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Trump says Iran, Israel eyeing "immediate ceasefire"

US President Donald Trump on Monday stated that both Iran and Israel are looking to implement an "immediate ceasefire", following an intense round of attacks and counterattacks from both sides after Tel Aviv launched strikes on Tehran.

2026-06-08T12:32:31.222123+00:00 IST

Israeli expert Schwartz warns of regional instability in W Asia

"The Middle East is not being pushed into a conflict; it is in a situation of conflict," Schwartz said, highlighting how Iran's actions have directly impacted regional neighbours, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Cyprus. He warned that this destabilisation has profound global consequences, particularly regarding energy security for major economies like India, China, and across Southeast Asia.

2026-06-08T12:25:04.905693+00:00 IST

24 Indians aboard tanker safe after Hormuz incident

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) on Monday confirmed a fire incident aboard MT Marivex, a vessel carrying 24 Indian seafarers, south of the Strait of Hormuz, adding that all crew members are presently safe.

2026-06-08T11:07:02.077573+00:00 IST

UKPNP raises concern over human rights situation in PoJK

Members of the Kashmiri diaspora gathered in Leeds to express concerns over the human rights situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), alleging suppression of civil liberties and the use of force against residents by Pakistani authorities.

2026-06-08T10:20:24.670853+00:00 IST

India issues advisory for nationals in Israel amid strikes

Amid a sharp and rapid deterioration of the security situation in West Asia, the Indian Embassy in Israel on Monday issued an advisory for Indian nationals residing in the country, urging them to exercise "utmost caution" and remain vigilant in view of the prevailing security situation in the region.

2026-06-08T10:16:58.633617+00:00 IST

West Asia conflict: India calls for immediate de-escalation

After tensions heightened in West Asia and the Gulf region, India on Monday reiterated the call for immediate de-escalation and urged a diplomatic solution as the way forward for peace and stability to be restored in the region.

2026-06-08T09:43:30.565496+00:00 IST

Tehran accuses IAEA chief of ‘deliberate bias against Iran’

Iran has accused IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi of "deliberate bias," claiming his stance undermines the UN watchdog's credibility. This diplomatic row unfolds as direct military clashes between Israel and Iran on the war's 100th day threaten to derail US President Donald Trump's efforts to negotiate a comprehensive nuclear deal.

2026-06-08T09:35:31.889298+00:00 IST

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Schools, civilian infrastructure hit during war in Iran: IRNA

According to IRNA, the Iranian Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development said, "24 bridges and intersections were targeted during the 40-day war, and none of the structures targeted was military."

2026-04-22T08:05:54.869534+00:00 IST

Israeli FM reaffirms solidarity with India on Pahalgam attack

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar reaffirmed solidarity with India on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack. The tribute recalled India's "Operation Sindoor" and "Operation Mahadev," which dismantled terror infrastructure and eliminated the perpetrators, alongside non-military measures like terminating the Indus Waters Treaty and bilateral trade.

2026-04-22T08:04:54.216843+00:00 IST

Iran mocks Pakistan's "futile" mediation after Trump ceasefire

The Iranian news agency SNN has cast aspersions on Pakistan's mediation, describing it as a failing "procedure" despite US President Trump's sudden ceasefire extension. Tehran remains sceptical of Islamabad's influence, while Pakistan's leadership continues desperate attempts to project international relevance as the "seriously fractured" regional standoff persists.

2026-04-22T06:24:53.733808+00:00 IST

Asia

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India, Poland prove empires, totalitarianism are temporary: Envoy

Amid concerns over the uncertainty of global conflicts, Polish Ambassador to India Piotr Antoni Switalski on Thursday said that India and Poland have demonstrated that military and totalitarian regimes are temporary, while the human desire for freedom remains enduring, drawing parallels between the two countries' histories of foreign domination and struggles for sovereignty.

2026-08-20T17:38:07.582588+00:00 IST

India-Japan make key gains, open new defence cooperation frontier

From a new maritime security pact and greater naval coordination to defence technology cooperation, joint shipbuilding and the expansion of the Indo-Pacific Logistics Network, India and Japan on Thursday unveiled a broad roadmap to take their defence partnership into new domains, with a focus on a free and open Indo-Pacific.

