World

Kyoto hosts cooking test to certify foreign Japanese cuisine chef

Under the global trend of Japanese cuisine, the Japanese Cuisine and Dietary Culture Development Committee (JCDC) organized a cooking skill test to certify real Japanese cuisine qualification for foreign chefs.

2026-03-03T12:46:45.106675+00:00 IST

Violence erupts in PoGB over Ayatollah Khamenei's death

Demonstrations in Gilgit and Skardu turned violent, with multiple government and international offices set ablaze and casualties during clashes between protesters and security forces.

2026-03-03T12:43:48.413799+00:00 IST

IAEA confirms damage to Iran's nuclear fuel plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday confirmed damage to the Natanz Nuclear facility in Iran but clarified that there was no radiological impact.

2026-03-03T12:41:50.917830+00:00 IST

US Embassy Muscat instructs staff, Americans in Oman

"Due to ongoing activity, the US Embassy in Oman has instructed staff to shelter-in-place (i.e., take cover). We recommend all Americans in Oman do the same until further notice," the US Embassy Muscat posted on X.

2026-03-03T12:03:29.993921+00:00 IST

Putin to convey Gulf concerns to Iran over oil facility attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to convey the "growing concerns" of Gulf Arab leaders to Iran regarding its recent strikes on regional energy and civilian infrastructure, Reuters reported the Kremlin as saying on Tuesday.

2026-03-03T11:41:35.415114+00:00 IST

India calls for restraint as Iran, Gulf conflict escalates

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday in a statement expressed deep concern on the ongoing conflict in the West Asia region.

2026-03-03T11:35:51.833289+00:00 IST

Baloch Voice for Justice alleges suppression of BYC families’

As mentioned by Baloch Voice for Justice on X, families of detained leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee attempted to hold a press briefing at the Quetta Press Club to challenge the continued detention of their relatives and a recent High Court ruling that denied bail after what they described as months of delay. According to the organisation, authorities refused them access to the venue.

2026-03-03T10:42:26.325926+00:00 IST

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US President Trump on Operation Epic Fury against Iran

"Combat operations continue at this time in full force, and they will continue until all of our objectives are achieved. We have very strong objectives," he said.

2026-03-02T00:57:56.790301+00:00 IST

Three killed, 14 injured in Texas bar shooting; FBI probes

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Joint Terrorism Task Force has joined the investigation into a mass shooting at a popular bar in Austin, Texas, that left at least three people dead and 14 others injured, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

2026-03-01T22:56:47.067016+00:00 IST

US President Trump agrees to talks with new Tehran leadership

Speaking to The Atlantic magazine, Trump remarked, "They (Iran) want to talk and I have agreed to talk, so I will be balancing to them."

2026-03-01T21:21:07.318431+00:00 IST

Europe

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MSC gives Ewald von Kleist Award to Ukraine

The Munich Security Conference has awarded Ukraine with the Ewald von Kleist Award to honour the victims of the Russia-Ukraine war.

2026-02-15T01:20:06.303465+00:00 IST

'Trump wants to end Russia-Ukraine war once and for all': Rubio

United States President Donald Trump intends to end the Russia-Ukraine war "once and for all," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday (local time).

2026-02-15T01:19:09.286443+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy talks to US envoys ahead of trilateral meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday (local time) discussed the upcoming trilateral meetings in Geneva with United States envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, stating that Kyiv expects the peace talks to be "truly productive."

2026-02-14T21:48:07.357018+00:00 IST

Pacific

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NZ: 3 Khalistan supporters sentenced for plot to kill radio host

The attack occurred on December 23, 2020, when Harnek Singh was ambushed by a group of religious fundamentalists in his driveway. He suffered over 40 stab wounds and required more than 350 stitches and multiple surgeries to recover.

2023-12-02T02:42:59.920885+00:00 IST

New Zealand ditches smoking ban to fund tax cuts

The move has sparked outrage among public health officials and anti-tobacco groups, who are dismayed by the decision to abandon the ban to finance tax cuts.

2023-11-28T10:51:24.425387+00:00 IST

New Zealand National Party forms coalition government

The New Zealand National Party has formed a coalition government with two other right-leaning parties, the shift heralds a move toward lower taxes and less government bureaucracy, Al Jazeera has reported.

2023-11-24T07:09:28.914825+00:00 IST

Others

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Dozens missing after boat carrying migrants capsizes near Gambia

The ministry said 96 people were rescued and seven bodies recovered after the accident on Wednesday. The boat involved in the accident was found on a sandbank.

2026-01-03T09:30:08.729937+00:00 IST

Transport Canada warns Air India after pilot found tipsy on duty

According to Canadian officials, the pilot was preparing to operate Air India's scheduled daily flight from Vancouver to Delhi when concerns were raised about his fitness to fly. Following a "report of concern" involving a crew member, Richmond Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) intervened and arrested the pilot. An investigation into the matter is currently ongoing, and police have stated that no further details will be released at this stage.

2026-01-03T04:48:53.712014+00:00 IST

Mexico: Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 hits Guerrero

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Mexico's Guerrero region on Friday evening, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

2026-01-02T19:21:23.456085+00:00 IST

Asia

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Australian HC hails Raisina Dialogue as 'great'

Green was seen posing with President, Observer Research Foundation (ORF) Samir Saran.

