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Beryl unleashes high winds, heavy rains in Texas, leaves 2 mn without power

We are struggling to have food and losing that food would be difficult, a resident said

Putin praises PM Modi during 'private engagement' at official residence

You have your own ideas. You are a very energetic person, able to achieve results in the interests of India and the Indian people, Putin said to PM Modi

FAA orders inspection of 2,600 Boeing 737s over oxygen mask issue

The FAA said it was requiring the inspections of 737 MAX and NG airplanes after multiple reports of passenger service unit oxygen generators shifting out of position

Stronger ties between India and Russia will benefit us: PM Modi in Moscow

Modi said he is looking forward to deepening bilateral partnership in futuristic areas and that stronger ties between India and Russia will "greatly benefit our people''

Xi calls on world powers to help Russia, Ukraine resume direct dialogue

Orbn made a surprise visit to China after similar trips last week to Russia and Ukraine to discuss prospects for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine

'Get Britain building again': Reeves unveils Labour govt's growth plan

Some developers say the only solution to Britain's housing shortage is to build homes on the green belt, strips of countryside surrounding villages, towns and cities where building is prohibited

Thousands flee again after Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza city

The Gaza City incursion comes as Israel and Hamas drew closer to bridging gaps in indirect talks over a cease-fire and hostage release

No plans to drop out of race against Trump: Biden tells Democrats

So far only a small section of the Democratic leadership have asked him to leave the race to the presidency

June warmest on record, 12th month over 1.5 degrees C limit: EU agency

In January, the world completed an entire year with the mean surface air temperature exceeding the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold

Paramount Global, Skydance Media merger agreement ends Redstone era

Skydance will subsequently merge with Paramount, offering $4.5 billion in cash or stock to shareholders and providing an additional $1.5 billion for Paramount's balance sheet

How Boeing's plea deal could affect planemaker: All you need to know

The deal follows a DOJ finding in May that Boeing breached a 2021 agreement that had shielded it from prosecution

Russia bombards Ukraine: Dozens killed, Kyiv children's hospital hit

Attack comes on the eve of a three-day Nato summit in Washington, which will look at how to reassure Ukraine of the alliance's unwavering support and offer Ukrainians hope of coming through this war

Japan, Philippines sign defense pact in face of shared alarm over China

Japanese and Philippine officials expressed serious concern over dangerous and escalatory actions by China in Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea

Category 1 Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas, disrupts power supply

More than 750,000 customers were without power, many of them around Houston, before daybreak Monday, according to CenterPoint Energy in Houston

Macron refuses French PM's resignation after chaotic election results

French voters split the legislature on the left, center and far-right, leaving no faction even close to the majority needed to form a government

PM Modi arrives in Russia to hold annual summit talks with President Putin

During the 22nd India-Russia annual summit on Tuesday, Modi and Putin are expected to explore ways to further expand bilateral relations in diverse areas, including trade, energy and defence

Why is author and Nobel laureate Alice Munro in the news? Explained

Alice Munro, celebrated for her literary prowess and awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013, is often regarded as one of the greatest short-story writers. Read on to find out why she is in the

June 2024 beats June 2023, sizzles to 13th straight monthly heat record

June 2024 was the hottest month on record across the globe, and the global average temperature recorded during the month broke the previous June record set in 2023

Why Pakistan has suspended the passports of 2,000 beggars for 7 years

The Pakistan govt said that begging abroad not only damages Pakistan's reputation but also diminishes the honour of its citizens

Doug Burgum on shortlist to be veep, gains support from Trump, donors

Burgum's allies paint him as a savvy business executive whose attention to detail and deep understanding of energy, agriculture and tech could help the former president's ambitious second-term agenda