World

Israeli forces attack Hezbollah terrorist in Southern Lebanon

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that Sunday afternoon it attacked a terrorist from the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Jmaijmeh area in southern Lebanon.

2026-01-04T17:39:01.409167+00:00 IST

Sharjah Ruler receives founding delegation of ALA Beirut

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the Sharjah Arabic Language Academy (ALA), received on Sunday a delegation of founders of ALA in Beirut, Lebanon, headed by Dr Emile Badi Yaqub and Dr Rashid Darbas, at Dr Sultan Al Qasimi Centre in University City.

2026-01-04T17:35:51.325333+00:00 IST

UAE aviation sector stands as key pillar of national economy

The UAE aviation sector continues to consolidate its position as one of the strategic pillars of the national economy and a global benchmark in governance, innovation and sustainability.

2026-01-04T17:21:36.078291+00:00 IST

Tharoor warns of ‘might is right’ trend after US Venezuela strike

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday expressed serious concern over the US' military action in Venezuela, during which they captured the country's president and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, warning that the incident reflected a growing trend of "might is right" in global affairs with serious implications for the international order.

2026-01-04T17:20:27.991195+00:00 IST

Israeli forces destroy 2-Kilometre Hamas Tunnel in Northern Gaza

Combat engineers recently demolished a two-kilometre Hamas tunnel within the Israeli side of the Yellow Line in northern Gaza, the Israel Defence Forces said on Sunday.

2026-01-04T17:07:29.494910+00:00 IST

'Iran Regime has no silver bullet solution for economic problem'

In the wake of the protests which took place in Iran as the country is facing severe economic strain, Senior Researcher Dennis Citrinowicz told ANI that despite the challenging situation in Iran, a regime change is unlikely and that one has to wait and watch how things develop.

2026-01-04T16:54:53.153180+00:00 IST

Drug trafficking, oil issues: US VP defends Venezuela strikes

US Vice-President JD Vance on Sunday defended Washington's military action related to Venezuela, during which they captured the country's president and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, arguing that the South American nation has played a significant role in drug trafficking and has long used expropriated oil assets to fund what he described as "narcoterrorist activities".

2026-01-04T16:53:49.840793+00:00 IST

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Zelenskyy meets Canadian PM Mark Carney, bags aid before Trum

Zelenskyy arrived in Halifax a day ahead of his planned discussions with Trump. His visit came amid one of the heaviest aerial assaults on Ukraine's capital in recent weeks, which left at least one woman dead and disrupted electricity and heating supplies across large parts of the city.

2025-12-27T20:42:23.387295+00:00 IST

Consulate General of India in Toronto officially launches 'OSCW'

The Consulate General of India in Toronto has officially launched the One Stop Centre for Women (OSCW) to assist Indian national women in distress pertaining to cases of domestic violence, abuse, family conflict, abandonment, exploitation and legal challenges, among others.

2025-12-27T09:31:50.121570+00:00 IST

US: Five injured after shooting Northwest DC, probe underway

A shooting took place in Northwest DC on Friday night (local time), which left five people injured. The DC Police Department said investigations are underway and a lookout is in effect for multiple suspects.

2025-12-27T07:27:57.511962+00:00 IST

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Kashmir terror victims’ voices echo in Geneva, call for justice

At a UNHRC session in Geneva, activists from Jammu and Kashmir highlighted Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism. Speakers Shenaz Ganai, Vishva Ranjan Pandita, and Harleen Kaur detailed decades of violence, the Kashmiri Pandit exodus, and attacks on Sikhs, while urging global action against Pakistan-backed terror networks.

2025-09-25T16:00:12.502657+00:00 IST

Sarkozy sentenced to five years over Libyan funding case

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in jail after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by Libya. Two of his former ministers were also convicted, while other charges against him were dismissed.

