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New York : India has reiterated its support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, called for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza, and announced that it will soon hand over USD 2.5 million to the United Nations…

New Delhi : The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated India's commitment to strengthening Afghanistan's healthcare system, announcing the gifting of medical equipment for diagnosis, treatment, and specialised care to Afghan health…

Tehran : Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the Strait of Hormuz will be "closed to all vessels" following new US strikes on Iran, warning that any ship attempting to pass through the waterway could be targeted, CNN…

Manila : India has underscored the critical value of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) framework alongside its commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement to navigate modern geopolitical hurdles during a high-level security meeting in the…

Kabul : The Taliban Government in Kabul on Wednesday announced that overnight air strikes carried out by Pakistani forces inside Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of at least 13 individuals and left 14 others injured. Taliban spokesperson…

Tehran : Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday claimed responsibility for a drone strike targeting a US naval facility in Bahrain. The development marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Tehran and Washington…

Florida : The US Central Command announced that the military operations launched against Iran following the downing of an American Army Apache helicopter near the strategic Strait of Hormuz have concluded. In an official statement, the US…

Washington DC : US Senator John Cornyn on Tuesday (local time) congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister, noting his leadership has spanned 4,399 days across three democratic…

Washington, DC : US President Donald Trump has cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel risks international isolation if it resumes extensive military operations against Iran, following a volatile 24-hour period of…

New York : India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations for propagating state-sponsored disinformation by labelling militant outfits operating inside its own territory as "Fitna al Hindustan". Speaking at a United Nations…

Mexico City : An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck the Gulf of Mexico region on Sunday night, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). In a post on X, it said that the earthquake occurred at 23:30 PM Indian Standard Time, at…

Washington, DC : A US federal judge on Monday (local time) blocked a proposal by President Donald Trump to impose a USD 100,000 fee on employers seeking to hire foreign workers for specialised roles under the H-1B visa programme. According…

Tel Aviv : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Monday that Israel has halted its military strikes against Iran, marking a tense pause following a day of direct, high-intensity confrontation. Within less than 24 hours,…

Tehran : Iranian state media Press TV has claimed it obtained a copy of a new "US-drafted" resolution prepared for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors meeting in June 2026, alleging the text sharply criticises…

Washington, DC : An aviation rescue operation successfully recovered a flight crew after a US military helicopter gunship went down near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by The New York Times. Attributing the information to two…

Manila : Soon after a powerful earthquake struck off the southern island of Mindanao, Philippines--Tsunami alerts have been issued across several Asian countries, Al Jazeera reported. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake, which took place in the…

Tel Aviv : Air raid sirens resonated across central and southern Israel on Tuesday after Iran launched a fresh missile barrage towards Israeli territory, according to Iranian news agency ISNA. The latest projectile bombardment materialised…

Tehran : Fresh tensions have erupted in West Asia as Israel launched targeted military operations against Iran, triggering widespread blasts across several strategic cities, regional state media reported. According to the Iranian state…

Tel Aviv : Amid intensifying military engagements in West Asia, the top leadership of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has been actively directing military operations against Iran from their central operational command hub. In a post on…

Beijing : Ahead of his meeting with North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that he looks forward to discussing the partnership and exchanging views on the overall development of bilateral…