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Iran–Israel Ceasefire Frays as UAE Reports Drone and Missile Attacks

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WHO Confirms 5 Hantavirus Cases in Cruise Ship Outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports five confirmed hantavirus cases out of eight total infections on the MV Hondius cruise ship, sparking concern during its Atlantic journey. As of...

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India-Vietnam Strengthen Defence Ties with 13 Key Agreements for Maritime and Industrial Growth

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What’s Happening in Tehran? A Snapshot of Tensions, Talks, and Daily Life

Tehran, Iran’s sprawling capital, is caught between war and diplomacy. A fragile ceasefire is...

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UAE Exits OPEC and OPEC+: Major Blow to Global Oil Cartel Amid Crisis

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its departure from OPEC and the broader...

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White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting: Suspect Identified as California Tutor and Programmer

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WHO Confirms 5 Hantavirus Cases in Cruise Ship Outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports five confirmed hantavirus cases out of eight total infections on the MV Hondius cruise ship, sparking concern during...

India-Vietnam Strengthen Defence Ties with 13 Key Agreements for Maritime and Industrial Growth

Key Phrase:Slug: Meta Description: (148 characters)Keywords: India and Vietnam have deepened their strategic alliance through a landmark review of defence ties and the signing of 13 Memoranda...

What’s Happening in Tehran? A Snapshot of Tensions, Talks, and Daily Life

Tehran, Iran’s sprawling capital, is caught between war and diplomacy. A fragile ceasefire is holding across the wider US–Iran conflict, but the city remains...

UAE Exits OPEC and OPEC+: Major Blow to Global Oil Cartel Amid Crisis

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its departure from OPEC and the broader OPEC+ alliance, effective May 1, 2026. This historic move ends...

White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting: Suspect Identified as California Tutor and Programmer

A shooting incident disrupted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., causing panic and briefly interrupting the event. Reports said security quickly moved...

Iran Resumes Commercial Flights from Tehran’s International Airport After Two‑Month Conflict Suspension

Iran has resumed commercial passenger flights from Tehran’s main international airport for the first time since the outbreak of conflict with the United States...

US‑Iran War Ceasefire Talks: Trump Hints at “Good News” by Friday Amid Tensions in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has signaled that “good news” on renewed peace talks between the United States and Iran could come as soon as Friday,...

Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March: IEA raises alarm over largest energy shock in history

Global oil supply saw an unprecedented collapse in March, setting off a chain reaction across energy markets as the US-Israel and Iran war choked...

US Navy Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Begins Today: Trump Responds to Failed Iran Talks

The United States has launched a naval blockade targeting ships entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, effective today, April 13,...

Vance’s Ultimatum to Iran: No Games in Crucial Islamabad Peace Talks

US Vice President JD Vance delivered a stern message to Iran: don't "play us" as peace talks kick off in Islamabad, Pakistan. This comes...

Iran denies Islamabad talks with US, Pakistan locks down streets and waives visas – Diplomatic mess or theatre?

Tehran has dismissed reports that senior Iranian leaders have travelled to Pakistan for talks with the United States, calling the claims false amid ongoing...

Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis

U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered a bold ultimatum to Iran, demanding a deal or the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48...

NASA’s Artemis II Triumph: Historic Moon Mission Lifts Off Successfully

NASA has achieved a monumental milestone with the successful launch of the Artemis II moon mission on April 1, 2026. This historic event marks...

Nepal Ex-PM Oli, Ex-Home Minister Arrested Over Deadly Gen-Z Protest Crackdown

Nepal's political landscape shook on March 28, 2026, as former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak faced arrest over their...

Israel Confirms Dropping Over 15,000 Bombs on Iran Since War Began

Israel has formally acknowledged that its military has dropped more than 15,000 munitions on Iranian territory since the start of the US–Israel war on...

