World News Today highlights on August 13, 2026 : Russia says Putin’s secret train doesn’t exist: Leaked docs reveal what’s inside; beauty salon, Turkish bath and more

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Published13 Aug 2026, 12:47:02 AM IST

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13 Aug 2026, 09:53:03 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Russia says Putin’s secret train doesn’t exist: Leaked docs reveal what’s inside; beauty salon, Turkish bath and more

Leaked documents reveal details of Vladimir Putin's luxurious private train, featuring a gym, spa and steam bath. Construction ties to Kremlin officials suggest tight security around its use.

13 Aug 2026, 09:19:24 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Ebola outbreak in Congo: 4,500+ infected, 2,100 dead; WHO warns of potentially deadliest epidemic ever

The development comes as the World Health Organization warns that the outbreak in eastern Congo could become the deadliest Ebola epidemic in history.

13 Aug 2026, 08:38:07 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Record heatwave grips Asia as potatoes ‘boil’ in fields, lions perish

The crop, grown in South Korea’s Gangwon province, had appeared healthy just a week earlier. But when Lee dug into the soil, he found the potatoes were ‘like boiled potatoes’.

13 Aug 2026, 08:18:10 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Japan condemns Putin’s visit to Kuril Islands: What is the dispute about?

Putin visited Iturup, one of the southern Kuril Islands, on Thursday (August 13). Japan claims the island, which it calls Etorofu, as part of its Northern Territories. Tokyo described the visit as “absolutely unacceptable” and formally protested to Russia.

13 Aug 2026, 07:52:38 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Who is Mirza Fakhrul? BNP nominates party's secretary general for presidential election in Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party nominated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as its presidential candidate on Thursday, ahead of the August 20 election. He resigned as secretary general and from the Standing Committee following his nomination, as announced by senior party official Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.

13 Aug 2026, 06:56:35 PM IST

World News Live Updates: ‘Devastated’: Teenage Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies in Bangkok; tributes pour in

Australian golfer Jessica Bang, 18, has died in Bangkok after suffering a brain haemorrhage. Her family confirmed her passing on 13 August.

13 Aug 2026, 06:18:42 PM IST

World News Live Updates: US vs Iran over Strait of Hormuz: Who controls the world’s vital waterway nearly half a year into war?

The Strait of Hormuz remains contested as the US and Iran dispute control over the critical waterway. US claims of dominance are rejected by Iran, which insists it retains authority. The US naval blockade effectively halted its maritime trade through the strategic waterway.

13 Aug 2026, 05:43:50 PM IST

World News Live Updates: 'We have learned how to fight America': What IRGC's Mohammad Reza Naqdi said about Iran's long-term war strategy

IRGC General Mohammad Reza Naqdi said Iran has learned how to fight the US during five months of war and could prolong the conflict until 2029 to build deterrence. He also claimed Iran can sustain missile production for years.

13 Aug 2026, 04:07:43 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Pakistan's fighter jets, supplied by China, struggled against India during Operation Sindoor: Air Force veteran

In the 2025 conflict, Pakistan's ageing F-16 fighters, supplied by China, struggled with limited missile range against India’s advanced aircraft.

13 Aug 2026, 03:17:06 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Amid Imran Khan death rumours, what are the charges keeping Pakistan's former PM in jail?

A journalist's claims that senior Pakistani military officers feared Imran Khan may have died in custody sparked widespread rumours. Pakistan's military later rejected the reports as false and fabricated, saying the jailed former PM remains alive at Adiala Jail.

13 Aug 2026, 01:37:23 PM IST

World News Live Updates: ‘Student visa is temporary document, earn your education and return home’: Alberta Premier tells international students

Premier Danielle Smith emphasized Canada's need for a rule-based immigration system. Smith reiterated student visas are temporary and urged students to return home after studies. Many students, duped by promises of residency, face visa denial as their programs are deemed non-credit.

13 Aug 2026, 10:18:27 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Explained: How death of a teenager led to suspension of Discord livestreams in Brazil for failing to protect children

Brazil's data protection agency ordered Discord to suspend livestreams after a teenager's suicide linked to the platform. Authorities criticized Discord for failing to protect minors from harmful content during livestreams, prompting the agency to demand protective measures for users.

13 Aug 2026, 10:15:46 AM IST

World News Live Updates: NASA hosts Perseid meteor shower 2026 watch party LIVE on YouTube. Here's when and how people across world can join

This year, the Perseids meteor shower will peak on the morning of August 13, when viewers could see up to 50-100 meteors per hour, meteors an hour if viewing conditions are favourable.

13 Aug 2026, 09:46:15 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Watch: Meteor blazes over Istanbul as Perseids peak across the northern hemisphere

The Perseid meteor shower — described by NASA as the best of the year — has peaked under a new moon, and India is well placed to catch it. Under dark skies, the display can deliver 50 to 100 meteors an hour. No telescope required, just distance from city lights and some patience.

13 Aug 2026, 01:12:16 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Tehran signals shift to ‘offensive’ military doctrine, rules out extension of June interim deal

The standoff comes as Iran signals a tougher military posture and tensions continue around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh doubts over prospects for a lasting peace.

13 Aug 2026, 12:47:02 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Trump says Iran has ‘No Money’, blasts Tehran over ‘300% INFLATION’ as he touts ‘WALL OF STEEL’ naval blockade in Strait

In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the US would likely maintain control of the waterway, describing the ongoing naval blockade as a “wall of steel.”

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