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Quad ministers meet in Manila, call for rule-based Indo-Pacific: A ‘respect sovereignty’ message for China

While the Quad did not name China directly, its emphasis on a rules-based order and territorial integrity was widely seen as a message amid Beijing's growing maritime assertiveness

Indian-origin man who saved nearly 20 people in Bondi Beach shooting granted Australian permanent residency

Rehmat Pasha, 37, emerged as an unlikely hero during the December 14, 2025, attack, which claimed at least 15 lives

‘Border peace pre-requisite for normal ties,’ Jaishankar tells China’s Wang Yi at Asean meet

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that peace and tranquillity along the India-China border remains the "pre-requisite" for normal bilateral ties

Trump approves nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. Here’s what is in 30-year agreement

US President Donald Trump has approved a landmark 30-year civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, allowing US companies to build the kingdom’s nuclear infrastructure and potentially a uranium enrichment facility. Here’s why it is controversial, and what it could mean for security in the region

Jaishankar meets China's Wang Yi, flags trade imbalances & supply chain concerns

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila and flagged concerns over fair market access, trade imbalances and supply chain predictability amid efforts to normalise India-China ties

2-year shield, 200% cliff: Trump’s drug tariff roadmap poses a tough challenge for Indian generics

Trump has announced a phased tariff plan for imported generic drugs, keeping tariffs at 0% for two years before imposing a 100% duty in 2028 and 200% thereafter

Indian diaspora rallies across five countries in support of CJP over Neet row

Indian diaspora groups staged demonstrations across the UK, Ireland, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands in support of the Cockroach Janta Party demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Southern France wildfire forces mass evacuations as 1,700 hectares burn in hours

A rapidly spreading wildfire in southern France burned 1,700 hectares, forced nearly 400 evacuations and triggered a major firefighting operation as extreme fire risk gripped the region

In win for MBS, Trump approves nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia with few safeguards

In a major victory for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, US President Donald Trump has approved a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia with few safeguards. There are concerns that the deal is not strong enough to prevent military usage of enriched uranium and may spark a nuclear race in West Asia.

Mamdani says he cannot arrest Netanyahu in NYC, urges US to enforce ICC warrant

Last week, Mamdani said he was reviewing whether New York City had the authority to arrest Netanyahu during his expected September visit, following a campaign pledge made during last year's mayoral race

US Iran War Live Updates: Hegseth says US war on Iran has cost $37.5bn as strikes enter 11th night

US-Iran War Live Updates: The Iran-US war escalated as both sides exchanged fresh attacks, regional powers stepped up diplomacy and the Pentagon revealed the conflict has cost the United States $37.5bn

Pakistan seeks $10 billion US currency lifeline after Iran war mediation role: Report

Pakistan has sought a $10 billion currency stabilisation facility from the US to bolster foreign exchange reserves and ease pressure on the rupee after its diplomatic role in Iran war talks, Reuters reported

Saudi oil tankers bound for China, India turn back after Houthi Red Sea threat

The vessels had loaded crude at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu before turning back towards the Suez Canal instead of continuing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait into the Indian Ocean, signalling the immediate impact of the Houthi announcement on commercial shipping

Gates Foundation review finds no evidence linking Jeffrey Epstein to criminal activity or payments

An independent review commissioned by the Gates Foundation found no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein received payments from the organisation or that it was involved in or aware of his criminal activities