2026-08-20T17:26:49.679641+00:00 IST

Hardeep Puri signs oil, gas cooperation MoU with Mauritius

Puri signed the MoU with Mauritius Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection John Michaël Tzoun Sao Yeung Sik Yuen, as India and Mauritius moved to further strengthen bilateral energy cooperation.

2026-08-20T16:38:28.143989+00:00 IST

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"Khalistanis surrounded me, threatened violence," Canadian journo

Bezirgan, in a conversation with ANI, said that the said Khalistani stalker doxed his movements and assaulted him in front of the police.

2025-06-08T09:09:13.094984+00:00 IST

FNC discusses cooperation with Brazilian, Belarusian parliaments

Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Committee on Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs in the Federal National Council (FNC), met with Senator Davi Alcolumbre, President of the Senate of the Federative Republic of Brazil, on the sidelines of the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum held at the National Congress in Brasilia.

2025-06-07T17:47:31.731235+00:00 IST

Ghana reported 45 confirmed cases of monkeypox in past month

Ghana has reported 45 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the past month, marking its worst outbreak since 2022, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS).

2025-06-07T17:39:38.986312+00:00 IST

Europe

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EU energy ministers to discuss coordinated response to Iran War

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday via video conference and will focus on assessing recent developments in energy markets and identifying areas where stronger coordination at the EU level is needed.

2026-03-30T09:57:31.633582+00:00 IST

God does not listen to prayers of those who wage war:Pope Leo XIV

Reflecting on the Passion of Jesus Christ, the Pope described Christ as the "King of Peace" who chose humility and sacrifice over violence, even in the face of suffering and death and emphasised that Jesus' life and actions stand in stark contrast to war and aggression.

2026-03-29T20:53:05.392841+00:00 IST

China’s ethnic law sparks fresh Tibet concerns

Representatives led by Thinlay Chukki, along with UN Advocacy Officer Phuntsok Topgyal, engaged in a series of high-level meetings in the Czech Republic to highlight China's oppression in Tibet and explore avenues for international cooperation, as reported by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

2026-03-29T12:46:03.648428+00:00 IST

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US sanctions network smuggling Iranian LPG

The network used front companies in the United Arab Emirates and China, foreign bank accounts, and Iran's shadow fleet to move millions of barrels of Iranian LPG while concealing its Iranian origin and evading US sanctions.

2026-06-06T02:02:01.059787+00:00 IST

US sanctions UAE, Chinese cos to strangle Iranian energy network

Thomas Pigott, Spokesperson for the US Department of State, said that the network used front companies in the United Arab Emirates and China, along with Iran's shadow fleet of vessels, to disguise Iranian-origin fuel and circumvent US sanctions.

2026-06-05T17:39:21.732613+00:00 IST

Chinese robots under fire as US lawmakers propose import ban

A group of bipartisan US lawmakers has introduced the Guarding the US Against Adversarial Robotics Dominance (GUARD) Act, a bill that would subject robots made by China and other foreign adversaries to national security reviews and potentially ban their import into the United States, the US House Select Committee on China said in a press release.

2026-06-05T09:34:22.332422+00:00 IST

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Asia

Dalai Lama undergoes successful knee replacement surgery

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama underwent a successful left knee replacement surgery and is recovering well, his personal physicians said in a video message on Monday.

2026-06-08T09:20:50.487900+00:00 IST

Europe

PoJK activist urges UN action over alleged Rawalakot crackdown

PoJK political activist Amjad Ayub Mirza has urged the United Nations to intervene, alleging a violent Pakistani security crackdown on peaceful rights demonstrators in Rawalakot. Citing civilian casualties from live ammunition, Mirza demanded an independent fact-finding mission to investigate human rights violations and protect unarmed citizens.

2026-06-08T09:03:49.821026+00:00 IST

Europe

India widens nuke arsenal lead over PakL SIPRI

India has also retained its position as the world's fifth-largest military spender and the second-largest importer of major arms during the 2021-25 period. India's military expenditure reached $92.1 billion in 2025, marking an 8.9 per cent jump from the previous year. India is the world's fifth largest military spender and ranks behind only the US, China, Russia and Germany in defence spending.

