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India expresses concern over West Asia tensions, urges restraint and return to diplomacy
India says recent attacks on commercial shipping threaten regional peace and calls for uninterrupted energy supplies and maritime trade.
'I think we should': Trump says US will remove Syria from state sponsors of terrorism list
Speaking alongside Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at a Nato conference in Ankara, President Trump said Washington would remove Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list, signalling a major shift in US policy towards Damascus
Wreckage of missing K2 Airways cargo jet found off Pakistan coast; search for crew continues
The aircraft's wreckage was found about 53 nautical miles south of Ormara port along Pakistan's southern coast, according to a report
US Iran War Live Updates: Trump says Iran may be de-nuclearised even without a nuclear deal
US-Iran War Live Updates: US and Iranian military strikes have intensified tensions in the Gulf, placing renewed pressure on an interim peace agreement and driving oil prices higher
'We're gonna hit 'em hard tonight': Trump warns of fresh US strikes on Iran, says US will seize Kharg Island
President Trump warned Wednesday that US forces would strike Iran "hard" in the coming night, after earlier declaring Washington's ceasefire with Iran over at a Nato summit in Ankara.
PM Modi arrives in Australia on the second leg of his three-nation visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Australia on the second leg of his threenation tour during which he will hold talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese and interact with the Indian diaspora.
IMF cuts global growth forecast again, warns West Asia war threatens recovery
Global economic growth is now estimated at 3.0 percent this year, the International Monetary Fund said, down from 3.1 percent in its April forecast
Trump says US to allow Ukraine manufacture Patriot air defence missiles under licence
Trump said that the US will give a license for its Patriot air defence systems to be made overseas for Ukraine to counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine, which has badly needed the technology in the war now in its fifth year.
India explores diplomatic channels with Iran to free tankers stuck near Hormuz: Report
Amid renewed attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, India is exploring diplomatic options, including engagement with Iran, to secure the safe passage of nine energy-laden tankers carrying 198 Indian mariners, as disruptions continue to threaten critical oil and gas supply routes
Nearly 6,000 seafarers stranded as Hormuz attacks escalate, IMO warns of growing maritime crisis
UN maritime chief urges ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz as renewed attacks deepen risks for thousands of stranded crew members amid rising US-Iran tensions.
Iran claims Indian oil tanker turned back from Omani corridor in Strait of Hormuz
An Indian oil tanker was reportedly turned back from the Omani maritime corridor in Hormuz and directed to use a shipping lane designated by Iran. However, there has been no official confirmation of the reported incident from Indian government
Trump orders trade halt with Spain; Madrid shrugs off threat as ‘business as usual’
Trump ordered an immediate halt to trade with Spain during the Nato summit, escalating tensions with Madrid over its refusal to meet the alliance’s 5% defence spending target and its stance on the Iran conflict, while Spain dismissed the remarks as “business as usual”
What are Pakistan's demands for taking back Rochdale child rapist Shabir Ahmed from the UK?
Britain wants to deport convicted Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed, but Pakistan is reportedly demanding action against political dissidents living in the UK before considering his return. Here's how immigration law, diplomacy and extradition requests have turned the case into a major bilateral dispute
From Angkor to Prambanan: How India revived shared civilisational heritage under PM Modi
PM Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday inaugurated the India-backed restoration project at the UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple, underscoring New Delhi’s growing efforts to preserve shared civilisational heritage across Asia through cultural diplomacy and heritage conservation
'No link': Canadian police rules out India's involvement in Nijjar's killing
The Nijjar case led diplomatic relations between India and Canada to take a hit after then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Canadian authorities were “actively pursuing credible allegations” linking Indian government agents to the murder. India strongly rejected the claim
24 questions you should never ask ChatGPT about your health, according to top doctors
Artificial intelligence can explain diseases and simplify medical information, but it cannot examine a patient or replace clinical judgement. Three specialists - Dr Ashish Kumar (Cardiologist), Dr Mohit Sharma (Internal Medicine Specialist) and Dr Geeta Gathwala (Paediatrician) - share the health questions that should never be answered by AI alone, and explain why timely medical advice can make all the difference.
‘Iran ceasefire over’: Trump calls Iranian leaders ‘liars, cheat and sick people’
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran was "over", signalling the collapse of the fragile ceasefire after a fresh wave of military escalation in the Gulf
Watch | Macron spotted jogging in Ankara ahead of crucial Nato summit
French President Emmanuel Macron was seen jogging in Ankara as Nato leaders convened for a summit dominated by defence spending and alliance security
Russia launches overnight attack killing at least 7 in Ukraine amid Nato talks
Explosions rocked Kyiv shortly after midnight, with a powerful blast heard even before the city's air raid sirens were activated, a rare failure in the warning system that alarmed residents. Several more explosions followed
In major diplomatic reshuffle, Bangladesh likely to appoint current foreign secretary as envoy to India
Bangladesh government is set to carry out a major reshuffle in its diplomatic establishment, with current foreign secretary Asad Alam Siam likely to be appointed as the country's next High Commissioner to India
Big changes soon to US H-1B, green card, student visas: Why Indians will be the most hit
The Trump administration is preparing sweeping changes to H-1B visas, employment-based green cards, student visas, and work permits. With Indians dominating these immigration pathways, the proposed rules could increase costs, tighten eligibility and change the journey from studying in the US to becoming a permanent resident
Germany builds long-range interceptors to cut reliance on US Patriot air defence systems
Germany’s Diehl Defence is developing the long-range IRIS-T SLX air defence system to reduce Europe’s reliance on US-made Patriot systems. Persistent shortages of Patriot interceptors have exposed a major gap in Ukrainian air defences.
‘Got an invite for 2029 inauguration’: PM Modi visits 1,000-year-old Prambanan Temple, lauds restoration bid
India and Indonesia, a day ago, exchanged a Letter of Intent to start a project on the conservation and restoration of the temple complex with assistance from India
Google defends YouTube decision to keep false Sydney massacre video online
A Google executive told an Australian inquiry that YouTube allowed a video falsely portraying a Sydney massacre survivor as a "crisis actor" to remain online because it met the platform's standards
FBI names Punjab police officer in crackdown on Jaggu Bhagwanpuria crime syndicate
After months of investigation, US authorities have accused a serving Punjab police officer of helping the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria organised crime syndicate extort money by threatening families with false murder cases
After US strikes, Iran hits back with attacks on US bases in Kuwait & Bahrain
After US strikes on Iranian military targets, Iran said it had targeted US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain. The tit-for-tat attacks came after three ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Prambanan Temple: Inside Indonesia's 1,000-year-old Shiva shrine that India will restore
During his Indonesia visit, PM Narendra Modi announced that India will provide assistance in restoring the iconic Prambanan Temple, calling it an example of shared heritage between the two countries. A Unesco World Heritage site, it is the largest Hindu temple in the country and has beautiful carvings of the Ramayana etched on its walls
France's Marine Le Pen will have to run in 2027 polls with an ankle bracelet. Here’s why
Marine Le Pen is set to contest France's 2027 presidential election despite an embezzlement conviction and a sentence involving electronic monitoring. Here's how a French appeals court ruling, a reduced electoral ban and a final appeal to the Cour de Cassation have kept her presidential ambitions alive
'I found out I had Indian DNA': Prabowo hails India ties as PM Modi receives Indonesia's highest civilian honour
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto praised India's close partnership with Indonesia and jokingly referred to his "Indian DNA" as Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the country's highest civilian honour in Jakarta.
FBI announces $50,000 reward for information on Goldy Brar
Satinderjeet Singh alias Goldy Brar is based in the United States and is the alleged leader of the Group in North America