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Becomes first-ever Indian-American, first-ever Black woman nominated on a major presidential ticket in the US

NASA to take a call on Saturday on the new capsule to bring two astronauts from the ISS, where they've been waiting since June

Operation designed to suppress prostitution in Denton County by arresting individuals who attempted to purchase sexual favours for money

The next oldest person listed by the Gerontology Research Group is now Japan's Tomiko Itooka, who is 116 years old

Says if any country faces a crisis, India is the first to extend a helping hand

Introduces himself to the nation after Bill Clinton tears into Trump

Officials confirm that the breach was successfully prevented by forces of Federal Security Service and units of Russian armed forces

During the first leg, Modi will spend two days in Poland, starting in the capital, Warsaw, before heading to Kyiv. "Following my visit to Poland, I will travel to Ukraine at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This marks the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine," Modi stated before his departure.

Another 23 people injured in crash which occurred when pilgrims from Pakistan were on their way to Iraq to commemorate Arbaeen

The four-day event kicked off on Tuesday. "The US is ready for Harris's presidency," Obama stated, adding, "America is eager for a new chapter, a better story. We are ready for President Kamala Harris, and Kamala Harris is ready for the role."

Says Harris has shown her allegiance to this nation, not by spewing anger and bitterness, but by living a life of service and always pushing the doors of opportunity open for others

KP.3.1.1, a variant from the Omicron family, is one of several JN.1-derived variants currently circulating in the US, according to Xinhua news agency. For the two-week period ending August 17, KP.3.1.1 is estimated to account for 31% to 43% of Covid-19 clinical specimens, up from 20% to 26% in the previous two-week period ending August 3, as per the latest CDC data.

Azerbaijan's bid follows its expression of interest at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Astana in early July, as reported by Xinhua news agency. During the summit, Azerbaijan and China signed a Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership, which included Azerbaijan's intention to join BRICS.

Joe Biden receives emotional standing ovation when he came on stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

Tech billionaire, albeit jokingly, even approved to lead the "Department Of Government Efficiency (DOGE)" in the new US government under Trump

The goal is to sow discord, weaken faith in democratic institutions and influence the outcome of elections, say officials

In a post on X, Paetongtarn Shinawatra thanked PM Narendra Modi for his warm congratulatory message. She expressed her eagerness to collaborate closely with him to enhance bilateral relations, focusing on trade, investment, culture, people-to-people connections, and tourism, particularly by increasing air travel between the two countries.

Hong Jung-ik, director-general of infectious disease policy at the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, stated in a radio interview that health authorities do not plan to raise the Covid alert level but are ensuring adequate supplies of treatments and testing kits, according to Yonhap news agency.

The case, filed late on Sunday, was the latest in the slew of cases filed against the 76-year-old leader after her resignation

Incident occurs in Sabina Shoal — a new flashpoint in territorial disputes between the two nations

The first passenger service on the Sydney Metro City Line departed from Sydenham station in Sydney's inner western suburbs at 4:54 a.m. on Monday. The train traveled through the 15.5 km tunnel under the central business district and Sydney Harbour, arriving at Chatswood on the city's north shore at 5:16 a.m.

That is up from 39% at the beginning of the summer, before President Joe Biden's poor performance in his debate against Trump ultimately led him to drop out of race

Will hold a series of meetings with top Israeli leadership to ensure that proposed Cairo peace talks likely to be held on Wednesday take place

The group stated that the proposal aligns with Netanyahu's demands, which include rejecting a permanent ceasefire, maintaining control over the Netzarim Corridor, Rafah Crossing, and the Philadelphi Corridor, and setting new conditions for the prisoner exchange.