World News Today highlights on August 6, 2026 : Rivers run dry: How scorching summer shuts Europe's power plants, chokes supply chains

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Published6 Aug 2026, 02:39:33 AM IST

Latest news on August 6, 2026: Europe's Sizzling Summers Worsen With No Water To Cool Off: Reserves Run Low Amid Record Heat(REUTERS)

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6 Aug 2026, 08:11:05 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Rivers run dry: How scorching summer shuts Europe's power plants, chokes supply chains

Extreme drought in Europe hinders economic growth and leads to severe measures. Romania closed its nuclear reactor due to low water levels, and Germany faces historical lows in the River Rhine, disrupting supply chains and contributing to inflationary pressures.

6 Aug 2026, 07:56:41 PM IST

World News Live Updates: PM Modi receives call from Israeli counterpart Netanyahu, discusses West Asia crisis

Israel's Netanyahu dials PM Modi, discusses developments in West Asia

6 Aug 2026, 06:10:56 PM IST

World News Live Updates: SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage rocket hits the Moon after drifting in space since 2025; NASA tracking impact

While the impact poses no danger to Earth or future lunar missions, it has drawn attention from scientists because such collisions are rare and provide an opportunity to study both lunar geology and the growing challenge of space debris.

6 Aug 2026, 05:37:48 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Bangladesh to elect new president on August 20 after Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation

Under Bangladesh's Constitution, members of parliament elect the president, while the Election Commission conducts the electoral process. The election became due after Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned as president on July 24, citing health complications.

6 Aug 2026, 05:29:07 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Bangladesh may become another Pakistan, a major source of terrorist recruitment: Sheikh Hasina’s son warns India

Sajeeb Wazed has warned that Bangladesh's security situation could resemble Pakistan's, posing risks for India's eastern border.

6 Aug 2026, 02:07:02 PM IST

World News Live Updates: US F-1 visas issued to Indian, Chinese students declined dramatically in 2025, new report reveals

According to the CIS study, students from India and the People's Republic of China (PRC) accounted for more than half of all international students enrolled at US post-secondary institutions during the 2024-25 academic year.

6 Aug 2026, 10:47:41 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Israel will prevent nuclear Iran says Netanyahu after IRGC Chief allegedly claimed Tehran will continue to pursue them

Netanyahu emphasized taking all necessary actions to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons following remarks by IRGC Commander Vahidi about Iran's nuclear intentions. The authenticity of Vahidi's statements is unverified, amidst tensions between US and Iran regarding nuclear development.

6 Aug 2026, 08:28:20 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Mexican TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum shot to death during livestream allegedly over posts about cartel

Cesar Gastelum, a Mexican social media influencer, was killed during a livestream believed to be linked to his posts about a criminal group. This incident underscores the dangers faced by influencers in areas plagued by drug cartel violence.

6 Aug 2026, 06:33:38 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Bangladesh's former cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan's home attacked after he joins Sheikh Hasina's Delhi presser

Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's party shared a purported video of the attack on X, and said, “Torching residences: the cost of attending Awami League press conference; Neo fascism engulfs Bangladesh.”

6 Aug 2026, 06:20:49 AM IST

World News Live Updates: ‘Detrimental to bilateral relations’: Bangladesh slams India for ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's Delhi press conference

Bangladesh condemned India's allowance of exiled leader Sheikh Hasina to engage with the media, calling it an affront to sovereignty. Dhaka reiterated its demands for Hasina's extradition while expressing outrage over her comments amid ongoing concerns about regional stability and democracy.

6 Aug 2026, 03:26:50 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly questioned if he met Mojtaba Khamenei after secret meeting in dark car

The report claims Pezeshkian was unable to see the man sitting beside him and later questioned whether the voice he heard actually belonged to Khamenei.

6 Aug 2026, 02:39:34 AM IST

World News Live Updates: Proposed Iran-Oman deal could hand Tehran control over incoming ships, report says

According to Reuters, the draft agreement currently under discussion would place inbound commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian control, while negotiators continue to discuss Tehran's role over outbound vessels.

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