April 16, 2026 8:09 AM

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Death Toll in Türkiye School Shooting Rises to Nine in Kahramanmaraş

In Türkiye, the death toll from a school shooting in the southern city of Kahramanmaraş has risen to nine. Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci has confirmed that at least 13 others were injured when a 14-year-old student opened fire in two classrooms at a middle school yesterday. Six of the inj...

April 16, 2026 7:53 AM

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IMD Issues Heatwave Alert for Multiple States Today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heatwave conditions over Chhattisgarh, East Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, North Interior Karnataka and Telangana today. The Met Department also predicted hot and humid weather conditions over Andhra Pradesh, Coastal Karnataka, Gangetic West Benga...

April 16, 2026 7:40 AM

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West Asia Tensions Rise as US Tightens Naval Blockade on Iran

Fresh tensions are emerging across West Asia as the United States tightens its naval blockade on Iranian ports while Israel continues military operations in southern Lebanon, even as diplomatic efforts cautiously move forward. US Central Command says that, during the first 48 hours of the blockade, ...

April 16, 2026 7:32 AM

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India’s Grandmaster R. Vaishali Wins FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026 in Cyprus

In chess, India’s Grandmaster R. Vaishali won the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus yesterday. The 24-year-old defeated Russia’s Kateryna Lagno in the final round, finishing with 8.5 points out of 14 to clinch the title. With this victory, Vaishali has earned the right to challenge C...