The Brics nations on Saturday issued a strong joint statement condemning the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, calling all acts of terrorism criminal and unjustifiable. The ministers of the grouping reiterated their unified stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations while underlining the urgent need for concerted international action. In their statement, the leaders said they condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22,

Another anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks is here, but the United States still has not convicted or sentenced any of the men arrested alive for their alleged roles in the planning and facilitation of the tragedy. The 9/11 attacks remain etched in the memory of millions across the world, having killed nearly 3,000 people in one morning of unparalleled destruction. Of the 2,996 estimated victims, 2,977 were civilians, first responders, and passengers on board the hijacked air

The upcoming state visit of US President Donald Trump to Britain is set to draw not only political attention but also significant interest from the technology sector. Some of the most influential figures in global technology are expected to accompany him, fueling speculation that new corporate partnerships could be announced during the visit. Among those traveling with Trump are Jensen Huang, the chief executive of Nvidia, and Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI. Tim Cook, the head of A

Grove City, Ohio, has been wrestling with the question of whether to allow marijuana dispensaries within city limits, even though the council voted three years ago to permit up to two. Despite that approval, the city still has no dispensary, more than a year after recreational marijuana became legal across the state. The issue continues to divide residents, city leaders, and the mayor, as zoning rules and political opposition keep pushing the matter into new ro

A significant drug enforcement operation in Dallas has resulted in the seizure of nearly 400 pounds of marijuana and the arrest of a suspect on felony possession charges. The action followed a tip received by the police that led investigators to a storage facility believed to be housing a large shipment of marijuana destined for transport into the city. Acting swiftly, detectives from the Special Investigations Division launched an inquiry into the tip, eventuall

AI is everywhere right now — writing emails, powering chatbots, predicting your shopping habits… and maybe even taking your job. But here's the real question: What’s next? What comes after AI? What’s the next big thing that could be bigger, bolder, and more life-changing than artificial intelligence? You’re about to find out. Let’s dive into 5 f

Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh has bounced back in style after a heartbreaking opening loss to American grandmaster Levon Aronian on the first day of the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament, which is part of the Grand Chess Tour. Despite being outplayed by Aronian in the opening round, Gukesh quickly regained his composure and made an impressive recovery, securing two decisive wins. By the end of the first day, Gukesh shared third place with fellow American gr

Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik passed away at the age of 79 on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. The veteran politician died around 1:00 PM at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi, where he had been undergoing treatment. Malik, a prominent political figure with a career spanning more than five decades, played a pivotal role in Indian politics and governance. He was notably the Governor during the historic abrogation of Article 370, a land

Amidst growing speculation, the buzz around the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood intensified on August 4, 2025, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah separately met President Droupadi Murmu. The meetings, which have come just days before the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, have sparked rumors that the government might announce the restoration of J&K's statehood. J&K was bifur

Houston Dynamo FC opened their 2025 Leagues Cup campaign with a tough 4-1 defeat against Mexican powerhouse Tigres UANL on Tuesday night, July 29. The match took place at Shell Energy Stadium in front of a sell-out crowd of 21,792 passionate fans. Despite a promising start and an equalizer early in the second half, Dynamo could not hold back Tigres' dominant attack as the visitors pulled away late to secure a convincing victory.

In a significant development on the outskirts of Srinagar, three terrorists were killed during a joint operation by the Indian Army, CRPF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police. The encounter took place at Lidwas near the Harwan area, following actionable intelligence inputs. The Indian Army’s Chinar Corps officially confirmed the operation via its X handle, stating that all three terrorists had been neutralized in an intense firefight.

A major law enforcement operation in South Dallas has led to the arrest of a 26-year-old man and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs, firearms-related items, and packaging materials commonly used in drug distribution. The operation followed a tip from a law enforcement agency which pointed officers toward suspected illegal activity in the 3100 block of Harmon Street. Acting on that information, authorities secured a search warrant and conducted a raid at the ide

Nvidia, the global leader in advanced computing and artificial intelligence hardware, has confirmed that it has received approval from the United States government to sell its H20 AI chips to customers in China. The announcement was made by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during a trip to Beijing, where he is attending a major supply chain conference. According to the company’s official blog, the US government has given clearance to begin filing license applications for shipments of the H20 chi

In a shocking revelation, Excise officials in Hyderabad uncovered a ganja smuggling racket where marijuana was hidden behind portraits of gods in pooja rooms to avoid detection during police checks. During raids in Dhoolpet, the Excise STF seized over 21 kg of ganja, valued at approximately Rs 22 lakh. The drugs were sourced from Odisha and distributed in small packets to agents in Hyderabad’s IT areas like Gachibowli and Madhapur for retail sale. Several i

Two lanes of Interstate 287 southbound in the Pequannock area are currently closed due to emergency repairs following damage caused by extreme heat earlier this week. According to transportation authorities, prolonged high temperatures caused a portion of the roadway to buckle and break apart, prompting immediate lane closures and repair efforts to ensure driver safety and restore normal traffic flow. At present, only the right lane and shoulder remain open to traffic. The remaini

A last-minute veto from Governor Greg Abbott has spared Texas’ growing hemp industry from a sweeping ban on THC products, prompting celebration from businesses across the state including in Cedar Park. At J Heart CBD, store manager Lizzie Taylor said the team was in disbelief on Sunday night as the news broke. “My coworker and I started screaming,” said Taylor. “We thought we were going to los

A 25-year-old man from Nicaragua has been charged with assaulting federal immigration officers during an attempted arrest at an immigration enforcement facility in San Jose, California. The incident occurred during what was intended to be a low-profile apprehension after the man, Francisco De-Jesus Morales, failed to appear at his final removal hearing. According to federal documents, Morales had been ordered removed from the United States by an immigration judge earlier this year

At the VivaTech 2025 summit in Paris, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addressed growing concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) and job displacement. Contrary to alarming forecasts from other tech leaders, Huang stated that AI will indeed transform every job but won’t result in mass unemployment. Speaking directly to recent warnings by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei who predicted AI might eliminate nearly half of all entry-level white-collar jobs Huang dismissed

The battle for the 2025 Norway Chess title is reaching a thrilling conclusion, with India's D Gukesh and Norway’s Magnus Carlsen leading the tournament going into the final round. Carlsen currently tops the table with 15 points after a comeback win against Fabiano Caruana in Round 9, while Gukesh trails by just half a point at 14.5, having defeated China’s Wei Yi with white pieces. The six-player doub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a historic moment for Jammu and Kashmir by inaugurating the first-ever railway connection between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India on June 6. At an event in Katra, the Prime Minister launched the much-awaited Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar, dramatically reducing travel time between the regions to just around three hours. This milestone also marks the opening of the world’s highest railway