Nepal to Waive Climbing Fees for 97 Himalayan Peaks in Bid to Boost Tourism
In a significant step to draw global mountaineers away from the crowded slopes of Mount Everest and toward lesser-known but
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Global News
US Strikes Iran After Hormuz Ship Attacks, Raising Fresh Fears of Wider Middle East Conflict
The US launched military strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating Middle East tensions, disrupting diplomatic efforts, and raising concerns over global oil supplies and regional security.
TECHNOLOGY
Researchers Discover World’s First AI Agent Ransomware Attack. Here’s Why It Matters
Researchers have uncovered what may be the world’s first AI agent ransomware attack. Discover how JadePuffer worked, why experts are concerned, and what businesses can learn from the incident.
MARKET & FINANCE
Stocks Notch Weekly Losses, Dollar Rises on Uncertainty Around Hassett’s Potential Move to the Fed
Global markets ended the week on a cautious note as US stocks recorded weekly losses while the dollar strengthened, reflecting
Business
FPIs Sell $3.45 Billion Worth of Indian Stocks in May, But Market Outflows Begin to Slow
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) continued pulling money out of Indian stock markets in May, although the intensity of the selling
Iran Detains 21,000 Suspects During June War with Israel, Including Alleged Spies
Tehran, August — In a significant revelation, Iranian police announced on Tuesday that they detained 21,000 suspects during the intense
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Elon Musk’s xAI Makes Grok 4 Free for All Users After GPT-5 Launch
In a move set to intensify the AI competition, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI announced on August 10 that
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IndiGo Flight 6E-2142 Nose Damage Incident: DGCA Probe Cites Severe Weather and Delayed Rerouting
On May 21, passengers aboard IndiGo flight 6E-2142 from Delhi to Srinagar experienced a harrowing journey after the Airbus A321
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Explosion at US Steel Plant in Pennsylvania Injures Dozens, Rescue Operations Underway
A tragic industrial accident struck Pennsylvania on Monday when a massive explosion erupted at the US Steel Clairton Coke Works
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PM Modi Reaffirms India’s Call for Peace in Ukraine During Talk with Zelenskyy
In a significant diplomatic engagement amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Ukrainian
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Judge Rules Ghislaine Maxwell’s Grand Jury Records Will Remain Sealed
In a significant legal decision, a US judge has denied the Justice Department’s request to unseal grand jury records related
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What Caused the Uttarkashi Flash Floods? Experts Offer Multiple Theories
The recent flash floods in Uttarkashi’s Dharali village, located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, have triggered deep concern and
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Tragedy Strikes Kenya: 6 Killed in Air Ambulance Crash Near Nairobi
A devastating air ambulance crash just outside Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has left six people dead, including two residents who were
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Trump Pushes for Census Overhaul to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants: What It Means for America
In a move that has reignited debate over the politicization of data and immigration policy, US President Donald Trump announced
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