India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) denied political clearance for Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy's proposed US visit, citing an inappropriate programme for his office and visit purpose. Reddy will now return to India from the UK on August 23 instead of traveling to the US.
Two Binance employees detained in the UAE for inquiries into financial crimes were released after providing statements on third-party fund flows through a client money account.
XRP rose 22% to $1.26, triggering a short squeeze that may push prices toward $1.38. Traders are watching the $1.40-$1.50 resistance zone to determine if the rally is a temporary squeeze or a structural breakout, while monitoring dormant XRP supply.
Starlink has resubmitted an application to India's IN-SPACe for its Gen 2 satellite constellation. The proposal includes direct-to-device connectivity, aiming to provide internet access to underserved rural areas, following a previous rejection of its broader plans.
The White House is under pressure following reports that aide Natalie Harp worked for a year without security clearance. Critics, including former ethics officials, argue this poses national security risks, while the administration maintains she is cleared.
Nearly 600 schools in Sarawak, Malaysia, closed on Friday due to severe transboundary haze. Air pollution levels in several districts reached 'very unhealthy' status, affecting approximately 200,000 students as regional forest fires persist.
A civilian-contracted aircraft crashed near the Cape Newenham radar site in Alaska, killing all eight people on board. The flight originated in Anchorage and was bound for the remote military facility. An investigation into the cause of the crash is currently underway.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Trump administration's plan to crush Iran's economy through historic sanctions and a naval blockade will likely eliminate the need for major U.S. military operations.
Taxpayer money will fund the clearance of illegal dumps in West Yorkshire, Surrey and Kent containing 22,000 tonnes of waste. Andy Burnham announced the initiative alongside AI drones and increased fines for rogue dumpers.
Tasmania's Inland Fisheries Service has declared European carp functionally eradicated from Lake Sorell and Lake Crescent after removing 49,301 invasive fish over 28 years, restoring water clarity and native species habitats.
Zomi Frankcom and colleagues were killed in a marked humanitarian convoy by the IDF, which dismissed the attack as a 'mistake' without further investigation.
Russia's Pacific Fleet conducted a missile test off disputed islands claimed by Japan following an intensifying diplomatic row over President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to the territory.
British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, will face a retrial in Australia on three rape charges. A jury acquitted him of several sexual assault counts but convicted him of two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm.
Danone's €1bn acquisition of UK meal supplement maker Huel cleared by Competition and Markets Authority, aiding Danone's nutrition sector growth and Huel's international expansion.
A new Prime Video documentary, 'Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter', examines the life and mindset of the 24-time grand slam champion. Directed by Jason Hehir, the film explores Djokovic's Serbian roots, his controversial career moments, and his drive to compete.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to commission 30 gigawatts of new nuclear capacity, including small modular reactors, to replace aging units and meet rising electricity demand driven by AI development and data center expansion.
Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) in Delhi often face disputes over their authority to regulate private homes, tenants, and personal choices. Legal experts clarify that RWA powers are limited by their governing documents and statutory law, prohibiting arbitrary rules.
Kim Yo-jong’s recent statement to Washington suggests North Korea is keeping the door open for summit diplomacy with the US, while simultaneously demanding specific preconditions, including the total cessation of joint US-South Korea military exercises.
Nicolas Cage sarà il protagonista di Parish, un thriller d'azione post-apocalittico diretto da Adam Sigal. L'attore vestirà i panni di un sopravvissuto che deve proteggere il suo rifugio da una banda di cannibali. Le riprese inizieranno a ottobre in Minnesota.
Four workers died after being struck by an express train at Shin-Kanuma Station in Japan while performing weed control. Six other workers and all passengers on the train remained uninjured. Authorities are investigating why the workers failed to clear the tracks.
Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui warns that Japan's potential shift toward nuclear armament and accelerated remilitarization threatens regional stability and could ignite an arms race in Northeast Asia.
Corea del Norte lanzó diez misiles balísticos al Mar del Japón tras las declaraciones de Donald Trump sobre el recorte de maniobras militares conjuntas y su acercamiento a Kim Jong Un. Seúl estima que el arsenal nuclear norcoreano podría llegar a 120 ojivas.
The SEC has proposed 'Regulation Crypto Assets,' a new framework offering exemptions for crypto startups to raise capital without full registration. The plan includes a $5M startup exemption and a $75M fundraising route, aiming to provide regulatory clarity amid stalled Senate legislation.
Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, claiming secret communications. Kim Yo-jong, sister of the North Korean leader, denied knowledge of such talks, citing continued US hostility despite personal rapport.
