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'Fabricated information': Ukraine slams Russia over NIA action against 6 Ukrainians
Ukraine has expressed firm confidence in the integrity of India’s investigative and judicial systems as they face a sophisticated disinformation campaign orchestrated by Russian special services.
Iranian IRGC commander overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade killed: Report
Alireza Tangsiri, an Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) commander who oversaw the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has been killed in an airstrike in Bandar Abbas, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post.
‘24x7 helpline for Indian diaspora’: Govt steps up support in Gulf amid West Asia war
The Ministry of External Affairs has launched a 24x7 helpline to respond to queries and emergencies by Indian nationals. Officials are also issuing regular advisories to keep Indian citizens informed about travel, safety measures, and regional developments
North Korea and Belarus sign 'friendship' treaty as Lukashenko makes rare visit
Belarus's state news agency BelTA said Lukashenko told Kim during talks that relations between Minsk and Pyongyang were entering a "fundamentally new stage," and reported that the two sides had signed a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation
Israel takes Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi, Speaker Ghalibaf off hit list at Pakistan’s request: Report
Israel took Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf off its hit-list at Pakistan's request, an official told Reuters.
Iran using Russian drones? Kremlin rejected reports, but Western intel says Moscow shipping them
Russian officials held meetings with their Iranian counterparts to discuss transferring drones secretly, a day after Israel and the US attacked Tehran
Trump stays away as shutdown pressure mounts on US Congress amid travel disruptions
A 41-day US funding standoff over immigration policy is disrupting travel and leaving TSA workers unpaid, raising fears of airport closures. Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked over ICE restrictions, while rising staff shortages and financial hardship worsen conditions at airports nationwide.
'Exchange of messages not negotiation': Iran confirms peace talks with US through mediators
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the US has sent multiple messages to Tehran in recent days via “friendly countries,” adding that communications do not amount to negotiations
Trump tariffs lifted revenue but barely moved US GDP in 2025: Study
Tariffs imposed under Donald Trump in 2025 had little effect on US economic growth but generated a rise in federal revenues and deepened the shift away from China in global trade
Embassy break-in, Taiwan row and a diplomatic downgrade: Japan-China ties are taking dangerous turn
Diplomatic row between Japan and China escalated after a Japanese army officer was accused of breaking into the Chinese embassy in Tokyo, prompting a sharp rebuke from Beijing.
‘It was already open’: Pakistan mocks Trump’s goal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Even as Pakistan has been meditating between the United States and Iran, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has mocked President Donald Trump's goal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the waterway was already open before the conflict.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz open for 'friendly nations' including India
Iran has told the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization that “non-hostile vessels” may transit the Strait of Hormuz if they coordinate with Iranian authorities
Will Iran and US be able to end the war? Why peace talks seem to be going nowhere
It’s a game of offer and counteroffer. Iran has rejected Donald Trump’s 15-point peace plan, presenting its own set of demands, including reparations and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. These talks coincide with fresh US troop deployments and continued bombing campaigns, which suggests that neither side is interested in ceasing hostilities
US Army raises enlistment age to 42: West is lowering the bar as it has no choice
The move is described as reflecting "changes in society," but is widely seen as a response to persistent recruitment shortfalls
Iran’s counter-offer: Reparations, Hormuz sovereignty and no talks — Tehran sets a bar Trump unlikely to clear
Even as White House has insisted that negotiations are ongoing, Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump's 15-point proposal and floated its own five-point proposal that demands reparations for the war and recognition of Iran's sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran says it hit American F-18 fighter jet, shares video; Pentagon categorically rejects claim
Iran claims it hit a US F-18 jet and releases video, but US Central Command rejects it as false, underscoring the growing information war amid escalating military conflict
US to send JD Vance to Pak over the weekend as Iran war enters fourth week: Report
US explores Pakistan-hosted talks with Iran as war nears four weeks; backchannel diplomacy grows, but military pressure and conflicting positions keep prospects of a breakthrough uncertain
'Lack of judgement & compassion': Mark Carney slams Air Canada CEO for English-only crash speech
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the decision by Air Canada's top executive to post an English-only message of condolence after a deadly crash in New York
US military conducts another 'lethal strike' on alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean, kills 4 | WATCH
The United States South Command said on Wednesday that the country's military has launched another strike on an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean, killing four people
Iran's Araghchi says 'American interests will be targeted' as Tehran rejects Trump's 15-point peace plan
Amid the brewing tensions in West Asia, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that the country is focusing on 'targeting American interests in the region'
Iraq accuses US of killing 7 soldiers in 'heinous' attack on military base clinic
The US denied targeting a medical facility but offered few additional details. “We’re aware of the reports. US forces did not target a medical clinic in Iraq,” said Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for Central Command
Netanyahu tries to avoid snap polls as Iran war plummets Israeli support
In the war's first days, Netanyahu's camp saw a chance for his right-wing coalition to capitalize on the opening salvo that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by holding elections ahead of an expected October date
Iran ramping up defences in Kharg Island as it anticipates US ground attack: Report
The Trump administration is trying to seize the tiny island in the northeastern Persian Gulf to coerce Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Kharg Island serves as an economic lifeline for Iran, as it manages 90 per cent of the country's crude oil
Iran Israel War Updates: US says Iran talks continue, will 'unleash hell' if no deal
Iran Israel War Updates: Trump expresses optimism on ending the Iran conflict as Tehran allows "non-hostile" vessels through the Strait of Hormuz
Belarus's Lukashenko begins his first-ever visit to North Korea, greeted by Kim in Pyongyang
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko was greeted by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as he arrived on his first visit to the reclusive nation
US-China summit back on track as Trump confirms May trip to Beijing
US President Donald Trump said that his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which was postponed due to US' military operation in Iran, has been rescheduled, and will take place in Beijing on May 14th and 15th.
Iran still weighing US proposal despite negative initial response: Report
Despite initially responding negatively, Iran is still reviewing a US-backed proposal to end the Gulf conflict, according to a report, citing a senior Iranian official on Wednesday, suggesting Tehran has not formally rejected it
Imran Khan remains defiant in jail, former Pakistan PM's sons tell ex-England captain: 'He'd rather die in prison'
Former Pakistan Prime Minister and legendary all-rounder Imran Khan has been lodged in jail for nearly three years now, but remains defiant despite his failing health and being subjected to harsh conditions in solitary confinement, as revealed by his sons.
Gulf states warn of ‘existential threat’ from Iran at UN, seek action over attacks
Gulf Arab states told the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday they face an existential threat from Iranian attacks on their infrastructure, which the UN rights chief said might constitute war crimes
Beyond gas: Meloni's Algeria visit signals Italy's bigger African ambitions
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni landed in Algeria on Wednesday. It is her second visit to the country since taking office. The timing of Meloni's visit is particularly significant as the war in West Asia has put pressure on Italy's energy security, leading to broader economic concerns.