World

Iran's IRGC says it targeted Israel’s Nevatim and Tel Nof bases

Iran's IRGC says it launched "Operation Nasr," targeting Israel's Nevatim and Tel Nof air bases. According to Mehr News Agency, the paramilitary force says the strikes were in direct retaliation for recent Israeli missile attacks on Iranian radar sites at three separate locations across the country.

2026-06-08T06:20:44.599843+00:00 IST

Pilot, copilot dead in private jet crash in Dominican Republic

The pilot and co-pilot of a private jet were killed Sunday when their aircraft crashed while attempting an emergency landing at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic.

2026-06-08T06:20:03.400462+00:00 IST

Xi arrives in North Korea on first official visit in 7 years

Xi's visit comes amidst Pyongyang's deepening military ties with Moscow. North Korea and Russia had signed a mutual defence pact during Putin's visit to Pyongyang in 2024. The Chinese President's visit to North Korea also comes in the wake of a visit of US President Donald Trump to Beijing followed by Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Chinese capital city.

2026-06-08T06:07:05.542440+00:00 IST

“Looking forward to meetings…”: EU envoy begins Assam visit

European Union's Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, on Monday lauded Assam and expressed optimism ahead of the meetings scheduled, as he arrived in Guwahati accompanied by a high-level EU delegation for a two-day visit aimed at deepening the economic cooperation between the EU and Northeast states.

2026-06-08T06:04:36.392559+00:00 IST

Israeli army confirms airstrikes on Mahshahr petrochemical plant

Israel confirmed striking a petrochemical plant in Mahshahr, Iran, amid a fresh Iranian missile barrage on Tuesday that triggered sirens across Israel. The escalating kinetic conflict has forced civilians and US officials into shelters, severely threatening US President Donald Trump's diplomatic efforts to secure a regional nuclear deal.

2026-06-08T05:47:29.016812+00:00 IST

Philippines: At least five people killed in earthquake

At least five people lost their lives in the strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake which hit the southern island of Mindanao in the early hours of Monday, according to a report by Xinhua citing a local official.

2026-06-08T05:41:26.780207+00:00 IST

Sirens blast across Israel after fresh Iran missile barrage

Following overnight Israeli airstrikes, Iran launched a fresh missile barrage at central and southern Israel on Tuesday. The rapid military escalation has forced civilian populations and US officials into shelters, severely threatening US President Donald Trump's diplomatic efforts to secure a regional ceasefire and a nuclear deal with Tehran.

2026-06-08T05:12:58.539241+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Trump unilaterally extended ceasefire: IRIB on negotiations

The IRIB reported, "Iran rejected the US conditions for negotiations; Trump unilaterally extended the ceasefire!."

2026-04-22T02:49:38.666653+00:00 IST

Ministerial Development Council reviews results of implementing

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has chaired the meeting of the Ministerial Development Council, held in Abu Dhabi.

2026-04-21T23:42:21.241598+00:00 IST

UAE and Sierra Leone Presidents meet to discuss bilateral ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, who is on a working visit to the UAE.

2026-04-21T23:33:18.866297+00:00 IST

Asia

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Russia's war on Ukraine an imperial project: Lithuanian Envoy

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine is an "imperial project" that must be stopped through multilateral efforts and pressure on Moscow to end the aggression, Lithuanian Ambassador to India Diana Mickeviciene said on Thursday, while stressing the importance of peaceful resistance and international action.

2026-08-20T16:26:19.485007+00:00 IST

India-Lithuania ties "solid, equal": Ambassador

Lithuania is optimistic that the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into effect during its upcoming presidency of the European Union from January to June 2027, Lithuanian Ambassador to India Diana Mickeviciene said on Thursday, while describing the bilateral India-Lithuania ties as "solid" and "equal".

2026-08-20T16:12:24.033268+00:00 IST

Indian High Commissioner calls on Bangladesh health minister

The meeting is viewed as part of ongoing diplomatic engagements between India and Bangladesh aimed at strengthening institutional partnerships and collaborative frameworks in critical sectors.

2026-08-20T15:30:08.153319+00:00 IST

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'India being invited to G7 Summit is fantastic development'

Canada needs to have a better relationship with India and move forward positively and the invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney for the G7 Summit is a "fantastic development", a Canadian lawmaker said on Friday

2025-06-06T18:09:10.569229+00:00 IST

Parliaments of 10 BRICS nations strongly condemn Pahalgam attack

Representatives of the Parliaments of 10 member countries, including India, participated in the annual meeting of the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum held in Brasilia on June 4-5, 2025. India was led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

2025-06-06T12:35:28.309323+00:00 IST

"India has decoupled economic growth from emissions": Harivansh

Underlining India's key achievements and initiatives in its fight against climate change, Harivansh Narayan Singh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, said that India has decoupled economic growth from emissions. He was addressing a forum on Climate and sustainability at the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brasilia, Brazil, on Thursday.

