Iran, Oman Near Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are close to finalising an agreement on a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports cited by Greater Kashmir. Iranian officials said the two sides…
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US Sues Indian-Origin Pennsylvania Landlord Over Alleged Tenant Harassment
The US Justice Department has filed a civil lawsuit against Venkatachalam Mani, an Indian-origin landlord in Pennsylvania’s State College area. The complaint alleges that he made unwanted sexual advances towards a woman…
US Estimates Show Expansion in China’s Ballistic Missile Arsenal
US estimates cited by The Times of India indicate that China’s ballistic missile arsenal has expanded over two decades. The force reportedly includes about 200 short-range launchers with 1,000 missiles, 300 medium-range…
Fire Erupts Near Galveston Wharf Road, Seafood Restaurant Safe
A large fire broke out on Wharf Road in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday, August 5, sending thick smoke and an orange glow into the sky. Videos showed firefighters using water from a…
India and China Agree to Cooperate on Climate Resilience
India and China have agreed on a joint pathway for climate resilience, with disaster mitigation and urban planning identified as possible areas of cooperation. The discussions followed intense rainfall, floods and infrastructure…
Pezeshkian Says Iran Withstood War and Efforts to Cause Unrest
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said ordinary citizens barely felt the West Asia conflict despite attacks on key infrastructure, including power facilities. In a televised address, he credited coordination between government agencies, provincial…
India and Indonesia Move Beyond Non-Aligned Movement in Joint Statements
India and Indonesia have not mentioned the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in recent joint statements, despite being founding members. NAM was absent from statements issued during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jakarta…
Mexican Influencer Shot Dead During Livestream Outside Culiacán Restaurant
Mexican influencer César Gastélum was shot dead while livestreaming with friends outside a KFC in Culiacán, Sinaloa, on 4 August 2026, Mexican authorities said. Video reviewed by The Associated Press showed two…
Mississippi nursing board probes Nolan Wells’ mother after complaint
The Mississippi Board of Nursing has opened a professional misconduct investigation into Christine Wonsley’s job performance after an anonymous complaint, attorney Ben Crump said on 5 August. The complaint followed the death…
Trump Administration Considers Changes to US Citizenship Test
The Trump administration is considering changes to the US citizenship test, including new education standards and possible third-party administration of some sections, Hindustan Times reports. The Department of Homeland Security says the…
