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Astronauts Return To Earth With SpaceX After 5 Months At International Space Station

Four astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday after hustling to the International Space Station five months ago to relieve the stuck test pilots of Boeing's Starliner.

India Endorses US-Russia Summit In Alaska, Cites PM Modi's Remark

The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said that India welcomes the understanding between the US and Russia as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that, "This is not an era of war".

Some Nations Will Make "Titanic Efforts" To Disrupt Putin-Trump Meeting: Russia

Certain countries will make "titanic efforts" to disrupt the meeting US President Donald Trump announced on Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin for August 15, Russia's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev said on Saturday.

"China Glad To See Russia, US Improve Relations": Xi Jinping Tells Putin

President Xi Jinping told his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in a phone call on Friday that China was pleased to see Moscow and Washington improving their relations, state media said.

PM Modi, Putin Talk On Phone On Deepening Ties Amid Trump Tariff Row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a detailed conversation on several key issues including the latest development in Ukraine and progress in bilateral agenda.

Germany Halts Arms Exports To Israel Over Gaza City Occupation Plan

Germany will halt the export of military equipment to Israel, which could be used in the Gaza Strip, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, reacting to Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City.

World Experienced Third-Warmest July On Record This Year: EU Monitor

The world experienced its third-warmest July on record this year, the European Union agency that tracks global warming said Thursday, with temperatures easing slightly for the month as compared with the record high two years ago.

Rare Barbary Lions, Extinct In The Wild, Born At Czech Zoo

Four Barbary lion cubs were born recently in a Czech zoo, a vital contribution to a small surviving population of the rare lion that is extinct in the wild.

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin To Meet "In Coming Days": Kremlin

A meeting in the coming days between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump has been agreed on, as a new Gallup poll found that Ukrainians are eager for a settlement that ends fight against Russia's invasion, said the Kremlin.

"Punched, Hair Pulled": Racist Attack On Indian-Origin Girl, 6, In Ireland

A six-year-old Indian-origin girl is the latest victim of racist attacks in Ireland. Nia Naveen, whose family hails from Kottayam in Kerala, was playing outside her house in Waterford City in southeast Ireland when a gang of children attacked her.

US Hypocrisy? 50% Tariff On India, Zero On EU That Bought Russian Oil

US President Donald Trump's announcement of 25 per cent additional tariffs on Indian goods triggered immediate diplomatic pushback from New Delhi and raised questions about Western consistency on Russian energy sanctions.

Pro-Trump Nationalist President Nawrocki Becomes Poland's New President

Poland's new nationalist president, Karol Nawrocki, called for a "sovereign Poland" and promised to "fight those who are pushing the nation towards decline" as he was sworn in on Wednesday.

Natural Disasters Caused $135 Billion In Economic Losses: Reinsurance Giant Swiss Re

Natural disasters caused $135 billion in economic losses globally in the first half of 2025, fuelled by the Los Angeles wildfires, reinsurer Swiss Re said Wednesday.

In Pics: France Fights Biggest Wildfire Of The Year, Burns Through 27,000 Acres

A wildfire in southern France which started on Tuesday injured nine people and burned through 12,000 hectares (27,000 acres) of vegetation after slowing down into Wednesday, according to local officials.

US Envoy Steve Witkoff Meets Putin In Moscow As Trump's Ukraine Ceasefire Deadline Looms

Russian President Vladimir Putin met US envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Wednesday, the Kremlin said, two days ahead of a deadline imposed by US President Donald Trump on Moscow to halt its Ukraine offensive or face fresh sanctions.

UK Tourist Charged Rs 14.3 Lakh After Risky Airlift In Italian Dolomites

A British tourist who ignored multiple warning signs and had to be airlifted to safety from the Italian Dolomites has been fined Euros 14,225 (Rs 14.3 lakh) for the cost of his rescue.

Video: Paris-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Bird Hits Plane Nose

A Paris-bound Iberia flight was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff on Sunday after a bird struck the aircraft's nose.

Ajit Doval In Moscow Amid US Tariff Threat Over India's Russian Oil Imports

Amid stiffening ties between US and India over Russian oil imports, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval arrived in Moscow for a visit aimed at strengthening ties between Russia and India.

"India Fuelling War Machine": Trump's 24-Hour 'Substantial' Tariff Threat

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he would increase the tariffs charged on Indian imports "very substantially" over the next 24 hours because of India's continued purchases of Russian oil.

Putin Doubts Potency Of Trump's Ultimatums To End War With Ukraine: Report

The Russian leader does not want to anger Trump, and he realises that he may be spurning a chance to improve relations with Washington and the West, but his war goals take precedence, two of the sources said.