US court convicts Salman Rushdie attacker of providing ‘material support’ to Hezbollah

Salman Rushdie stabbing: Attacker convicted on Hezbollah support, terror charges NEW DELHI: A US man already serving a 25-year prison sentence for attempting to murder Indian-British author Salman Rushdie has been convicted on additional federal charges, including providing material support to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, the BBC reported.A federal jury in New York on…

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Stock Market Today Live Updates: BSE Sensex and Nifty50 trade flat; Asian markets mixed

Asian equities showed signs of stabilising on Thursday, but investors remained cautious after a turbulent week marked by a sharp AI-driven market sell-off, uncertainty over the US interest rate outlook and renewed geopolitical tensions that briefly sent oil prices soaring. Taiwan’s benchmark climbed 666.47 points to 40,705.65, up 1.66%, while South Korea’s Kospi gained 201.22…

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High-speed fireball meteor with thunderous flashes and sonic boom passed over New Zealand sky, researchers say it could offer a rare glimpse into the solar system’s origin |

Image Credit: Fireballs Aotearoa A spectacular fireball passed over the night sky of New Zealand’s North Island with extreme speed, at approximately 10.26 pm on Tuesday, 28 July 2026. It was accompanied by thunderous rumbles and sharp sonic booms that shook windows and alarmed the livestock in the region. From Auckland down to the Wairarapa,…

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He spent decades researching kidney disease and pregnancy complications. Now he’s been chosen to lead one of America’s top medical institutions

Indian American scientist Dr Ravi Thadhani to lead Cedars-Sinai’s medical and research ecosystem Indian American physician-scientist Dr Ravi Thadhani, whose research has helped transform the diagnosis of life-threatening pregnancy complications and kidney diseases, has been appointed to one of the most senior leadership positions at Cedars-Sinai, one of the United States’ leading academic medical centres.Beginning…

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Breakfasts from 12 countries that look nothing alike

Breakfast may be the first meal of the day, but around the world, it tells remarkably different stories. In some countries, mornings begin with steaming bowls of soup, while others favour flaky pastries, rice, cured fish, or hearty bean dishes. Climate, culture, agriculture and centuries of tradition have shaped breakfast tables in fascinating ways, proving…

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