2025-06-05T17:06:38.937679+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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Trump says trade deal with "good friend" PM Modi soon

United States President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Washington and New Delhi will soon reach a trade agreement, while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "good friend".

2026-06-04T22:04:37.620324+00:00 IST

PM Modi’s Yoga Guru to lead New York’s Times Square celebrations

Nagendra, who is often dubbed as one of India's most distinguished yoga scholars is set to travel to New York this month as chief guest at the International Day of Yoga celebrations at Times Square -- one of the most photographed public spaces in the world.

2026-06-04T17:31:17.448823+00:00 IST

Trump calls vote to end Iran war "unpatriotic"

On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives voted to halt Trump from taking further military action against Iran. Four Republicans also joined Democrats to vote against Trump to support the resolution which was passed by 215 votes to 208, and now heads to the Senate.

2026-06-04T17:16:00.723103+00:00 IST

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“No self-respecting country” would tolerate it: Envoy on Iran

Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter defended Israel's targeted airstrikes on Iranian missile sites, stating "no self-respecting country" would tolerate Tehran's attacks. He added that Lebanon has rejected Iranian proxy Hezbollah, warning its "command centres in the Dahiya will be hit hard" if they continue hostilities.

2026-06-08T04:52:06.273419+00:00 IST

Asia

Tsunami warnings issued across several Asian countries

Soon after a powerful earthquake struck off the southern island of Mindanao, Philippines--Tsunami alerts have been issued across several Asian countries, Al Jazeera reported.

2026-06-08T04:26:26.242450+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israeli army chief “commanding” strikes on Iran, says military

Despite intensive diplomatic pressure from US President Donald Trump to preserve ongoing peace talks, Israel launched targeted airstrikes against strategic military sites inside Iran. This multi-city aerial confrontation follows reciprocal missile exchanges involving Lebanon and Yemen, sparking severe volatility and driving up global oil prices above USD 96.

2026-06-08T04:22:05.857174+00:00 IST

Asia

Xi Jinping reaffirms strong ties before meeting Kim Jong Un

Ahead of his meeting with North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that he looks forward to discussing the partnership and exchanging views on the overall development of bilateral relations, China Daily reported.

2026-06-08T03:59:13.606325+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel intercepts incoming missile launched from Yemen

The Israeli military intercepted a missile launched from Yemen amid sweeping airstrikes against Iranian cities. This compounding multi-front escalation has severely strained intensive diplomatic efforts by US President Donald Trump, who is directly pressing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt further military retaliation and protect ongoing truce negotiations.

2026-06-08T03:38:29.602410+00:00 IST

World

Nithya Raman leads in race for second spot in LA mayoral race

Indian-American Nithya Raman is narrowly leading the race for the second spot in the Los Angeles Mayor elections scheduled for November, after a vote update on Sunday evening (local time), CNN reported.

2026-06-08T03:22:46.054149+00:00 IST

Middle East

Tehran says 'urban areas not targeted' in early morning blasts

Early Monday, Israeli airstrikes targeting central and western Iran caused explosions across several cities, though Iranian authorities stated residential areas were missed. The strikes follow an ongoing cycle of retaliation involving Lebanon, despite efforts by US President Donald Trump to hold off escalation and resume stalled peace negotiations.

2026-06-08T03:21:53.739445+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel used air-launched ballistic missiles in attacks: IRGC

Israel launched targeted airstrikes using "air-launched ballistic missiles" against Iranian military targets on Monday, following an earlier Iranian missile barrage. US President Donald Trump strongly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against retaliation, emphasising his absolute authority over ongoing, critical diplomatic negotiations to secure a regional peace deal.

2026-06-08T02:43:15.989996+00:00 IST

US: Five injured after stabbing at New York City's Penn Station

At least five people have been injured after a stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station on Sunday evening, CBS News reported. The suspect was shortly taken into custody.

2026-06-08T02:26:36.860959+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel strikes Iran: Blasts rock Tehran and key cities

Israeli military operations have triggered widespread explosions across Iran following an earlier Iranian missile barrage targeting Israel. This fresh escalation has severely disrupted diplomatic efforts by US President Donald Trump to preserve a fragile regional truce and secure an interim peace agreement amid deep deadlocks over frozen assets and conflict in Lebanon.

2026-06-08T02:18:08.528068+00:00 IST

Trump says Netanyahu will have "no choice" but to "accept a deal"

US President Donald Trump on Monday said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have "no choice" but to accept any "deal the United States negotiates with Iran."

2026-06-08T01:37:29.648616+00:00 IST

Asia

Powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 strikes Philippines

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck the Philippines on Monday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

2026-06-08T01:16:08.015433+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan detects 2 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels, 7ships

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Monday reported 2 PLA aircraft sorties, along with 6 naval vessels and 7 official ships operating around its territory.

2026-06-08T01:12:17.108234+00:00 IST