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Opinion: Opinion | 79 Years On, India's Enduring Answer To Those Who Had Predicted Its Collapse

Seventy-nine years in the lifespan of an ancient civilisation is a mere heartbeat; yet, in the annals of modern nation-building, it's an audacious triumph.

Published on: 15.08.2026 05:13
"Congratulations": Marco Rubio Extends Greetings To India On Independence Day

Marco Rubio praises US-India relationship citing defence, energy, and AI cooperation on Independence Day.

Published on: 15.08.2026 03:32
5 Years Of Taliban Rule In Afghanistan: What Has Changed?

Bright white flags of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan have been installed this week across the capital Kabul as the Taliban is celebrating its five years of ruling.

Published on: 15.08.2026 02:15
China Completes 582-Tonne Magnet For 'Artificial Sun', Eyes Fusion Power By 2030

China has completed a record 582-tonne superconducting magnet for its "Artificial Sun" fusion project, a major step toward its goal of demonstrating fusion-powered electricity generation by 2030.

Published on: 15.08.2026 02:13
Video: Buildings Collapse As 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia, Killing 2

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in Indonesia early Saturday, triggering a brief tsunami warning.

Published on: 15.08.2026 02:01
Yemen Says Houthi Missiles Kill 4 Civilians In Port City Mocha

The Houthis said they had attacked what they described as Saudi-backed military build-ups, weapons and warships belonging to Saudi-backed forces and "mercenaries" in Mocha with a large number of ballistic missiles.

Published on: 15.08.2026 01:50
Youngest Black Cambridge Professor Who Faced Plagiarism Claims Found Dead

Black British academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge earlier this month amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead Friday, UK media outlets reported.

Published on: 15.08.2026 01:47
"Unacceptable": UK Slams Netanyahu Over "Islamic Republic Of Britain" Remark

UK PM slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over for calling Britain an "Islamic republic" in an interview.

Published on: 15.08.2026 01:34
2 Killed In 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake In Indonesia, Tsunami Warning Lifted

A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia.

Published on: 15.08.2026 01:29
Army Temporarily Halts Apache Helicopter Training Missions After Texas Crash

The US Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions Friday after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers.

Published on: 14.08.2026 22:39
Trump Dismisses Concerns Over Conditions On US Aircraft Carrier

President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran, while confirming the ship would soon rotate out.

Published on: 14.08.2026 22:29
UAE Says One Of Its Oil Vessels Came Under Attack While Transiting Hormuz

UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Saturday that one of its vessels came under attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, the Emirati state news agency WAM reported.

Published on: 14.08.2026 22:18
Trump Says Will "Soon" Declare Strait Of Hormuz US Territory

President Donald Trump on Friday said he would "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz waterway part of US territory after defeating Iran.

Published on: 14.08.2026 20:31
14 On Board, $9.1-Million Yacht Sinks 4 Days After Delivery To Owner In Italy

The vessel began taking on water after the fire and eventually tipped onto its side before sinking. Videos from the scene showed the yacht slowly disappearing into the sea.

Published on: 14.08.2026 19:06
Trump And Musk Have Now Turned Their Bitter Feud Into A $100-Million Alliance

Then Musk said he planned to help Republicans in the November midterm elections and that he intended to spend at least $100 million on a voter-turnout operation designed to help Republicans hold on to Congress.

Published on: 14.08.2026 19:04
"I Shot Him, He Died": Luigi Mangione Admits He Killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

When the judge asked Luigi Mangione whether he understood that he could spend the rest of his life in prison, he answered, "Yes".

Published on: 14.08.2026 19:01
"Not Nearly Enough": Trump Rejects Concerns US Warship Deployed For Too Long

Asked by reporters whether family members were worried about the situation on the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, Trump said "no, they're not."

Published on: 14.08.2026 18:52
"We See India As Critical Power": US After Pacific Command Name Change

Under Secretary of War for Policy, Elbridge A. Colby, said the change from INDOPACOM to PACOM reflected Washington's military focus on the Western Pacific and the first island chain.

Published on: 14.08.2026 18:29
US State Leaders Extend Greetings On Eve Of India's 80th Independence Day

Governors from Washington, South Dakota, Montana and Alaska extended formal greetings ahead of the official flag-hoisting ceremony scheduled for August 15, according to a statement issued by the Consulate General of India in Seattle.

Published on: 14.08.2026 18:20
Stalking, Murder, Terror: Luigi Mangione's List Of Charges In US CEO Murder

Thompson, 50, was shot outside a New York City hotel on Dec. 4, 2024, as he walked to UnitedHealth Group's annual investor conference. Mangione was arrested five days later at a McDonald's restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 233 miles (375 kilometres) west of New York City.

