Tehran, Sep 18 — The navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said early Friday a "violating" oil tanker that sought "illegal" passage through the Strait of Hormuz was struck the previous night and brought to a halt.In a statement published on the IRGC's official news outlet Sepah…
Washington, Sep 18 — US President Donald Trump urged Virginia voters to treat November’s congressional elections as if he were on the ballot, warning that Democratic victories would threaten his administration’s agenda as he endorsed three Republican lawmakers seeking re-election.Speaking at a…
Thimphu, Sep 17 — External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday met with Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, in Thimphu during his official visit to the Himalayan nation."Honoured to receive an audience with Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan, in Thimphu…
Jakarta, Sep 17 — Indonesian authorities have ended a search for eight people, including five journalists, who went missing near the erupting Anak Krakatau volcano after rescuers found no trace of their boat or passengers, an official said Thursday.The speedboat lost contact on September 7 while…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Indian Embassies and Consulates around the world on Thursday launched the 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' campaign. Heads of mission administered the Swachhata Pledge to their officials and led cleanliness drives at their premises.In Baku, Ambassador of India to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar…
Dhaka, Sep 17 — Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday."Warmest birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Wishing you many happy returns of the day. May your dedicated service to the people of India…
Riyadh, Sep 17 — One person was killed, and two others were injured after debris from an intercepted and destroyed drone launched by the Houthi group fell in Taif, western Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Civil Defence said on Thursday.A Civil Defence spokesperson said in a statement posted on social media…
Moscow, Sep 17 — Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth on Thursday visited the Russian Land Forces Headquarters, where the interaction focused on deepening military cooperation and expanding training engagements."Strengthening India-Russia Defence Ties. General Dhiraj Seth, COAS,…
Yaounde, Sep 17 — At least 13 civilians were killed, and another was injured in an overnight attack blamed on Boko Haram militants in Cameroon's Far North region, an official told Xinhua Thursday.The attack occurred Thursday between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. local time in Madegoua, a locality in the…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked several world leaders who extended warm greetings on his 76th birthday.PM Modi thanked Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her warm wishes and noted that he looks forward to close cooperation between India and Italy."Thank…
Quetta, Sep 17 — Another three civilians were extrajudicially killed by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation alleged on Thursday.This latest incident comes against the backdrop of a growing wave of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances across the…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — The latest Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have exposed a clear contradiction in Pakistan’s position. Islamabad has invoked collective defence but has refrained from making any commitment to military action, apparently seeking to protect its strategic relationship with Riyadh…
Dhaka, Sep 17 — In a major setback on gender parity, Bangladesh has dropped 55 places to 79th in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Gender Gap Index 2026, recording the sharpest decline among the 145 economies assessed, local media reported.The index’s 20th edition, released on Wednesday,…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Nepal and India held comprehensive discussions on development cooperation, focusing on post-flood reconstruction, trade, investment, energy and connectivity, as the two sides looked to strengthen and broaden their longstanding economic partnership.Nepal’s Finance Minister Dr.…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — India is forging its own path between non-alignment and alignment, remaining independent of big-power blocs while strengthening its position as a trusted partner for mid-sized countries in security, technology and trade, a report has stated.The meetings held on the sidelines of…
Jerusalem, Sep 17 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel would topple Iran's government, eliminate Hamas and continue its campaign against Hezbollah."We will eliminate Hamas, and first and foremost we will defeat the regime in Iran. We will topple it. It will…
Washington, Sep 17 — African American singer Mary Millben sang a birthday greeting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, praising his leadership and describing him as the right leader for the US–India relationship. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Millben credited PM Modi with advancing…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Ordinary Indian passports issued to children below 15 years of age will now be valid for five years or until the child turns 18, whichever is earlier, under the new rules notified by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).The Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, published in the…
Thimphu, Sep 17 — External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, along with Bhutan’s King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, on Thursday lit ‘Aashirvaad ka Diya’ at the iconic Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu.The ‘Aashirvaad ka Diya’ was lit at the iconic Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu in the gracious presence…
Islamabad, Sep 17 — The neonatal unit in Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, where 14 babies died in the blaze in August, had no fire alarms and sprinkler system, a report claimed, citing an official inquiry. One firefighter who wanted to remain anonymous said that other…
Brussels, Sep 17 — The European Commission on Thursday proposed new EU-wide restrictions on children's access to social media, including a ban for those under 13 and a minimum age of 15 for minors to open their own accounts.Under the proposed EU KIDS Act, children under 13 would be barred from…