2025-09-25T12:32:54.671612+00:00 IST

Spain, Italy send naval ships to protect Gaza aid flotilla

Spain and Italy have deployed naval ships to escort the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza after reported Israeli drone attacks in the Mediterranean. Leaders stressed international law and citizen safety, while Italy urged activists to stay in international waters, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-09-25T11:06:22.960473+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Federal election in Australia to be held on May 18

Canberra [Australia], Apr 11 (ANI): Australia will vote in a general election on May 18, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Thursday.

2019-04-11T00:40:02.287598+00:00 IST

5.2 magnitude quake jolts Tonga

Nuku Alofa [Tonga], Apr 8 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter Scale jolted Neiafu town in Tonga on Sunday (local time), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

2019-04-07T23:51:38.248233+00:00 IST

Journalist Maria Ressa held at Manila airport on corruption charges

Manila [Philippines], Mar 29 (ANI): Maria Ressa, Executive Editor at Philippines based investigative new site named Rappler, was arrested once again on corruption charges by the authorities at Manila Airport on Friday.

2019-03-29T17:59:46.263931+00:00 IST

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Shinde becomes 1st Indian MP to address 2 West African parliament

In a significant diplomatic outreach, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, leading an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation became the only Indian Member of Parliamentto address two West African parliaments -- the Republic of Sierra Leone and the Republic of Liberia, a statement from Shinde's office quoting him said.

2025-06-03T10:12:53.209544+00:00 IST

Carried voice of 140 crore Indians abroad: Shrikant Shinde

Wrapping up a high-level diplomatic mission to the UAE, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde described the 13-day visit by the all-party delegation as a unified assertion of India's zero-tolerance approach to terrorism and a reflection of its rising global stature under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

2025-06-03T09:57:47.593669+00:00 IST

Terror and trade cannot flow together: Bansuri Swaraj

BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj highlighted India's strong global stand against terrorism during a visit to the UAE, DR Congo, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. She praised their support and said India's message of unity and peace is gaining worldwide recognition under Prime Minister Modi's leadership.

2025-06-03T09:08:57.804686+00:00 IST

Asia

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Hillary Clinton hails India’s climate innovation at Mumbai Week

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton praised India as a key climate innovator during a fireside chat at Mumbai Climate Week. She urged building models locally, scaling innovations, and using philanthropy to tackle systemic issues while pushing public-private collaboration for urgent climate action.

2026-02-18T10:39:09.153295+00:00 IST

"Need to include humans in loop in every stage of AI adoption"

Vanessa Smith, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, ServiceNow and President, ServiceNow.org US says the approach to AI should be Human centric.

2026-02-18T10:33:02.505131+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets Estonian President Alar Karis at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Estonian President Alar Karis in New Delhi during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Karis highlighted shared historical experiences, Estonia's digital and AI initiatives, invited Indian investment, and expressed concern over Russia's aggression in Ukraine, emphasising India-Estonia ties based on democracy and sovereignty.

2026-02-18T10:31:18.118746+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Israeli archaeologists uncover remains of dramatic mountaintop

A team of Israeli archaeologists has uncovered a new piece of the puzzle at the ancient Alexandrium fortress, the dramatic mountaintop site rising 650 meters above the Jordan Valley.

2025-12-05T17:24:10.311757+00:00 IST

Sudden flu death of child leads to 4 life-saving transplants

A six-year-old Jerusalem boy who died this week from an exceptionally rare flu complication has saved four lives through organ donation, Israeli hospitals said.

2025-12-05T17:18:17.003468+00:00 IST

Netanyahu taps military secretary Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman

The Mossad will have a new Director after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his Military Secretary, Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman is his choice to lead Israel's intelligence agency. The appointment comes ahead of the scheduled conclusion of current Mossad Chief David Barnea's five-year term in June 2026.

2025-12-05T17:13:44.443082+00:00 IST

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Middle East

Israel Police establishes new district in the Negev

The Israel Police established a new security sub-district within its Southern District - the Rotem (juniper brush) Area - in the Negev it said to "strengthen the security of southern residents." It will have hundreds of officers in the fields of patrol, investigations, intelligence, anti-terror, and surveillance, with the allocation of all of its resources to combat crime in general and in Arab communities in particular, including arms trafficking and shooting incidents, extortion of protection money, illegal construction, the phenomenon of polygamy that harms social order, and any criminal activity that undermines the security of southern residents.

