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Pakistan says 'hopeful' for peace in West Asia despite recent escalation

In June, the U.S. and Iran signed an MoU, aimed at bringing peace in West Asia. Pakistan also signed the document as a guarantor

2 Sep 2026 10:07 pm
Ebola deaths cross 2,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo

Confirmed Ebola cases reached 4,381 across five provinces as current outbreak is spreading faster than previous ones in DRC

2 Sep 2026 3:09 pm
U.S. bars federal funding of gender transitions for low-income minors

Funding for minors' gender treatment blocked effective October; Democrats argue overreach, challenge cuts in court

2 Sep 2026 3:08 pm
Nepal flash floods: Over five tonnes of medicines, 11-member rescue team in Indias next tranche of aid

Indias aid to Nepal comes as the death toil there rose to over 1,100 people on Wednesday (September 2, 2026)

2 Sep 2026 1:09 pm
Judge sends Charlie Kirk murder case to trial with Robinson facing potential death penalty

Robinson's lawyers tried to block a trial, arguing that prosecutors failed to show Kirk's shooting placed others around him at risk of death. That's an aggravating factor under the law that makes Robinson eligible for the death penalty

2 Sep 2026 8:12 am
Netanyahu says Israel seized Hamas internal security chief in Gaza

The premier said in a statement that the target was the head of Hamas's internal security apparatus in Gaza, and that he had been involved with Israeli hostages previously held there, without giving more details.

2 Sep 2026 1:08 am
Do not gamble: On the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Russia must opt for diplomatic engagement with the West

1 Sep 2026 11:51 pm
Pakistan High Court directs jail authorities not to keep Imran Khan, wife in solitary confinement

The court also directed that former PMs family members be allowed to meet him as permitted under jail rules and ordered authorities to make arrangements for telephone conversations between him and his sons

1 Sep 2026 10:14 pm
President Xi urges SCO member states to make security a key priority

In a veiled criticism of the U.S., the Chinese President said, We must prevent external forces from interfering in our internal affairs, endangering our political security, and undermining regional stability.

1 Sep 2026 10:08 pm
When Americans stop doing memes, throwing shade: Canada PM Carney on resuming trade talks with U.S.

Canada walked away from negotiations on an agreement to avoid additional U.S. tariffs on August 21, saying the American side had made unacceptable last-minute demands

1 Sep 2026 9:09 pm
Former U.K. PM Starmer to step down as MP

Mr. Starmer expressed his support for Andy Burnham and added that he would also back whoever Labour chose as his successor in Parliament, ahead of a by-election for his constituency

1 Sep 2026 6:09 pm
India needs to be more vocal on international law violations: Palestines Foreign Minister

In an interview with The Hindu, Varsen Aghabekian Shahin said she believes U.S. President Donald Trump is serious about his Gaza peace plan

1 Sep 2026 6:05 pm
Indian tunnel rescue team makes progress at Chilime, Langtang hydropower sites

Despite inclement weather and difficult access conditions at Chilime, the team successfully established foothold at the tunnel and set up safety ropes inside tunnel, said the Indian Ambassador to Nepal

1 Sep 2026 2:13 pm
Donald Trump vows to hit Iran hard after first exchange of fire in weeks

The U.S. said it attacked Iranian rocket launchers on the island of Larak to prevent Tehran planting mines in the key shipping lane; Iran responded with missile and drone attacks aimed at Jordan and the UAE, saying they targeted U.S. forces there

1 Sep 2026 7:05 am
U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom project to proceed

The conservative-dominated court voted 5-4 to lift a lower order demanding construction be halted, with Chief Justice John Roberts notably joining the court's three liberals in dissent

1 Sep 2026 3:05 am
Magsaysay honour for Singapore lawyer, Bangladeshi aid giver, Myanmar activist

Tommy Koh, Runa Khan, and Bo Kyi were honoured with Ramon Magsaysay Awards for their significant humanitarian contributions and activism

31 Aug 2026 11:02 pm
Xi, Putin discuss visa-free travel, global and regional issues at Bishkek

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2026 being held in Bishkek

31 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
Daily Quiz as Malaysia celebrates Independence Day

A quiz on Malaysia, which is celebrating its Independence Day on August 31

31 Aug 2026 6:40 pm
Watch: Inside Lhasa: Tibets ancient city meets modern infrastructure

We also look at Lhasas modern roads and tunnels, visit the Tibet Museum and explore the bustling lanes of Barkhor Street, where centuries-old traditions continue to shape everyday life.