Pakistan Airstrike on Kabul Hospital: 400 Killed, 250 Injured in Alleged Strike

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of carrying out a deadly airstrike on a Kabul hospital treating drug users, saying at least 400 people were killed...

North Korea Launches 10 Ballistic Missiles Amid U.S.-South Korea Military Drills

North Korea fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on March 14, 2026, in a clear response to joint U.S.-South Korea military...

Tehran Sky Turns Black as Oil Depots Burn, Bahrain Water Plant Hit

Tehran has been shrouded in thick black smoke after a wave of Israeli airstrikes set multiple oil depots on fire, while an Iranian drone...

Strait of Hormuz Tensions: US Navy to Escort Oil Tankers?

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the United States and United Kingdom are deploying naval and air assets to protect vital shipping routes....

NATO Destroys Iranian Missile Targeting Turkey: Escalation Fears Rise

NATO's air defense systems have neutralized a major threat, destroying an Iranian ballistic missile aimed at Turkey. This dramatic event unfolded on March 4,...

Middle East Crisis Escalates: Iran Toll Hits 787, Israel Advances in Lebanon, US Embassy in Riyadh Attacked

The Middle East is witnessing unprecedented escalation as conflicts intertwine across borders. Recent reports highlight a staggering death toll in Iran, Israeli military advances...

From Proxy to Direct War: US-Israel Hit Iran, E3 Demands Nuclear End Amid Blasts

On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel dramatically escalated their confrontation with Iran through coordinated missile strikes targeting critical infrastructure across the...

US-Israel Strike Iran: Tehran Retaliates with Regional Explosions

The United States and Israel have launched coordinated airstrikes on key Iranian military targets, including sites in Tehran, triggering a swift retaliation from Iran....

Pakistan declares ‘Open War’ on Afghanistan, says ‘now it will be Dama Dam Mast Qalandar’

Dramatic clashes and fighting ensued between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Friday, with Islamabad announcing an “open war” against Kabul, following Afghanistan's attack on Pakistan's...

PM Modi embarks on a significant visit to Israel amidst simmering Middle-East tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a significant and historic visit to Israel today on 25 February 2026. In both Jerusalem and New...

US Supreme Court ruling offers little respite for global economy

While the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Friday against President Donald Trump's use of tariffs marks a clear setback for his use of trade...

Tarique Rahman Takes Oath as Bangladesh’s New Prime Minister After BNP Landslide

Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been Tarique Rahman sworn in as the country's new Prime Minister. This...

Russia Blocks WhatsApp: Kremlin Pushes Secure National Alternative MAX

Russia has taken a bold step in digital sovereignty by completely banning WhatsApp as of February 12, 2026. The move, enforced by state regulator...

Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi Secures Landslide Win in Snap Election

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi celebrated a massive triumph on February 8, 2026, as her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) clinched 316 out of 465...

Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chair to Replace Powell

President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, to become the next chair of the US central bank, succeeding Jerome...

Trump’s Board of Peace: India’s Cautious Stance Explained

President Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace on January 22, 2026, at a Davos ceremony, positioning it as a bold alternative to traditional...

Sunita Williams Retires: NASA Astronaut Ends 27-Year Trailblazing Career

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has retired after 27 years of dedicated service, with her retirement effective December 27, 2025. The Indian-origin astronaut leaves behind...

US Tariff Threat Strains India-Iran Ties and BRICS Strategy

President Donald Trump's recent 25% tariff announcement on nations trading with Iran has intensified pressure on India's relationship with Tehran and its BRICS commitments....

Israel on High Alert as Trump Warns Iran Over Protest Crackdown

Israel has placed its military on high alert, fearing a potential U.S. intervention in Iran as anti-government protests intensify across the country. President Donald...

Zelenskyy to Meet Trump in Florida on December 28 to Finalize Ukraine’s 20‑Point Peace Plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that he will travel to Florida to meet former U.S. President Donald Trump on December 28, 2025, for...

