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Hezbollah announces aid for displaced in Lebanon, despite pressures

The announcement also comes despite the U.S. sanctions on Iran, which backs Hezbollah with weapons and resources

13 Oct 2026 5:14 pm
Why did Brazil President Lula file a complaint against Meta? | Explained

This is not the first time where Meta, formerly Facebook, has been accused of election interference.

13 Oct 2026 11:11 am
What are the debates surrounding Nidal Hasans execution?| Explained

The move to make livestream the execution by firing squad has drawn criticism from activists, lawmakers across party lines, other nations, and international organisations alike for its barbaric nature and symbolism linked to autocracy and anarchy

13 Oct 2026 10:11 am
Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling food

The Paris prosecutors office said that a large-scale attack was affecting connected refrigerators in several major food retailers across France, leading to food losses and fires

13 Oct 2026 9:08 am
Why Pakistan declared emergency in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa | Explained

The military-backed government in Pakistan has imposed emergency rule in the Opposition PTI-ruled Province, citing rise in terrorist attacks; the move comes amid a prolonged stand-off with the party of jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan and a worsening security situation in the Province

13 Oct 2026 4:26 am
Iran Guards say struck vessel in Strait of Hormuz

The Guards' navy said in a statement published on the force's news platform, Sepah News, that a supertanker, was hit in the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire.

12 Oct 2026 9:06 pm
Pakistan detains hundreds from former PM Khan's party as protests falter

Detentions followed the Central government's imposition of emergency rule on October 11 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial stronghold of Khan's PTI party, after major protests demanding the former premier's release

12 Oct 2026 8:13 pm
Iran deeply concerned over escalation between Houthis, Saudi Arabia

Irans Foreign Ministry says it is ready to help facilitate dialogue, after 14 people died in two days of Houthi strikes on Riyadhs airport

12 Oct 2026 3:12 pm
Sri Lankas former President Mahinda Rajapaksa admitted to hospital for urgent medical care

Mr. Rajapaksa's hospitalisation comes amid legal proceedings involving his family, with his wife Shiranthi and elder son Namal facing separate investigations over alleged financial irregularities

12 Oct 2026 1:15 pm
U.S. Senators question legality of Trumps decision to allow Russian oil imports

The Senators said the Trump Administration has also failed to consult with Congress or submit any explanation to justify its decision as required by statute

12 Oct 2026 9:03 am
Lula stages mass rally ahead of Brazil's presidential run-off

Polls show the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, Flavio, is favoured to win the October 25 runoff

12 Oct 2026 8:07 am
North Korea fired projectile towards sea, South Korean military says

While maintaining a hard line toward Seoul, North Korea has been ramping up weapons testing as it seeks to expand its arsenal of nuclear-capable systems

12 Oct 2026 7:09 am
Pope Leo to undergo surgery for growth on lung

The Pope says the small growth is well-contained and was spotted early; recovery from surgery to take about a week, Vatican says

12 Oct 2026 4:45 am
Saudi-led coalition says a projectile struck passenger terminal at Riyadh airport

There were no immediate details about the latest strike, which hit the same complex housing terminals 3 and 4 for domestic flights.

11 Oct 2026 9:15 pm
Coach crashes into truck in Turkey, killing 11: authorities

The coach crashed near the entry to a motorway between the city of Bursa and the seaside city of Izmir, the governor's office of the local Manisa district said on X, stating the toll

11 Oct 2026 5:14 pm
Trump says Putin would like to see a settlement in Ukraine war

Donald Trump criticised Volodymyr for not holding an election since Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2022

11 Oct 2026 10:13 am
Trump says Ukraine should get new President as he blames Zelenskyy for U.S. diesel prices

Donald Trump has also sought to blame record U.S. diesel prices on Ukraine rather than the U.S.-led war in Iran, which has elevated world energy prices

11 Oct 2026 9:08 am
Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike released from hospital, returned to prison

Pike was discharged from a local hospital and is now at the rehabilitation center that she has been housed for more than 30 years

11 Oct 2026 3:12 am
Missile strikes passenger terminal at Riyadh airport, many wounded

President Donald Trump told reporters he was evaluating whether the U.S. should join Saudi strikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen

11 Oct 2026 1:07 am
Pakistan has robust nuclear security regime: IAEA

She also commended Pakistans contribution to developing the skills of the nuclear security workforce, saying it had a far-reaching impact.

10 Oct 2026 11:13 pm
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, USGS reports

Visibly shaken residents of Panama City gathered outside as they waited for news of the quakes impact on Friday (October 9, 2026)

10 Oct 2026 4:10 am
Hurricane Isaias lashes U.S. Gulf Coast with wind and rain hours before it comes ashore

The Category 3 storm has grown into a major hurricane the first of an unusually quiet Atlantic season and is expected to make landfall Friday night

10 Oct 2026 4:05 am
Japan protests Russias extradition requests for ICC president Tomoko Akane and eight other court staff

Japan has criticized Russias request for the extradition of the International Criminal Courts president and eight other tribunal officials from the Netherlands, where the court is based

9 Oct 2026 11:14 pm
Pakistan says substantial forces, resources already in Saudi Arabia under defence deal

Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the remarks at his weekly press briefing in response to a question on the growing threat posed by Yemens Houthi rebels to Saudi Arabia

9 Oct 2026 11:11 pm
Government slams Vances remarks on Indian IT professionals as deeply offensive

Government reminds Trump administration that Indian professionals are skilled contributors to U.S. economy after U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance calls foreign workers indentured servants

9 Oct 2026 10:18 pm
Judy Shelton, Trumps Former Fed Pick, Joins Treasury as Scott Bessents Adviser

Judy Shelton previously led the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the National Endowment for Democracy

9 Oct 2026 7:10 pm
France students plan fresh protests as UN flags concern over violence

The students have complained of absent teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures

9 Oct 2026 5:11 pm
India advises nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant amid escalating regional tensions

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has asked nationals to stay indoors as necessary, after attacks attributed to Houthi militants killed three people and disrupted flights between India and Saudi Arabia

9 Oct 2026 1:11 pm
Israel to honour Capt. Smit Machchhar with civilian heroism award

On September 30, pilot Smit Machchhar helped save the lives of 172 passengers and his fellow crew members aboard flydubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv

9 Oct 2026 12:04 pm
U.K. PM Burnham's Labour fends off left-wing Greens in local election

Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali, the leader of the local council, won the by-election in the central London constituency of Holborn and St. Pancras

9 Oct 2026 10:10 am
With 15% seats in government colleges allocated to NRI quota, demand for management seats drops in private colleges

As many as 656 management quota seats remained vacant in private medical colleges

8 Oct 2026 10:02 pm
Chemistry Nobel 2026 awarded to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai

The duo was recognised for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis

7 Oct 2026 3:22 pm
Special Enrichment programme expanded to 445 schools in Keralam

The initiative is aimed at supporting students who face educational setbacks owing to geographical difficulties and mental stress, says General Education Minister N. Samsudheen

28 Sep 2026 9:14 pm
NRI University students win global quantum technology challenge

Team wins WISER Vanguard Global Challenge with THRINETRA, a project focused on quantum technology for workforce optimisation

25 Sep 2026 6:33 pm
Column | Dont hate on NRIs

Do you think we are all sitting in AC rooms and judging India?

11 Sep 2026 4:36 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