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Princess Eugenie has given birth to her first daughter and third child in Lisbon, Portugal. Buckingham Palace confirmed the baby girl's arrival, marking another addition to the British royal family. By AP  August 5, 2026, 8:56:05 AM IST (Published) 1 Min Read Britain's Princess Eugenie has given birth to a baby girl, her third child

Japan has called for an urgent military build-up, citing rising security threats from China, North Korea and Russia. Its latest defence white paper also flags deeper military cooperation among regional rivals. By AFP  August 4, 2026, 8:57:03 AM IST (Published) 2 Min Read Japan needs to boost its military with a "sense of urgency and

For the first time in more than a century, a total solar eclipse is coming to mainland Spain with an even longer encore next summer. Toss in a crescendoing meteor shower and a six-planet parade on the same day, and the heavens will be overflowing with awe. Daytime darkness will descend Aug. 12 across the

Iran warned the US this weekend against any “adventurous action” and said it would retaliate decisively if American forces followed through on Trump’s threats of fresh attacks on Iranian targets. By Reuters  August 2, 2026, 8:41:10 AM IST (Published) 4 Min Read US President Donald Trump said late on Saturday, August 2, he would hold

FIFA President Gianni Infantino dropped his plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after widespread opposition from soccer bodies and the resignation of a senior adviser. By AP  August 1, 2026, 9:21:24 AM IST (Published) 3 Min Read FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to

US Q2 GDP grew 1.5%, below expectations, but consumer spending rose. Inflation remains above Fed's 2% target. By AP  July 31, 2026, 9:26:45 AM IST (Published) 3 Min Read The US economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth, yet consumers continued to spend. And the

Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with aiding terrorism, he gives Moscow the finger Russia said on Wednesday it had charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity, alleging that his hugely popular messaging app was being used by Ukrainian spies to organise attacks inside Russia. By Reuters  July 30, 2026, 9:21:33 AM IST (Published)

The overall total of wounded from the conflict now stands at 642 troops, between the figures listed under Operation Epic Fury and those listed in the new category in the Pentagon’s online system. By AP  July 29, 2026, 9:29:03 AM IST (Published) 3 Min Read The Pentagon said a new, separate category was created in

Home World News US automakers can now build smaller cars like those in Europe, says Trump US President Donald Trump said American carmakers can now build smaller cars similar to those seen across Europe, announcing the move during his visit to GM's Milford Proving Ground in Michigan. 3 Min Read US President Donald Trump said

Home World News Shooting at Seattle food festival leaves at least four injured, including a child At least four people, including a child, were injured in a shooting near Seattle's Space Needle during the Bite of Seattle food festival. Police are investigating the incident and have not confirmed any arrests. 2 Min Read Multiple people