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US Iran to begin talks in Oman with Iran’s Nuclear Programme in focus

The United States and Iran are holding high-level sensitive talks in Oman on today aimed at beginning negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme, with US President Donald Trump threatening military...

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Apple airlifts 600 tons of iPhones from India ‘to beat’ Trump tariffs

Tech giant Apple chartered cargo flights to ferry 600 tons of iPhones, or as...

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PM Modi to Visit Thailand for BIMSTEC Summit, Meet PM Shinawatra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Thailand from April 3 to 4,...

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Why Did Only One Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse During Earthquake? Investigation Reveals China Connection

A 33-story skyscraper under construction in Bangkok collapsed after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, sending tremors across Thailand....

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Massive Earthquake Hits Myanmar, Causes Death and Destruction

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Mandalay early Friday morning, causing widespread...

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US Iran to begin talks in Oman with Iran’s Nuclear Programme in focus

The United States and Iran are holding high-level sensitive talks in Oman on today aimed at beginning negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme, with US...

Apple airlifts 600 tons of iPhones from India ‘to beat’ Trump tariffs

Tech giant Apple chartered cargo flights to ferry 600 tons of iPhones, or as many as 1.5 million, to the United States from India,...

PM Modi to Visit Thailand for BIMSTEC Summit, Meet PM Shinawatra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Thailand from April 3 to 4, 2025, at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. During...

Why Did Only One Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse During Earthquake? Investigation Reveals China Connection

A 33-story skyscraper under construction in Bangkok collapsed after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, sending tremors across Thailand. However, what puzzled experts is that no other high-rise in Bangkok...

Massive Earthquake Hits Myanmar, Causes Death and Destruction

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Mandalay early Friday morning, causing widespread destruction, loss of life, and panic across the region. The...

Massive Security Breach: Trump Officials Leaked Military Secrets in Signal Chat

The Trump administration is facing a major controversy after The Atlantic reported that senior officials mistakenly shared classified military attack plans in a Signal...

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Countries Buying Venezuelan Oil

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all trade with countries that purchase oil or gas from Venezuela. This policy, set...

South Korea Declares State of Emergency as Wildfires Spread

South Korea is battling massive wildfires that have spread across multiple regions, forcing thousands of people to evacuate. The government has declared a state of...

Sunita Williams Returns to Earth After Extended ISS Mission

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has safely returned to Earth after spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Originally scheduled for an...

Trump and Putin Hold Phone Call After U.S. Proposes Ukraine Ceasefire

In a crucial phone call on March 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a potential ceasefire in Ukraine....

Israel Launches Airstrikes in Gaza, Over 400 Killed Amid Rising Tensions

Israel has launched heavy airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of more than 400 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run health ministry....

US Missile Strike Eliminates Top ISIS Leader in Iraq

In a major counterterrorism operation, a US airstrike in Iraq has killed Abdallah Maki Mosleh al-Rifai, also known as Abu Khadija, the chief of global operations for ISIS. This...

Russia-Ukraine War: Will Peace Talks Succeed?

The Russia-Ukraine war continues as ceasefire negotiations gain momentum. The U.S. has proposed a 30-day ceasefire, focusing on humanitarian measures like prisoner exchanges and the return of...

Total Lunar Eclipse on Holi 2025: Where and When to Watch the Blood Moon

A total lunar eclipse will take place on March 14, 2025, coinciding with the festival of Holi. This rare astronomical event is often called a Blood Moon because the Moon...

Canada & UK Fight Back: Trump’s New Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Explained

The global trade war is heating up after former U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. This move...

Baloch Militants Hijack Pakistan Train, taking hundreds of passengers hostage

A major security crisis is unravelling in Pakistan as Baloch separatists hijacked the Jaffar Express, a passenger train travelling from Quetta to Peshawar today. The attack...

North Sea Ship Collision: 32 Injured as Tanker Catches Fire

A serious maritime accident occurred in the North Sea on March 10, 2025, when a US-flagged oil tanker, Stena Immaculate, and a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship, Solong,...

Two Days of Bloodshed in Syria: Over 1,000 Lives Lost

Syria has witnessed one of its deadliest outbreaks of violence in recent years, with over 1,000 people killed in just two days of intense...

IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report: What It Means for Climate Action

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has started preparing its Seventh Assessment Report (AR7), a crucial study on global climate change. This report...

S Jaishankar Faces Security Breach in London, UK Condemns Incident

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to London witnessed a serious security breach when pro-Khalistan protesters attempted to disrupt his event at Chatham House....

U.S. to Impose Reciprocal Tariffs on India and China from April 2

The United States is set to impose reciprocal tariffs on India and China starting April 2, 2025, as announced by former President Donald Trump. This decision is aimed at countering...

