Erik Peter Carlson

A rare hantavirus outbreak at sea has sparked worldwide concern after multiple deaths and emergency evacuations from a luxury cruise liner. Doctors, however, say the chances of a Covid-like global spread remain extremely low.

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada lauded 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless batting, calling him a rare talent with power and natural flair. Sooryavanshi has impressed by taking on elite bowlers. Rabada, enjoying a strong IPL season himself, emphasized his focus on outsmarting every batter, regardless of their reputation, highlighting Sooryavanshi as an 'X-factor' player.

The UAE has officially denied reports of a secret visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or an Israeli military delegation during the recent Israel-Iran conflict. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that all UAE-Israel ties are transparent under the Abraham Accords, dismissing claims of unannounced arrangements.

India’s heatwave geography is shifting fast. A new study shows extreme heat is lasting longer, spreading beyond old hotspots and making warm nights, humid cities and outdoor work far more dangerous for millions across the country

Donald Trump has landed in Beijing with 17 American companies in tow, worth a combined $16.47 trillion—roughly 90% of China's entire 2025 GDP. Jensen Huang joined at the last minute, boarding Air Force One in Anchorage. Nvidia and Apple alone account for $9.7 trillion of that, while Meta sent its policy chief after Beijing blocked its $2 billion Manus deal.

The CBI arrested five individuals, including three from a Jaipur family, in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The arrests followed the CBI taking over the probe from Rajasthan Police, focusing on a family with multiple past NEET qualifiers. Investigators are examining how the alleged leaked material was distributed.