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Dozens killed on Saturday include 38 Palestinians seeking aid at controversial distribution sites, according to sources.Sixty-two Palestinians, most of them aid seekers, have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza since dawn on Saturday, hospital sources in the besieged enclave have told Al Jazeera.The death toll includes 38 Palestinians seeking aid at distribution sites operated by the controversial United States and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).The deaths are the latest killings reported near GHF-operated sites, despite Israel’s announcement last week that it would begin implementing “tactical pauses” in fighting in some areas to allow Palestinians greater access to humanitarian aid.Israel…

Despite heavy rain and a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department, villages in Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra witnessed a massive turnout for Naangarni Spardha, the traditional ploughing race, on July 26 and 27.The event was held at Vahal-Ambitgaon and Ringane villages, about 100 kilometres apart, showcasing a unique rural sporting tradition that thrives during the Konkan monsoon.Also Read | Jallikattu — continuity of a tradition from Indus Valley to KeezhadiDuring this time of the year, Ratnagiri transforms into a lush green landscape, with rolling hills, tall coconut palms, and rain-soaked paddy fields forming the backdrop for the high-energy…

Siju. S scored for 1 Ladakh FC in its Group ‘E’ match against Tribhuvan Army FC in the Durand Cup in Jamshedpur on Saturday. | Photo Credit: PTI Defending champion Northeast United FC rode on its Moroccan forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie’s hat-trick to beat Malaysian Armed Forces 3-1 in a Group-E match and begin its campaign in style in the Durand Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Saturday.Ajaraie first capitalised on a through ball after receiving it on top of the box. Then he finished off a well-coordinated move to put NUFC 2-0 up at the break.Following some…

The story so far: Hong Kong is taking a decisive step forward in regulating certain types of cryptocurrencies, as it prepares to enforce the Stablecoins Ordinance from August 1. The new regulations come amidst an explosion of interest in stablecoins and their promising applications in both personal finance and international business. While crypto users who support official regulation are excited, the authorities have advised caution.What is the new stablecoin licensing system in Hong Kong?The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced that the Stablecoins Ordinance will come into effect on 1 August this year. This means it will be illegal for people…

Some streets were made for shopping, others for strolling. But Çelebi Oğlu has the best breakfast in Istanbul. Nicknamed kahvaltıcılar sokağı, or “breakfast street,” this an blink-and-you’ll-miss-it alley wedged between neon-lit kebab shops and old-school bakeries in the Beşiktaş district first rose to fame in the early 2000s when a handful of modest cafés began serving the kind of overflowing, table-creaking spreads once reserved for lazy countryside weekends. Word eventually spread, and today, it’s an essential morning pilgrimage. There, you’ll find a narrow, curving corner of mismatched stools, sweating teapots, and the scent of sizzling sucuk sausage with platters spilling…

More than 120 firefighters were trying to extinguish a blaze at an oil depot in the Russian city of Sochi that was sparked by a Ukrainian drone attack, regional Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said early on Sunday on the Telegram messaging app.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO In the Krasnodar region on the Black Sea where Sochi is located, a fuel tank with a capacity of 2,000 cubic metres (70,000 cubic feet) was on fire, Russia’s RIA news agency reported, citing emergency officials. The Russian defence ministry said in its daily morning report on Telegram that its air defence units destroyed 93 Ukrainian…

India’s annual oil import bill could rise by $9-11 billion if the country is compelled to move away from Russian crude in response to U.S. threats of additional tariffs or penalties on Indian exports, analysts said.India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer and importer, has reaped significant benefits by swiftly substituting market-priced oil with discounted Russian crude following Western sanctions on Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.Russian oil, which accounted for less than 0.2% of India’s imports before the war, now makes up 35-40% of the country’s crude intake, helping reduce overall energy import costs, keep retail fuel…

Smithsonian Institution says it will update exhibit to reflect all impeachments of US presidents following backlash.The parent organisation of a top-visited history museum in the United States has denied that political pressure played a role in the removal of a display about the impeachments of US President Donald Trump.The Smithsonian Institution, which runs the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC, said on Saturday that it removed the “temporary” placard for failing to meet the museum’s standards in “appearance, location, timeline, and overall presentation”.“It was not consistent with other sections in the exhibit and moreover blocked the view of the…

The Chief Minister said the ‘Nalam Kaakkum Stalin’ camps will prioritise people from economically weaker sections, those with diabetes and blood pressure, heart patients, lactating mothers, and pregnant women, among others | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday (August 2, 2025) inaugurated medical camps across all 38 districts in the State organised under the ‘Nalam Kaakkum Stalin’ scheme, aimed at taking healthcare to people’s doorsteps.“This is the first stage programme I am participating in, outside Fort St. George, after being discharged from the hospital,” said Mr. Stalin, who had been under treatment at a…

Updated on: Aug 03, 2025 08:37 am IST A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck Hasbrouck Heights in New Jersey late Saturday night, sending tremors across parts of New York City. A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck just northeast of Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, at 10:18 PM local time on Saturday, August 2, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Light shaking was reported in parts of New York City. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. USGS said 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, on Saturday night (local time).(Representative image/REUTERS) The tremor originated at a depth of 10…