Arab Leaders in Cairo Oppose Trump’s Gaza Plan, Propose New Strategy

Arab leaders gathered in Cairo for a crucial summit to discuss rebuilding the war-torn Gaza Strip and to counter a controversial plan proposed by...

Trump-Zelensky Meeting Ends in Tension Over Ukraine War

A recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky turned into a heated exchange, raising concerns about the future of...

Friedrich Merz Set to Become Germany’s New Chancellor

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is set to become the country’s new chancellor. His party won the recent elections...

Zelenskyy Ready to Step Down for Ukraine’s NATO Membership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he is willing to step down if it helps Ukraine secure NATO membership and bring peace. This...

US-Russia Talks in Riyadh: A Step Towards Peace?

In a major diplomatic move, senior officials from the US and Russia met in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss the ongoing Ukraine war and...

Sunita Williams to Return to Earth on March 19, 2025

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, along with her fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore, is finally set to return to Earth on March 19, 2025, after spending an extended period...

Modi-Trump Meeting: Strategic Deals and a Show of Diplomatic Strength

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on February 13, 2025. The meeting focused on strengthening economic and...

Lebanon Forms First Full Government in Two Years Amid Crisis and Reconstruction

Lebanon has formed its first full government since 2022, as newly appointed Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced a 24-member cabinet on February 8, 2025....

Sweden School Shooting: Five Injured, Multiple Fatalities Reported

A tragic school shooting took place on February 4, 2025, at Campus Risbergska, an adult education center in Örebro, Sweden. Authorities reported that five...

Midair Collision Near D.C.: 64 Feared Dead in Tragic Crash

A tragic midair collision occurred near Washington, D.C., when an American Airlines passenger plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed while the...

Ski Resort Horror: Fire Engulfs Hotel in Turkey, Killing 66

A tragic fire broke out at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Turkey’s Kartalkaya ski resort, located in Bolu province, early on January 21, 2025....

Donald Trump Returns to Power: What’s Next for the US?

Donald Trump was inaugurated today as the 47th President of the United States, commencing his second, non-consecutive term. This marks the first time since...

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s Phone Call: A New Chapter in US-China Relations?

In a move that has caught the attention of global political analysts, former US President Donald Trump recently held a phone call with Chinese...

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested After Historic Impeachment

In a historic turn of events, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested today morning after a dramatic standoff with law enforcement. This...

A Turning Point: 2024 Breaks 1.5°C Threshold, Urging Immediate Climate Action

The year 2024 has marked a concerning milestone in the fight against climate change, becoming the first year where global temperatures surpassed 1.5°C above...

European Union to pose penalties on Elon Musk and X?

The European Union is facing a new kind of publicly glaring political onslaught. One led by the world's richest man, who wields enormous political...

Wildfires Ravage Los Angeles: Thousands Evacuated

Los Angeles is reeling under the impact of devastating wildfires that erupted in 1st week of 2025. Fueled by strong Santa Ana winds with...

Tibet’s Shigatse Shaken by Devastating Earthquake: Death Toll Rises Amid Widespread Destruction

On the morning of January 7, 2025, a powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet’s Shigatse region, leaving at least 42 people dead and over...

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau declares he will resign after his party elects a new leader

After nine years as the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau on Monday announced that he will step down as PM and party leader...

Understanding HMPV: The New Respiratory Virus in China

A mysterious respiratory virus called Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is causing concern in China. With a surge in cases, particularly among children under 14, hospitals...

Generation Beta rings in the New Year!

2025 brings with it something spectacular, the emergence of a new generation! 1 January 2025 marks the end of Generation Alpha and the start...

Tragic Plane Crash in South Korea: Jeju Air Disaster Claims 179 Lives

On December 29, 2024, a devastating aviation accident unfolded at Muan International Airport in South Korea. Jeju Air Flight 2216, a Boeing 737-800 en...

Why the World Must Follow Australia’s Lead in Protecting Children Online

Australia’s landmark decision to ban children under 16 from using social media has set a global precedent for online safety. Passed recently, this law...

HIV infections fall 22%, HIV-related deaths 40% globally: Study

New HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infections have fallen 22%, and HIV-related deaths have decreased by 40% globally, according to estimates published in The Lancet HIV journal...

Ghana to Botswana: African voters and politics on the continent

Jubilant victory songs filled the air in Ghana’s capital, Accra, on Monday as supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party filled the streets...

Assad is Gone. What happens to Syria now?

53 years of the Assad dynasty rule over Syria, came crashing down in the early hours of Sunday morning, as opposition forces stormed the...

South Korea’s Two-Hour Martial Law: A Night of Political Turmoil

Seoul, South Korea – On December 4, 2024, South Korea awoke to the aftermath of an unprecedented political drama. The previous night, President Yoon Suk...

