Crowds cheer 100th annual wild pony swim
The Chincoteague wild ponies have made their annual swim across the Assateague Channel in Virginia
Day: August 2, 2025
In An Apparent Diplomatic Balancing Act Bangladesh Envoy India Visit Sparks Speculation On Future Ties
Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, Md Mustafizur Rahman (also known as M. Riaz Hamidullah), has embarked on a significant four-day diplomatic visit to Tripura, India, from August 2, 2025.The timing and scope of this trip have attracted considerable attention, especially given the context—this is the first official visit by a top Bangladeshi diplomat to Tripura since the collapse of the
World’s oldest baby: Boy born from 1994 embryo in 2025; Ohio couple celebrates IVF milestone
An Ohio couple welcomed a baby boy born from an embryo frozen for over 30 years, potentially setting a new world record. The embryo adoption highlights the growing interest in alternatives to discarding unused embryos, with about 1.5 million currently …
K-pop fever sweeps France: Blackpink set to fill the Stade de France
Blackpink’s weekend concerts are set to fill France’s largest stadium.These four K-pop idols are performing in the country for the third time.
Protesters in Thailand Denounce Prime Minister After Clashes With Cambodia
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of Thailand had already been suspended after a leaked phone call that many say showed her selling out her country.
A mandate for change: UN releases proposals for streamlining of tasks as part of major reform agenda
By R AnilKumar New York. Millions of lives have been improved by the mandates assigned to the UN. Yet duplication, fragmentation and outdated tasks are stretching resources and undermining the organization’s ability to deliver for those who need it mo…
Trump Says India Reportedly Halting Russian Oil Would Be ‘A Good Step’ As New Delhi Continues To Defend Energy Security
In early August 2025, US President Donald Trump stated that he had heard reports suggesting India might be halting its purchases of Russian oil, calling such a move "a good step" if true. However, he expressed uncertainty about the accuracy of this information and indicated that the situation would unfold in the coming days.Trump’s remarks came alongside his announcement of new US tariffs on
Iran’s president departs for Pakistan, emphasizes trade and regional unity amid tensions
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian departed for Islamabad on Saturday at the invitation of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and address regional challenges.
SpaceX delivers four astronauts to the International Space Station just 15 hours after launch
SpaceX delivered a fresh crew to the International Space Station on Saturday, making the trip in a quick 15 hours.
Man, 76, remanded over ‘drug-laced sweets’ at summer camp – BBC
Man, 76, remanded over ‘drug-laced sweets’ at summer camp BBC76-year-old U.K. man accused of giving sedative-laced candy to kids at camp CBS NewsMan in court accused of lacing sweets with sedatives before summer camp children fell…