A senior Iranian cleric closely aligned with the country’s leadership has called for the execution of detained protesters and issued direct threats toward the United States, further intensifying tensions as Iran continues a sweeping crackdown on nationwide unrest. Speaking during Friday prayers in Tehran, Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami delivered a forceful sermon that was broadcast on state radio and echoed by chants from worshippers gathered in the capital. Khatami, known for his hardli

India delivered a firm rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations after Islamabad once again raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir during a session of the General Assembly, reiterating New Delhi’s position that the matter is an internal issue and not subject to international mediation. Indian officials accused Pakistan of repeatedly misusing multilateral forums to promote a divisive political narrative that does not reflect realities on the ground. The response followed comments m

Scientists have achieved a historic medical breakthrough by successfully curing a form of blood cancer that was long considered incurable. Researchers from University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital have used a revolutionary technology known as DNA base editing to treat T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a rare and aggressive cancer that primarily affects children and young adults. This marks the first time base-edited cells have been used in humans to achieve long-term can

Prosecutors in Travis County have dismissed the long-standing murder case against Allen Andre Causey, more than three decades after he was convicted in the 1991 killing of Anita Byington. Causey, who received a 50-year prison sentence, spent years in state custody before his release on parole in 2022. The decision to end the case follows a series of legal developments that raised significant concerns about the evidence used to secure his initial conviction. Attorneys with the Innoce

Iran has officially ended its one-way visa-free entry for Indian citizens, a policy shift that will take effect from November 22. The new rule requires Indians to hold a valid visa not only for visiting Iran but also for transiting through its airports. The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi issued a fresh advisory urging Indian travellers to exercise caution, citing a surge in incidents where Indians were deceived with fraudulent job offers and onward travel promises and then kidnappe

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has sharply criticised the United Nations, saying the global body has become increasingly ineffective and paralysed by internal divisions. Speaking in New Delhi at the release of a commemorative postage stamp marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, Jaishankar said the organisation’s decision-making has failed to reflect the realities of its membership or the priorities of the modern world. He emphasised that meaningful reforms are

Ohio parents could soon be offered DNA testing for their newborns under a new proposal aimed at giving families greater certainty about parentage and reducing long-term legal disputes. The legislation, known as the Right to Know Act, was introduced by State Representative Josh Williams, a Republican from Toledo who serves as Majority Whip in the Ohio House of Representatives. If enacted, the bill would require hospitals to inform new parents that they have the option to undergo DNA

US President Donald Trump has described a sequence of unusual technical failures during his visit to the United Nations as acts of deliberate sabotage. He has ordered the Secret Service to open a probe into the incidents, which he labeled as a “triple sabotage” attempt aimed at undermining both his speech and his safety. Trump recounted the events in detail, stressing that what happened was no coincidence and demanding that the UN preserve all relevant security recordings.

Defending champion Neeraj Chopra endured a shocking night at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing eighth in the men’s javelin throw final. Despite being one of the top favorites, Chopra struggled to cross the 85m mark in five attempts, recording his best at 84.03m before fouling his fifth and final effort. Known for his consistency and having breached the 90m mark earlier this year at the Doha Diamond League, Chopra’s dip in form s

A frightening carjacking in East Orange ended with relief after authorities confirmed a toddler taken along with a stolen vehicle was found safe. The incident unfolded late Tuesday night when a gray Porsche was reported stolen on Sanford Street around 10:19 p.m. Officials stated that the vehicle owner’s 15 month old child was inside at the time the car was taken, creating an immediate emergency situation. Investigators said the suspect, later identified as 30 year old Dwan L

In a dramatic turn of events, 582 passengers were rescued after being stranded inside the Mumbai Monorail for nearly four hours due to a technical snag during torrential rain. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening around 6:15 pm, when the monorail, fully packed with passengers, halted abruptly between Bhakti Park and Chembur stations due to a power supply issue. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority

A frightening incident unfolded in Fort Worth when a mother’s car was stolen with her 5-year-old child still inside. The unsettling event happened on Sunday evening outside a grocery store near Town Center Service Road and West Seminary Drive, when the woman briefly stepped away to return a shopping cart after loading her groceries. Within moments, two men seized the opportunity to steal her vehicle, leaving the mother in shock and sparking an immediate police response. Auth

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar has backed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s explosive allegations of vote theft during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, adding his own sensational claim about Maharashtra’s assembly polls. Pawar alleged that two individuals approached him ahead of the 2024 Maharashtra elections, guaranteeing victory in 160 out of 288 seats. He said he and Rahul Gandhi declined the offer, choosing not to b

Nearly a quarter century after the tragic September 11 attacks that shook the United States and the world, three more individuals who lost their lives at the World Trade Center have been identified. The announcement was made by New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, who confirmed the names of two of the victims as Ryan Fitzgerald of Floral Park, New York, and Barbara Keating of Palm Springs, California. The identity of the third victim, an adult woman, has be

In a breakthrough that closes a painful chapter in Virginia's history, Fairfax County police have finally identified a young boy found murdered in 1972 under the Old Colchester Road Bridge in what is now known as Giles Creek. After 53 years of uncertainty, advanced DNA technology confirmed that the child was 4-year-old Carl Matthew Bryant. This discovery not only gives the child his name back but also sheds light on a decades-old mystery that had haunted investigators for generations. Pol

A viral video showing Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad physically assaulting a canteen staff member has sparked outrage and heated discussions in the Maharashtra Council. The incident, which took place at the MLA canteen in Mumbai, saw the Buldhana MLA slapping and punching the canteen staffer, Yogesh Kutram, reportedly over complaints about the quality of the food served. The video quickly spread across social media, leading to widespread condemnation.

At a high-voltage rally in Mumbai on Saturday, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray shared a public stage for the first time in nearly two decades. The powerful political reunion was triggered by the widespread backlash over the Maharashtra government's controversial decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language in primary schools. Addressing a p

A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday afternoon in Pune’s Maval tehsil, where an iron bridge over the Indrayani River collapsed near the popular monsoon tourist spot Kundmala. The collapse, which occurred amid rising river levels following days of rainfall, resulted in the death of at least two individuals, with several others feared missing. Reports suggest that 15 to 20 people were on the bridge at the time, many of whom were swept away as the structur

In one of the deadliest air disasters in Indian aviation history, Air India Flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, killing 274 people. The aircraft was en route to Gatwick, London, with 242 people onboard, including 12 crew members. The last words from the cockpit, “Thrust not achieved… falling… Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!” were transm

Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem has broken his silence on Indian star Neeraj Chopra’s recent comments about their camaraderie, stating that he prefers not to speak due to the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. His statement comes ahead of the Asian Athletics Championships 2025, scheduled to begin May 27 in Gumi, South Korea. Arshad addressed the media in Lahore on May 22, where he was asked about Neeraj Chopra's clarification that the two