French Govt. toppled in No-Confidene Vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government has lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly, deepening a political crisis and raising questions about the country’s...

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law in country

In a shocking development, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on late Tuesday night declared martial law across the country, stating that the move...

India-Bangladesh ties tested amid political unrest and arrest of Hindu monk

The arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu, a prominent monk leading protests against alleged atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh, has added a new dimension to...

Namaste Trump, Howdy Modi once again!

A Donald Trump Presidency 2.0 is shaking the world and India for its part is preparing to play a major role in the increasingly...

US Elections: Donald Trump declares victory, wins historic mandate

Even as results from the 2024 US Presidential Elections continue to pour in, Republican candidate Donald Trump has declared victory in a televised address...

Trump or Harris? As Americans decide, the world watches with great consequences

With one day left for the US Presidential Elections, governments and people across the world are holding their breaths as one of the closest...

Germany’s Scholz, PM Modi meet in New Delhi

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is on a high-level bilateral visit to India and met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on...

India-Iran relations: Strengthening ties amid geopolitical realities

The recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian Deputy Speaker Ali Pezeshkian has underscored the multifaceted and evolving relationship between India and...

India lashes Justin Trudeau after he admits Canada had ‘no hard evidentiary proof’ against Indian officials in the Hardeep Nijjar saga

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, while testifying before Canada's Foreign Interference Inquiry on Wednesday in Ottawa, admitted that his government had provided just intelligence,...

Amid tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions, Trudeau accuses India of supporting criminal activities in Canada

After escalating diplomatic tensions and tit-for-tat expulsion of senior diplomats of both nations on Sunday, the Trudeau Govt. on Monday alleged that the Indian...

Indo-Pacific Space and Earth conference to foster global collaboration on space technologies

The Indo-Pacific Space and Earth Conference (IPSEC) 2024, scheduled from November 26 to 28 in Perth, Western Australia, is set to bring together global...

Israel declares UN Chief Guterres ‘persona non-grata’ as tensions escalate

In an unprecedented diplomatic standoff, Israel has declared United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres persona non grata, effectively barring him from entering the country. This...

Jaishankar at UNGA: World cannot be fatalistic about Ukraine, Gaza conflicts

As the Ukraine war drags into its third year and the Gaza conflict intensifies, India on Thursday issued a firm call for urgent solutions,...

Israel kills Hassan Nasrallah, longtime Hezbollah leader in strike on Beirut

Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Hezbollah, was killed in a massive Israeli air attack on Beirut on 27 September, the Israeli Defence Forces claimed. Israel...

PM Modi’s US visit ends on a high note: Quad, UN address, Zelenskyy meeting and tech partnerships take center stage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded his three-day visit to the United States, marking it as a "fruitful" mission that emphasised multilateral cooperation and...

Quad Summit 2024 to focus on maritime security, emerging technologies, and global crises

The upcoming Quad Leaders Summit, scheduled for September 21, 2024, in Wilmington, Delaware, promises to bring significant advancements in maritime security, emerging technologies, and...

Quad Summit 2024: AI takes center stage as leaders chart new tech alliance

As the geopolitical spotlight shifts to Wilmington, Delaware, the Quad Leaders' Summit on September 21, 2024, is set to tackle one of the most...

NSA Ajit Doval meets Russian President Putin and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Indian NSA Ajit Doval met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday amidst new efforts for peace talks to end the Russia-Ukraine War. He...

Jaishankar focuses on strengthening bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia, Qatar at GCC meeting

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with his Saudi and Qatari counterparts during the inaugural India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers' meeting held in...

Polio returns to Gaza after 25 years, UN steps in with urgent vaccination drive

The United Nations has initiated an urgent polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, marking the first time in 25 years that the virus has reemerged...

Modi, Zelenskyy hold talks in Kyiv; India reiterates call for peace in Ukraine conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine...

India and Poland forge strategic partnership amid expanding global ambitions

In a move that underscores India’s growing diplomatic reach and Poland’s strategic ambitions within the European Union, the two nations have elevated their bilateral...

PM Modi’s historic visit to Ukraine and Poland: A strategic diplomatic initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a historic diplomatic mission, marking a significant chapter in India’s foreign policy. His visit to Ukraine, scheduled...

PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine and Poland: Navigating complex India-Russia relations amid global tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a historic visit to Poland and Ukraine, a diplomatic tour that not only reaffirms India’s ties with...

India proposes a “Global Development Compact” at 3rd Global South Summit

The 3rd Edition of the Voice of the Global South Summit helmed by India kicked off on Saturday, 17 August with 123 countries participating...

Thailand’s ruling coalition nominates Paetongtarn as PM, parliament to vote

Thailand’s parliament is set to vote on whether 37-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra should become the country’s next prime minister after the ruling Pheu Thai party...

