BJP Councillor Navya Haridas Surprised by Bypoll Ticket

BJP councillor Navya Haridas expressed her surprise at receiving a ticket for the high-profile Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll. She will face Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the upcoming election. “I got an official confirmation only after my ticket was announced on news channels,” Navya shared with The Indian Express. “I had a hint that …

Gerry Hutch Considers Election Bid to Unseat McDonald

Prominent gangland figure Gerry Hutch is considering a run for the upcoming general election in an attempt to unseat Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald. Hutch, aged 61, is exploring the possibility of running as an independent candidate in Dublin Central, a constituency that includes the north inner city, where he grew up. Hutch was …

Hurricane Oscar Approaches Cuba Amid National Power Crisis

The United States National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported on Saturday that Cuba has issued a hurricane warning for its northern coast as Hurricane Oscar nears. Landfall is expected by Sunday night, specifically impacting the provinces of Holguin and Guantanamo. The warning was part of the latest advisory from the NHC. The Bahamas government also issued …

Seven Killed in Dock Collapse on Sapelo Island During Gullah-Geechee Celebration

SAVANNAH: Georgia authorities are investigating the collapse of a dock gangway on Sapelo Island that killed seven people during a fall celebration by the island’s Gullah-Geechee community. The tragedy occurred on Saturday as crowds gathered for Cultural Day, an event highlighting the history and culture of Hogg Hummock, a community of Black slave descendants. Walter …

Israel Orders Evacuations Before Striking Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

Israel launched multiple airstrikes on southern Beirut in response to rocket attacks from Hezbollah. The Lebanese armed group fired volleys of rockets at northern Israel on Saturday. A drone, launched from Lebanon, also targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s holiday home. Netanyahu’s spokesman confirmed that one of three drones hit his residence in Caesarea. Netanyahu …

Former Indian Official Charged in U.S. for Alleged Murder Plot

A former Indian government official faces serious charges in the United States this week. Vikash Yadav, 39, stands accused of orchestrating a foiled murder plot targeting a Sikh separatist in New York. The U.S. Justice Department unsealed the indictment on Thursday, revealing Yadav’s alleged involvement in the conspiracy. According to the indictment, Yadav directed the …

Storm Ashley to Bring Severe Weather to UK and Ireland

The first named storm of the season, Storm Ashley, is set to impact the UK and Ireland this weekend. Both countries face an amber weather warning due to severe weather conditions. The UK’s Met Office warns that a low-pressure system will develop “explosively” over the Atlantic ahead of the weekend. Meteorologists expect Storm Ashley to …

Air India Bomb Threats Amid Rising Canada Tensions

Bomb threats have disrupted multiple Indian airlines this week, creating widespread concern. Air India and local private carriers have received over a dozen warnings since Monday. The threats, though proven hoaxes so far, have caused delays, diversions, and heightened security measures. Indian authorities and those in five other nations are actively investigating the situation. One …

US Secret Service Faces “Deep Flaws” After Assassination Attempt on Trump

An independent report has revealed “deep flaws” in the US Secret Service that need urgent reform. Without addressing these issues, more assassination attempts like the one at rally of Donald Trump in July could happen again, the report warns. The findings, released on Thursday, come from a panel tasked with investigating the July 13 shooting …

Omar Abdullah Sworn in as Chief Minister of India-held Kashmir

Omar Abdullah, chairman of the National Conference (NC) party, took the oath as chief minister of India-held Kashmir on Wednesday. This marks his second term as CM. His first stint was from 2009 to 2014. Abdullah’s swearing-in comes after the BJP-led government’s decision to revoke the region’s special status in 2019. Manoj Sinha, the lieutenant …

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