World

UAE-held International Roundtable on Humanitarian Prediction

Titled Humanitarian 'Aid Predictive Landscape Roundtable', the event saw the participation of leading global experts on humanitarianism and Artificial Intelligence, representing several international organisations.

2026-06-19T08:42:41.747954+00:00 IST

Israeli Min says "All of Lebanon must burn" as 4 soldiers die

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said that "all of Lebanon must burn," after the Hezbollah attack.

2026-06-19T08:30:12.104190+00:00 IST

INS Trikand responds to distress call on likely piracy attempt

The Indian Navy said that timely intervention assured safety of the merchant vessel.

2026-06-19T08:08:46.273636+00:00 IST

Karachi grinds to halt as transport strike exposes govt’s failure

According to The Express Tribune, the Karachi Transport Alliance had already observed a wheel-jam strike, bringing much of the city's transport network to a standstill. Buses, minibuses and coaches disappeared from major routes as operators parked their vehicles at terminals and depots in protest.

2026-06-19T08:06:13.842303+00:00 IST

Balochistan employees launch indefinite shutdown after protest cr

The Balochistan Employees' Grand Alliance declared that government offices, schools, colleges, and other public sector departments across the province would remain closed until their demands are addressed, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2026-06-19T07:23:22.936510+00:00 IST

Clear vision: New eye hospital gives elderly their

But a community eye hospital that came into operation just minutes from their home brought back their sight and their independence. After losing vision in both eyes for five to six months, he could no longer perform simple tasks.

2026-06-19T07:06:56.553043+00:00 IST

PM Modi arrives in Delhi post 2-nation visit

Earlier in the day, the Ministry of External Affairs notified of PM Modi's departure from Paris saying that the visit added fresh momentum to the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership.

2026-06-19T06:48:52.042362+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Iran, US discuss temporary truce framework: Reports

Iran and the United States are discussing a tentative one-page framework aimed at halting hostilities between the two sides and reopening the Strait of Hormuz for commercial traffic, The New York Times reported, citing three senior Iranian officials familiar with the negotiations.

2026-05-08T01:00:02.986943+00:00 IST

CENTCOM confirms Iranian attack on US Navy ships

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Friday confirmed that Iranian forces launched missiles, drones and small boat attacks targeting US naval vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz while stating that no US assets were hit during the incident.

2026-05-07T23:48:56.351741+00:00 IST

Iran says US violated ceasefire by targeting its oil tanker

Iran on Friday accused the United States of violating the ceasefire between the two sides by targeting Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, warning of a "crushing response without the slightest hesitation".

2026-05-07T22:43:07.712149+00:00 IST

Asia

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Former CDS Gen Chauhan reveals PM Modi’s directions

Speaking at the Vivekananda Centre in the national capital, Chauhan said the political decision that the perpetrators of the terror attack would not be spared and that India would not tolerate cross-border terrorism was conveyed by Prime Minister Modi in his speech in Patna on April 24.

2026-08-26T00:01:57.099402+00:00 IST

Former CDS Gen Chauhan response on Trump's claims on ceasefire

Speaking at the Vivekananda Centre in the national capital on Tuesday on US President Donald Trump's claims that he mediated the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, Chauhan said, "See, I can only talk about this particular ceasefire, what happened in the military domain."

2026-08-25T20:38:09.839172+00:00 IST

Nagesh Singh concurrently accredited as India's envoy to Naoero

Nagesh Singh, an IFS officer of the 1995 batch, presently the High Commissioner of India to Australia, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Naoero, with residence in Canberra.

2026-08-25T18:06:08.661597+00:00 IST

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Will advance BRICS with people-centric approach...: PM Modi

"Just as we brought inclusivity to our G20 Presidency and placed the concerns of the Global South at the forefront of the agenda, similarly, during our Presidency of BRICS, we will advance this forum with a people-centric approach and the spirit of Humanity First," he said.

2025-07-07T22:33:35.284898+00:00 IST

PM Modi departs for Brasilia after attending BRICS Summit

PM Modi is travelling to Brasilia for his State Visit to Brazil, where he will hold bilateral discussions with the Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the broadening of the Strategic Partnership between two nations in areas of mutual interest, including trade, defence, energy, space, technology, agriculture, health and people-to-people linkages.

2025-07-07T20:10:09.429833+00:00 IST

PM Modi showcases India’s cultural heritage with handcrafted gift

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India's rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship by presenting symbolic, handcrafted gifts to global leaders during the ongoing five-nation visit, reflecting the country's artistic legacy and spiritual traditions.

2025-07-07T17:24:18.785970+00:00 IST

Europe

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UN Committee raises alarm over tortures in Pakistan

The UN Committee against Torture (CAT) has raised serious concern regarding the degrading condition of human rights in Pakistan, and the torture, arbitrary detention and reprisals against political figures and rights activists in the country.

2026-05-02T14:00:02.209242+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy claims Russia lost around $7 billion in 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday claimed that Russia has incurred losses of around USD 7 billion so far in 2026 as a result of sanctions and targeted strikes on its oil sector amid the ongoing war.

