International
Indonesia Battles Mount Bromo Wildfire
Indonesia has sent aircraft and firefighters to combat a wildfire at Mount Bromo. The efforts are underway to control the fire.
09 Aug 2026
Houthi Attack Sparks Fire At Aramco Plant
A massive fire broke out at Saudi Arabia's Aramco gas plant in Jubail after a Houthi attack. The incident occurred at the Jazan Refinery, causing significant damage.
09 Aug 2026
Helicopter Crash in Rio de Janeiro Claims Four Lives
A helicopter crashed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, killing all four people on board.
09 Aug 2026
Iran Blocks Strait Until US Changes
Iran has stated that it will not open the strait until the US corrects its behavior. This move is seen as a significant development in international relations.
09 Aug 2026
Japanese Visitor in Bengaluru Turns the Tables on Police
A Japanese man named Hirotoshi, who had come to Bengaluru to learn English, reportedly surprised local police by teaching them a lesson.
09 Aug 2026
Fire at Saudi Aramco Jazan Facility Extinguished, No Injuries
A fire suspected to be a targeted attack was put out at a Saudi Aramco facility in Jazan, with no injuries reported, the Energy Ministry said.
09 Aug 2026
Tibetans Protest China's Unity Law
The local Tibetan community held a rally against China's new 'ethnic unity' law. The protest was reported in Sikkim.
09 Aug 2026
Canadian Road Crash Claims Life of Ludhiana‑Born Jail Warden
A fatal road collision in Canada killed three people, including a jail warden born in Ludhiana, India.
09 Aug 2026
Tragic Road Accident Claims Life of Jagraon Daughter in Canada
A young woman from Jagraon, Punjab, lost her life in a road accident in Canada, leaving her family devastated.
09 Aug 2026
US Vice President Vance Calls PM Modi to Strengthen Indo-US Ties
Vice President John D. Vance spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, reaffirming both nations' commitment to deepen cooperation in trade, defense and emerging technologies, while also touching on shared global concerns.
09 Aug 2026
US Immigration Plan Threatens H-1B Workers' 60‑Day Stay
The U.S. administration's new immigration proposal could strip H‑1B visa holders and their families of a 60‑day grace period, forcing them to depart the country sooner than anticipated.
09 Aug 2026
US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill, Tightening Pressure on Moscow
The United States Senate has approved a bill imposing sanctions on Russia, signaling a new phase of economic pressure amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
09 Aug 2026