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China conducts air, naval drills around disputed Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea
China's military conducted joint air and naval drills near Scarborough Shoal. These exercises aimed to test combat readiness and safeguard territorial sovereignty. Separately, China announced new regulations for the Huangyan Island National Nature Reserve. The China Coast Guard will also increase patrols and law enforcement activities. These actions occur amid ongoing territorial tensions in the South China Sea.
Scores injured as earthquake hits near Naples in seismic swarm
At least 21 injured and more than 250 evacuated in strongest quake to hit southern Italian region in 40 yearsAt least 21 people have been injured after a 4.7-magnitude earthquake rocked a region near Naples, in southern Italy.The quake, which occurred at 7.46pm on Friday night, caused power outages, disrupted public transport and damaged buildings and a pier in Campi Flegrei, the site of Europe’s largest volcanic crater. Continue reading...
Kamala Harris backs major changes to the Supreme Court, Electoral College ahead of possible 2028 campaign
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday embraced a series of progressive policy proposals she did not campaign on in 2024, including expanding the Supreme Court and abolishing the Electoral College, as she continues weighing a potential 2028 presidential bid.Speaking at the National Urban League Conference in Nashville, Tenn., Harris endorsed several proposals she did not publicly campaign on during her 2024 White House run."We must allow for a real conversation about revisiting certain th...
'Sharmistha went to jail, Ruchika got away with apology': How law decides who's guilty
Two women faced legal action for online posts, raising questions about free speech. Sharmistha Panoli was jailed for remarks, while Ruchika Singh faces a zero FIR for alleged abuse. The law distinguishes between offensive speech and incitement, but courts grapple with this distinction. Harsh political remarks are not automatically criminal unless they meet specific legal elements. The article highlights the ongoing challenge of defining punishable speech in India.
DoJ appears to ignore New Mexico deadline for key Epstein ranch files
State attorney general set 31 July deadline for documents relating to abuse of girls at Epstein-owned Zorro ranchThe US Department of Justice (DoJ) appeared to ignore a Friday deadline set by Raúl Torrez, the attorney general of New Mexico, to share information about the abuse of girls at a remote ranch formerly owned by the disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Torrez’s office asked the DoJ in February for unredacted files after he reopened a dormant criminal investigation into a...
100 days until midterms and Democrats are winning because they actually have a message
With 100 days until the midterms, one thing has become surprisingly clear.Democrats know exactly what election they want to run.Republicans still don’t.100 DAY SPRINT TO THE MIDTERMS KICKS OFF AS REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS CLASH FOR CONTROL ACROSS THE COUNTRYI’m not talking about policy. Republicans have plenty of issues that resonate with voters.I’m talking about something much simpler.The story.LIZ PEEK: DEMOCRATS’ AFFORDABILITY SCAM COLLAPSES IN STATES THEY ACTUALLY RUNAfter three decades stud...
What’s old is new again: Trump-style conservative is back as PM of European nation
ŠKOFJA LOKA, Slovenia: The Republic of Slovenia, the central European nation known for being the birthplace of First Lady Melania Trump and LA Lakers star Luka Dončić, is undergoing a radical shift in politics as the country comes to terms with its new larger-than-life prime minister. Prime Minister Janez Janša recently scraped together a coalition that did away with the country’s leftist leader, Robert Golob.In what is his fourth term, Janša has begun what many see as Trump-like policy correcti...
US makes $20,000 visa bond programme permanent; India not on 50-country list
The State Department began a visa bond pilot program last year, which applied to nationals of the 50 countries listed below.World Cup fans may remember this as the reason that Vozinha's mom initially couldn't get a visa to see her son play (she couldn't afford to pay the bond). pic.twitter.com/zbomtyLPmq
'In every national security decision, Doval had a role': Amit Shah praises NSA
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised NSA Ajit Doval's significant national security contributions. Doval's strategic advice has strengthened India's defense and foreign policy since 2014. Shah highlighted Doval's instrumental role in every major national security decision made by Prime Minister Modi. The NSA's decades-long career in intelligence has been vital for India's transformation. Doval accepted the Lokmanya Tilak National Award with humility, thanking leaders.
