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Iranian man who burnt Khamenei’s picture found dead with gunshot wound: Reports

Sarlak, from the Lorestan province, was found dead with a gunshot wound hours after posting an image of himself setting fire to a picture of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Instagram Go to Source Read More

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s redistricting victory raises Democrats’ hopes for midterm elections

With California Governor Gavin Newsom’s victory on the issue of redistricting, as a response to Red States’ redrawing electoral maps mid-decade, Democrats have a fighting chance to retake the House of Representatives in the midterm electi Read More

Imran Khan calls Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir ‘most oppressive dictator’ in country’s history

Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan launched a scathing attack on Army chief Asim Munir, calling him a “mentally unstable dictator” and accusing the military of unprecedented oppression and political persecution. Read More

2 critical, several injured after car rams pedestrians on French island; suspect in custody

Two people are in critical condition and several others injured after a motorist drove into pedestrians and cyclists on the French island of Oléron, off France’s Atlantic coast, on Wednesday Go to Source Read More

Uber reports 20% top-line quarterly growth, generates $2.2 bn free cash

In the latest July-September quarter, Uber reported revenue growth of 20% year-on-year to $13.5 billion to generate $2.2 billion in free cash flow. Read More

How Trump has given the US its two longest govt shutdowns in history

The US government has entered its 36th day without full funding, marking another record-length shutdown under President Donald Trump. Federal workers have missed multiple pay cycles, and key programmes linked to food benefits are under strain. Read More

‘Strategic parity for decades to come’: Putin hails Russia’s new weapons tested recently

“The result you (scientists) have achieved has, with no exaggeration, historic significance for our people for ensuring security and strategic parity for decades to come and, we can boldly say, for the entire 21st century,” said Putin G Read More

India cracks down on reckless drivers and poor roads, govt’s new plan is ready

India’s transport ministry unveils a new plan targeting reckless driving and poor road design, mandating psychological tests for repeat offenders and holding highway contractors accountable for crashes due to faulty infrastructure. Read More