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Haitian migrants flock to small Texas border city

Thousands of Haitian migrants flocked to a small Texas border city, presenting the Biden administration with a challenge as it tries to manage large numbers of asylum-seekers.

In Pics | A look at the journey of German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Merkel played a central role in tackling the European and global financial crisis in 2007-2009. During the Eurozone crisis, she championed swingeing spending cuts in return for international bailout loans for debt-mired countries.

World’s Most Honest Cities: An Indian metropolis ranked no. 2

Called the 'Lost Wallet' social experiment, it involved dropping a purse with a cell phone number, a family photo and money equivalent to $50 or Rs 4,000.

Pandemic diaries | Trainers beat Sydney lockdown with outdoor gyms

Personal trainers have turned a waterfront park into an outdoor gym to get around Sydney’s pandemic lockdown restrictions.

Lava pours out of volcano on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands

A volcano erupted on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma, sending lava shooting into the air and streaming in rivers towards houses in two villages from the Cumbre Vieja national park in the south of the island.

Emmy Awards 2021 top winners: Kate Winslet, Olivia Colman and others

Emmy Awards 2021: Here's a full list of winners

In Pics | World’s top 10 most stressful cities for driving

A survey conducted by United Kingdom-based car-sharing company Hiyacar has found that Mumbai is the world’s most stressful city for driving. It has ranked 36 of the world's most populated cities based on a number of factors to evaluate which were the most challenging for drivers. Here are the top 10 cities that are most stressful for driving according to the Hiyacar survey.

In Pics: SpaceX's first all-civilian flight splashes back to Earth

The goal of the mission, called Inspiration4, was to encourage the 'democratisation' of space by proving that space is accessible to crews that have neither been handpicked nor trained for years

Top 10 best residence-by-investment cities for Business Index

Dubai ranked 11th in the global index of 25 cities where high-net-worth individuals can acquire residence through investment migration programes.

This week in pictures: The most stunning images from Asia

This photo gallery highlights some of the most incredible images published by Associated Press photographers in Asia and Pacific.

Odd and unusual images from around the world this past week

After 18 months of eerie silence, Broadway roars back to life

Broadway's biggest musicals roar back to life, banishing the eerie silence of the last 18 months in New York's pandemic-hit theater district with screams, tears and standing ovations.

In Pics | SpaceX sends first all-civilian crew into orbit

A SpaceX rocket ship blasted off from Florida carrying a billionaire e-commerce executive and three less-wealthy private citizens he chose to join him in the first all-civilian crew ever launched into Earth orbit.

Timeline | A look at major policy changes and statements made by Apple about App store

A recent ruling in the Epic v. Apple case has directed Apple to allow apps to link out to other purchasing options in addition to in-app purchases. While Apple is sure to appeal the ruling, here is a brief history of major policy changes and statements Apple has made about the App Store over the years.

In Pics | Postcards views of Greenland

Images from the world's largest island, home to vast tundra and storied glaciers.

COVID-19 | A look at the time taken by face masks to dispose of as compared to other oceanic waste

Despite their single-use nature, disposable masks are expected to take centuries to decompose while in the ocean. Here’s how this compares to other items we use on a day-to-day basis.

Graveyard mementos in Jakarta mark virus's toll

In a graveyard on Jakarta's outskirts, portraits of the dead, bouquets of flowers and other mementos serve as reminders of the deadly coronavirus wave that battered Indonesia over the summer.

In Pics | A look at top 20 fastest-growing cities in the world

By 2025, the world’s population will reach more than 8.1 billion people. Most of that population growth will be concentrated in cities across Africa and Asia. A detailed look at the top 20 fastest-growing cities in the world in terms of average annual growth rate from 2020 to 2025.

