U.S. Presses China to Free American Seismologist Accused of Spying
President Trump has urged Xi Jinping to release the scientist, Youlin Chen, the man’s family says. Dr. Chen studied the detection of North Korean nuclear tests.
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Files relating to India’s largest nuclear power plant Kudankulam exposed in data breach
Leaked files could be exploited to map the plant’s support systems and pinpoint weaknesses in the security chain Police patrol on a beach near Kudankulam nuclear power project in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu September 12, 2012—REUTERS Ransomware group World Leaks has posted on the dark web a huge cache of files related … Read more
Zoha Tauqeer says supporting her mother’s happiness shaped her outlook on life
Actor reflects on losing her father young, embracing change and finding strength through family Rising actor Zoha Tauqeer has opened up about losing her father at a young age, supporting her mother’s decision to remarry, and navigating the pressures of life and work with optimism and self-awareness. In a recent conversation, the Aapa Shameem, Chaalbaaz … Read more
U.S. Strikes Hit Greater Tunb Island in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it had attacked Iranian cruise missile storage and launch sites on Greater Tunb, one of several small islands in the Strait of Hormuz subject to a decades-old territorial dispute.
Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, chant provocative slogans
Israeli occupiers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem on Wednesday morning, chanting provocative songs and slogans inside its courtyards, the Jerusalem Governorate said. The governorate published video footage showing occupiers inside the mosque compound during the incursion. Since 2003, Israeli police have allowed Israeli occupiers to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound daily, except … Read more
Govinda returns to theatres after seven years with female-led film Roopa
Indian actor says project marks a new chapter in his career and aims to inspire younger audiences After a seven-year break from theatrical releases, Bollywood actor Govinda has announced his return to the big screen with Roopa, a female-led film that will also introduce newcomer Rani Swarnkar. He was last seen in the 2019 film Rangeela … Read more
Australia to Impose Energy and Water Guardrails on Data Centers Amid A.I. Boom
The country will also seek to protect the rights of creators of work used to train artificial intelligence models, as it aims to impose parameters on the growing industry.
India-UK trade pact takes effect, cutting tariffs and boosting services trade
Trade pact cuts tariffs on thousands of goods and expands market access for services firms and professionals Garment workers stitch clothes at a textile factory in Noida, India, July 31, 2025—REUTERS India and Britain’s trade pact took effect on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and expanding market access for services firms and professionals … Read more
Nadia Khan faces industry backlash after mocking Sajal Aly’s ‘Zanjeerain’ performance
Maya Ali, Saba Faisal and Saima Akram Chaudhry criticise TV host, who later hit back on Instagram Television host Nadia Khan has come under fire from fellow celebrities after mocking Sajal Aly’s performance in the drama Zanjeerain during an episode of her review show Kya Drama Hai, prompting a wave of criticism from across the … Read more
Brazen Japanese Bears Are Breaking Into Homes and Raiding Pantries
Climate change and shifting demographics are driving the country’s Asiatic black bears closer to humans.