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China escalates pressure with drone intrusion near Taiwan-held Pratas Isla
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
An incursion by a Chinese military drone near Taiwan-controlled islands has raised renewed concerns over China's expanding pressure campaign in the South China Sea, with Taiwan warning that such actions threaten regional peace and stability. According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence
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Iran dismisses US claim of planned attacks on American bases, warns of "fi
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Iran rejected US claims that it was planning attacks on American bases, saying Washington is fuelling tensions in West Asia. Iran said it will strengthen its defence capabilities and warned it would respond "firmly and decisively" to any aggression.
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Trump says "time to look for new leadership in Iran," after Khamenei blame
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for an end to 37-year rule of Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime, saying, "It's time to look for new leadership in Iran," as anti-government protests in the Islamic Republic escalate, driven by soaring inflation, economic har
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"It is time for Denmark to give back": Trump threatens to impose tariffs o
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He threatened 10% tariffs on several European nations, escalating to 25% if they opposed the acquisition, stating it was "time for Denmark to give back" after years of US support.
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WEF Chief Børge Brende warns debt, geopolitics as key threats to global gr
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Brende was speaking ahead of the WEF's annual meeting in Davos, and said, "Despite geopolitical fragmentation, the global economy has shown resilience. Investment continues, and technology, particularly AI and clean energy, is reshaping growth prospects." He said this moment calls for dialog
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West Bengal: BJP's Kopat demands President's rule amid Murshidabad protest
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Violence continued on Saturday, with protesters from the Beldanga Block Road blocking roads and demanding justice for the deceased labourer. Security forces were deployed in the area to restore normalcy and prevent further escalation.
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Kyiv, EU allies seek firmer Ukraine commitments from Trump at Davos amid o
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, starting the largest and deadliest war in Europe since World War II. It is a major escalation of the war between the two countries that began when Russia attacked Ukraine in 2014. The United States of America has had to intervene with several cou
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Global Vertical Mobility Leaders to Converge in Bengaluru at Smart Lift &
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 16: As cities around the world grow taller, denser and smarter, the global elevator and vertical mobility industry estimated to be worth over USD 90 billion, is undergoing a profound transformation driven by urbanisation, technology and sustainability.
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Pakistan's media machinery turns weaponised as Baloch voices warn of escal
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
She said the state had transformed media platforms into tools for silencing human rights activism and student mobilisation across Balochistan, as reported by The Balochistan Post.
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Pentagon moving carrier strike group to Middle East amid rising Iran tensi
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US Defence Headquarters, The Pentagon has stated that it is redeploying a US carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, which includes the Middle East, as tensions escalate between the Trump administration and Iran as the Isl
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Escalation in US-Iran tensions adds to India's inflation risk as commodity
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran could add to upside risks to inflation in India, as it may push global commodity prices upwards, highlighted a report by Bank of Baroda.
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Iran writes to United Nations Security Council after Trump asks people to
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In the letter, Iran's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani, expressed what he described as grave concern over recent remarks by the President of the United States directed at protests inside Iran. Tehran claims the comments encouraged unrest and suggested external support
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