A hidden ocean on Mars could make human interplanetary life possible

Large reservoirs of liquid water could be brimming beneath the craggy, tan rock crust on Mars, enough to make up a whole ocean, according...

61 dead as plane crashes in Brazil leaving no survivors

A plane carrying 61 people crashed near Sao Paulo in Brazil on Friday, killing all on board, Brazilian regional airline Voepass has said in...

‘Razakar’ : How one word toppled Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina Govt.

It all began with a single word: "Razakar", which now signifies the costliest misstep in Bangladesh's independent history. In Bangladesh, “Razakar” is an extremely derogatory...

Vietnam PM calls for deeper trade ties during his visit to India

Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Wednesday called for stronger economic cooperation between Vietnam and India, setting an ambitious target of $20 billion in...

Quad essential for freedom, security in Indo-Pacific : says EAM Jaishankar

Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar advocated for the Quad — the Quadrilateral grouping of India, U.S., Australia and Japan — today as...

India-UK unveil Landmark Technology Security Initiative

India and the United Kingdom launched the Technology Security Initiative today, which aims to enhance collaboration on critical technologies. Announced by UK Foreign Secretary...

Biden drops out, endorses Harris

US President Joe Biden has opted out of the 2024 US Presidential Race, saying that "I believe it is in the best interest of...

Bangladesh imposes Curfew as protests rock the nation

The Bangladesh Army has imposed a nationwide curfew in response to the deadly unrest that has gripped the country over reservation in government jobs. The...

Microsoft service outage causes chaos, disrupting airlines, banks, media, telecoms

A huge technology outage has disrupted global businesses and institutions in multiple countries, throwing airports, airlines, rail companies, government services, banks, stock exchanges, supermarkets,...

Trump survives assassination attempt, suspected gunman killed

Former United States President Donald Trump was shot in an assassination attempt, during a campaign rally in the city of Butler in Pennsylvania, USA. The...

Jaishankar urges self-reliance in BIMSTEC amid Myanmar crisis

In a significant development, the first BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' retreat convened in New Delhi on July 11, marking a key moment for regional cooperation...

Modi in Austria: 41 साल बाद भारतीय पीएम का ऑस्ट्रिया दौरा कितना अहम

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ऑस्ट्रिया के दौरे पर हैं। 41 साल बाद कोई भारतीय पीएम ऑस्ट्रिया के दौरे पर गए हैं। मोदी से पहले 1983...

‘Modi in Moscow’: PM advocates for soldiers’ release amidst Ukraine conflict

In a significant diplomatic move during his two-day visit to Moscow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi requested the release of Indian soldiers serving in the...

Modi Meets Putin: A diplomatic push for peace amidst economic discussions

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the latter's residence in Novo-Ogaryovo, marking his first...

From Moscow to Vienna: PM Modi’s diplomatic marathon to strengthen ties in Europe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Russia from July 8 to July 9, 2024, marking his first official visit to the country...

France’s shock election result

The French voters have once again mobilised to stop Marine Le Pen’s far right party from taking power. The election delivered a shock and...

Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s Presidential Run-off Election

Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran’s run-off presidential election, Iran’s interior ministry announced on Saturday. A heart surgeon and lawmaker by profession, he has vowed...

Who is Keir Starmer, the new British Prime Minister?

Keir Starmer officially became the Prime Minister of Britain today following the resignation of Rishi Sunak. Named after Keir Hardie, the Labour Party’s first leader,...

“I am sorry” – Rishi Sunak resigns as UK PM following election defeat

Outgoing UK PM Rishi Sunak apologised to the country in his farewell speech, after suffering a disastrous election loss. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street...

FATF backs India’s steps to curb money laundering

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday concluded India has a “high level of technical compliance” with its standards to counter money laundering...

PM Modi celebrates International Day of Yoga in Srinagar

International Yoga Day 2024: This year's theme, "Yoga for Self and Society", emphasises yoga's vital role in fostering individual well-being and social harmony. As the...

India rejects Ukraine declaration at Swiss Peace Summit

With Russia not attending the Swiss summit on peace in Ukraine and calling it a “waste of time”, India decided to not sign the...

Four Israeli hostages freed in IDF raid in Gaza

Four Israeli hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas on 7 October 2023 have been rescued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in a precise...

Period Poverty – A global and very Indian problem

Why millions of girls and women cannot afford their periods Millions of women and girls worldwide still cannot afford menstrual products or access water and...

Mexico’s Sheinbaum wins landslide to become country’s first woman president

Claudia Sheinbaum won a landslide victory to become Mexico's first female president, inheriting the project of her mentor and outgoing leader Andres Manuel Lopez...

In Photos : Floods devastate Brazil

Heavy rains have battered Brazil since late April, causing historic floods that have killed over 150 people, while nearly 100 residents are still missing...

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