International News Updates

Shaikha Mahra Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, daughter of Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, stunned the world by giving 'instant divorce' to her husband Sheikh Mana bin Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum on Instagram.

Thirteen Indians are among the 16-member crew of the Comoros-flagged oil tanker 'Prestige Falcon' that capsized 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah, Oman. The vessel was en route to Aden from Dubai's Hamriya port. A search and rescue operation is ongoing.

At least 26 people died and over a dozen were injured after a passenger bus veered off the Los Libertadores highway into a 200-meter deep ravine in Ayacucho, Peru. The vehicle was operated by Empresa Turismo Molina Union SAC and was traveling on the Lima-Ayacucho route with around 40 passengers.

At least six people, including three students, were killed and over 100 injured as protesters clashed with police in major Bangladeshi cities demanding reforms in the government job quota system. The violence escalated, leading to school closures and deployment of Border Guard troops. Dhaka University students led the protests, which have nearly halted traffic in the capital.

Former US President Donald Trump has selected JD Vance, an Ohio senator, as his Vice-President nominee. JD Vance's Indian connection through his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, is drawing global attention. Usha, with roots in Andhra Pradesh and a distinguished career, married JD Vance in 2014. The US Presidential campaign is intensifying ahead of the November elections.

Republican Party leader and Civil Rights Attorney Harmeet Kaur Dhillon offered the 'ardas' Sikh prayer at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the presence of Presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Former US President Donald Trump was wounded on Saturday during his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in an incident that’s being termed as an assassination attempt.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized India's strengthening partnership with the Marshall Islands during an MoU signing for four community development projects. He praised the bilateral relationship and reiterated India's commitment to supporting sustainable development in the Pacific Islands.

Following a failed assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump declared his resilience against 'wickedness' in a Truth Social post. Recovering in New Jersey, Trump plans to address the nation from Wisconsin. President Biden condemned the violence, stressing national unity. The FBI identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack on US Presidential candidate Donald Trump, emphasizing that violence has no place in politics. Trump was shot at an election rally in Pennsylvania but is reportedly safe. PM Modi extended wishes for a speedy recovery and expressed condolences to those affected.

Former US President Donald Trump was shot at an election rally, just a day before the Republican Party's convention. Secret Service agents secured him, and he was taken to a medical facility. The shooter was killed, and local authorities are investigating.

A study led by Yoshihiro Kawaoka from the University of Tokyo indicates that H5N1 avian flu may be more infectious to humans when transmitted from cattle rather than birds. Published in Nature, the research shows stronger binding strength of bovine-derived H5N1 to human respiratory cells and higher virulence in mice and ferrets.

US President Joe Biden signed the Resolve Tibet Act, emphasizing peaceful negotiation and international law to resolve the Tibet issue. The Act counters China's disinformation about Tibet and supports Tibetan human rights and democratic freedom. It defines the Tibetan people as distinct with their own identity, urging China to cease repressive policies. Key figures like Secretary of State Antony Blinken and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul support this initiative.

A Russian-designed Superjet 100 crashed in the Moscow Region, killing three people. The incident occurred during a test flight after scheduled repairs in the Kolomensky district. No local casualties were reported.

A road in Abu Dhabi has been named after Dr. George Matthew, an Indian-origin doctor, recognizing his significant contributions to the UAE's health sector. The dedication is part of the 'Honouring UAE's Visionaries' project.