Middle East

Oman: INSV Kaundinya receives water salute on arrival in Muscat

The Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya was given a water salute as it completed its voyage from Gujarat's Porbandar to Oman's Muscat on Wednesday.

2026-01-14T09:06:50.554782+00:00 IST

“Indian Navy's trained crew can face any challenges”: Commodore

The Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya successfully completed its historic 18-day voyage and reached Muscat, Oman today.

2026-01-14T08:38:50.299106+00:00 IST

Stitched sailing vessel INSV 'Kaundinya' successfully concludes

The Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya successfully completed its historic 18-day voyage and reached Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday.

2026-01-14T08:03:15.021824+00:00 IST

Iran set to hang protester amid anti-regime rally crackdown

26-year-old Erfan Soltani is allegedly scheduled to be hanged to death after his arrest during the protests in Karaj last Thursday (local time), the Iran Human Rights (IHR) and National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFD) NGO groups said.

2026-01-14T03:18:22.901076+00:00 IST

Israel cuts ties with several UN bodies, orders review of others

Following an examination and discussions held in the aftermath of the United States' decision to withdraw from dozens of international organisations, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa'ar, has decided that Jerusalem will immediately sever all contact with several United Nations agencies and international bodies, citing what the government described as persistent bias, politicisation and actions hostile to Israel.

2026-01-13T20:02:34.283318+00:00 IST

"Iranians too disillusioned with its own leadership": Expert

Speaking to ANI in London, Waghmar, who is associated with the Centre for Iranian Studies (CIS) at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), London University, warned that Tehran could resort to aggressive external actions as a diversion from mounting domestic crises, including widespread protests, economic collapse and deep public anger against the regime.

2026-01-13T19:36:55.123474+00:00 IST

Union Minister of Fisheries arrives in Israel for global summit

Minister Singh is on a 3-day official visit to Israel and will be participating in 'Sea The Future' conference in Eilat.

2026-01-13T03:58:54.665153+00:00 IST

Iran's Crown Prince calls on internet providers to help protester

As protests have rolled on to another week, Pahlavi has emerged as a vocal supporter of the demonstrators, backing what he describes as a nationwide movement against the Islamic Republic.

2026-01-13T03:28:15.834545+00:00 IST

“Ready to repel any act of aggression”: FM spokesman Baghaei

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran's armed forces, backed by the nation, are fully prepared to repel any aggression. He blamed unrest on US and Israeli interference, cited ongoing Iran-US communication, as protests and counter-rallies continued amid rising international tensions.

2026-01-12T16:53:26.564209+00:00 IST

Machado meets Pope Leo XIV ahead of Trump talks

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado met Pope Leo XIV seeking support for a democratic transition after Nicolas Maduro's capture. US President Donald Trump said last week that she may visit Washington soon and that he expects to meet her, while also speaking about rebuilding Venezuela.

2026-01-12T15:19:31.678540+00:00 IST

Pro-Iran rallies held across country

Large-scale pro-Iran demonstrations were held across several cities and provinces, including Tehran, in the Islamic Republic on Monday, as tens of thousands of people took to the streets to express support for the nation and denounce what authorities described as armed acts of "terrorism" by protestors who took to the streets against the current regime, Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported.

2026-01-12T09:45:21.398514+00:00 IST

Engine-less Indian ship ‘Kaundinya’ enters Omani waters

"The main objective of the Kaundinya project now stands proved: we have demonstrated how ancient "stitched" ships from India could cross the oceans, we know the strengths and drawbacks of this design, and have good idea of the human experience of ancient mariners," Sanjeev Sanyal posted from onboard the Indian Navy vessel.

2026-01-12T08:21:58.301642+00:00 IST

INSV Kaundinya “Ship of Wood with Men of Steel” closer to Oman

The journey, which began on December 29, 2025, aims to recreate the ancient maritime trading route that connected India with West Asia and other parts of the world.

2026-01-12T06:03:05.285595+00:00 IST

544 dead, over 10,600 arrested as Iran protests continue

At least 544 people have been killed and more than 10,681 individuals arrested and transferred to prisons amid nationwide protests in Iran, as demonstrators have taken to the streets across multiple provinces over the past 15 days in anti-government rallies driven by soaring inflation, economic hardship and mounting public anger over governance.

2026-01-12T04:22:40.724709+00:00 IST

Fixed impressions may ease social anxiety, say researchers

Social anxiety is a widespread condition marked by intense discomfort in social settings and persistent worry about being judged.

2026-01-12T01:05:31.705899+00:00 IST

Reza Pahlavi backs Trump, urges support for Iranians’ fight

Pahlavi asserted that the Iranian people would emerge as US' key partner for peace and prosperity following what he described as the fall of the current regime.

2026-01-12T00:06:55.938478+00:00 IST

Israel, Germany sign joint declaration to boost security, cyber

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (local time) said Israel and Germany are "natural partners" in addressing emerging security challenges, as he and visiting German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt signed a joint declaration to deepen cooperation in the fields of security, cybersecurity and the fight against terrorism.

2026-01-11T21:07:58.841647+00:00 IST

Netanyahu says Israel "closely monitoring events unfolding in Ira

Netanyahu voiced strong support for the Iranian people's struggle against what he described as "tyranny".

2026-01-11T20:14:48.599575+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Hezbollah's weapon storage sites in Southern Leban

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday (local time) said it carried out strikes on multiple Hezbollah-linked military sites in southern Lebanon, targeting shafts allegedly used for storing weapons, amid rising tensions along the border.

2026-01-11T19:15:41.352397+00:00 IST

Egypt’s inflation rate drops to 11.8 per cent in December: Centra

The Central Bank of Egypt announced today that Egypt's inflation rate decreased to 11.8 per cent year-on-year in December. The rate had recorded 12.5 per cent in November.

2026-01-11T17:54:25.642176+00:00 IST

Thousands of Australians without power after tropical cyclone hit

Koji, a category one cyclone, made landfall between the towns of Ayr and Bowen, about 500 km (310 miles) north of state capital Brisbane, before weakening to a tropical low, the nation's weather forecaster said.

2026-01-11T17:43:11.726848+00:00 IST