Belgrade, Sep 9 — Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday signed a decree dissolving parliament and called snap parliamentary elections for October 25.Vucic made the announcement in a televised address at noon, saying the decision was aimed at easing prolonged political tensions and giving…
Islamabad, Sep 9 — Pakistani military, instead of directly overthrowing governments, has increased its influence in governance and policies through constitutional amendments, laws, institutional appointments and political engineering, a report has detailed. Writing in The Global Kashmir, Ali…
London, Sep 9 — The recent flooding disaster showcases Chinese authorities' increasing use of 'Clean Internet 2026', the latest version of a campaign being conducted by the Ministry of Public Security for a long time that criminalises anything considered false information by officials, including…
Islamabad, Sep 9 — The collapse of a more than 100-year-old Hindu temple in Narowal in Pakistan's Punjab province has sparked concerns among minority communities in the country, who have highlighted earlier incidents where heritage sites suffered damage under conflicting accounts, a report has…
Colombo, Sep 9 — Defence Minister Rajanth Singh visited the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo on Wednesday during his ongoing official visit to Sri Lanka.“I had the privilege of visiting the sacred Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo and seek divine blessings of Lord Buddha. In a rapidly changing global…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot on Wednesday, with discussions focusing on developments related to Ukraine, the Gulf, Indo-Pacific and the United Nations. Following the phone call, EAM…
Islamabad, Sep 9 — A 17-year-old Christian teenager was severely injured after he was beaten by a mob in Nasrat Colony in Sheikhupura district of Pakistan's Punjab province, reportedly for stepping in to protect local girls. According to local residents, an influential local man's son, Ali Shah,…
Sanaa, Sep 9 — Yemen's Houthi group said Wednesday that Saudi-led coalition warplanes had carried out 32 airstrikes across four provinces over the past few hours amid escalating fighting in Yemen.According to Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, aircraft from what it called the "Saudi aggression" carried out…
Colombo, Sep 9 — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called on Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo and discussed bilateral ties across key sectors, including development cooperation, education and culture.“Called on H.E. Ms Harini Amarasuriya, the Prime Minister of Sri…
Kathmandu, Sep 9 — Nepal witnessed a Gen-Z movement on September 8 and 9 last year, that eventually brought down the government led by then Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. It also paved the way for an interim government, parliamentary elections on March 5 this year, and the emergence of the Rastriya…
Colombo, Sep 9 — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said he foresaw a future in which India and Sri Lanka move forward as joint stakeholders in an integrated Maritime Domain Awareness system delivering comprehensive maritime information in real time.The visiting Defence Minister was…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — The eighth Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft carrying 35 tonnes of relief and rescue supplies took off for Kathmandu from New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Wednesday as Nepal struggles to recover from the devastating flash floods of August 26 which have caused…
Kuala Lumpur, Sep 9 — Strengthening maritime cooperation and enhancing interoperability, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mysore arrived on Wednesday at Lumut Naval Base in Malaysia to participate in the bilateral exercise Samudra Laksamana.“Indian Navy Ship INS Mysore arrived at Lumut Naval Base, Malaysia,…
Islamabad, Sep 8 — A 21-year-old Christian woman was killed in her home in Pakistan's Rawalpindi by a Muslim neighbour whose advances were rejected by her, a report has detailed. The victim, identified as Saba Mehboob, who had separated from her husband a year ago, was shot dead inside her home by…
Tehran, Sep 9 — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed attacking two US vessels and eight oil tankers in the Persian Gulf in retaliation to a US attack on five Iranian tankers, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday.In a statement published by its official news outlet Sepah…
Seoul, Sep 9 — The top military commanders of South Korea and the US Forces Korea (USFK) visited eastern front-line border units Wednesday, reaffirming joint readiness and deterrence amid a surge in North Korean border activities in recent weeks.Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Chairman General Jin…
Pretoria, Sep 9 — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit India to attend the 18th BRICS Summit set to be held in New Delhi on September 12-13, his office announced on Wednesday. The summit will focus on strengthening BRICS cooperation through a people-centred development agenda,…
Mumbai, Sep 9 — The proposed India-US trade deal has been more or less finalised, with the two countries now working on a framework to provide preferential market access before formally signing the agreement at an appropriate time, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Wednesday.Speaking to the…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Pakistan's poverty rate rose sharply in fiscal year 2026, while unemployment also increased by 12.69 pc, underscoring mounting economic pressures on households despite expanded social welfare spending, a report has said.According to a report by The Friday Times -- citing the…
New Delhi: India assumed the BRICS Chairship for the fourth time in 2026. BRICS Agenda is structured around three core pillars: political and security; economy and finance; and culture and People-to-People (P2P) exchanges. In the present conflict-ridden world, culture and P2P exchanges have the…
New Delhi, Sep 9 — Asking Indians to step away from the jewellery counter ahead of the festival season carries political risks. Gold in India is more than a commodity. It is a form of savings, an intergenerational asset and a deeply entrenched cultural tradition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's…