Czar Samuel’s remains return to Bulgaria after decades of talks with Greece
Samuel was a warrior ruler who battled the Byzantine Empire to expand his kingdom, but was ultimately defeated and died shortly afterward in 1014
04 October,2026 08:05 AM IST | Thessaloniki | AgenciesFive Indian-origin men arrested in Canada over alleged extortion campaign
The arrests followed a 16-month investigation into an auto dealership whose co-owners reported extortion demands in June 2025, followed by two attacks involving arson and shootings at its Langley and Surrey locations, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said in a statement on Friday
04 October,2026 08:04 AM IST | Toronto | AgenciesG7 nations to release 100 million barrels from reserves amid oil price surge
G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel from their emergency reserves to combat record high prices
04 October,2026 08:02 AM IST | Washington | AgenciesDogpalooza 2026: 296 dogs set Guinness record at Nevada pool party
Doodlepalooza in Nevada makes world record for the biggest pool party for dogs
04 October,2026 07:59 AM IST | Vegas | A Correspondent'He has our full appreciation and praise': UAE Deputy PM meets Smit Machchhar
Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed visited injured Indian pilot Smit Machchhar in hospital and praised his courage after the flydubai FZ1073 incident, while the Indian Embassy said the pilot was recovering well
03 October,2026 11:10 PM IST | Dubai | mid-day online correspondentflydubai incident a 'terrorist attack', says UAE; says co-pilot used crash axe
UAE Attorney-General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said the "co-pilot began executing his plan during the flight, attacking the captain inside the flight deck using a crash axe and attempting to take control of the aircraft"
03 October,2026 06:02 PM IST | Abu Dhabi | mid-day online correspondentFlydubai co-pilot Hamam Alhamami identified in attack on Indian pilot Machchhar
According to a report by Al Arabiya English on Friday (local time), the Omani co-pilot had previously been barred from flying in Oman over concerns about his extremist views, which were allegedly influenced by an earlier stay in Syria
03 October,2026 01:47 PM IST | Dubai | ANIPiyush Goyal pitches India as global data centre hub in Chicago
Addressing a community gathering organised by the US Indian Community Foundation, Piyush Goyal made a strong pitch for US companies and Indian-American entrepreneurs to invest in India, particularly in emerging technology and data infrastructure
03 October,2026 10:54 AM IST | Chicago | IANSIran war set to end very quickly: Donald Trump
To mitigate energy costs, Trump mentioned the US might request the release of diesel reserves from an European nation
03 October,2026 09:57 AM IST | Washington | AgenciesCrude oil tanker hit by unknown projectile off Oman, crew reported safe
In a report posted on X, the UKMTO Operations Centre said it had received information about an incident involving a crude oil tanker in the area late at night on Friday
03 October,2026 09:54 AM IST | Muscat (Oman) | ANIIN PHOTOS: Russia strikes another major bridge in Ukraine capital
03 October,2026 02:38 PM ISTTrump rules out US diesel export ban after Europe boosts fuel supply
“Oh, we have a very good relationship with Europe, and, uh, they wanted to do it because they have a lot of diesel,” Trump said
03 October,2026 09:42 AM IST | Washington | IANSSupermassive black holes ‘kill’ host galaxies by blasting powerful plasma jets
By analysing DESI and LoTSS survey data, researchers found these jets blast energy far beyond galactic centres into the surrounding circumgalactic medium
03 October,2026 09:31 AM IST | Arizona | AgenciesUS researchers turn eggshell waste into sustainable magnesium alloys
The innovation could reduce energy use, cut manufacturing steps, and provide a cheap, sustainable supply for automotive, aerospace, and medical uses
03 October,2026 09:24 AM IST | Raleigh | AgenciesFlydubai hijacker Hammami’s chilling background revealed, disturbing posts out
New details are emerging about Hamam Al Hammami, the Omani co pilot accused of attacking Indian captain Smit Machchhar aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073. Al Hammami previously worked for Oman Air, where reports say extremist material was discovered during his pilot training in 2024. Reports also claim Oman later barred him from flying, raising questions about how he subsequently joined Flydubai. Deleted social media posts have also come under scrutiny, with reports alleging disturbing anti-Jewish content and controversial views about women and mixed gender workplaces.