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Iran halts retaliatory strikes after lull in U.S. attacks

Iran reports ships are being hit by mines it had laid in the Strait of Hormuz; says talks with Oman over control of the Strait are at an advanced stage; Houthis claim to have downed a Saudi drone

26 Jul 2026 11:16 pm
Zelenskyy says Russia seeks 30,000 extra North Korean troops for Ukraine war

Preparations for the extra troops are being made in Russia's Voronezh region near the frontier with Ukraine, Mr. Zelenskyy said in a social media post.

26 Jul 2026 9:06 pm
Honduras ex-President Hernandez to return home after Trump pardon

He is expected to appear before a court on August 3 to face charges of fraud and money laundering. An arrest warrant issued against him was suspended in June, meaning he will not be detained upon arrival

26 Jul 2026 7:15 pm
26 Jul 2026 7:13 am
Russian, Ukrainian officials report 14 dead in latest attacks

Four children were among 11 people killed in the attack on the resorts in Zaporizhzhia, Yevgeny Balitsky, the Kremlin-installed regional head, said, adding that 16 others were wounded.

25 Jul 2026 9:15 pm
Venezuela notifies UN of withdrawal from ICC, alleging 'bias'

The government justified the move by alleging a geographical bias within the court, claiming it disproportionately targets nations in the Global South, specifically across Africa and Latin America, Felix Plasencia said in a post on X.

25 Jul 2026 9:12 pm
Former NATO intern arrested in Belgium on spying charge

She is suspected of spying on behalf of a third Country and of being a member of a criminal organisation, the prosecutor said in a statement

25 Jul 2026 1:08 pm
West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military 'disables' tanker trying to evade Iran port blockade; Houthis vow retaliation for Saudi strikes

U.S. President Trump describes negotiations with Iran as by far the most serious that weve seen

25 Jul 2026 9:12 am
Indian seafarer killed in attack on ship in Black Sea

The External Affairs Ministry said MV Omorfi was attacked while transiting the Black Sea, reportedly in Russian territorial waters; at the time of the incident, there were 10 crew members on board, including three Indians

25 Jul 2026 12:43 am
'No signs of life' as China landslip toll rises to 14

Hundreds of rescue workers have been deployed, with footage from state media showing a huge pile of rocks and earth collapsed into a residential and commercial street.

24 Jul 2026 10:13 pm
Imran Khan's son urges international community to intervene, says father needs urgent medical attention

Imran Khan has been arrested and convicted in several other cases leading to continued incarceration.

24 Jul 2026 10:13 pm
ICICI Bank prices $1 billion debt at tighter spread

The bank set the coupon at 100 basis points over U.S. Treasuries, sharply lower the initial guidance of 130 basis points, for its first dollar debt sale in nearly nine years. The coupon works out to be 5.46%.

24 Jul 2026 9:11 pm
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, long-time ally of Sheikh Hasina, resigns

In his resignation letter addressed to Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, the 76-year-old leader said he is seriously ill and suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney complications

24 Jul 2026 7:14 pm
U.S. Justice Department withdraws NY Times subpoenas over Trump plane report

The newspaper had challenged the government requests for phone records of reporters and grand jury testimony as an attempt to intimidate the press and filed a motion to have them quashed

24 Jul 2026 10:10 am
Philippines says China harassed vessels in disputed waters

Chinese and Philippine authorities are blaming each other for a row on Monday between Chinese coast guard personnel and Philippine sailors in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea

24 Jul 2026 4:14 am
China begins two days of live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait

The news comes a day after talks between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on a range of issues, including democratically-governed Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory.

23 Jul 2026 10:10 pm
EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search

It was the latest major crackdown on Big Tech by Brussels, which has led the world in reining in some of the world's largest companies from Silicon Valley to Beijing

23 Jul 2026 10:06 pm
Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on recognising Israel

Washington brokered the Abraham Accords during Mr. Trump's first term, seeking to build bridges between Israel and the Arab world

23 Jul 2026 6:15 pm
Houthis strike tankers in Red Sea; first since Saudi-linked shipping blockade via Bab el-Mandeb

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on July 22, 2026 that the U.S. would destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in the strait

23 Jul 2026 3:13 pm
Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium

The deal is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve U.S. firms in developing the programme

22 Jul 2026 7:59 am
Woman-founded Amaravati startup Bringgg secures 40 lakh NRI investment

Logistics startup Bringgg aims to create a peer-to-peer logistics network that connects travellers, senders and seekers while helping reduce or offset travel costs

