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India rejects Pakistan's protest over Japan joint statement, says cross-border terrorism reference 'self-explanatory'
India has rejected Pakistan’s protest over the India-Japan joint statement mentioning cross-border terrorism, saying the document reflects the two countries’ shared security concerns and needs no further clarification.
Israel-backed farming project launched in UP's Bundelkhand to tackle water scarcity
The three-year initiative aims to help farmers improve crop yields while tackling chronic water scarcity in the drought-prone region.
'Turn station water into IV fluid': Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Anil Menon shares how ISS research could aid Mars missions and disaster relief
Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Anil Menon said a medical experiment aboard the International Space Station could help astronauts produce sterile IV fluid during deep-space missions while offering solutions for disaster zones and remote healthcare.
7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off southern Mexico, tsunami warning issued
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Mexico on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning and sending strong tremors across parts of Central America. The quake was felt in Guatemala and El Salvador, while authorities began assessing its impact.
Iran strikes Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain as US expands attacks on critical infrastructure
Iran launched missile attacks against US-allied nations in the West Asia, including Qatar, a mediator in the war, and Kuwait, where a power and water desalination plant — vital infrastructure in the desert nation — was damaged.
Iran-backed Iraqi militia offers $10 million bounty to assassinate Trump
An Iran-backed Iraqi militia has offered a $10 million bounty for anyone who assassinates US President Donald Trump, reviving fears of retaliation over Qassem Soleimani's killing and deepening already fraught US-Iran tensions.
MEA says Chabahar Port terminal 'did not suffer any damage' amid reports of US strikes
The clarification comes amid concerns over the safety of the port, which is of key strategic importance to India.
India-Japan bullet train project on track, govt sources dismiss reports of Tokyo-Delhi rift
India said the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is advancing as planned, with the first section expected to open in 2027 and next-generation E10 Shinkansen trains set to join the corridor in the early 2030s.
China sounds alarm over Bangladesh bride scams as cross-border trafficking concerns mount
China's embassy in Bangladesh has warned citizens against using illegal matchmaking networks, citing a rise in cross-border marriage scams, trafficking risks and severe Bangladeshi penalties, including life imprisonment and even the death penalty.
UK proscribes Iran's IRGC under new security law; supporters and financiers to face 14 years in prison
Under the new law, anyone found backing the IRGC or receiving payments from it could face up to 14 years in prison.
Watch | ‘Stop the bloodshed’: Kashmiris protest outside Pakistan consulate in UK over POJK crackdown
Members of the Kashmiri diaspora staged a protest at the Pakistan consulate in UK's Bradford against human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK). The region is currently in the grips of an intense crackdown over a movement demanding greater autonomy.
Andy Burnham confirmed as UK Labour leader, set to become the country's next prime minister
The former Greater Manchester mayor will take charge of the government following a formal transition at Buckingham Palace.
US Iran War Live Updates: Iran urges citizens to conserve electricity after US strikes on energy infrastructure
US Iran War Live Updates: Iranian state media reported strikes on two bridges, a railway station and an airport in the southern part of the Islamic Republic, near the strategic strait, which is crucial to global oil and gas flows
Tanker targeted in Gulf of Aden: Armed men storm vessel Asana as Yemen’s Houthis bat for Iran
A chemical tanker, Asana, was reportedly hijacked by armed assailants while sailing through the Gulf of Aden on Friday, prompting a maritime security alert and raising fresh concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in the region.
How Pakistan is footing India's arbitration bill over the Indus Waters Treaty
Pakistan has ended up paying not only its own legal expenses but also India's share of arbitration costs in the ongoing Indus Waters Treaty dispute after New Delhi boycotted the proceedings. Here's why Islamabad is footing the bill, what the legal battle is about, and what comes next
China floats ‘Waico’ to challenge US tech supremacy, Xi lures Global South for new AI world order
At China's premier technology conference in Shanghai, President Xi Jinping courted the Global South with a vision of a new AI world order built around open-source models. He unveiled the World AI Cooperation Organisation (Waico) in a bid to challenge America's technological supremacy.
