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Bangkok : At least 27 people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a bar in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, in the early hours of Monday (local time), the Jerusalem Post reported, citing Thai authorities. According to the report, the…

New Delhi : In a gesture aimed at further strengthening the deep-rooted cultural and diplomatic ties between India and Indonesia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented an array of exquisite gifts to the Indonesian leadership during his…

New Delhi : Oil prices jumped on Monday as Iran attacked Gulf states in response to US strikes in Tehran. Consequently, Brent Crude stood at USD 79.17, reflecting a rise of USD 3.16, or 4.16 per cent, at the time of filing. At the same…

Bangkok : A devastating fire at an eatery in Bangkok's Chatuchak district left at least 27 people dead and 63 others injured in the early hours of Monday. The Bangkok Post stated that the tragedy struck the Na Ladprao eatery near Soi Lat…

Tehran : Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the recent US military strikes, calling them a "flagrant violation" of the UN Charter and accusing Washington of undermining regional stability and violating a ceasefire…

Florida : The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday (local time) completed a third round of strikes this week against Iran, saying they were holding Iranian forces accountable for attacking another commercial ship in the Strait of…

Toronto : Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Official Opposition of Canada on Saturday mourned the deaths after mass shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair Festival in Toronto killed two and six were injured. Poilievre called for the perpetrators…

Portsmouth : The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Saturday (local time) said a container ship in the east of Oman sustained damage which caused a fire onboard. UKMTO stated that the crew had abandoned the ship and…

Washington DC : Iranian officials have privately informed advisers to US President Donald Trump that recent attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz were an error, CBS News reported, citing American officials. According to CBS…

Muscat : Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi held talks with his Omani counterpart, Seyyed Badr Al-Busaidi, in Muscat on Saturday, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations, regional developments, and maritime security in the…

Hanoi : Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hun on Saturday issued an urgent directive to authorities at both the central and local levels to prioritise search and rescue operations, provide assistance to victims and their families, and…

Auckland : The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said that the entire visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to New Zealand is based on strengthening rule-based Indo-Pacific order. Addressing a special media briefing during…

Auckland : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday concluded his three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. He departed for India after wrapping up a landmark visit to New Zealand, which elevated their ties to a Strategic…

Auckland : New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday hailed India's economic transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he has been "a great fan of India" for many years and describing the…

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to South Korean President Lee Jae-myung for his well wishes regarding the strengthening of the bilateral relationship between India and New Zealand. In a post on X, PM Modi…

Monte Carlo : India's Team Sea Sakthi placed 11th out of 16 teams in the Energy Class Endurance Race at the 13th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, according to official results released by the Yacht Club de Monaco. Racing under bow number 16,…

Washington DC : The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Dubai-based Iranian "financier" Ali Ansari, following Tehran's resumption of attacks on international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The US Treasury Department described…

Auckland : India and New Zealand on Saturday (local time) elevated their bilateral relationship to a "Strategic Partnership" and adopted the "India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030", setting out an ambitious framework to…

Auckland : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (local time) said he was "honoured" to receive a traditional Maori powhiri ceremonial welcome at the Government House in Auckland, describing the ceremony as a reflection of New Zealand's…

Auckland : New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday (local time) described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit as a "historic" milestone, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 40 years.…