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Israel strikes Hezbollah's multiple weapon storage sites in Southern Leban
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday (local time) said it carried out strikes on multiple Hezbollah-linked military sites in southern Lebanon, targeting shafts allegedly used for storing weapons, amid rising tensions along the border.
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Pope hopes for peace in Middle East, Ukraine amid rising violence in Iran
Updated : 2 months ago IST
"My thoughts turn to the situation currently unfolding in the Middle East, especially in Iran and Syria, where ongoing tensions continue to claim many lives. I hope and pray that dialogue and peace may be patiently nurtured in pursuit of the common good of the whole of society."
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Protests erupt in Chandigarh over arrest of councillor's kin; Mayor slams
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The protests followed the arrest of the sister of Councillor Suman Devi by the Punjab Police on Sunday morning. Suman Devi, along with Councillor Poonam Devi, had joined the BJP in December, weeks before the crucial mayoral election in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation.
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Khamenei tells Trump to "manage his own country" amid Iran protests
Updated : 2 months ago IST
"The President of the United States declared that if the Iranian government did this or that, he would side with the rioters. The rioters have placed their hopes in him. If he is so competent, let him manage his own country then," Khamenei wrote.
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Thai PM calls for overhaul of border MoUs with Cambodia amid poll campaign
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Speaking this week, Anutin said MoU 43, signed in 2000, which covers land border demarcation, and MoU 44, signed in 2001, dealing with overlapping maritime areas, should be revised or replaced altogether. He suggested a new, updated framework -- potentially under a different title -- that wo
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"No one with fundamental religious outlook can become PM": BJP leader Prak
Updated : 2 months ago IST
"Once again, Asaduddin Owaisi, MP of Hyderabad, has made a statement about a hijab-clad woman becoming the Prime Minister. Once again, he wants to revive communal tensions and do politics only on a communal basis," Reddy told ANI.
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Trade between Pakistan, Afghanistan drops by 40pc amid border tensions
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Official data showed that in 2024, the total trade volume between the two countries reached USD 2.461 billion. However, in 2025, it fell to USD 1.766 billion, marking a significant decline of USD 695 million.
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NATO will disintegrate if Trump occupies Greenland: Former envoy Ashok Saj
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Speaking with ANI, Sajjanhar said statements by senior US officials questioning Denmark's claim over Greenland were alarming and revealed deep contradictions within the Western alliance.
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India calls to “exercise restraint” in Indo-Pacific after China’s military
Updated : 2 months ago IST
During a weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is closely monitoring developments across the Indo-Pacific region amid China's repeated threats to Taiwan, which Beijing considers an integral part of its territory.
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'Not too surprising': Ex-diplomat as Trump clears Russia Sanctions Bill
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"Well, it's not too surprising. He has been saying in a roundabout way that if you don't comply, I will do this. He also mentioned 500 per cent in the past. But now he's on a high after what he has been able to achieve in Venezuela," Surendra Kumar told ANI.
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Gold and defence stocks key beneficiaries as Venezuela crisis heightens ge
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Gold and defence contractors have emerged as key beneficiaries of the Venezuelan crisis, as the US military intervention fuels a broader rise in geopolitical tensions and investor demand for safe-haven and security-related assets, according to a report by DBS Bank.
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Global cooperation faces mixed trends in trade and technology: Report
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Global cooperation in critical economic and technological domains continues to show uneven progress amid rising geopolitical tensions and structural uncertainties, according to the Global Cooperation Barometer 2026 released by the World Economic Forum.
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