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Home World News From Everest to space: NASA astronaut Anil Menon begins 8-month ISS mission on July 14 NASA astronaut of Indian descent Anil Menon will launch to the International Space Station on July 14 aboard Soyuz MS-29 for an eight-month mission to conduct medical and technology experiments in space. By PTI  July 10, 2026

China's consumer prices rose slower than expected in June, 1% year-on-year. Producer inflation accelerated to 4.1%, matching forecasts. Factory prices declined 0.3% month-on-month. By Bloomberg  July 9, 2026, 8:29:37 AM IST (Published) 2 Min Read China’s consumer prices rose more slowly than expected, and factory inflation showed signs of peaking after a pullback in commodity

Chinese authorities have held meetings with top tech firms over the past month about potentially restricting overseas access to China's most advanced AI models, including those yet to be released, three people familiar with the discussions said. The talks follow some steps by Beijing to keep homegrown AI within the country and underscore how China

When Vietnamese athlete Nguyen Thanh Hien Linh stepped into her first virtual taekwondo competition in Singapore in 2024, she had little idea what she was doing. "I was just kicking into the air," recalled the 21-year-old. Despite her background as an elite national taekwondo champion, she struggled in the virtual arena with no clue on

Home World News US-Iran War Live Updates: Hundreds of thousands mourn Khamenei in Tehran; OPEC+ raises oil output quotas US-Iran War Live Updates: Three of Khamenei's sons — Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud — were seen praying beside the coffins, while Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father as supreme leader, did not make a public appearance.

Home Technology News Trump backs lighter AI rules, warns China could overtake the US in AI and crypto otherwise Donald Trump says the US must remain the world's leader in artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies, warning that if innovation slows, China could seize the lead in two technologies he believes will shape the global economy for

Home World News Tibetan man self-immolates outside UN HQ a day after China enforces ethnic unity law The man, identified as Lobga Rangzen, was pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital. The New York Police Department (NYPD) was alerted of the incident at around 6:30 pm local time, according to AFP.  A Tibetan man has reportedly died

Home World News US Postal Service to release postage stamp featuring Diwali USPS unveils new Diwali stamp featuring rangoli art by Sangita Bhutada, part of a series honoring US Coast Guard, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. By PTI  July 1, 2026, 8:13:50 AM IST (Published) 1 Min Read The US Postal Service has unveiled a postage