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Hyderabad doctor conquers America’s highest peak Mt Denali

Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based orthopaedic surgeon and mountaineer Dr Rajshekhar has successfully scaled Mount Denali, the highest peak in North America, marking a major milestone in his ongoing Seven Summits challenge. With the achievement,…
Iran halts 60-day US talks after Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Iran has reportedly suspended its 60-day negotiation process with the United States less than 24 hours after the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), citing Israeli military strikes in southern…

Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 to reach World Cup knockout stage

Guadalajara: Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup. It marks a…
JD Vance postpones Switzerland visit amid Iran talks uncertainty

Washington: The White House said Thursday night, June 18, that Vice President JD Vance was delaying a trip to Switzerland, where he’d been set to lead a new round of negotiations with…
Hyderabad-born doctor earns one of UK’s top King honours

Hyderabad: A doctor who began his medical journey in Hyderabad has been recognised with one of United Kingdom’s (UK) most prestigious civilian honours for his contribution to diabetes care and healthcare equity. Professor…
Iran publishes own version of US deal, exposing key changes

Iran has published its version of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with the United States, revealing several differences in wording and emphasis from the text released by Washington, according to a…
India among top gainers in global energy transition: WEF

New Delhi: Global energy transition readiness has declined for the first time in more than a decade amid a surge in geopolitical risks, but India has registered one of the strongest improvements,…

Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery, disrupting commercial flights

Moscow: Ukraine hit a Moscow oil refinery for a second time in a week and disrupted commercial flights at Moscow airports in one of its biggest drone attacks since Russia’s invasion more…
Saudi FM says Palestinian rights key to regional stability

Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has said that addressing Palestinian rights is essential for achieving long-term stability in the Middle East, arguing that regional security efforts cannot succeed without…
‘If anyone attacks that man…’: Trump backs India under Modi

US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, June 17, sparked headlines after joking that the United States would come to India’s aid in the event of an attack, as long as Prime Minister…
Indian teen dies saving mother in NYC horse carriage accident

New York: An Indian teenager died while trying to save his mother, who was thrown from a horse-drawn carriage after the horse suddenly bolted in the famous Central Park in New York…
Trump says ‘nobody’ attacked Iran girls’ school ‘on purpose’

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, June 17, that no one intentionally targeted a girls’ school in Iran during the opening day of the conflict in February, as a Pentagon investigation…
FIFA WC: Luis Díaz sparks Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan

Mexico: Luis Diaz had a goal and an assist in his debut on soccer’s biggest stage, sparking Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in its World Cup opener. Daniel Munoz, also…
Top Democrats demand Rubio briefing on Trump-Iran MoU

Washington: Democratic lawmakers have demanded that Secretary of State Marco Rubio brief the US Congress on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Iran to end the over three-month war. In a…
President Lula warns Trump not to meddle in Brazil’s elections

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned US President Donald Trump on Wednesday not to meddle in Brazil’s October presidential election after Trump made his latest criticism of Brazil over judicial…