2026-01-04T16:33:08.880169+00:00 IST

US Secy defends Venezuela strike, cites oil, national interest

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday defended Washington's military action in Venezuela, during which it captured the country's president and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, saying that it was aimed at protecting US national interests in the Western Hemisphere and preventing adversaries from controlling the South American country's oil resources.

2026-01-04T16:21:12.308730+00:00 IST

Asia

Former Nepal PM Oli hands over statement to probe committee, records statement at NHRC on Gen-Z Protest

Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has handed over a written statement to the high-level investigation committee formed to probe the atrocities during the Gen-Z protest.

2026-01-04T15:23:34.454247+00:00 IST

Asia

CPI(M)’s MA Baby: US acting like rogue state in Venezuela strikes

CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby on Sunday strongly condemned the US' military action in Venezuela and the capture of its President and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife from Caracas, accusing Washington of violating international law and human rights.

2026-01-04T15:06:21.967871+00:00 IST

Europe

“Let us pray, stand in solidarity…”: Pope Leo on Venezuela

Pope Leo XIV expressed his concern over the recent developments in Venezuela, where American strikes took place and led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro.

2026-01-04T14:53:22.661768+00:00 IST

US intervention in Venezuela opposite to Iraq : Pete Hegseth

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has defended Washington's military intervention in Venezuela, during which the US captured the country's president and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, asserting that the operation was the "exact opposite" of the 2003 Iraq invasion and would not result in prolonged conflict or loss of American lives.

2026-01-04T14:16:10.634482+00:00 IST

Asia

Japan: Tea-leaf spill results in multiple-vehicle car crash

12 cars were involved in a multi-vehicle crash in eastern Japan after tea leaves spilled from a moving truck on a road caused the vehicles behind it to skid, Kyodo News reported citing the police.

2026-01-04T13:52:14.810291+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel backs US Venezuela action, hails “perfect operation”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed full support for US actions on Venezuela, saying they aim to restore freedom and justice. He said Latin America is shifting toward the US and Israel, congratulated President Donald Trump on his decision, and praised the American military for the operation.

2026-01-04T13:45:16.682197+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepal urges social harmony after communal tensions in Madhesh

Communal tensions in Nepal's southern plains prompted a high security alert after clashes in Parsa and Dhanusha. Protests, sparked by a TikTok video and mosque vandalism, led to injuries, tear gas use, and increased security across Madhesh, while authorities urged social harmony.

2026-01-04T13:39:04.781806+00:00 IST

Asia

Zelenskyy says preparations are on for meeting with US

Zelenskyy said that they were getting ready for meetings with the US.

2026-01-04T13:19:07.773843+00:00 IST

“Freedom of political prisoners is our priority”: Machado

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado called on global leaders to support the release of political prisoners, with French President Emmanuel Macron backing her appeal. The statements came amid Maduro's removal, his arrest by US authorities, and Venezuela's Supreme Court appointing Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as acting president.

2026-01-04T13:06:24.360064+00:00 IST

Asia

China’s internal military turmoil drives escalation around Taiwan

China has conducted one of its most wide-ranging military exercises around Taiwan in recent years, a show of force that analysts say reflects not only external intimidation but also growing instability within the upper echelons of the Chinese armed forces. Observers argue that China is projecting strength outward to mask turbulence and factional tensions at home, as reported by The Epoch Times.

2026-01-04T13:00:11.279209+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepal’s interim PM's husband to be flown to Delhi for treatment

Nepal's Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki's husband, Durga Prasad Subedi (74), is set to be flown to New Delhi for further treatment after his condition failed to improve.

2026-01-04T12:59:19.176498+00:00 IST

Asia

Gravely concerned by US intervention in Venezuela: Singapore

Singapore on Sunday expressed concern over the US intervention in Venezuela and called for the parties to exercise restraint and come to a peaceful resolution.

2026-01-04T12:54:48.567551+00:00 IST