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Multiple people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, on Saturday. Police confirmed a suspect is in custody and advised people to avoid the area while investigations continue.

India is eager to finalise a trade agreement with the US to access bigger export markets, says Finance Commission chief Arvind Panagariya. Talks also continue with the EU for an FTA, as global tariff changes reshape trade dynamics

The White House said President Donald Trump remains open to engaging with Kim Jong-un to achieve a “fully denuclearised” North Korea, even as Washington imposed new sanctions and measures to block Pyongyang’s illicit revenue schemes linked to its weapons program.

Egypt and Qatar pledged to continue mediation efforts for a Gaza ceasefire, despite stalled talks, as Israel recalls negotiators and the humanitarian crisis deepens amid rising casualties and worsening starvation.

The IDF announced killing Hamas counter-intelligence chief Amjad Muhammad Hassan Shaer in northern Gaza, while expanding strikes on targets and continuing ground operations as hostage negotiations with Hamas face setbacks.

MoS Pabitra Margherita met Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin in Cape Town, discussing bilateral ties and G20 issues, alongside meetings with leaders from South Africa and France during the G20 DMM.

An Indian medical team in Dhaka held a second round of consultations with Bangladeshi doctors, reviewing treatment for victims of the July 21 air crash and providing expertise as part of India’s support.

During PM Modi's visit to Maldives, India and Maldives signed multiple agreements, launched projects, released commemorative stamps, and strengthened ties in trade, infrastructure, defence, climate action, and digital cooperation, marking 60 years of relations.

Anahat Singh claimed a historic bronze medal at the World Squash Junior Championships after a tough semifinal loss to Egypt's Nadien ElHammamy, becoming the first Indian girl to reach the semifinals since 2010

India and Maldives signed multiple MoUs and agreed on FTA Terms of Reference during PM Modi’s visit to Male. Key agreements include digital payments via UPI, Rs 4,850 crore Line of Credit, and partnerships in aquaculture, pharma, and meteorology

With multilateralism slowing, India is pursuing new trade pacts, including with the US and EU. Nearly 95 per cent of Indian farm goods will get duty-free UK access

US Senator Marco Rubio and Israeli leaders strongly condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognise Palestine at the UN, calling it reckless and dangerous. They warned the move emboldens Hamas, undermines Israel’s security, and risks fuelling further conflict

Ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs have reemerged on Oahu’s Waianae coast after seasonal waves exposed the 600-year-old carvings. Native experts view this as a message from ancestors, while the Army balances preserving the cultural site and allowing public acces

Israel has strongly criticised French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognise Palestine, warning it could empower terrorism. France becomes the most influential European nation to take this diplomatic step amid global tensions.

Ben Stokes’ first five-for in eight years and a dominant 166-run stand between Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley helped England take control against India on day two of the fourth Test

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, jailed since August 2023, has described his incarceration at Adiala Jail as the “harshest prison term in the country’s history.” In a post on X, the PTI founder alleged he is being denied basic rights — including clean water for ablution, access to books, newspapers, and even contact with his children.

The Welsh sensation denies India’s green baize baron, who turned 40 on the day, a 29th World title

An Indian student was seriously injured after being shot in the abdomen during an altercation in Chicago's West Rogers Park on Wednesday night. The incident occurred following an altercation at West Devon Avenue.

Tanvi Sharma showcases her dominance in the women’s singles category, overcoming China’s Shi Si Chen, followed by a commanding win over Thailand’s Phannachet Passa-Orn in the Round of 16

The FTA removes most tariffs, boosts jobs, and enhances competitiveness for sectors like textiles, leather, electronics, and jewellery in both nations

The two leaders discussed regional and global issues, with the UK announcing a major Free Trade Agreement set to generate billions in economic benefits

A Russian An-24 aircraft operated by Angara Airlines crashed near Tynda in the Amur region, killing all 49 people onboard, including five children. The plane reportedly caught fire mid-air and vanished from radar before rescue teams found the wreckage.

A plane carrying 49 people, including five children and six crew members, vanished from radar over Russia’s Far Eastern Amur region. The flight was en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda when contact was lost, local authorities confirmed on Thursday.

The US State Department has launched a probe into Harvard’s eligibility in the Exchange Visitor Program, amid rising political tensions over foreign student policies, free speech concerns, and national security.