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Germany fights Gaza genocide claims at the UNs top court

Last year, Germany stopped authorising any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza but later lifted those restrictions.

7 Sep 2026 12:12 pm
Nepal tunnel rescues face unprecedented challenge

We are facing something I have never faced before, said the president of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association

7 Sep 2026 11:05 am
North Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as U.S., South Korea, Japan begin military drill

Kim Jong Un has previously said he could return to talks if the U.S. drops its hostile policy against North Korea and respects what he calls North Korea's status as a nuclear state

7 Sep 2026 9:14 am
West Asia conflict LIVE: Israel army orders evacuation of zone in south Lebanon ahead of strikes

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the U.S. that the rules of the game in its war with Iran had changed, saying any further attack on Iranian interests or security would draw a faster and more painful response

7 Sep 2026 9:10 am
Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state 'New America'

His proposal, which was immediately dismissed by the state's Governor, comes days after he signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America in the middle of a trade war with neighbouring Canada

7 Sep 2026 8:13 am
Netanyahu orders evacuation of some West Bank settler outposts: Minister

The evacuation concerned outposts built in areas under the control of the Palestinian Authority and without official authorisation

7 Sep 2026 7:05 am
Iran claims strike on U.S. ship in Hormuz but Washington denies it

The United States and Iran resumed attacks last week, following a month of relative calm, with the Strait of Hormuz and areas along Iran's southern coast again being targeted

6 Sep 2026 10:08 pm
Whats the issue with the way Africa is shown on maps? | Explained

There is no perfect way to flatten the surface of a sphere onto a rectangle, rendering every map a compromise

6 Sep 2026 3:05 pm
Indonesia cancels flights at Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau volcano erupts

The explosive collapse of Anak Krakatau caused a tsunami in 2018 that killed at least 430 people in Sumatra and Java.

6 Sep 2026 8:11 am
U.S. envoys outlined number of ideas on ending Ukraine war to Putin: Kremlin

They did not only express their traditional interest in bringing the hostilities to a quick end, they put forward a number of ideas on possible routes to a settlement, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.

6 Sep 2026 4:13 am
Russian President Vladimir Putin orders 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the decision was tied to preparations for U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to visit Kyiv for peace talks

5 Sep 2026 6:12 pm
Why is New York City pausing some AI tools in schools? | Explained

The Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels on September 2 imposed a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative AI for pupils up to eighth grade for the 202627 academic year

5 Sep 2026 1:16 pm
U.N. approves resolution in support of map that shows Africas true size

The U.N. has backed a map that more accurately represents Africas true size, challenging the centuries-old Mercator projection. The resolution promotes the Equal Earth projection as a more accurate representation of the worlds continents.

5 Sep 2026 12:14 pm
Trump says Witkoff, Kushner heading abroad to discuss Ukraine peace

The duo had been planning to travel to Moscow over the weekend followed by a visit to Kyiv

5 Sep 2026 7:04 am
Missouri court blocks Trump-backed U.S. House map, orders it to be put to vote

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, a Republican, said she would immediately appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, asserting that the decision has thrust our State into a full-fledged Constitutional crisis. Missouri's new districts were used in the August primaries

4 Sep 2026 8:06 pm
Five EU countries aim to send rejected migrants to 'return hubs' by 2027

Denmark, Greece, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands agreed to the initiative as Copenhagen hosted talks on the creation of migrant detention centres outside Europe

4 Sep 2026 8:05 pm
Nepal floods: Indian volunteers take relief to isolated communities as access remains a challenge

A week after the floods, Indian volunteers are travelling up to 10 hours over damaged mountain roads to reach families who have lost homes and livelihoods, while some areas of Rasuwa remain accessible only by helicopter.

4 Sep 2026 6:06 pm
Namal, rormer Sri Lankan President Rajapaksas son, arrested over Airbus deal

The anti-graft probe centres on claims that the European manufacturer channelled part of the money from the purchase to senior Sri Lankan officials and politicians

4 Sep 2026 4:15 pm
Typhoon Saudel brings torrential rain, flooding to China's coastal areas

In Fujian's city of Fuding, known for its tea plantations and lush greenery, firefighters waded through waist-deep floodwaters to carry elderly people to safety, social media footage verified by Reuters showed

4 Sep 2026 12:07 pm
Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to 1,259; missing figure crosses 5,000

Risks of fresh floods loomed due to incessant rainfall in the upstream areas of the Bhotekoshi River

3 Sep 2026 10:09 pm
India ready to help end war in Ukraine: Jaishankar

The External Affairs Minister said attacks on commercial shipping featured prominently in his discussions with Ukrainian counterpart

3 Sep 2026 5:04 pm
Putin cites chance of peace deal but says Ukrainian aviation warning makes it harder

Ukrainian attacks on civilian merchant ships and reported threats of attacks on civilian aircraft were acts of state terrorism, which he said complicates the prospects for bilateral peace talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin said

