US lawmakers push 100-foot protest buffer around places of worship
Sep 17, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday, with politicians, sportspersons and Bollywood personalities taking to social media to extend birthday wishes. Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Saina Nehwal, Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher were among those who shared messages.
The ₹38.72 crore upgrade will add modern testing equipment across 21 labs in key cotton-producing regions as India seeks to improve quality, competitiveness and textile exports.
Major Paul Wilks, 40, was killed in a traffic accident away from the front lines on Saturday
MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person before the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday for the first time since his virtual initial appearance on March 14, 2025. Duterte, 81, sat silently through the third status conference before the Trial Chamber III, as lawyers and judges discussed how to manage a case
In the Red Sea, vessel crossings through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait eased to 21 on Wednesday
Carney's EU speech draws focus after Trump calls Canada-EU move hostile
After India doubled import duties on gold earlier this year, duty-evaded gold has become far cheaper in comparison. As a precious metal, even a tiny amount of gold earns a fortune for the smuggler.
Chronic inflammation across the whole body could be triggering both dementia and poor oral health
India at UN says Pakistan sheltered 9/11 plotters, warns on LeT and JeM
Oklahoma is set to replace the Roosevelt Bridge over Lake Texoma with a modern four-lane bridge, an ambitious project worth over $408 million. Construction has recently commenced and is expected to take about three years, with a target completion date in fall 2029. Notably, the current bridge will remain open for traffic throughout this period, enhancing safety and travel capacity across state lines.
An Australian amateur astronomer made a groundbreaking observation in their backyard, discovering a colossal ten-sided atmospheric wave. This unique finding corroborated the existence of a decagon around Saturn's south pole, as confirmed by years of data from the Hubble Space Telescope. The decagon, intertwined with fierce jet streams, spans numerous atmospheric levels, shedding light on the circulatory processes within the atmospheres of these gas giants.
I went to the Ukrainian capital to talk to locals about the incredible stress and hardship they are enduring. I also saw much joy of life, personal pride and an unshakeable determination to withstand and rebuild.
Montana officials are proactive in their efforts to conserve approximately 48,000 acres of private timberland. This proposed conservation easement is designed to halt future development while permitting ongoing timber activities. The initiative aims to preserve wildlife habitats and maintain public access for recreation. A multimillion-dollar funding approach consists of various state and federal stakeholders, and they are currently inviting public feedback prior to making a conclusive decision.
Actor sparked backlash by posing naked in a commercial for a sports betting platform
This Kyiv petrol station was struck by a Russian drone. It's still open for business.
100 miniature handbags — big enough only to store nuggets — were made available for purchase each day
Donations to FAS surged from S$695,000 to S$12.35 million, including S$10 million from tech firm Sea.
Rapidly warming temperatures in the region have caused glaciers to thin and have melted ice and permafrost buried deep in the bedrock of the Himalayas, according to the researchers.
Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street closed lower following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike decision for the first time in three years
Romanian residents near the Ukraine border are living in fear due to Russian drone strikes
SYDNEY - Australia will stop foreign students from bringing partners and children to accompany them while they study and tighten working holiday visa rules, a senior minister said on Thursday, amid growing debate over high migration levels.
Experts say patience, building trust and gradual decluttering can be crucial.
Iran dismissed Donald Trump’s renewed claims that the Islamic Republic is seeking a quick deal to end the war
Oasis Hub Bath said the funding will cover its main operating costs over the next three years.
Man United 2-3 Brighton: United squandered a 2-0 lead at Old Trafford to crash out of the Carabao Cup and were booed off at the end of the match
Moscow confirms death of Major General Anton Grunis just weeks after he received 'Hero of Russia' medal from Putin
Leaders from Lebanon, France and Jordan are meeting in Paris to support Lebanon's struggling military
The government wants to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, despite rising inflation in the UK
Travis Kelce among 64 people duped by Indian-origin man in $35-million Ponzi scheme
There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.
Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.
Charles will ask guests at a summit to consider how to harness the benefits of AI with safety at its heart.
The gathering in Scotland brings together industry leaders amid a growing debate about the safety risks of unchecked artificial intelligence.
Hyrox champion Joanna Wietrzyk’s unfortunate accident at a race in Beijing has caused a furore in the fitness community. Katie Rosseinsky looks at this new fitness trend and asks the experts whether participants are pushing too hard in the name of personal bests
The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email [email protected] for advice on love, work, family and relationships
Social media has labelled seed oils toxic, olive oil still costs a small fortune, and the supermarket shelf has never been more confusing. Hannah Twiggs separates the fats from the facts – and explains which oils are actually worth your money
Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug speaks to former PAOCC officials Winnie Quidato and Winston Casio about their book, The Rogue Compound: POGOs, Human Trafficking, and the Fight to Reclaim the Philippines
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