Author: GlobalNewsAdmin

When the summer heat burns off and the autumn foliage rolls in, countries all across the world beckon travelers. But if the thought of rolling hills, dramatic mountains, and pristine lakes sounds like the ultimate fall trip, you wouldn’t be alone. That’s because Switzerland and its gorgeous countryside ranked as the top dream destination for fall travel, according to a new report by Pinterest that was shared with Travel + Leisure. In fact, searches for the Swiss countryside were up 367 percent, according to the company. The 2025 Pinterest Fall Trend Report explored trends in fashion, decor, beauty, and travel.…

new video loaded: Inside Trump’s Effort on Russia and UkraineBy Maggie Haberman, Christina Shaman and John Pappas•August 20, 2025President Trump has repeatedly bent other leaders to his will, simply by refusing to budge. But there is one person who refuses to budge even more than President Trump, and that is Vladimir Putin of Russia. Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, takes us inside how Trump has been engaging with Russia and Ukraine.Recent episodes in Behind the ReportingShow more videos from Behind the Reporting

A Group of Ministers (GoM) on life and health insurance deliberated on the Centre’s proposal to remove levy of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on life and health insurance premiums from current rate of 18 per cent, Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister and GoM Convenor Samrat Choudhary said after the meeting Wednesday. Some states have expressed differing views on the insurance proposal, Choudhary said, adding that the proposal will now go to the GST Council for approval.Ministers from various states converged in the capital Wednesday to discuss the Centre’s proposal to overhaul the GST structure. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the…

Bullet holes are seen in windows at the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Global Headquarters following an August 8 shooting that killed a DeKalb County Police Department officer. Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images In the aftermath of an attack on the main campus for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta on Aug. 8, employees at the CDC, National Institutes of Health, and other health agencies are calling for support and leadership from their boss, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. A letter signed…

Jannik Sinner is racing against time to recover for the 2025 US Open, which begins this Sunday in New York. He had earlier withdrawn from the new-look US Open mixed doubles campaign, where he was slated to partner Katerina Siniakova. The Italian fell ill during the Cincinnati Open final on Monday. Jannik Sinner (ITA) sits on his bench after retiring from his match against Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) during the Cincinnati Open(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Facing Carlos Alcaraz in the Masters 1000 title clash, Sinner, who was defending his crown, dropped the opening seven points, was broken three times in…

Shine, Supreme Success, All Attraction and Ziva excel

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, often referred to as CERT-In, the country’s nodal cybersecurity agency, has issued a new high-risk warning for users and organisations who use Microsoft products. The advisory, which was issued on August 18, carries a high severity rating and affects popular Microsoft software like Windows, Office, Dynamics, Browser, Device, Developer Tools, SQL Server, System Center, Azure and even legacy products. According to CERT-In, the organisation that works under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the flaw could allow threat actors to gain elevated privileges, obtain sensitive information, conduct remote code execution attacks, carry…

CarnivalCarnival Sunshine canceled its Bermuda calls on August 20 and 21. Instead, the ship visited the line’s resort area on Grand Bahama, Celebration Key, on August 19, and will call on Nassau, Bahamas on August 20, before returning to Norfolk, Virginia, as scheduled on August 23.Carnival Vista visited Nassau, Bahamas, on August 19, instead of the line’s private Bahamian island, Half Moon Cay. Carnival Elation will visit Freeport, Bahamas, on August 20, instead of Half Moon Cay. Additionally, the line’s Mardi Gras visited Grand Turk a day later on August 19 instead of August 18.The line also says it’s monitoring…

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Six states have now promised to send their National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., which will result in over 1,100 new soldiers patrolling the streets. All of the states so far have Republican governors: Tennessee, West Virginia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana and Ohio. The deployment follows President Trump’s declaration that there is a “crime emergency” in the nation’s capital. Members of the National Guard patrol near the…

A passenger bus carrying Afghan returnees from Iran struck a motorcycle and a fuel truck, triggering a huge fire.The death toll from a bus crash in western Afghanistan has risen to 79, after two survivors died from their injuries, an interim Taliban administration official said.The incident occurred late on Tuesday in Herat province’s Guzara district, when a passenger bus carrying Afghan returnees from Iran struck a motorcycle and a fuel truck, triggering a huge fire.At least 19 children were among those killed, Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesman for the interim Interior Ministry, told reporters in Kabul on Wednesday.Mohammad Janan Moqadas, chief…