Egypt hit by 5.4 magnitude earthquake, no casualties reported
An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck off Egypt early on Monday (August 3, 2026), the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake hit at a depth of 10 km (6…
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Indonesia ferry fire kills 5, 41 missing
An Indonesian ferry caught fire on Sunday (August 2, 2026) off Madura island, killing five people and leaving 41 missing, the Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency said. Of the 225 people on…
Domestic help platforms build safety into trust equation
App-based domestic help platforms in India are adopting layered safety features to address the unique trust challenges of strangers entering private homes. Companies like Pronto and Snabbit require mandatory KYC, police verification,…
Nevada tungsten find worth $152 billion, but Nasa blocks mining
3 Proton Lithium says its Railroad Valley project in Nevada contains an inferred 1.78 million tonnes of tungsten, valued at roughly $152 billion. If confirmed, it would be the largest known US…
US may scrap 60-day grace period for H-1B workers after layoffs
The Trump administration has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period that lets H-1B and other non-immigrant workers stay in the US after losing their jobs, a Department of Homeland Security regulation sent…
Spain moves to replace India envoy over funds misuse allegations
Spain has begun the process to replace its ambassador to India, Juan Antonio March Pujol, after Spanish media reported allegations of financial impropriety. The Spanish Foreign Ministry sent a complaint to the…
Travel creator says Morocco a must-visit for Indian tourists
Travel creator Preethi (@peppytravelgirl) has posted a reel urging Indian tourists to visit Morocco, citing shared tastes for mint tea, spicy street food, and a love for Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan.…
Canada deports 3,323 Indians in six months, triple US count
Canada deported 3,323 Indian nationals in the first six months of 2026, nearly three times the 1,273 Indians the United States sent back between January 1 and July 22. The figure already…
Supreme Court raps Karnataka HC for hasty bail in attempt to murder case
The Supreme Court on Thursday took strong exception to the Karnataka High Court for granting anticipatory bail to an accused in an attempt to murder and assault case. A bench of justices…
Iran says Strait of Hormuz reopening conditional on US terms
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said on Saturday that reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on the United States accepting Tehran’s conditions, and is not linked to Iran-Oman talks. Spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi did not…