Domestic tourism boom gives UK seaside new lease of life amid COVID-19 blues

Children clutching glow sticks shrieked with delight and onlookers gazed awestruck as Blackpool's Illuminations lights festival launched to a spectacular volley of fireworks from its 158-metre Victorian tower. The northwest English town's lights display crowns an extended tourist season as Britain's traditional seaside resorts benefit from a domestic tourism boom during the coronavirus pandemic.

In Pics | 2021 US Open: Emma Raducanu becomes first British woman to hoist a major trophy since 1977

Emma Raducanu is also the youngest player to claim a women's major title since 17-year old Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon in 2004.

In Pics | American movies that made changes after the 9/11 attack

Many American movies had to make certain changes to their plots, tag lines, scenes and posters. Some movies were even cancelled. (Image: News18 Creative)

Explainer | What was, and is, al-Qaida?

Born out of the 1980s war against the Soviet Union's occupation of Afghanistan, the terror group al-Qaida under Osama bin Laden grew into a generational threat to America that culminated in its Sept. 11, 2001, attack that brought down the World Trade Center in New York.

In Pics | Five events that changed the modern world

There are certain events that change the course of world history. Their repercussions are felt across the world and have geopolitical relevance that transcends borders. The COVID-19 pandemic, for instance, was an unprecedented global health crisis that altered the lives of every human on the face of the earth and changed the concept of “normal” social conduct in public spaces. Let us take a look at some more such events that left a lasting scar on the face of time.

In Pics | Milan designers visualise the post-pandemic home

The wider Italian furniture industry had a difficult 2020, when the country endured months of coronavirus lockdowns, with turnover falling 8.9 percent to 21.2 billion euros ($25 billion). In the first half of 2021, however, sales soared and even overtook pre-pandemic levels, at 14.3 percent higher than the same period in 2019.

In Pics | North Korea leader Kim Jong Un presides over toned-down civil defense parade

Civil defense forces carrying rifles and personnel wearing gas masks and red hazmat suits paraded North Korea’s capital overnight in a celebration of the nation’s 73rd anniversary that was a marked departure from past militaristic displays.

Young Sikhs still struggle with post-September 11 discrimination

Young Sikh Americans still struggle a generation later with the discrimination that 9/11 unleashed against their elders and them, ranging from school bullying to racial profiling to hate crimes — especially against males, who typically wear beards and turbans to demonstrate their faith.

In Pics |Taliban fire in air to scatter hundreds of protesters in Kabul

Hundreds of men and women shouting slogans such as "Long live the resistance" and "Death to Pakistan" marched in the streets to protest against the Taliban takeover. Neighbouring Pakistan has deep ties with the Taliban and has been accused of assisting the Islamist group's return to power - charges it denies.

Timeline | From Twin Tower attack to Kabul, a look at the key events in the past twenty years

Twenty years after the 9/11 attacks, America has withdrawn its troops from Afghanistan and the country has fallen in the hands of the Taliban again. As the world watches the events in Afghanistan with horror, a look at key events of the past twenty years.

In Pics | US troops return home from Afghan mission

U.S. Army soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division return home from deployment in Afghanistan, at Fort Drum, New York. For the first time since 2001, there are no American troops in Afghanistan after the United States completed the evacuation of most of its citizens and thousands of at-risk Afghans. The United States on August 30 completed its military withdrawal from Afghanistan after a huge but chaotic airlift that cost the lives of 13 U.S. troops and left behind thousands of Afghans and hundreds of Americans still seeking an escape from Taliban rule.

In pics: Some of 9/11's biggest names. Where are they now?

These men and women would go on to influence the course of history after planes were crashed into landmark buildings in New York and Washington on September 11, 2001. Some have gone on to be heroes and some lost their hallow rather quickly

Spain's 'Fallas' festival returns after pandemic pause

The five-day festival is traditionally held in March but was cancelled last year as the COVID-19 pandemic swept Spain. This year, officials postponed the start of the UNESCO-recognised event until September 1.