Bangladesh Erupts in Chaos: Student Leader Hadi’s Death Sparks Deadly Protests

Bangladesh teeters on the edge of turmoil as the shocking death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a key student leader from the 2024 uprising, ignites...

Bondi Beach Shooting: 12 Dead in Antisemitic Attack on Hanukkah Crowd

A tragic mass shooting at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach has shocked Australia, claiming 12 lives during a peaceful Hanukkah celebration. The attack, labeled a...

Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes Escalate: Airstrikes and Displacement Rock Disputed Frontier

Thailand and Cambodia are locked in intense border clashes as of December 2025, marking the worst violence in over a decade around their disputed...

Bangladesh Announces February 12 Election Post-Hasina Ouster

Bangladesh gears up for its 13th parliamentary elections on February 12, 2026, the nation's first national vote since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was...

MH370 Search Resumes: New Hunt for Missing Plane Starts Dec 30 After 11 Years

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, lost for over 11 years, will see its deep-sea search resume on December 30, 2025. The Boeing 777 vanished on...

Bangladesh’s Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death Over 2024 Protests Crackdown

In a landmark and controversial verdict in 2025, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal....

The Politics of Energy

The decision by the United States to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers represents more than just another economic penalty. It...

US-China Leaders Meet in Malaysia to Untangle Trade Disputes and Salvage APEC Summit

With the US-China trade war threatening global economic stability, senior officials from both countries gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for urgent negotiations. The goal:...

Israel Warns of Further Strikes on Hamas as Rafah Border Crossing Stays Shut

Israel has escalated warnings of renewed military action against Hamas following a series of ceasefire breaches in Gaza. The country’s defense forces carried out...

Pakistan, Afghanistan Declare Fragile Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes

Deadly clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan have shaken the region, prompting both nations to announce a short-term ceasefire after one of the bloodiest border...

Trump-Brokered Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Ushers Hostage Releases and New Hope for Middle East Peace

The latest ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered by US President Donald Trump, is marking a dramatic turning point in the Middle East conflict....

Venezuela’s María Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for Defending Democracy

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, receiving international recognition for her determined fight to promote democratic...

Hungarian Author László Krasznahorkai Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for Visionary Works

Hungarian Author László Krasznahorkai Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for Visionary WorksHungarian novelist and screenwriter László Krasznahorkai has been awarded the 2025 Nobel...

Indonesia School Collapse in East Java Leaves Over 50 Dead, Triggers Safety Debate

A devastating incident struck East Java, Indonesia, as a multi-storey Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo collapsed during afternoon prayers, claiming the lives of more...

EU proposes 19th sanctions package against Russia: Here’s what it includes

Brussels: The European Commission has proposed its 19th package of sanctions against Russia today, over the war in Ukraine. All 27 EU Member states...

Tariffs and Friendship

The latest interaction between Washington and New Delhi is a study in how diplomacy often mixes warmth with hard bargaining. A birthday phone call...

Congo River Boat Tragedy: Over 86 Dead, Most Victims Students, in Equateur Province Capsize

A tragic boat accident in Congo’s Equateur Province has left the nation reeling, claiming the lives of at least 86 people, most of whom...

Nepal’s Prime Minister Steps Down Amid Gen Z-Led Anti-Corruption Protests

Nepal was rocked by dramatic events this September, as Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned following days of nationwide protests fueled by anger over...

Nepal Erupts: Social Media Ban Sparks Gen Z Protests, 19 Dead in Police Clashes

Nepal has been rocked by deadly protests after the government banned over two dozen major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, sparking...

Nepal Bans 26 Major Social Media Platforms Over Registration Noncompliance

Nepal has enforced a sweeping ban on 26 major social media platforms including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and Reddit after...

Russia Unleashes Over 500 Drones and Missiles in Massive Attack on Ukraine

In the early hours of September 3, 2025, Russia carried out one of its most extensive air raids against Ukraine since the start of...