'As if I am a terrorist': Tehseen Poonawalla claims house arrest over E20 protest
NEW DELHI: Venture capitalist, political analyst and consultant Tehseen Poonawala has alleged that the Delhi Police has enforced a house arrest on him in relation to his protest against E20 fuel.
'Whenever we seek statehood': Farooq Abdullah questions 'timing' of Kulgam terror attack
Two migrant labourers were killed in a terrorist attack in Kulgam district. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah questioned the timing of this incident. He noted such attacks occur when his party demands statehood restoration. People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti called the killings a security lapse. She requested a high-level investigation and compensation for the victims.
'Will march to PM's residence over E20': Kejriwal announces August 3 protest
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday stepped up his attack on the Centre over the rollout of E20 fuel, demanding that consumers be allowed to choose between regular petrol and the ethanol-blended variant at fuel stations. He also announced a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on August 3 to submit public petitions against the policy.
In the race for Senate in Michigan, multiple party fights are colliding for Democrats
As Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed vie for the Democratic nomination, voters are debating which way the party should go: establishment or insurgent; progressive or more moderate; new media or old.(Image credit: Sylvia Jarrus for NPR)
Zelenskyy warns of low air defence supplies after Russian strike kills nine in Ukraine – Europe live
Twenty-two people were injured in overnight attack in which Kyiv said it was able to shoot down just one of 27 Russian ballistic missilesThere has been an update by the Spanish government on the Ceuta border crisis, with officials saying the death toll has risen to 67. The government also announced plans to install a containment barrier extending from the breakwater into the sea to deter further crossings after tens of thousands of migrants entered the Spanish enclave from Morocco this week, AP...
President Murmu assents to anti-paper leak amendment Bill
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Bill amending the anti-paper leak law, days after Parliament passed the legislation to introduce stricter penalties for examination-related malpractices.
WATCH: Booker continues to reject SAVE Act despite bombshell NJ voter roll scandal
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., argued the discovery that roughly 6,600 noncitizens were mistakenly eligible to vote in New Jersey does not justify passing President Donald Trump’s SAVE America Act, insisting the error is unrelated to a lack of federal voter ID requirements."Nothing in the SAVE Act would have prevented a clerical error like we've seen in Texas and Oregon and New Jersey," Booker said. "We’ve got to protect our voting systems."New Jersey Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced last wee...
WATCH: Democrats admit when they'd eliminate the filibuster as SAVE Act fight heats up
As President Donald Trump intensifies his push to eliminate the Senate filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, lawmakers are exposing familiar fault lines over when the chamber's 60-vote rule should, and shouldn't, apply.Democratic senators avoided endorsing an outright elimination of the filibuster. Some defended exceptions for certain legislation, with several arguing it should stay in place while Republicans push to pass the SAVE Act through the Senate."I would want to know what specific mea...
Despite Trump's backing, Vivek Ramaswamy can't curry favor with MAGA bros in Ohio
The TOI correspondent from Washington: Every Indian child grows up hearing at least two pieces of parental advice: study hard, and don't talk back. Vivek Ramaswamy followed the first well enough to become a biotech billionaire before he turned forty.
'Extensive response plans': Iran threatens US energy sites after Trump warning
Iran has warned it is prepared to retaliate against any fresh US or Israeli attacks by targeting critical energy infrastructure across the region, hours after the White House signalled that President Donald Trump was considering expanding military operations against Tehran.
IAF face of Operation Sindoor Air Marshal Bharti retires
Air Marshal Awadesh Kumar Bharti has retired after thirty-nine years of dedicated service. He was a key architect of Operation Sindoor, which retaliated against a terror attack. Bharti commanded squadrons and held significant operational appointments across the air force. His leadership during Operation Sindoor redefined India's national security calculus. His retirement marks the end of a distinguished career and a significant legacy.