In Pics | Colombian photographer documents world's largest variety of butterflies

Like bees, butterflies are pollinators vital to the ecosystem. They are also an important source of food for birds and snakes. Yet their habitats are under threat from deforestation, agriculture and global warming. Jaramillo, who lives in the southwestern Antioquia department, has an archive of 220,000 photos of butterflies and has captured images of 1,500 different species.

Conor McGregor, Naomi Osaka and more! Here's Forbes’ list of world’s highest-paid athletes in 2021

Conor McGregor is the highest paid athlete in 2021 with total earning of $180 million. Tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of dollars per year are at play when it comes to athletes at the very top of their game. Though the pandemic put a significant dent in the business of sports, and teams and their owners earned significantly less, individual athletes actually thrived. A look at the Forbes annual rankings of the world’s highest-paid athletes for 2021.

Taliban claim complete capture of Panjshir; a look at the 'Valley of Resistance'

Taliban claim to have captured the last pocket of resistance in Afghanistan, the Panjshir Valley. A look at how the valley has been a tough grind for the group.

78th Venice Film Festival | Stars return to red carpet as cinematic extravaganza opens with strict COVID protocols

After a year without the red carpet glamour and glitz, the 78th Venice International Film Festival – the world’s oldest film festival – saw stars going all out as they returned in full force and added glory.

In Pics | Firefly's Alpha rocket explodes shortly after launch

The rocket suffered a catastrophic anomaly leading to the loss of the vehicle 2 minutes, 30 seconds after liftoff.

A look at Wolbachia Method that can help cut dengue transmission

As 50 people so far have died in UP district due to dengue and viral fever, a real-world study has found a way to cut dengue transmission using bacteria infected mosquitoes to drive dengue out of the infected mosquitoes. Here’s what we know so far.

This week in pictures: Most stunning images from Asia

This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images from Asia.

In Pics: Hurricane Ida's remnants wreaks havoc in New York; flash floods disrupts train services, flights grounded

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio described the flooding and weather on the night of September 1 as a "historic weather event," and the National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency in New York City for the first time.

In Pics | Drone deliveries in Indonesia provide lifeline for isolating COVID-19 patients

A group of drone enthusiasts in Indonesia are using their aerial skills to help during the pandemic by providing a contactless medicine and food delivery service to COVID-19 patients isolating at home. Armed with five drones, the seven-member team have been working around the clock in Makassar, the capital of the South Sulawesi province, since early July to provide deliveries.

In Pics | Leaving Afghanistan: Faces of those who have fled

Afghans begin new chapters abroad after some 110,000 people were airlifted out of the country.

Havana Syndrome | Everything we know so far about the mysterious illness

Since 2016, American and Canadian diplomats, spies and embassy staff all over the world have been afflicted with a mysterious illness that some believe has sinister links to experimental Russian technology. Recently, US Vice President Kamala Harris delayed her trip to Hanoi, Vietnam, after reports of possible “acoustic incidents” there.

C.1.2 COVID-19 variant | A look at what we know so far about the newly discovered mutation

As the Delta strain continues to spread, researchers have identified another new strain – the C.1.2 COVID-19 variant – primarily in South Africa along with seven other countries in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Here’s what we know so far about this newly discovered mutation.

In Pics | Rescues, power outages in aftermath of Hurricane Ida

Ida ravaged the region’s power grid, leaving the entire city of New Orleans and hundreds of thousands of other Louisiana residents in the dark with no clear timeline on when power would return.

US completes Afghanistan withdrawal, ending 20-year war; here's a timeline of key events

As the last American soldier leaves Afghanistan, the world watches the Taliban-ruled chaotic country with dread and trepidation. A recap of America's longest war

In Pics | Scenes of Kabul airport, Taliban in full control post-US withdrawal

The Taliban were in full control of Kabul's international airport on August 31, after the last U.S. plane left its runway, marking the end of America's longest war and leaving behind a now-quiet airfield and Afghans outside it still hoping to flee the militants' rule.

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