2026-03-08T15:43:26.332816+00:00 IST

Nepal Interim PM to delay release of Gen-Z protest report

Nepal's Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday said that the detailed report of the high level investigation commission on Gen-Z protest will not be released anytime soon as the interim government will now be involved in the handover to the new elected government.

2026-03-08T15:35:22.236961+00:00 IST

EaseMyTrip announces charter flights to India from Gulf nations

Travel service provider EaseMyTrip on Sunday announced the operation of charter flights from Qatar's Doha and Bahrain to Delhi and Mumbai to assist Indian travellers in returning home amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

2026-03-08T14:13:40.318028+00:00 IST

Middle East

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"Goal of eliminating Khamenei set in November": Israel Katz

Israel decided in November to eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with the plan later accelerated amid unrest in Iran, Defence Minister Israel Katz said. The killing occurred during the launch of Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury, followed by continued Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military and security infrastructure in Tehran.

2026-03-06T03:12:58.928550+00:00 IST

"Strategic weaponry" on the way: IRGC warns of "prolonged war"

Tensions have spiked as Iran warns of a "prolonged war" using new strategic weaponry. While Tehran claims its "True Promise 4" strikes are just the beginning, US Secretary Pete Hegseth has vowed a decisive military response. Meanwhile, Israel has expanded operations, confirming the elimination of a senior Hezbollah commander.

2026-03-06T02:52:12.879755+00:00 IST

11% of Israel’s labour force not currently working due to Iran

The main industries affected are arts, entertainment and leisure, management and support services, other services, education and commerce.

2026-03-06T01:49:13.391050+00:00 IST

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Middle East

Lebanon withdraws troops from several Israel border postions

This comes amid the Israeli military stating today that its soldiers are "operating in southern Lebanon" as it continues strikes against Hezbollah. The Israeli army launched airstrikes across Lebanon early Monday after intercepting a rocket fired from Lebanese territory, local media in Israel reported.

2026-03-03T10:31:09.577506+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan detects 5 Chinese vessels around its territory

The armed forces monitored the situation and responded.

2026-03-03T10:18:18.616582+00:00 IST

World

amilies of detained BYC leaders barred from press conference

In a move that has sparked criticism from activists and legal circles, police in Quetta reportedly prevented families of detained leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee from addressing the media at the Quetta Press Club. Relatives of the detainees, including the sister of Mahrang Baloch, were stopped from entering the premises after authorities sealed off the area early in the morning, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2026-03-03T09:28:06.974186+00:00 IST

US President Trump accepts WHCA dinner invite

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the White House Correspondents' Association had asked him "very nicely" to take on the role of the annual dinner, a tradition that began in 1924 under the US President Calvin Coolidge.

2026-03-03T09:23:53.904746+00:00 IST

‘Pandering to Muslim voters...’: Trump criticises Starmer

US President Donald Trump, on Monday in a telephonic interview with the Sun, expressed his disappointment over the decision by the United Kingdom not to join the US in strikes against Iran, alleging that Starmer's decision comes so as to back the voters of Islamic faith in the country.

2026-03-03T09:22:25.265366+00:00 IST

Middle East

4.3 magnitude earthquake hits Iran

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hit Iran's southern part on Tuesday, as reported by Al Jazeera.

2026-03-03T08:57:49.992151+00:00 IST

Middle East

Envoy Deepak Mittal's message to Indian community in UAE

In a post on X on Monday, by the Indian Embassy in the UAE, Ambassador Deepak Mittal addressed the Indian community, urging them to remain cautious.

2026-03-03T08:56:03.866216+00:00 IST

Asia

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia

A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck Indonesia on Tuesday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

2026-03-03T08:45:16.664614+00:00 IST

Asia

Tibetans mark 15th Day of Losar, pray for Dalai Lama's long life

The occassion considered highly auspicious in Tibetan Buddhism, marks the culmination of Losar festivities. Devotees assembled for special prayers amid a spiritually significant full moon day.

2026-03-03T08:38:28.470450+00:00 IST

Middle East

Thousands take to street after US-Israeli strikes kill over 150

Iranian state media Press TV reported on Tuesday that thousands of people took to streets in a solemn funeral procession after over 150 schoolgirls were killed in Iran on Saturday following US-Israeli strikes in the country.

2026-03-03T08:26:45.098730+00:00 IST

Middle East

Minister Katz says Israel authorized to take control in Lebanon

He said that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) 's move to advance in southern Lebanon is intended to prevent "direct fire" on Israeli communities.

2026-03-03T08:03:52.641760+00:00 IST

Middle East

Indian students safely reach Qom from Tehran: AIMSA

In a statement, AIMSA said the movement of students was carried out in coordination with the Embassy of India, Tehran, to ensure their safety and well-being.

2026-03-03T07:33:18.464436+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel strikes Tehran, Beirut; US Embassy Riyadh struck by drone

As the security situation escalates in West Asia, Israel has conducted strikes in Tehran and Beirut, while the US Embassy in Riyadh was struck by drone on Tuesday.

2026-03-03T06:52:56.226794+00:00 IST

Middle East

Iran: Picking successor "won't take long", says member

Earlier on Monday, the Provisional Leadership Council of Iran held its second meeting in the presence of Iranian President Masoud Pezekshian, Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei and Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, as per the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

2026-03-03T06:51:32.082063+00:00 IST