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Andhra IT professional killed in Kansas floodwaters

Rescuers recovered his body a day after strong currents halted rescue efforts

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Venkatesh Doppalapudi was from Bapatla district of Andhra Pradesh

US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship

Judges rule Constitution guarantees citizenship regardless of parents' immigration status

People hold a banner as they participate in a protest outside the US Supreme Court over President Donald Trump's move to end birthright citizenship as the court hears arguments over the order in Washington, DC, on May 15, 2025.

Hormuz traffic falls as Iran, Oman hold first talks

Commercial vessel strike, looming dispute over transit fees cloud fragile maritime deal

According to maritime tracking firm Kpler, 29 commodity vessels crossed the strait on Saturday and only 12 on Sunday.

Why the Strait of Hormuz could sink US-Iran agreement

Latest exchange of strikes between US and Iran is about far more than retaliation

This screen grab taken from a screen recording of the MarineTraffic website on April 21, 2026, shows data visualisation of maritime traffic in the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman from April 18 to April 20, amid a fragile US-Iran truce.

US-Iran truce faces toughest test: Why it matters

Military action on multiple fronts raises fresh doubts over the ceasefire

A damaged residential building in Muharraq Governorate, Bahrain, on June 28, 2026.

How Google warned millions before the Venezuela quake

Android phones detected first seismic waves and alerted users before shaking arrived

Municipal police officers evacuate an injured victim from a collapsed building following an earthquake in Caracas on June 24, 2026.

Trump says one thing, Iran another: What’s real deal?

Public contradictions suggest key parts of the US-Iran framework remain unresolved

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian listens to Atomic Energy Organisation chief Mohammad Eslami during a visit to an exhibition showcasing Iran's nuclear achievements in Tehran on April 9, 2025. Disputes over nuclear inspections have emerged as a key sticking point in talks between Washington and Tehran.

Hormuz traffic hits post-war high, uncertainty persists

More vessels are crossing the waterway, but toll and security concerns linger

Despite the pickup, shipping activity remains well below prewar levels and maritime analysts warn that uncertainty surrounding the future administration of the strait continues to deter many operators.

Did Donald Trump get Samay Raina’s US visa cancelled?

Social media rumours over Samay Raina’s US visa found baseless

Samay Raina

US, Iran establish Hormuz crisis hotline

Mechanism aims to avoid maritime tensions during critical 60-day negotiations

The dedicated channel will allow US and Iranian officials to rapidly exchange information and resolve maritime concerns before they escalate into a broader confrontation.

Ship traffic slows as Hormuz uncertainty deepens

Conflicting US-Iran claims over Hormuz raise concerns despite no attacks on ships

A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on June 11, 2026.

What Washington wants from fresh Iran talks

US pursues nuclear curbs and regional stability while Tehran insists on enrichment rights

US Vice-President JD Vance (left) speaks next to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin Jassim Al Thani at the start of a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026

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