Police in India Use Tear Gas to Break Youth Protest
Thousands of protesters in the eastern state of Jharkhand claim irregularities in qualifying exams for government jobs and are demanding an overhaul of the system.
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Atif Aslam opens up about creative blocks and reconnecting with his roots
Singer reflects on his musical journey, inspiration behind his songs and why he chose to create music on his own terms Global music icon Atif Aslam has reflected on his decades-long musical journey, discussing creative blocks, the origins of his breakout hit Aadat, his latest album and why he chose to return to independent music … Read more
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Colombia
The magnitude 7.4 quake hit the western part of the country, shaking Bogotá, Cali, Medellín and other cities, just weeks after quakes of similar intensity devastated parts of neighboring Venezuela.
Storms from Dolphin soak China’s east, ground nearly 950 Shanghai flights
China Eastern Airlines trying to resume flights to Shanghai, Zhejiang, other destinations in ‘orderly manner’ People wade through a flooded street after Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain to Shanghai, China, August 10, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Torrential rain and storms in Typhoon Dolphin’s wake inundated several provinces in China’s east, drenching the coastal region and flooding … Read more
How Taiwan Simulated a Potential Chinese Attack
The 30-minute simulated disruption was part of the island’s effort to test and build people’s resilience in the face of a potential Chinese attack.
Art Gallery Shows to See in August
This week in Newly Reviewed Carolina Miranda covers three shows in Los Angeles: a group exhibit with Tom of Finland at the center, Betye Saar’s “wearable art” and Esther Pearl Watson’s spaceships.
At Edinburgh Fringe, Amanda Knox Takes the Mic to Reclaim Her Story
In a solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe, Knox is trying to turn her tabloid infamy into stand-up humor, despite an intense backlash.
Bangladesh PM seeks ‘conducive environment’ to reset ties with India
Rahman’s Monday comments are his first that stress the need to improve conditions to boost ties Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attends a meeting with Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (not pictured) at the Federal Government office “Perdana Putra” in Putrajaya, Malaysia, June 22, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman told India’s envoy … Read more
Trial opens for ex-gang leader charged with Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, 63, is charged in Clark County, Nevada, with a single count of murder by use of a deadly weapon Duane Davis looks on during a calendar call and motion hearing for his upcoming trial on murder charges in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur at Clark County District Court, in … Read more
Iran Insists Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until Trump Agrees to Demands
A spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that talks with Oman on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz were “separate” from discussions to fully reopen the waterway.