American Hiker Dies After Lightning Strike on Mount Etna in Italy
Rescuers found a 29-year-old man in serious condition on the volcano’s eastern slope on Sunday. He was later pronounced dead at a hospital in Catania.
Shah Rukh Khan, other Bollywood stars warned over ads linked to pan masala brand
Maharashtra authorities ask actors to remove ads from social media accounts, provide details of endorsement agreements Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan gestures during a success celebration event of the film “Pathaan” in Mumbai, India, January 30, 2023. PHOTO: Reuters Three top Bollywood actors, including Shah Rukh Khan, must stop appearing in surrogate advertisements of a brand … Read more
Iran says 60-day deadline ‘lost its relevance’ after US ‘violations’ of memorandum
Says that Iran never formulates its policies under pressure, ultimatums or time limits Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei. — AFP Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday said that the 60-day deadline for talks with the United States following the June 17 memorandum of understanding “lost its relevance” after what he called “flagrant” … Read more
Arij Fatyma opens up about cancer battle, life after leaving acting
Content creator shares life update, reveals journey from acting in Pakistan to moving to US Content creator Arij Fatyma shared a personal life update with her followers, revealing that she was a cancer survivor. She also opened up about her life after stepping away from acting. Sharing a selfie alongside a heartfelt message on Instagram, … Read more
Rasooli to captain Afghanistan at Asian Games
Darwish Rasooli will lead Afghanistan at the 2026 Asian Games. Photo: AFP Afghanistan have entrusted Darwish Rasooli with the captaincy for the 2026 Asian Games after naming a youthful squad containing six uncapped players. The 15-man squad features only a small core of experienced internationals, with Rasooli, Karim Janat and Najibullah Zadran expected to guide … Read more
Mark Cuban and Other Founders Wade Into Wealth Tax Debate
[Some entrepreneurs, including Mark Cuban, are publicly worried about the potential fallout from California’s proposal to impose a special billionaire tax.
Andy Burnham, UK Prime Minister, Exchanged Texts With Someone Posing as Trump’s Chief of Staff
Prime Minister Andy Burnham messaged briefly with a person impersonating Susie Wiles, a British government official said.
Trump ‘very happy’ over signing of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
Shows how Middle East ‘coming together’ to defend itself in a ‘more meaningful way’, says US president Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif pose after signing a joint defence agreement in Makkah, Saudi Arabia on August 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump on Monday … Read more
Cameroon win first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title
Cameroon’s football team celebrates after winning the Women’s AFCON 2026 final against Malawi, in Rabat, Morocco. Photo: REUTERS MOROCCO: Cameroon claimed their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title when they thumped surprise package Malawi 3-0 in the final, with Marie Ngah’s first-half double helping seal victory on Sunday. Cameroon had lost three finals … Read more
Sabalenka squeezes out Cincinnati win
She came through in the tiebreaker, managing a final winner to get the job done 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) World number one Aryna Sabalenka needed six match points to subdue Talia Gibson. Photo: AFP CINCINNATI: World number one Aryna Sabalenka needed six match points to subdue Talia Gibson on Sunday and join reigning Grand Slam champions … Read more