Maharashtra landslides kill 15, disrupt road and rail links including Mumbai-Pune

US Cancels Iran Oil Waiver Following Strait of Hormuz Tanker Attacks

The United States Treasury Department has revoked a sanctions waiver previously granted to Iran for oil trade. The license, which had been announced in June, had permitted Iran to produce, sell, and deliver crude oil and related petroleum products. The waiver had been set to remain in effect until August 21. The cancellation comes in response to tanker attacks that occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route.

Meta outlines child safety steps after Indian govt notice on Instagram ads

Meta has disclosed a series of child safety measures following a notice from the Indian government over concerning advertisements on Instagram. The company used advanced AI tools to disable a large number of offending accounts and ads. Meta's systems are designed to detect suspicious off-platform links and other signals of potential exploitation. Globally, the platform removed over four million accounts last year for suspicious activity related to children. Meta says it continues to invest in protective technology and cooperates with law enforcement agencies worldwide.

24 Arrested Globally as Bishnoi Gang's Assassination Plot Dismantled

Federal prosecutors have announced a global crackdown on the Lawrence Bishnoi criminal gang, resulting in 24 arrests across multiple countries. Authorities also uncovered and foiled an assassination plot linked to the network. Bishnoi, who is currently imprisoned, allegedly orchestrated the gang's international operations from behind bars. He is accused of using smuggled mobile phones and encrypted communication devices to direct criminal activities. The operation highlights growing concerns over incarcerated individuals continuing to run large-scale criminal networks.

Lawrence Bishnoi gang charged in Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder: US indictment