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Piyush Goyal denies reports of stalled US trade talks as 'false and misleading
India has rejected a rushed trade deal with the US, seeking better terms on tariffs, agriculture and market access as stronger exports and new trade partnerships boost New Delhi’s bargaining power, Reuters reported
India bags 5 golds at International Physics Olympiad 2026, finishes joint first
India's young physicists delivered one of the country's strongest-ever performances at the 56th International Physics Olympiad in Colombia, winning gold medals for all five team members. The result placed India among six joint toppers and underscored the country's growing strength in international science competitions for school students.
Iran is working with mediators to prevent escalation with US, says foreign ministry
Iran has said that it is working with mediators Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman to prevent any further escalation in the ongoing war with the United States.
How Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani made Qatar one of India's closest strategic partners
Under the late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar became India's largest LNG supplier, signed the 2008 Defence Cooperation Agreement, expanded the Indian diaspora to over 830,000, and laid the groundwork for a Strategic Partnership targeting $30 billion in bilateral trade by 2030
Japan is building a powerful new spy agency after 80 years. But why now?
The 700-member agency will coordinate intelligence across government departments and report directly to a council chaired by the prime minister
UN condemns Hamas over alleged obstruction of humanitarian aid in Gaza
A senior UN official has accused Hamas of obstructing humanitarian aid deliveries and intimidating relief workers in Gaza, saying the actions are disrupting life-saving operations
South Korean court jails ex-President Yoon for 2 years in political funding case
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in prison in a political funding case. He is already serving a life sentence awarded to him earlier this year for masterminding an insurrection last year.
'Macron, Meloni, Trump': Iran newspaper publishes list of 13 leaders as Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge
An Iranian newspaper has published a list of foreign leaders as potential revenge targets after Mojtaba Khamenei vowed retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Karnataka man killed in Nepal, roommate accused of knife attack
A 25-year-old man from Karnataka's Belagavi, Sahil Riyaz Ahmed Momin, has died from stab wounds in Nepal's Jhapa district. The authorities suspect that his roommate, Saddam Hussain, stabbed him after an argument.
Russian ‘Doomsday’ command aircraft lands in Tehran amid escalating US-Iran tensions
Flight tracking data shows Russia's Tu-214PU airborne command post landed in Tehran as US strikes on Iran intensify, fuelling speculation over closer military coordination between Moscow and Tehran
Sam Neill dies at 78: Jurassic Park star passes away in Sydney, family confirms
The Jurassic Park star died in Sydney surrounded by his family, who said his passing was sudden and unexpected and confirmed he was cancer-free at the time of his death
‘Economic interests cannot trump security’: EU pushes biggest Russia sanctions expansion
The European Union is set to consider its biggest-ever expansion of Russia sanctions, adding around 250 individuals and entities, but disagreements remain over tougher energy and maritime restrictions as some members warn that security must come before economic interests
Netanyahu says US-Israel defence ties are about to change. Here's what's in the plan
The Israeli prime minister said preparations are underway to deepen cooperation in AI, defence technology and military research under a proposed US defence bill
Lindsey Graham’s death tests Trump’s legislative agenda as Republicans’ Senate majority slips to 51
With Senator Lindsey Graham's death, Republicans in the Senate are effectively down to a razor-thin majority of 51. As some Republican senators have recently broken ranks with President Donald Trump, Graham's loss could derail the White House's legislative agenda.
Germany funds 50,000 attack drones in $103 million boost for Ukraine against Russia
Germany is funding the purchase of 50,000 attack drones for Ukraine under a contract worth around $103 million, marking one of the biggest known drone orders placed for Kyiv by a Western government as the war with Russia continues
Bangkok pub fire kills 27: How blocked exits turned bar into a tinderbox
A deadly fire broke out at a pub in Bangkok, killing 27 people and injuring another 63. The bar rapidly filled with smoke, forcing many to run to the back of the venue near the bathrooms, where the exits were blocked, according to officials
How India was often at the receiving end of Lindsey Graham’s controversial remarks
Following the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, we take a look at his controversial stance on India over Russian oil imports, proposed 500 per cent tariffs and sanctions. Here's how his remarks, legislative efforts and foreign policy approach strained ties with New Delhi, one of Washington's key strategic partners
China protests Japan's South China Sea stance after backing landmark 2016 ruling
China summoned Japan's envoy in Beijing after Tokyo joined 13 other countries in reaffirming the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling that rejected Beijing's sweeping maritime claims.
India-Canada CEPA: After two failed attempts, can Modi-Carney reset deliver the $50 billion trade dream?
India and Canada have concluded the third round of CEPA negotiations, aiming to finalise the trade pact by 2026 and double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. Here is why the Modi-Carney reset faces a crucial test
Iran says it struck US bases across Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait as Hormuz conflict deepens
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed attacks on US military facilities in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait as fresh fighting with Washington intensified around the Strait of Hormuz
Typhoon Bavi weakens after China landfall but leaves millions displaced, travel disrupted
Although Typhoon Bavi has weakened into a tropical storm, it continues to batter eastern China with heavy rain and strong winds after forcing millions to evacuate.
What’s fuelling Gen Z’s anger against millennial leader Balen Shah in Nepal?
Just months after he was sworn in as prime minister, Balendra “Balen” Shah is on the receiving end of Gen Z’s anger. The youth of Nepal are out on the streets in Kathmandu once again, angry over the recent eviction drives and the self-immolation of a driver over a parking row
‘Take off your uniform’: Pak leader accuses Asim Munir of political interference, challenges army chief to face voters
The attack comes amid rising tensions over Pakistan’s security situation, economic struggles and the military’s role in governance
Bangkok pub fire kills 27, injures 63: Circuit breaker smoke gave people only seconds to escape
At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured after a massive fire ripped through a packed live music bar in Bangkok. Investigators are probing reports of an electrical fault and possible blocked fire exits that may have trapped victims
Wedding celebrations end in tragedy as Indonesia highway crash kills 13
Thirteen people were killed and five others injured after a pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two trucks on a highway in Indonesia's Java island
More than 2,700 died during UK heatwaves, with climate change linked to over 40% of deaths: Study
A report estimates that more than 2,700 people died during the UK's May and June heatwaves, with over 40 per cent of the deaths linked to human-caused climate change
‘I was briefly unconscious’: Mitch McConnell reveals reason behind month-long absence
The 84-year-old Republican senator said he briefly lost consciousness after a fall at home, ending weeks of speculation over his health
South Korean navy recovers body of missing sailor after search near maritime border with North
The South Korean navy recovered the body of a missing sailor after an overnight search near the de facto maritime border with North Korea, as the investigation into the incident begins
Kashmiri diaspora rallies in Washington, seeks global action over PoK humanitarian crisis
Members of the Kashmiri diaspora demonstrated outside the White House, alleging human rights abuses in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and calling for international intervention
Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Anil Menon set for first space mission aboard Soyuz spacecraft
Anil Menon, a doctor, Space Force colonel and Nasa astronaut, is set to begin his first mission in orbit as part of Expeditions 74 and 75 aboard the International Space Station