3 Sep 2026 4:16 pm
New U.S. tariffs on drones take effect

Drones with a takeoff weight exceeding 25 kilograms, as well as those with thermal imaging capabilities and docking stations face a 100% tariff; smaller drones face a 25% duty

3 Sep 2026 4:08 pm
India's economic growth source of confidence for world: PM Modi

The Belgian Prime Minister described the conclusion of the India-European Union free trade pact as a major milestone and said New Delhi and Brussels are building a relationship that is broad and more strategic than ever before

3 Sep 2026 4:07 pm
Champat Rais article on Nripendra Misras role in Ayodhya temple construction sparks controversy

Mr. Misra says there is nothing negative or controversial in the article; it isnt Rai vs. Misra, it is Modi vs. Bhagwat, says Congress

21 Aug 2026 9:12 pm
Pravasi trust calls for tapping NRI savings for Keralas growth

In its memorandum to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, the trust suggests raising funds from NRKs for the proposed high-speed railway between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasaragod through a secured, redeemable and tax-free non-convertible bond

13 Aug 2026 12:33 am
Air India captain's confirmatory drug test positive for marijuana, say TV channels

Earlier in the day, India's Ministry of Civil Aviation summoned Air India CEO Campbell Wilson over the incident, which involved an Airbus A320neo aircraft

12 Aug 2026 8:09 pm
Panel asks government if India will push de-dollarisation agenda at BRICS summit

Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs raise questions on local currency trade, U.S. dominance in global financial institutions, and Indias position on a BRICS currency

12 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
Govt. ready to collaborate with Indian Army to encourage youth to attend recruitment drives: CM

CM assures General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command

12 Aug 2026 7:41 pm
China says border with India generally stable at the moment

Statement from Chinese Foreign Ministry comes in response to recent reports of rising tension in Arunachal Pradesh; MEA says maintaining peace in border areas is of utmost importance

12 Aug 2026 7:14 pm
How does India view the Mecca pact? | In Focus Podcast

The Mecca Defence Pact is reshaping West Asias security. Stanly Johny in this episode of In Focus explores its implications for India.

12 Aug 2026 6:31 pm
Sri Lanka allows immigration clearance for refugees returning from India

The decision comes amid concerns raised by refugee rights activists over the detention of a few returnees last year

12 Aug 2026 4:52 pm
Rising obesity among Indian women underscores need for preconception interventions

Identifying and addressing health risks in both prospective parents could improve reproductive and pregnancy outcomes, experts say

12 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
Indian semiconductor startups raised $206 million since 2022: Report

Investors are concentrating money behind companies that have moved further along product development and commercialisation, rather than spreading bets across a wider set of early-stage startups, the report notes

12 Aug 2026 3:11 pm
Indian Music Industry Faces 350 Crore Annual Sync Revenue Loss

Indian Music Industry Faces 350 Crore Annual Sync Revenue Loss

12 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
Watch: Vande Mataram united Indias freedom fighters, says Vice President

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan says Vande Mataram awakened patriotism and united Indians across regions, languages, faiths and social backgrounds during the freedom struggle.

12 Aug 2026 2:13 pm
Watch: India says peace along LAC of utmost importance amid fresh PLA incursion claims

Fresh PLA incursion allegations in Arunachal Pradesh come amid Indias emphasis on maintaining peace along the LAC.

12 Aug 2026 12:52 pm
Are regional parties losing relevance in India? | Data

Regional parties continue to retain a consistent support base despite electoral setbacks and organisational stress

12 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
Vande Mataram awakened patriotism, united Indians during freedom struggle: Vice President

Freedom struggle united people across regions, languages, faiths, and social backgrounds through a shared dream of freedom, a shared dream of one India, said Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan

12 Aug 2026 12:04 pm
Why India needs to introduce competitive programming early in education

Competitive programming (CP) reveals technical talent that exams, colleges, and recruiters overlook

12 Aug 2026 11:13 am
Compromised PM forced to sell Indias interest: Rahul as U.S. court dismisses Adani case

A compromised PM was forced to sell India's interest; India is paying a huge price; there is much more to this than meets the eye, said Rahul Gandhi in a post on X

12 Aug 2026 10:35 am
U.S. lawmaker voices concern on FCRA amendments; says could hit bilateral ties with India

U.S. Congressman Riley Moore said the amendments to FCRA would permit the Indian government to takeover churches and religious charities and would amount to clear attack against Christians

12 Aug 2026 9:28 am
Crime Branch likely to probe 29.62-cr. NRI loan scam

The Ernakulam Central police booked a direct selling agent of the bank, its managing director and director, along with 28 others, for allegedly cheating the bank

9 Aug 2026 8:24 pm