Published on: 14.08.2026 18:00

News from Arabic Countries

Small-scale projects offer hope for Gaza farmers rebuilding lives

Greenhouses and rented plots are lifelines for Gaza's farmers, helping them grow crops despite the extensive destruction

Published on: 15.08.2026 06:10
How a Sudanese refugee became a head teacher in a Chadian camp

Displaced by Sudan’s war, Sahra now leads a refugee school where education offers children safety and hope.

Published on: 15.08.2026 05:14
Morocco boosts Ceuta security amid calls for mass migrant crossing

Morocco has added barbed wire and more police near Spain’s Ceuta enclave after online calls for another mass crossing.

Published on: 15.08.2026 04:54
On the ground in Indonesia following 7.7 magnitude earthquake

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least five people.

Published on: 15.08.2026 04:49
Taiwan passes defence budget after record delay, retains drone funding

Taiwan parliament ends deadlock, ensuring vital drone programme funding amid rising cross-strait tensions with Beijing.

Published on: 15.08.2026 04:44
Iran says no decision yet on a return to talks with the US

FM Abbas Araghchi says Iran is working with Oman on routes, but Hormuz shipping depends on US meeting conditions.

Published on: 15.08.2026 04:24
What we know about the crisis aboard the USS Lincoln

The US President has brushed off reports of dire conditions and a mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.

Published on: 15.08.2026 04:21
Did the US really destroy Iran’s ballistic missile capability?

The US claims it destroyed Iran’s missile capability, but a former White House adviser calls that a “pipe dream".

Published on: 15.08.2026 03:52
India marks 80th Independence Day with military display

India marked its 80th Independence Day at Delhi’s historic Red Fort.

Published on: 15.08.2026 03:39
HRW says US civil rights enforcement reduced under Trump: What to know

A new report documents how federal agencies have reduced the number of civil rights cases they pursue as staffing falls.

Published on: 15.08.2026 03:04
US President Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

US President Donald Trump said he will “soon” declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.

Published on: 15.08.2026 02:25
Venezuela says 131 political prisoners freed amid post-Maduro talks

As detainees granted 'alternative' to imprisonment, US welcomes release as crucial step for Venezuela's reconciliation.

Published on: 15.08.2026 02:08
7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending residents to higher ground.

Published on: 15.08.2026 02:03
At least 20 killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia

The death toll is expected to climb further as emergency teams continue search and rescue efforts.

Published on: 15.08.2026 01:36
Mangione pleads guilty as polarising CEO killing reaches new phase

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges over the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.

Published on: 15.08.2026 01:20
Buenaventura residents criticise state neglect after Colombia’s earthquake

Locals in impoverished areas say the insufficient government response after the earthquake speaks to a broader trend.

Published on: 15.08.2026 01:12
Lula holds slim lead over Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of Brazil election

A new poll shows Lula leading Bolsonaro, but the gap has closed ahead of Brazil's high-stakes presidential election.

Published on: 15.08.2026 00:32
UN urges support for Afghan women’s aid five years into Taliban rule

More than half of women’s organisations operating in Afghanistan could cease operations within next year: UN Women.

Published on: 15.08.2026 00:23
Families angered by slow search for loved ones after Colombia quake

Families are demanding answers over loved ones buried under rubble in Cali, Colombia after Monday’s 7.4 magnitude quake.

Published on: 15.08.2026 00:14
Iran war live: Trump vows to make Hormuz US territory ‘pretty soon’

US President Trump says that 'pretty soon' he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory once Iran is defeated.

Published on: 15.08.2026 00:00
Lebanon’s PM urges timetable for Israeli withdrawal as Hezbollah slams deal

Hezbollah criticises Beirut’s approach, accusing officials of exposing the Lebanese army to risks and Israeli pressure.

Published on: 14.08.2026 23:02
Houthi attack on port kills four eroding truce with Yemen’s government

Six Houthi ballistic missiles struck Yemen's government-held al-Makha port, killing at least four.

Published on: 14.08.2026 22:58
Yemen’s government says Houthi attack on al-Makha kills at least four

Hostilities are rising between Iran-backed Houthis and Yemen's internationally recognised government.

Published on: 14.08.2026 22:45
Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US ‘territory’ amid Iran war

Control over the strait has been a sticking point in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran.

Published on: 14.08.2026 21:50
Wildfires rage across Europe as heatwaves drive record temperatures

Wildfires fuelled by record heat are ravaging Europe, burning around 500,000 hectares and forcing thousands to flee.

Published on: 14.08.2026 21:50