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Indian RM in Australia after 12 years: Marles, Rajnath discuss ‘top tier’ security ties

During his meeting with Australian Defence Minister Marles, Singh discussed ways to boost bilateral defence cooperation. The two sides also reviewed progress made in the defence industry, cyber defence, and maritime security

China tightens leash on global defence, chip industries with new move to curb rare earth exports

China tightened its rare earth export controls on Thursday, expanding restrictions on processing technology, barring unauthorised overseas cooperation and spelling out its intention to limit exports to overseas defence and semiconductor users

PM Modi, UK's Starmer to hold talks in Mumbai today: Trade and business in focus

This is Starmer's first trip to India since he became the British prime minister. He is accompanied by a delegation of over 100 business leaders, as his talks with PM Modi will focus on trade and business

Trump 'likely' to address Knesset as Israel, Hamas agree to 'first phase' of his Gaza peace plan

Hours after announcing that Israel and Hamas have 'signed off' the first part of the Gaza peace deal, US President Donald Trump said he is 'likely' to visit Israel soon to address the country's parliament, Knesset

Manchester synagogue attacker 'pledged allegiance' to ISIS, say police

The attacker, identified as Jihad al-Shamie, 35, was shot dead by police within seven minutes of the attack, in which two Jewish people were killed -- one likely by a stray police bullet

Move to block Trump's Venezuela strikes fails in US Senate

A bipartisan initiative to block the US President Donald Trump administration's lethal strikes against Venezuelan drug smugglers fell short in the Senate, raising concerns

US govt shutdown continues to impact flights due to air traffic control staffing crisis

Staffing shortages were reported at several key air traffic control facilities, including those near Washington, DC, and Denver, as well as centres overseeing flights to and from Newark and Orlando

'Chances of war with India real': Pakistan's defence minister continues warmongering

During an interview with Sanaa TV, Asif was asked to comment on the recent remarks made by Indian military officials. The minister stated that Pakistan is closely monitoring the situation and maintaining a high level of alertness

FirstUp: Modi to hold talks with UK PM Keir Starmer, Rajnath Singh's Australia visit... Big news today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet his British counterpart Keir Starmer on Thursday for high-level bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening trade, defence, and fintech collaboration between the two nations. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is travelling to Australia where he is looking to deepen ties between the two countries

Kristi Noem compares Antifa to terror orgs like Hezbollah and ISIS, says antifacist group is 'dangerous'

Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem compared the American anti-fascist group Antifa to Hamas, Hezbollah and Islamic State, insisting that left-wing street activists are “just as dangerous” as designated terrorist organisations

Germany ends fast-track citizenship while its economy demands more labour

The German parliament on Wednesday ended a fast-track citizenship programme, reflecting the rapidly shifting mood on migration in a labour-hungry European economic powerhouse.

Trump says Israel & Hamas 'signed off' on first phase of his Gaza peace plan, Netanyahu awaits govt's nod

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have 'signed off' on the first phase of his Gaza peace plan, which entails a ceasefire in the Strip and the release of all 48 remaining hostages.

UN will be forced to cut peacekeeping forces by 25% amid budget strains: Officials

The United Nations will be forced to reduce its peacekeeping forces worldwide by around 25 per cent due to a lack of funding, largely linked to US aid cuts, a senior UN official said Wednesday.

Lecornu says Macron likely to name new PM within 48 hours

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, whose resignation earlier this week deepened France's political crisis, said on Wednesday that he expects President Emmanuel Macron to appoint a new prime minister within the next 48 hours

US widens export curbs, blacklists 15 Chinese firms over Iranian proxy drones

The United States said on Wednesday it was adding 15 Chinese companies to its restricted trade list for facilitating the purchase of American electronic components found in drones operated by Iranian proxies including Houthi and Hamas terrorists.

Gaza ceasefire deal could be finalised within 48 hours as hostage talks advance: Report

A Gaza ceasefire deal could be finalised within the next 48 hours, according to a report, citing multiple sources involved in the negotiations

India, Bangladesh and Nepal on track to cut tobacco use by 30%, WHO report shows

Bangladesh, India and Nepal are on track to achieve at least a 30 per cent relative reduction in tobacco use by the end of this year, WHO said on Wednesday.

'Recent actions creating negative consequences': US lawmakers urge Trump to fix India ties amid tariff strain

"The recent actions by your administration have strained relations with the world's largest democracy, creating negative consequences for both countries," US lawmakers said in a joint letter to President Trump, urging swift action to restore balance in the bilateral relationship

‘Not the kind of country I want to live in’: British MP draws flak for ‘didn’t see another White face’ remark

British MP and Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick has come under fire for calling Handsworth’s Soho Road area in Birmingham “like a slum” and saying it was “not the kind of country I want to live in,” sparking widespread criticism over his remarks on segregation and integration.

Is Trump taking America back to the 1800s with his immigration war and military use?

Trump deploys 400 National Guard troops to Chicago, invoking the 1807 Insurrection Act in a controversial move reminiscent of 19th-century America. Experts warn of legal overreach, militarisation of cities and the political stakes of his immigration war.

Russia exits plutonium pact as US relations sour after Alaska summit

Russian lawmakers have voted to withdraw from a defunct treaty with the US on the disposal of weapons-grade plutonium, as Moscow declared that the momentum from the Alaska summit between President Trump and President Putin has run its course

US Senate confirms Trump's nominee Sergio Gor as Ambassador to India

The US Senate has confirmed Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India. A close aide of Donald Trump, Gor is expected to strengthen ties between the two countries.

50% Republicans, 70% Democrats want Trump to use military only against external threat: Poll

The survey, conducted from Friday to Tuesday, found that 58% of Americans — including 70% of Democrats and 50% of Republicans — believe troops should not be used domestically except in response to foreign threats

What are metal–organic frameworks that won scientist trio the Nobel Prize in Chemistry?

What exactly are metal–organic frameworks, the materials that earned Kitagawa, Robson and Yaghi the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry? Read here how these ground-breaking structures could transform energy storage, medicine and industrial chemistry.

James Comey pleads not guilty to Trump case accusing him of lying to Congress

Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to federal charges in Virginia, facing accusations related to his 2020 Senate testimony.

Macron and his fleet of fleeting PMs: Is France’s master of the clocks running out of time?

France’s president faces mounting pressure after the resignation of a third prime minister in just one year, with no clear path out of political deadlock and calls for his early exit growing louder

From college dropout to raising Rs 23 crore for AI startup: The rise of Mumbai's Dhravya Shah

Dhravya Shah, a 20-year-old entrepreneur from Mumbai, raised around $3 million (over Rs 20 crore) for his AI startup, Supermemory, from bigwigs of the Silicon Valley, including senior executives from Cloudflare, Google and Meta. Not only this, he has also become the youngest Indian to receive a special O-1 visa for his extraordinary abilities

Trump says Chicago mayor, Illinois governor 'should be in jail' over ‘failure to protect ICE officers'

Trump has demanded the arrest of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, accusing the two Democratic leaders of “failing to protect federal immigration officers.”

Why Starmer wants to talk trade, services but not immigration

During his India visit, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasised trade and services cooperation while ruling out new visa concessions, seeking to balance Britain’s economic diplomacy with growing domestic pressure to curb immigration and appease Reform UK supporters.

Germany to let police shoot down rogue drones, says interior minister

The decision follows recent drone sightings at Munich Airport that halted air traffic for several hours last week, disrupting travel for thousands of passengers