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August 16, 2026 10:04 PM

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Ukraine, Russia exchange missile and drone strikes claiming 11 lives on both sides

Ukraine and Russia exchanged missiles and drones today, with attacks killing at least 11 people on both sides.     Ukraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia in one of Kyiv’s largest aerial attacks of the war, killing six people.     Five people were killed in Russia’s southwestern Rostov reg...

August 16, 2026 1:52 PM

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Category One Hurricane Lala hits Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rain

Pacific island nation of Hawaii is facing strong winds and torrential rain as Category One Hurricane Lala moves across the Big Island. Lala has maximum sustained winds of around 120 kilometres per hour. Forecasters warn of up to 63 centimetres of rain, raising the risk of flash floods and mudslides....

August 16, 2026 11:45 AM

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President Murmu thanks world leaders for Independence Day greetings

President Droupadi Murmu has thanked world leaders for congratulating India on the occasion of its 80th Independence Day.   Thanking her Maldivian counterpart, Dr Mohamed Muizzu, in a social media post, President Murmu wished that the India-Maldives partnership continues to grow for the benefit of t...

August 16, 2026 8:07 AM

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SURYAPATH TIRANGA Global Relay concludes after journey across 54 countries

The first-of-its-kind SURYAPATH TIRANGA Global Relay concluded yesterday, completing its journey from Fiji in the East to the United States in the West, across 54 countries and multiple time zones. The External Affairs Ministry said that the Suryapath Tiranga initiative was celebrated as part of the...

August 16, 2026 7:49 AM

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says India-US ties stronger than ever

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended congratulations to the people of India on Independence Day. In his message, Mr Rubio said that the India-US relationship continues to grow and is stronger than ever, thanks to the personal relationship between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Na...

August 15, 2026 9:50 PM

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US State Secretary extends greetings to people of India on Independence Day

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended congratulations to the people of India on Independence Day. In his message, Mr Rubio said that the India-US relationship continues to grow and is stronger than ever, thanks to the personal relationship between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister ...

August 15, 2026 8:47 PM

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Indonesia earthquake: Death toll rises to 47

In Indonesia, the death toll has risen to 47 after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Flores today.   The earthquake was followed by dozens of aftershocks as rescue teams continued efforts to reach the worst-affected areas. Hundreds of buildings in the region have been damag...