

Concerns over the rapid development of artificial intelligence are growing as several prominent researchers and safety specialists leave major AI companies while publicly questioning whether the industry is moving too quickly. The latest departure drawing attention is Jacob Coxon, who resigned from Anthropic after previously working at OpenAI. His exit has renewed debate over whether commercial pressure and competition between leading AI labs are moving faster than efforts to unders

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to India, Ambassador Saidu Dahiru Muhammad, has met 198 Nigerian citizens held in correctional facilities across India, placing prison welfare, legal delays and consular support at the centre of what he described as Nigeria’s citizen-focused diplomatic approach. Muhammad disclosed the initiative during an interaction with diplomatic correspondents in New Delhi. According to the High Commissioner, the three-d

US President Donald Trump used his Republican midterm convention speech in Dallas to defend his economic policies, address rising oil prices and intensify his criticism of Iran. Speaking on September 9, Trump argued that previous administrations contributed to the affordability crisis while promising that his policies would eventually bring household and energy costs lower. Trump Dallas Speech Targets Affordability Crisis

US President Donald Trump placed his presidency at the center of the Republican campaign for the 2026 midterm elections, urging supporters in Dallas to vote as though his own name appeared on the November ballot. Speaking at the Republican Party’s first midterm convention in Dallas, Trump described the November 3 elections as a major test for his administration and warned that losing control of Congress could threaten key parts of the Re

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with a variable-aperture 48MP camera, A20 Pro chip, improved battery life, Siri AI and new image-authenticity tools. U.S. pre-orders open September 12, with availability beginning September 18 in four finishes. Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, centering its new flagship lineup on major camera, performance, battery and AI upgrades. Announced in Cupe

President Donald Trump gave three White House aides $45,000 each as holiday cash gifts, according to annual financial disclosures filed by the officials. The payments to Natalie Harp, Chamberlain Harris and Margo Martin totaled $135,000 and were separate from their government salaries. Aides The three officials each reported receiving a $45

More than 1,000 flights were cancelled across Britain after a UK air traffic control failure disrupted operations at major airports including Heathrow and Gatwick. The NATS outage affected British Airways, easyJet, Air India and several European carriers before engineers restored the flight processing system. NATS Outage Triggers UK Flight Cancellations National Air Traffic Services said the di

DMK MLAs evicted from Tamil Nadu Assembly after a DMK Assembly protest over Vijay corruption allegations. The row centred on an ED corruption document and Sarkaria Commission references that the Speaker refused to remove from records.   Vijay corruption allegations trigger DMK Assembly protest The Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed dramatic scenes on Tuesday after DMK legislators strongly protested

PM Modi Rs 35,000-crore Vadodara projects put the Dedicated Freight Corridor, India manufacturing growth and infrastructure expansion in focus as the Prime Minister also targeted critics with his “Naraz Fufa” remark.   Dedicated Freight Corridor takes centre stage in Vadodara Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled and launched development projects worth around Rs 35,000 crore in Vadodara, G

Apple is preparing for one of its most closely watched product events in years, with the company expected to hold its next major iPhone launch on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The event is particularly significant because it is expected to be the first major Apple product presentation under CEO John Ternus following the company’s leadership transition. According to the information provided, Tim Cook moved into the executive chairman role on

YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers who paid for eligible live-TV streaming services between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2026, may qualify to file a claim in a $50 million antitrust class-action settlement involving The Walt Disney Company. The deadline to submit a claim is Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The settlement stems from a lawsuit alleging that certain television carriage agreements reduced price competition and contributed to higher subscription costs for live-streamin

The Mount Mizhirgi avalanche in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria region killed at least 11 climbers, injured six and left six others missing after a group of 33 was struck. Emergency teams continued rescue operations in the North Caucasus despite difficult terrain and the threat of further avalanches. Russia avalanche At least 11 people were killed after an avalanche struck a group of climbers on

Investigators have recovered both flight recorders from the Miami cargo plane crash as federal officials examine how a Boeing 767-300 overran the runway and struck vehicles near Miami International Airport. Five people were killed and five others were seriously injured, according to information provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Runway Overrun The Boeing 767-300, operated by