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Ukraine confirmed targeting the Russian cargo ship Yanina after Russian officials said it sank in the Black Sea. All 17 crew members were rescued as fighting intensified with fresh Russian strikes on Kyiv.

Few quotes have stood the test of time as powerfully as Martin Luther King Jr.'s words: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Spoken during one of the most turbulent periods in American history, the quote continues to resonate across cultures and generations.

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake jolted Japan's northern Hokkaido region on Saturday, just days after a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan.

Ruling party candidate promises hope, opposition pledges change as Thursday's deadline to end campaigns approaches.

Perhaps North West Premier Bushy Maape is speaking his truth when he says there are no potholes in his province. But as Qaanitah Hunter points out, he probably doesn't feel a thing as he is chauffeured about in fancy German sedans, subsidised by the taxpayer.

Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Qatar welcomed US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan announced Thursday. The draft proposes phased implementation in 14 days, including Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal.

Iran says it has prepared plans to target key oil and gas facilities across the Middle East if the US or Israel launches fresh strikes, as reports say President Trump is weighing military options.

What happens when a library book turns up 150 years late--hidden in a fireplace? A dusty discovery in Australia reveals a curious past.

TOI correspondent from London: Economic fugitive Vijay Mallya invited fellow billionaire Nirav Modi to his multi-million-pound townhouse overlooking Regent's Park where the pair discussed their respective exiles when the latter was living freely in London before his arrest, the final podcast of the "Diamond King", released Friday, claims.

India said it is closely monitoring a US bill proposing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries buying Russian oil and gas. The MEA said India's energy choices are guided by national priorities as it stays engaged with US stakeholders.