Afghanistan Earthquake Claims Hundreds of Lives; Northern India Experiences Tremors but Remains Safe

A powerful earthquake measuring between 6.0 and 6.3 on the Richter scale struck near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border early on September 1, 2025. The tremors...

Europe’s Economic Powerhouses Under Pressure: UK, France, and Germany in 2025

The economies of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany—Europe’s leading nations—are navigating turbulent times in 2025. From sluggish growth to uncertain trade conditions, each...

Trump-Putin Alaska Summit: No Breakthrough on Ukraine War

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025, for a much-anticipated summit centered on seeking...

Trump Secures Landmark Peace Deal Between Armenia and Azerbaijan

In a historic moment at the White House on August 8, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan,...

Israel announces plan to control Gaza City, lists five conditions to end the war

Jerusalem: Israel's Security Cabinet in a marathon meeting lasting several hours, approved a proposal early Friday for the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) to expand...

India Announces ₹4,850 Crore Line of Credit to Maldives During PM Modi’s Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the Maldives today, marked a significant step forward in India-Maldives relations with the announcement of a ₹4,850...

Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Copper Imports Starting August 1

In a major move that’s making headlines worldwide, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a steep 50% tariff on copper imports, set to take...

Barcelona Sees Hottest June in Over 100 Years as Europe Battles Record-Breaking Heat Wave

Barcelona has just experienced its hottest June in over a century, as an intense heat wave continues to grip much of Europe. The Fabra...

US Strikes Delay Iran’s Nuclear Program by Only Months, Says Pentagon

Recent US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities may have had limited long-term impact, according to an early assessment by the Pentagon. Despite targeting critical...

U.S. Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Sites as Trump Issues Strong Warning

The United States has entered the Israel-Iran conflict directly by launching powerful airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. President Donald Trump confirmed that the U.S....

Axiom Mission 4 launch delayed again, NASA to announce new date soon

The launch of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), has been postponed once again on...

Iran watches decades-old red lines obliterate, as Trump’s risk recedes

It’s a big decision, but one where the outcomes get slowly better, either way, every day. President Donald Trump has yet to determine whether to...

‘Make the Middle East Great Again’: Trump Pushes Peace Amid War

As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, US President Donald Trump has made a surprising claim—saying peace between the two rival nations will...

Israel Launches Major Airstrikes, Iran Responds with Missile Barrage

In a major escalation of tensions, Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran on June 13, 2025. The airstrike, known as Operation Rising...

Trump Seals Trade Deal with China: Rare Earth Lifeline and Student Access Restored

In a significant development, U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that a new trade agreement between the United States and China is finalized. While...

Graz School Shooting Leaves Nine Dead, Austria in Mourning

A tragic school shooting in Graz, Austria, has left the country in shock. On the morning of June 10, 2025, a 21-year-old former student...

From Allies to Enemies: Inside the Trump–Musk Fallout

The once-powerful alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has come to a dramatic and highly public end. Their breakup isn’t just gossip—it has...

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Biggest Prisoner Swap Since War Began

In a major breakthrough during the ongoing war, Russia and Ukraine have agreed to what is being called the largest prisoner exchange since the...

Elon Musk Resigns from Trump Administration Role Over Policy Disagreements

Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his position as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in Donald Trump’s administration. His...

Tragic Shooting Kills Two Israeli Embassy Staff Outside Jewish Museum in Washington DC

On the night of May 21, 2025, a shocking shooting incident occurred outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. Two young staff members...

Joe Biden Battles Advanced Prostate Cancer: Full Details Inside

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The diagnosis came...

Missile Strike Near Tel Aviv Forces Air India and Global Airlines to Halt Flights

Air India has temporarily suspended its flights to and from Tel Aviv following a missile attack near Ben Gurion International Airport on May 4,...

Deadly Explosion at Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port Kills 40, Injures Over 1,200

A massive explosion shook the Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The blast killed at least 40 people...

