Who Is Mohsen Rezaei? Iran’s New Security Chief

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has appointed veteran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, placing a prominent hardliner and close ally of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in a key position overseeing the country’s security and foreign-policy coordination.

Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Against Meta, TikTok Move On

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — A U.S. appeals court has cleared the way for thousands of lawsuits against major social media companies to continue, rejecting an early appeal by Meta and TikTok over claims that their platforms were deliberately designed to be addictive to young users. The ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means the federal litigation involving more than 3,000 cases can proceed.

Colombia Earthquake: Death Toll, Rescue Efforts and Damage

BOGOTA, Colombia — Rescue teams continued searching collapsed buildings across western Colombia on Tuesday, August 11, after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the country’s coffee-growing heartland, killing at least 164 people and leaving authorities braced for the possibility that the death toll could rise further.

Gland Pharma Shares Jump 12%: Is a New Growth Phase Emerging?

NEW DELHI, India — Gland Pharma shares climbed sharply on Tuesday, August 11, hitting a fresh 52-week high after the drugmaker reported a strong first-quarter performance for FY27. The stock rose as much as 12% in early trading, with investors assessing whether stronger US sales, improving profitability and new contract opportunities could ease some of the company’s earlier growth challenges.

Woman’s Body Taken Home in Garbage Vehicle After Hospital Fails to Provide Hearse

CHHATARPUR, Madhya Pradesh — A woman’s body was allegedly transported from a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district in a municipal garbage-collection tractor-trolley after her family was unable to arrange a hearse. The incident at Bada Malhera Civil Hospital has raised questions over the lack of dedicated facilities for transporting deceased persons, with the district administration ordering an inquiry into the matter.