2026-05-01T16:58:09.718728+00:00 IST

Sindh leader says labour movements must address national struggle

A statement issued on International Workers' Day has called for redefining May Day as a global platform for what it describes as "revolutionary struggle for national liberation and human dignity", arguing that the day should not be limited to traditional labour rights such as wages and employment.

2026-05-01T10:55:45.279702+00:00 IST

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Nuclear weapons program is destroyed...gone: US VP Vance

"We destroyed a substantial number of their ballistic missiles and their ballistic missile launchers themselves. The nuclear weapons program is destroyed. It is gone," Vance stated, framing the peace deal as an extension of this military success rather than a concession.

2026-06-18T16:56:21.359398+00:00 IST

12.5 million barrels of oil went through Strait of Hormuz: Vance

"The president's peace plan in Iran is already bearing real fruits for the American people. Last night, 12.5 million barrels of oil went through the Strait of Hormuz, which is a high since the beginning of the conflict," Vance said.

2026-06-18T16:48:08.147057+00:00 IST

Vance issues warning to Iran to "comply fully" with peace deal

Addressing a presser at the White House, Vance said that compliance with the peace deal will provide Iran a "transformative relationship" in the Middle East, hailing it as a "win-win situation" for the US.

2026-06-18T16:21:59.294957+00:00 IST

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Middle East

16 die, several injured in Israel's strikes on Lebanon

Despite the fact that the Iran-US deal called for cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon, the strikes continued.

2026-06-19T06:32:07.529621+00:00 IST

Europe

"Iran, US talks postponed": Swiss FM

A White House spokesperson on Thursday (local time) said that US Vice President JD Vance will not depart for Switzerland for further talks as the plans for the talks have not been finalised.

2026-06-19T06:21:06.210717+00:00 IST

US pro-Israel lobby AIPAC says final Iran deal must reflect Trump

The AIPAC stated that a final deal must permanently and verifiably end the regime's nuclear program.

2026-06-19T05:56:28.975823+00:00 IST

Congressman Krishnamoorthi condemns ‘Go back to India’ chants

Krishnamoorthi said that hate has no place in America.

2026-06-19T05:12:19.052646+00:00 IST

Europe

Andy Burnham's by-election win enables him to challenge UK PM Sta

Burnham defeated his closest challenger, Robert Kenyon, who was the candidate for the anti-immigration Reform UK, in the seat of Makerfield, the vote results showed early on Friday. He secured the House of Commons seat he needed to be able to bid for the prime ministership.

2026-06-19T04:43:21.050910+00:00 IST

Middle East

Iran's Supreme Leader consented truce with US despite...

Khamenei, in his statement, said that Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian assured him that if the US makes excessive demands, they will not submit.

2026-06-19T04:35:38.455248+00:00 IST

Tulsi Gabbard, on final day as US DNI, alleges Biden's Top Medica

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) alleged that Fauci, while serving as head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), directed millions of dollars in US taxpayer funding towards gain-of-function research involving bat coronaviruses at the Wuhan Institute of Virology.

2026-06-19T04:20:45.122120+00:00 IST

India's Bimal Patel elected judge of UN's ITLOS tribunal

The election was held within the framework of the 36th Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. (ITLOS) is an independent judicial body established by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

2026-06-19T04:12:24.671292+00:00 IST

JD Vance's Switzerland visit delayed: White House spokesperson

"As the Vice President said at his press conference, the plans for the upcoming technical talks have not been finalised, and the US delegation has been prepared to depart at the first available opportunity. But the logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable," the spokesperson said.

2026-06-19T03:10:11.343337+00:00 IST

Vance shelves Switzerland visit as US-Iran talks hit early hurdle

"As the Vice President said at his press conference, the plans for the upcoming technical talks have not been finalized, and the U.S. delegation has been prepared to depart at the first available opportunity. But the logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable," CNN quoted the White House spokesperson as saying.

2026-06-19T03:03:55.619651+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan detects 8 Chinese vessels around itself

The MND monitored the situation and responded.

2026-06-19T02:21:24.856129+00:00 IST

India hosts 12th International Yoga Day celebration at UN

Sharing details of the event in a post on X, the Indian Mission to the UN said, "#IndiaAtUN @IndiaUNNewYork organized the 12th #InternationalDayofYoga at @UN Headquarters today. PR @AmbHarishP highlighted the growing global reach of #Yoga at the event. UNSG @antonioguterres delivered a special message on the occasion."

2026-06-19T01:44:28.451178+00:00 IST

US lifts maritime blockade on Iranian ports after signing MoU

"Today, US forces lifted the blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, in accordance with the President's direction. American forces are not impeding the transit of vessels to or from Iranian ports. All US military blockade enforcement efforts have ceased," CENTCOM stated.

2026-06-19T01:03:07.440623+00:00 IST

Middle East

Iran warns US, says will deliver crushing response to MoU breach

Iran's top negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that Tehran will deliver a "crushing response" if the United States or its partners act in bad faith, violate the newly agreed framework, or impose additional demands during the ongoing negotiations over a final agreement.

2026-06-19T00:56:10.964463+00:00 IST