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A man watches the news on TV, displaying footage of Ahmed al-Rahawi, the prime minister of the Houthi-controlled government, who was killed, along with others, in Thursday’s Israeli strikes on the capital, in Sanaa, Yemen, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Osamah Abdulrahman/AP/AP hide caption toggle caption Osamah Abdulrahman/AP/AP CAIRO — The Iran-backed Houthis on Sunday raided offices of the United Nations’ food and children’s agencies in Yemen’s capital, detaining at least one U.N. employee, officials said, as the rebels tighten security across Sanaa following the Israeli killing of their prime minister and several Cabinet members. Abeer Etefa, a spokesperson for the…

Different models of Mercedes-Benz cars are parked at the company’s vehicle assembly plant in Chakan, in Maharashtra. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A clear picture regarding new GST rates at the earliest will help the overall auto industry, including the luxury car segment, to regain momentum in the ongoing quarter, which generally sees enhanced sales on account of the festive season. The high-powered GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will meet on September 3-4 to discuss moving to a two-slab taxation. In an interaction with PTI, BMW Group India president and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar said the recent…

The divorce comedy “The Roses” hits theaters this weekend. How does it compare to “The War of the Roses,” the movie it’s based on, and is there such a thing as a “divorce” genre?

The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has seen a 28% increase in its non-aeronautical revenue over a two year period between FY 2023 and FY 2025.According to a recent report, “Beyond the Runway- Scope of Non-Aero Revenue and Aerocities in India”, KIA has shown significant growth in its non-aeronautical revenue in recent years.“In FY 2023, non-aero revenue stood at ₹8.01 billion, and this rose to ₹10.29 billion in FY 2025—an increase of 28% over two years,” states the report by Knight Frank India, a real estate consultancy in association…

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday he was braced for the Ukraine war to last a long time given that wars usually end in military defeat or economic exhaustion, scenarios he does not see on the horizon for either Kyiv or Moscow. Merz’s comments come a day before the expiry of a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for a meeting between the presidents of Russia and Ukraine with a view to paving the way for peace talks. Trump has threatened “consequences” if the meeting does not take place. Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron have said the…

The introduction of the Unified Lending Interface (ULI) will be a “big boon” for artificial intelligence (AI) players in the financial services space, according to Joydip Gupta, head of Asia-Pacific at Scienaptic AI. The New York-headquartered AI-driven loan underwriting platform company – which is looking to expand it Indian client-base to private banks from non-banks and small finance banks such as UGRO Capital, Uni Cards, and Jana Small Finance Bank – doesn’t see the ULI as a competitor, with Gupta saying it will help remove a huge obstacle for firms such as Scienaptic AI: the lack of standardised data. The…

Author Joan Williams argues that elitism has weakened the party and pushed people towards populism.As the popularity of the United States Democratic Party reaches historic lows, author Joan Williams argues that the party’s elitism is still pushing people away.Williams is the founder of the Equality Action Center at the College of Law at the University of California at San Francisco and author of Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Win Them Back.She tells host Steve Clemons that, unless the Democrats realign themselves with the people, they will continue to founder and voters will continue to…

From images of fruit to claims of being “sugar-free”, manufacturers of baby and toddler foods try to convince parents their products are a healthy choice, convenient and good for their child’s development. But as our new research shows, many are not. We studied the packaging of 210 foods for infants and toddlers found in New Zealand supermarkets. Every package featured claims, and many showed images of fruit and vegetables, which didn’t reflect the main ingredients used. Story continues below this ad The first thousand days of a child’s life are critical. This is when their brains and bodies are growing…

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg gestures while departing with other activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian expedition to Gaza, at the port of Barcelona, Spain on August 31, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg joined a flotilla of boats loaded with aid for Gaza as they set sail from Barcelona on Sunday (August 31, 2025), aiming to break Israel’s naval blockade and deliver food and other humanitarian supplies to the shattered enclave.Thousands of supporters gathered at Barcelona’s port to see off the boats, many of them waving Palestinian flags and chanting “Free Palestine” and “It’s not…

Marathi actor Priya Marathe. Photo: Instagram/priyamarathe Actor Priya Marathe, best known for her work in Hindi and Marathi television shows such as “Pavitra Rishta” and “Kasamh Se”, passed away on Sunday (August 31, 2025) after a long battle with cancer. The actor, reportedly battled cancer for over two years and died at the age of 38 at her residence in Mira Road, Mumbai. In a social media post, Marathe’s co-actor and cousin Subodh Bhave penned a heartfelt note in her memory. “A great actress, some of my co-star in series and movies. But for me, the relationship was more important…