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Powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Peru's southern Andes

Earthquakes are frequent in Peru which is part of the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' an area of frequent seismic activity

Powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Peru's southern Andes
Updated On : 21 Aug 2026 | 7:58 AM IST

US forces redirect 67 vessels, disable 3 to enforce Iran blockade: CENTCOM

The development comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz

US forces redirect 67 vessels, disable 3 to enforce Iran blockade: CENTCOM
Updated On : 21 Aug 2026 | 7:58 AM IST

Iran calls new US sanctions 'economic terrorism, crimes against humanity'

Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the new sanctions by US were another indication of continuation of 73 years of hostility and animosity by US policymakers toward its people

Iran calls new US sanctions 'economic terrorism, crimes against humanity'
Updated On : 21 Aug 2026 | 7:50 AM IST

US to impose 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran, says Bessent

Bessent's comments followed President Trump's threat a day earlier of 'economic warfare' and warning of economic consequences against any country that provided 'any type of lifeline to Iran'

US to impose 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran, says Bessent
Updated On : 21 Aug 2026 | 7:39 AM IST

India, Mexico finalise ToR for preferential trade agreement, signing soon

Proposed pact will cover a limited set of areas, including trade in goods, market access and rules of origin, as India seeks to expand its footprint in Latin America

India, Mexico finalise ToR for preferential trade agreement, signing soon
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 10:12 PM IST

Pakistan seeks $10 billion facility from US to bolster forex stability

The proposed USD 10 billion Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility from the US comes as Pakistan seeks to move away from a financing model that has relied heavily on loans, deposits

Pakistan seeks $10 billion facility from US to bolster forex stability
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 10:02 PM IST

Walmart reports rare sales miss as consumers cut spending, shares fall

"When fuel prices increase and get above $4, perhaps there's a psychological impact ‌to that ... consumers are making trade-offs," CFO John David Rainey said

Walmart reports rare sales miss as consumers cut spending, shares fall
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 10:01 PM IST

Alibaba's quarterly revenue up 9%, misses adjusted profit due to AI spend

Alibaba's capital expenditure rose 75% to 67.68 billion yuan in the quarter ‌ended June 30, as it continued to invest in AI infrastructure.

Alibaba's quarterly revenue up 9%, misses adjusted profit due to AI spend
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 9:59 PM IST

Humanoid robots nearing ChatGPT moment as physical AI advances: Unitree CEO

Shares in China's best-known humanoid robot maker fell 11% on Thursday, a day after soaring nearly sixfold in their market debut

Humanoid robots nearing ChatGPT moment as physical AI advances: Unitree CEO
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 9:59 PM IST

Houthis say they attacked Najran airport, Aramco facilities in Saudi Arabia

Houthis have claimed that they carried out two drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting area near the Narjan airport and an Aramco facility

Houthis say they attacked Najran airport, Aramco facilities in Saudi Arabia
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 9:31 PM IST

BNP's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected as Bangladesh's new President

Ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was on Thursday elected as the country's new President in the first contested poll for the post in 35 years.

BNP's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected as Bangladesh's new President
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 6:12 PM IST

China says Donald Trump's economic warfare won't solve Iran crisis

China was Iran's 2nd-largest trading partner in 2025, behind the UAE, which this week cut all economic ties with Tehran after accusing it of firing ballistic missiles at UAE's territory

China says Donald Trump's economic warfare won't solve Iran crisis
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 5:50 PM IST

Iran says Trump's 'Economic D-Day' is a diversion from US domestic problems

Iran said that ‌the US "Economic ​D-Day" ​against Iran was a ​diversion from America's economic problems and ​warned that ‌further pressure would ​fail.

Iran says Trump's 'Economic D-Day' is a diversion from US domestic problems
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 5:45 PM IST

Meta's child safety trial: What Instagram is accused of & what's at stake

A 29-state coalition sued Meta in 2023 over child safety and privacy; California, Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey are leading the current trial, while other states will pursue their cases separately

Meta's child safety trial: What Instagram is accused of & what's at stake
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 5:22 PM IST

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile toward sea, says Japan

The launch came a day after Pyongyang dismissed Washington's move to scale back military exercises with South Korea as Kim Yo Jong rejected Trump's overture

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile toward sea, says Japan
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

Will Imran Khan walk free? Why his hospital transfer is fuelling buzz

Imran Khan's transfer to a private hospital under the Supreme Court's watch has triggered speculation whether this is an early sign that the former prime minister will move out of prison

Will Imran Khan walk free? Why his hospital transfer is fuelling buzz
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 3:36 PM IST

Russian missile strikes kill 12 in Kyiv, wound 33 overnight: Officials

The strikes hit 12 locations across Kyiv, damaging homes, a medical facility and an educational institution as emergency crews searched for survivors

Russian missile strikes kill 12 in Kyiv, wound 33 overnight: Officials
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan gets life term, firms fined $2.4 bn

The property tycoon was convicted of fundraising fraud and bribery, while Evergrande and its onshore unit were fined 15.82 billion yuan

Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan gets life term, firms fined $2.4 bn
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 11:46 AM IST

US weighs reducing military presence in Gulf as Iran war cost hits $37.5 bn

The review follows extensive damage to American installations during the Iran conflict, with officials assessing future base configurations and whether damaged facilities should be rebuilt

US weighs reducing military presence in Gulf as Iran war cost hits $37.5 bn
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 11:22 AM IST

Asian shares rise, South Korea's Kospi jumps 6% after Wall Street gains

South Korean stocks rebounded sharply after a steep sell-off, with Samsung Electronics up 9.7% and SK Hynix gaining 14.1% on a share buyback plan

Asian shares rise, South Korea's Kospi jumps 6% after Wall Street gains
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 11:12 AM IST