Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons, but he has not disclosed which son was allegedly targeted, when the attempt occurred or how it was uncovered. The claim came as he defended expanded Shin Bet protection for his family ahead of Israel’s October election. Netanyahu Iran claim emerges during Channel 14 in

Official Pentagon data for FY2025 shows a further US military assault decline, with estimated unwanted sexual contact falling among active-duty women and men. The 2025 survey also found a higher reporting rate, while total sexual assault reports declined from recent years. Pentagon data The FY2025 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military found that estimated unwanted sexual contact fell

US-Iran tensions, a deadly Russian drone attack in Ukraine, security concerns in Meghalaya and a new international notice linked to the Sambhal violence case. Officials have issued fresh statements as military, diplomatic and law-enforcement developments unfold. Trump Hormuz remarks sharpen US-Iran tensions US President Donald Trump said he views the Strait of Hormuz as “American territory”

US ICC sanctions have intensified Washington's dispute with the International Criminal Court. The Trump administration has designated ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, escalating the ICC jurisdiction row and its campaign over national sovereignty. US ICC sanctions The United States announced sanctions against two senior International Criminal Court officials on

USS Abraham Lincoln mental health concerns are drawing scrutiny after its unusually long deployment, prompting CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper to defend the crew's resilience. Cooper said the carrier has among the Navy's lowest number of reported mental health cases while acknowledging the strain of prolonged service at sea. CENTCOM response addresses menta

Four Renaissance artworks attributed to Antonello da Messina have been stolen in a daring Sicily museum theft during Ferragosto. The Antonello art heist targeted works of enormous cultural importance, including three surviving panels from the celebrated San Gregorio Polyptych. Sicily museum theft targets Renaissance treasures Thieves enter

Young riders delivered impressive performances at the HPRC Equestrian Challenge in Hyderabad, with Gautam Sanjay Sujanaani, Janampally Hitesh Reddy and Dhruva Potineni claiming top honours across key dressage categories. Young Riders Continue Strong Form Hyderabad’s promising equestrian riders carried their strong National Qualifier form into the HPRC Equestrian Challenge held at the Hyderaba

As India marks Independence Day 2026, the freedom struggle is often remembered through marches, protests, imprisonment and political leadership. But the role of press in India freedom struggle was equally significant. Newspapers carried nationalist ideas beyond public meetings, challenged colonial policies and connected Indians living across distant regions. Nationalist Newspapers Spread the Freedom Message

Google is entering a major new chapter in artificial intelligence after a Google AI leadership shake-up changed the top of DeepMind while four prominent researchers left to create Discovery Loop. Demis Hassabis is moving into a broader scientific role as Jeff Dean ends a 27-year career at Google. DeepMind leadership reset changes Hassabis role Demis Hassabis is stepping away from the day-to-day

Zepto food safety Bengaluru action and the Blinkit licence suspension in Mumbai have put quick-commerce hygiene under sharper scrutiny. Karnataka officials sealed a Hoskote warehouse, while Maharashtra authorities acted against a Malad West facility after reporting serious food safety violations. Zepto warehouse sealed after Bengaluru inspection Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration

The Tucson murder case involving 19-year-old Julissa Rubi Salazar has led to the arrest of Indian national Varun Batchigari in Germany. He faces first-degree murder and kidnapping charges in Arizona and is being held pending extradition to Pima County. A 20-year-old Indian national accused of killing his 19-year-old girlfriend in Tucson, Arizona, has been arrested in Germany and is awaiting extradition to Arizona. Varun Ba

Telugu language preservation took focus at an August 6, 2026, gathering in Melissa, Texas, where Manikonda Nageswara Rao and Annamneni Sriram Murthy discussed mother-tongue continuity, cultural roots, family ties and journalism’s shift from print to digital media. Telugu language and cultural preservation took center stage at a community gathering in Melissa, Texas, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, where editor Manikonda Nag

The Assam flood relief scam investigation has put nearly 50 social media accounts under scrutiny as the CID examines suspected online donation fraud. The action comes as a flood alert remains in parts of Golaghat, where rising Dhansiri and Doyang waters have affected communities. CID probe The Criminal Investigation Department of Assam Polic

PM Modi urged forgiveness after the Jantar Mantar protest controversy, saying those accused of using abusive language should be guided rather than punished. The Prime Minister said abuses cannot resolve disagreements and appealed to young people to learn from their mistakes and move forward. New Delhi, August 1, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for restraint and compassion following allegations that abusive language

US Offers $15 Million Reward for KIPAS Drone Network Tips The United States has announced a reward of up to $15 million for information that disrupts the KIPAS drone network. Washington is seeking details about its finances, senior staff and alleged role in developing and supplying drones for Iran’s IRGC Quds Force. US $15 Million KIPAS Reward Announced

Indian national Mitul Patel was fined $1,000 and ordered removed from the United States after admitting that a staged Worcester robbery was used to support a fraudulent U visa application. The case is part of a wider federal investigation in Massachusetts. Indian man sentenced in Massachusetts Mitul Patel, 40, an Indian national who had been living unlawfully in Worcester, Massachusetts, was se

Happy Friendship Day 2026 Wishes And Heartfelt Messages Friendship is one of life’s most meaningful relationships, built through trust, loyalty, understanding and countless shared memories. Happy Friendship Day 2026 gives people an opportunity to appreciate the friends who remain supportive during difficult moments and make celebrations even more memorable. The United Nations observes the International Day of Friendship on July 30 every year. India, howe

Private summer camps in Beijing are reportedly preparing Chinese students for possible encounters with US immigration officers as anxiety grows over stricter enforcement and changing expectations for international students. Advertisements for the programmes describe simulations involving US Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in homes, schools and public places. The training forms part of broader safety courses that already cover sca

The US-Saudi nuclear deal creates a legal path for American companies to build civilian reactors in the kingdom while allowing Saudi uranium enrichment and reprocessing. The agreement promises jobs and energy security but faces scrutiny over safeguards and proliferation risks. US-Saudi nuclear deal signed The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreem

OpenAI Smart Speaker Report Reveals Screenless AI Device OpenAI is reportedly preparing to enter the consumer hardware market with a portable, screenless AI speaker designed to bring ChatGPT into the home. According to the report, the device could serve as a more conversational and proactive alternative to traditional smart speakers from Amazon, Google and Apple. OpenAI has not publicly confirmed the product’s final design, features, price or release schedule.