At least 15 people were killed, and 27 remain missing when an overcrowded ferry on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba capsized, authorities said on Wednesday (August 12, 2026). The boat, which provides transport between the northern town of Kariba and several islands and fishing camps, overturned on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) after hitting strong waves. It was…
Beginning Thursday, customers can browse the live inventory of more than 4,000 Tasmac outlets on a new online portal, pay digitally and collect their purchase from the store of their choice. (Representative image) CHENNAI: For decades, buying liquor in Tamil Nadu meant standing in a queue at a state-run outlet and hoping the bottle you wanted was…
Amid the ongoing family divide between former Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, their youngest son, Knox, appears to be following in the footsteps of his five siblings, by officially dropping “Pitt” from his surname.According to Page Six, Knox, who turned 18 on July 12, used the name ‘Knox Jolie’ on his high…
This week begins with a pleasant, steady breeze for you, Taurus. Early days carry a sense of fulfilment. A wish you’ve held quietly may finally move toward completion, and that alone can lift your whole mood. Support from an elder sibling or a senior figure also helps you feel protected. There is warmth in your…
Under a resolution, children under 15 will be prohibited from creating, using or operating personal social media accounts | Photo Credit: Reuters The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has set a minimum age of 15 for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such a restriction as governments worldwide seek to address growing…
People take cover as Turkish riot police use water cannon to disperse protesters during a rally called by ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel, days after a court dismissed him from office, in Izmir on May 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP Riot police in Turkiye used water cannons on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) to prevent…
The story so far: After 40 days of war and more than 60 days of intense negotiations, the U.S. and Iran, on June 15, agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end the war and start more substantive negotiations on contentious issues. The deal has kicked off a geopolitical storm, with Israel opposing it…
In today’s episode: a new political row erupts after petrol and diesel prices were hiked by ₹3 per litre. We also track Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s crucial visit to the UAE, more than 100 people lose their lives in devastating storms and lightning strikes across Uttar Pradesh, while new developments emerge in the U.S. bribery…
The family of country music icon Dolly Parton, gathered at the Nashville burial site on Friday morning to bid the singer a teary goodbye. Dolly Parton’s family gather for emotional farewell Three days after news broke about the star’s sudden demise, her near and dear ones were spotted arriving at the location early Friday morning….
Former India leg-spinner L Sivaramakrishnan believes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should continue playing regularly instead of being rested, saying consistent game time will help the youngster learn, make mistakes and gain experience in different conditions.Sooryavanshi became India’s youngest international cricketer when he made his debut in the second T20I against England in Manchester on Saturday at…