Iran and US to Hold Second Round of Nuclear Talks in Rome

Iran and the United States are preparing for a second round of nuclear talks in Rome this weekend. These indirect negotiations aim to revive...

US Iran to begin talks in Oman with Iran’s Nuclear Programme in focus

The United States and Iran are holding high-level sensitive talks in Oman on today aimed at beginning negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme, with US...

Apple airlifts 600 tons of iPhones from India ‘to beat’ Trump tariffs

Tech giant Apple chartered cargo flights to ferry 600 tons of iPhones, or as many as 1.5 million, to the United States from India,...

PM Modi to Visit Thailand for BIMSTEC Summit, Meet PM Shinawatra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Thailand from April 3 to 4, 2025, at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. During...

Why Did Only One Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse During Earthquake? Investigation Reveals China Connection

A 33-story skyscraper under construction in Bangkok collapsed after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, sending tremors across Thailand. However, what puzzled experts is that no other high-rise in Bangkok...

Massive Earthquake Hits Myanmar, Causes Death and Destruction

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Mandalay early Friday morning, causing widespread destruction, loss of life, and panic across the region. The...

Massive Security Breach: Trump Officials Leaked Military Secrets in Signal Chat

The Trump administration is facing a major controversy after The Atlantic reported that senior officials mistakenly shared classified military attack plans in a Signal...

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Countries Buying Venezuelan Oil

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all trade with countries that purchase oil or gas from Venezuela. This policy, set...

South Korea Declares State of Emergency as Wildfires Spread

South Korea is battling massive wildfires that have spread across multiple regions, forcing thousands of people to evacuate. The government has declared a state of...

Sunita Williams Returns to Earth After Extended ISS Mission

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has safely returned to Earth after spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Originally scheduled for an...

Trump and Putin Hold Phone Call After U.S. Proposes Ukraine Ceasefire

In a crucial phone call on March 18, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a potential ceasefire in Ukraine....

Israel Launches Airstrikes in Gaza, Over 400 Killed Amid Rising Tensions

Israel has launched heavy airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of more than 400 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run health ministry....

US Missile Strike Eliminates Top ISIS Leader in Iraq

In a major counterterrorism operation, a US airstrike in Iraq has killed Abdallah Maki Mosleh al-Rifai, also known as Abu Khadija, the chief of global operations for ISIS. This...

Russia-Ukraine War: Will Peace Talks Succeed?

The Russia-Ukraine war continues as ceasefire negotiations gain momentum. The U.S. has proposed a 30-day ceasefire, focusing on humanitarian measures like prisoner exchanges and the return of...

Total Lunar Eclipse on Holi 2025: Where and When to Watch the Blood Moon

A total lunar eclipse will take place on March 14, 2025, coinciding with the festival of Holi. This rare astronomical event is often called a Blood Moon because the Moon...

Canada & UK Fight Back: Trump’s New Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Explained

The global trade war is heating up after former U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. This move...

Baloch Militants Hijack Pakistan Train, taking hundreds of passengers hostage

A major security crisis is unravelling in Pakistan as Baloch separatists hijacked the Jaffar Express, a passenger train travelling from Quetta to Peshawar today. The attack...

North Sea Ship Collision: 32 Injured as Tanker Catches Fire

A serious maritime accident occurred in the North Sea on March 10, 2025, when a US-flagged oil tanker, Stena Immaculate, and a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship, Solong,...

Two Days of Bloodshed in Syria: Over 1,000 Lives Lost

Syria has witnessed one of its deadliest outbreaks of violence in recent years, with over 1,000 people killed in just two days of intense...

IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report: What It Means for Climate Action

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has started preparing its Seventh Assessment Report (AR7), a crucial study on global climate change. This report...

S Jaishankar Faces Security Breach in London, UK Condemns Incident

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to London witnessed a serious security breach when pro-Khalistan protesters attempted to disrupt his event at Chatham House....

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