21 Jul 2026 10:33 am
RBIs Foreign Currency Swap schemes receive positive response from NRIs in Singapore, HK, West Asia, U.K., U.S.: PSB chiefs

Finance Minister asks banks to intensify outreach to NRI diaspora and introduce innovative deposit products to maintain the pace of mobilisation

13 Jul 2026 9:22 pm
Ram Temple trust to decide CEOs powers, no govt. interference: Nripendra Misra

He also claimed that there have been no complaints from devotees visiting the Ram temple in Ayodhya, and that they feel positively about their experience

12 Jul 2026 3:32 pm
Embezzlementat Ram Temple is a disgrace, we feel humiliated, says Nripendra Mishra

This matter now concerns the management of the temple, and it is certain that improvements will be made to prevent a recurrence of this alleged donation theft, thetemple construction committees chairperson, among the first to call for the appointment of a CEO, says

11 Jul 2026 9:22 pm
Yoga enriches body and mind, says Collector

Changing lifestyles and unhealthy food habits contribute to a rise in chronic diseases, but Yoga offered an effective means of preventing such ailments, says S. Kandasamy

19 Jun 2026 8:55 pm
Nripendra Misra backs Uttar Pradesh government action on Ram Temple donation irregularities

The Ram Temple Construction Committee chairman calls for a more professional management structure, including appointment of a CEO, to oversee the temples administration and transparency in use of every penny of devotees

18 Jun 2026 10:25 pm
RBI allows banks to offer higher interest rates to NRIs/PIOs to mobilise forex

As per the directions interest rates on NRE/NRO deposits will not be higher than those offered by the bank on comparable domestic rupee term deposits

17 Jun 2026 11:38 pm
Police launch search for Guntur NRI family involved in job, visa fraud

The couple has been absconding for the last few months and search has been launched for them, said ACP N.V.S.K. Durga Rao, who is investigating the case

6 Jun 2026 4:09 pm
Luis Enrique joins the GOATs, but PSG success isnt above reproach

The 56-year-old is now a part of an elite group of managers with three or more European Cup titles. And he did it with silky, selfless, attacking football. But while there is no doubt about Enriques quality or his influence on the modern game, the question of his legacy specifically the Paris chapter, amid criticism of sportswashing is less straightforward

6 Jun 2026 12:49 am
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announces exclusive secretariats to address public grievances, issues of NRIs

The proposed secretariat for handling public grievances would be headed by a Minister and it would reach out to organisations holding potests

4 Jun 2026 9:14 pm
NRI Commission for non-resident Indians (Keralites) to launch advanced website

The Commission aims to make its operations more transparent and faster through the website

27 May 2026 7:41 pm
IPL 2026 SRH vs RCB: Sunrisers prove too hot for Royal Challengers

Rajat Patidar steered his side past the 166-run mark that confirmed his side a spot in Qualifier 1

23 May 2026 12:48 am
Mojtaba forbids export of enriched uranium: officials

Exporting the material would increase Irans vulnerability to future U.S. or Israeli attacks, believe top officials; Irans Hormuz authority claims regulatory jurisdiction extending into UAE waters

21 May 2026 9:57 pm
Telangana NRI panel studies Andhra Pradeshs welfare model for migrant workers

Andhra Pradesh has been working extensively for the welfare of overseas residents and resolving issues, Minister Kondapalli Srinivas informs the visiting team

20 May 2026 8:11 pm
IPL 2026 CSK vs SRH: Cummins and Kishan show the way as Sunrisers march into playoffs

Klaasen, too, plays a big role in the Hyderabad outfits win; the result also confirms Titans qualification while Super Kings hopes hang by a thread

19 May 2026 12:23 am
IPL 2026 | Super Kings cross swords with Sunrisers in a must-win encounter

CSK may have to revisit its strategy of using three left-arm seamers as it deployed against LSG which makes the bowling attack one-dimensional

17 May 2026 8:38 pm
Over 1,000 Telugu expats participate in Mahanadu by NRI TDP Saudi Arabia chapter in Dammam

Special guests Bode Prasad and TDP leader Mahasena Rajesh interacted with the Telugu diaspora and praised efforts to preserve Telugu culture overseas

17 May 2026 2:36 pm
IPL 2026 GT vs SRH | Titans bowling steel meet Sunrisers batting might

Despite diverging approaches, both GT and SRH enter the contest with 14 points each from 11 games

11 May 2026 10:09 pm