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Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi meets Ahmed al-Sharaa in historic Syria visit
Talks focused on enhancing trade, reviving Baniyas oil pipeline and achieving stability through cooperation.


Gen Z protests in Germany: Is France-style violence looming?
Young people in Germany will take to the streets this weekend to demand education and action on climate change. Politicians warn that the protests could become violent, as in France, but the situations are different.

Water release into Tungabhadra canals revised
Supply to major canals will be regulated in view of drought conditions but, water release to continue subject to availability

Narayana asks civic officials to stay alert as Cyclone Arnab hits A.P.
Municipal commissioners told to act swiftly to keep roads clear, prevent waterlogging and ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply and sanitation in affected urban areas
JoyNews launches Tip-off initiative to amplify public concerns and expose wrongdoing
The Multimedia Group Limited’s JoyNews has launched a new initiative, JoyNews Tip-Off, to receive information from the public for investigative journalism and news reporting. Members of the public with information they believe deserves investigation or public attention can contact JoyNews Tip-Off via WhatsApp on 0257934478 or email joynewstipoff@myjoyonline.com.
Cyclone Arnab: Guntur district records 41 mm average rainfall; authorities stay alert
Guntur district records 41 mm average rainfall; authorities stay alert.


Cyclone Arnab claims five lives in Andhra Pradesh; Naidu announces relief package
₹5 lakh ex gratia for each victim; aid announced for farmers, fishermen, households and businesses

ANALYSIS: The criminalisation trap in Africa’s responses to artisanal mining
The criminalisation trap in Africa’s responses to artisanal mining. Crackdowns often punish miners who are trying to survive, fuelling crime and conflict while leaving powerful players untouched.

Real Madrid apologise to Chinese people for Mbappe’s Mao ‘dictator’ remark
Mocking Mao Zedong is taboo in China, which is a lucrative market for players and teams such as Kylian Mbappe's Real.

Bihar MLC polls: Jan Suraaj Party opens account, JD(U)'s Neeraj Kumar 'wins' Patna Graduates seat
In the Patna Graduates constituency, JD(U)'s Neeraj Kumar has defeated the RJD candidate, though official results for the seat are yet to be declared

Karnataka Council polls: Coordinated efforts helped NDA allies make a clean sweep
The compulsion of ensuring political survival in challenging environment has brought the Opposition allies together not only at the top level, but also at grassroots

Ballon d’Or win will help keep Kane at Bayern, says Germany’s Matthaus
Former World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus says relationship between Harry Kane and club Bayern Munich is 'perfect'.

Tens of thousands flee Ethiopia fighting into neighbouring Kenya
Tens of thousands of people have crossed into Kenya, fleeing fighting between regional forces in Ethiopia’s Moyale town.
Hassan DC bans vehicles to Male Malleshwara temple at Seegegudda in Hassan
The number of people visiting the temple has gone up in the recent days after the movie, Premed Ooralli, a portion of which was shot at the destination, became a hit

Naidu writes to Amit Shah, seeks Central aid for cyclone damage in Andhra Pradesh
The Chief Minister seeks continued NDRF support and an early Central team to assess damage to crops, houses, roads and power infrastructure; over 28,000 people evacuated

Demand for inclusion of all eligible mandals in Karimnagar in drought-affected list
Bandi Sanjay demands Telangana government make public statistical data used to identify drought-affected mandals

Niger Miners’ Saga: NSCDC death cell cleaned to destroy evidence, probe panel member says
Deji Adeyanju says the NSCDC detention cell in Minna was cleaned, disinfected and renumbered after the deaths of detainees in an alleged attempt to destroy evidence.
Man booked after minor son dies in scooter accident in Koyilandy
The accident occurred at Koyilandy around 9 p.m. on Tuesday when Amal, who did not possess a valid driving licence, lost control of the scooter and crashed into a wall. The incident took place while he was returning home from gym with two of his friends.


What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash
More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.