2026-06-08T08:54:54.708496+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israeli jets obliterate strategic Iranian air defence systems

Israel launched a massive aerial campaign inside Iran, destroying its core air defence infrastructure. The escalation, occurring on the war's 100th day alongside a Houthi Red Sea shipping ban, severely threatens a fragile regional truce and derails US President Donald Trump's urgent diplomatic efforts to negotiate a nuclear deal.

2026-06-08T08:45:48.393160+00:00 IST

Asia

Baghaei affirms Iranian frozen assets issue integral to talks

Iran on Monday reaffirmed that the issue of release of its frozen assets is on the table in peace negotiations with Washington, and that Tehran will pursue the demand in all ways it can, ISNA reported.

2026-06-08T08:45:14.766435+00:00 IST

Middle East

Houthis declare total ban on Israeli shipping in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthis launched a missile strike against Israel and declared a complete shipping ban in the Red Sea, threatening critical global trade routes. The escalation, coinciding with a direct Israel-Iran kinetic exchange and Iran's ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, severely jeopardises the region's fragile ceasefire.

2026-06-08T08:21:00.505335+00:00 IST

Middle East

Iran slams US amid heightened tensions in region

Iran on Monday came down heavily on Washington for the rapidly worsening situation in West Asia and the Gulf region--stating that the recent developments have further intensified "suspicions" and will worsen the leads being made in the diplomatic way being charted, ISNA reported.

2026-06-08T08:18:44.960658+00:00 IST

Europe

BRICS accounts for over 1/3rd of high-tech exports: Putin

BRICS nations now contribute around 40 per cent of global GDP and nearly half of recent global economic growth. Vladimir Putin highlighted the bloc's expanding role in trade, technology, and innovation, while leaders from Uzbekistan, Tanzania, and China emphasised cooperation, emerging markets, and a more balanced global economic order.

2026-06-08T07:54:04.558466+00:00 IST

Asia

At least 15 dead, 129 injured in powerful Philippines quake

The death toll from the magnitude-7.8 earthquake now stands at 15, WAM reported citing officials from the Philippine Office of Civil Defence.

2026-06-08T07:52:44.839564+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak: People left struggling amid gas crisis

Residents of Hyderabad are facing mounting hardships as severe gas shortages continue across the city, with many accusing Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) of failing to provide supply even during its officially announced distribution hours. The prolonged disruption has sparked widespread frustration, particularly among women who are struggling to manage household responsibilities during the intense summer season, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2026-06-08T07:37:12.176832+00:00 IST

Middle East

Indian Embassy urges citizens to exit Iran amid new war flare-up

Amid escalating West Asia hostilities on the war's 100th day, Israel and Iran traded retaliatory strikes, prompting an emergency Indian travel advisory. The sharp military friction and a Houthi shipping ban heavily threaten US President Donald Trump's diplomatic efforts to secure a comprehensive regional peace deal with Tehran.

2026-06-08T07:34:04.236732+00:00 IST

Asia

Balochistan government’s education success narrative questioned

Claims by the Balochistan government regarding improvements in the province's education sector have come under scrutiny after residents of Kahan tehsil in Kohlu district alleged that more than 50 government schools remain closed, leaving hundreds of children without access to education, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2026-06-08T07:12:22.285274+00:00 IST

Europe

Passengers on board all trains in Crimea evacuated

Passengers on board all trains currently on the Crimean Peninsula have been evacuated following a drone attack on a Moscow-Simferopol train, Russian news agency TASS reported, citing the Grand Service Express rail operator.

2026-06-08T06:57:35.683879+00:00 IST

Middle East

Qatar, Iran discuss mediation efforts amid regional flare-up

Qatar, Iran, and Yemen escalated regional diplomatic and military actions amid ongoing cross-border hostilities. Meanwhile, Iran's IRGC claimed "Operation Nasr" targeted Israeli air bases in retaliation for radar strikes. The kinetic escalation severely threatens US President Donald Trump's efforts to negotiate a comprehensive nuclear deal with Tehran.

2026-06-08T06:50:18.842094+00:00 IST