US Weighs Major Stake in Venezuelan Oil via Pentagon-Betancourt Tie-Up
The US is reportedly seeking a major stake in Venezuelan oil reserves through a potential Pentagon partnership with Alejandro Betancourt.
International Relations
British Far-Right Figure Milo Yiannopoulos Held by US Immigration
US immigration officials arrested Milo Yiannopoulos in New Orleans for allegedly entering illegally in 2019 and ignoring a removal order.
Israeli Airstrike in Jenin Kills Three, Including Hamas Operative
An Israeli airstrike in Jenin killed three Palestinians, including a Hamas operative, amid escalating West Bank violence.
Bosnian Serbs Hold Candlelit Vigils for Convicted War Criminal Mladic
Hundreds of Bosnian Serbs held vigils in East Sarajevo honouring Ratko Mladic, the convicted war criminal who died this week.
Brazil's Free TV and Radio Campaign Blitz Kicks Off With Lula, Bolsonaro Locked in Tight Race
Brazil's free TV and radio campaign ads begin Friday, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro neck-and-neck and experts predicting a bitter fight.
Virginia family pleads for help as four relatives vanish in Nepal floods
Four members of a Virginia family are among thousands missing after Nepal-China border floods; relatives plead for more international rescue support.
Zelenskyy Condemns Russian Drone Strikes, Says US Briefed Him on Moscow Meetings
Zelenskyy condemns Russian drone attacks, says US informed him of Moscow meetings, and urges faster interceptor production.
Rhysida ransomware group auctions stolen Berlin state data
Rhysida ransomware group claims theft of 5.79 TB of Berlin state data, auctions it for 30 bitcoin; officials refuse to pay.
RSS Chief Bhagwat in New York: Krishna Consciousness Key to Global Harmony
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, on a US tour, addressed devotees at an ISKCON temple in New York, linking Krishna consciousness to global unity and harmony.
India Cites Trump's 'Unpredictable' Style in Response to US Envoy's Press Conference Anecdote
India says caution was needed due to Trump's unpredictability, responding to US envoy's remarks about Modi's press conference request.
Brazil's central bank weighs lender curbs as household debt hits record
Brazil's central bank is studying measures to address record household debt, focusing first on lender-side curbs rather than an IMF-backed cap on debt-service ratios.
Bihar NDA Mounts Pressure Against Farakka Treaty Renewal, Putting Centre in a Bind
Bihar's ruling alliance opposes renewing the 1996 Ganges Water Treaty, citing floods and siltation, complicating Centre's diplomatic ties with Bangladesh.
Jaishankar meets Putin in Moscow; trade, energy, fertilisers on agenda
EAM Jaishankar met Russian President Putin in Moscow, discussing trade, energy, fertilisers, and high-tech cooperation ahead of upcoming summits.
Andhra Pradesh signs pact with UK for Amaravati, urban infrastructure push
Andhra Pradesh has signed an agreement with the UK for long-term urban and rural infrastructure development, covering Amaravati and 123 municipalities, with potential UKEF financing.
21 Tamil Nadu pilgrims rescued from Nepal floods arrive in Chennai
21 Tamil Nadu pilgrims rescued from Nepal floods reached Chennai Friday night after evacuation via New Delhi.
Nepal Floods: Glacier Collapse Likely Trigger, Expert Says
A landslide expert says a glacier collapse likely caused Nepal's deadly floods, a disaster amplified by climate change.
In Mladic's hometown, residents remember a different man
Residents of Bosnian town Kalinovik praise late general Ratko Mladic, rejecting war crimes convictions.
Ex-CDS: Loitering Munition May Have Strayed Into Kirana Hills During Op Sindoor
Former CDS Anil Chauhan says a loitering munition may have accidentally hit Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor, clarifying India did not target nuclear sites.
US Extends Sanctions Waiver for Serbia's Russian-Owned Oil Firm
Serbia gets a US sanctions waiver extension for NIS until September 30, allowing crude imports while a Russian stake sale to MOL is finalized.
Xi Likely to Attend BRICS Summit in Delhi Next Month
Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, with an advance team already in place for security and protocol.