Gujarat ATS expands Jaish-e-Mohammed crackdown, arrests 5 more over terror module links
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested five more people in connection with an alleged terror module linked to the Pakistan-based banned outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), taking the total number of arrests in the case to 13.
In final step towards becoming UK PM, Andy Burnham set to take over as Labour leader today
In the final step towards becoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham is set to take over as leader of the Labour Party today. He is expected to take office at 10 Downing Street on Monday.
How a Red Sea crisis could become India's next economic headache
After the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has reportedly asked the Houthis in Yemen to prepare for a possible closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea. This potential closure could impact India’s energy security, exports, imports, inflation, supply chains and overall economy
Japan changes imperial succession law, but Princess Aiko is still not eligible for the throne
The reforms are designed to address Japan's shrinking imperial family by expanding the pool of eligible male heirs. However, they leave unchanged the law that prevents women—including Emperor Naruhito's daughter, Princess Aiko—from becoming emperor
PayPal rejects $53 billion Stripe-Advent takeover bid as undervalued
PayPal’s board sees a $53 billion takeover bid by rival Stripe and private equity firm Advent International as undervaluing the company and facing regulatory and financing hurdles, a person familiar with the matter said, potentially setting the stage for negotiations over the future of the U.S. payments giant.
Did Trump score a self goal in Strait of Hormuz? Clue stayed hidden in US-Iran ceasefire MoU
The renewed US-Iran war is not rooted in unsalvageable differences over the nuclear programme but how Strait of Hormuz should be managed. And that is of US President Donald Trump's own making as Iran is simply seeking to enforce the MoU that he himself signed.
How New York became the New Delhi of air pollution as Canadian wildfire smoke chokes city
Canadian wildfire smoke has pushed New York's air quality to hazardous levels, forcing authorities to distribute masks, cancel outdoor activities and warn millions to stay indoors as pollution exceeded that of New Delhi
Trump Media sells faster access to Trump posts, raising questions over Wall Street advantage
Trump Media has launched Truth API, a paid service offering Wall Street firms faster access to Donald Trump's Truth Social posts, raising concerns over whether premium subscribers could gain an unfair edge in financial markets
Nitish Kaushal arrested in US after FBI puts Indian-origin gangster on Most Wanted list
Kaushal, accused by US authorities of being linked to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria organised crime network, has been arrested in Vermont days after being placed on the FBI’s Most Wanted list
Ahead of midterms, Trump doubles down on election fraud claims to avoid Republican defeat
Ahead of the midterm elections that the Republicans are projected to lose, Trump has doubled down on unsubstantiated election fraud claims in a bid to stir insecurities about elections’ safety and avoid a defeat.
Accusations against China, threats against TV networks: Big moments from Trump’s speech on elections
In a 25-minute prime-time address, Donald Trump revisited his long-running issue about the security of the vote in the country. The US president made a range of claims, including China trying to interfere in the 2020 presidential polls and the American intelligence community covering it up. He also made threats against TV networks that refused to cover his speech in real time
Canada freezes parents and grandparents sponsorship programme, leaving Indian diaspora families in limbo
The Canadian government has suspended new applications under its Parents and Grandparents Program to tackle a backlog of more than 60,000 cases, leaving thousands of families, including many in the Indian diaspora, without a pathway to sponsor elderly relatives for permanent residence
Taco Bell lettuce linked to US cyclospora outbreak as investigators trace source to Taylor Farms
US health officials investigating a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak have traced a potential source to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms. Thousands of infections have been reported across 34 states, prompting the fast-food chain to remove the ingredient as a precaution
America alone? The world is moving on without the US — and Trump’s inner circle is rattled
As countries across the world —including US allies and partners— are joining hands to navigate the disruption unleashed by President Donald Trump, top Defense Department official Elbridge Colby has lashed out at middle powers, slamming them for not having a 'coherent basis for alignment'.