31 Aug 2026 6:26 pm
Iran dismisses Trump's post of attack on key energy hub of Kharg

Mr. Trumps tweets are laughable, and conditions in Kharg are calm and appropriate, says Hamid Bovard, chief executive of government-run National Iranian Oil Co

31 Aug 2026 6:07 pm
PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Kyrgyzstan

Mr. Modi is visiting Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov to participate in the SCO summit being held on August 31 - September 1

31 Aug 2026 12:17 pm
West Asia LIVE: Irans army says it attacked UAEs Al Minhad Air Base with drones, state TV reports

Tehran said the attack was in response to the killing of Irans Revolutionary Guards and Iranian civilians on Larak Island.

31 Aug 2026 10:10 am
Google Maps now shows 'Lake America' in U.S., not 'Lake Ontario'

Canadians will see 'Lake Ontario' and those outside U.S. and Canada will see both names, Google says, days after Donald Trump signed an order renaming the water body

31 Aug 2026 7:02 am
Turkish, Saudi, Pakistani ministers to hold first defence pact meeting

The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed earlier this month, commits the three countries to mutual defence in the event of any of them being attacked

30 Aug 2026 10:06 pm
British woman fatally stabbed at Germany train station; suspect detained

The woman, who was attacked at the Rosenheim train station, was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died due to serious injuries, Rosenheim police said

30 Aug 2026 6:03 pm
Icelandic voters reject proposal to restart negotiations to join European Union

Opponents defeated the measure by a margin of 52.8 to 47.2%, RUV reported. Reykjavik, the capital, was the only area in the island nation of 400,000 people where a majority supported the referendum

30 Aug 2026 5:13 pm
Iranian Supreme Leader calls for unity among Muslim countries

Mojtaba Khamenei called on the rulers of regional countries to recognise your real enemy, understand its plan, and confront it, referring to the U.S. and Israel

30 Aug 2026 5:12 pm
Switzerland rave shooting: One dead, five others wounded; police operation under way

Unidentified perpetrators are yet to be traced; some 3,500 people attended the annual techno party in Aarau

30 Aug 2026 12:13 pm
Nepal flood survivors return to ruins to salvage memories

The village of Dhunge, once home to roughly 150 families, now lies in ruins, reduced to a swampy expanse with an ominous rotting stench one of dozens of settlements obliterated by the Himalayan floods.

30 Aug 2026 10:09 am
At least 359 people dead in Nepal flood; rescue operations underway

Government issues fresh flood alert after satellite imagery shows that a lake has formed upstream of Bhotekoshi River; towns were wiped out in a span of a couple of hours, says Foreign Minister Shishir Khamal

27 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
Why did the flash floods happen in Nepal?

Several people have died in Nepal after floods triggered by a glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border, with 288 Indians still missing.

27 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
Anxious relatives in Tiruchi, Thanjavaur wait for news about Nepal flood survivors

According to information disclosed by the authorities, three women fromTiruchiand 16 persons fromThanjavurare among those affectedby the floods.The Coimbatoreadministration is coordinating with Indian embassies in Nepal and China to determine the number of missing pilgrims

27 Aug 2026 8:56 pm
32 pilgrims from West Bengal missing after Nepal flash floods

The Government of West Bengal is actively coordinating with the Embassy of India in Kathmandu and proper administrative channels, says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

27 Aug 2026 8:46 pm
Andhra Pradesh intensifies efforts to trace, rescue Telugu pilgrims stranded in flood-hit Nepal

Government says the RTGS, the AP Bhavan and other departments are making concerted efforts to establish the whereabouts of seven persons and ensure safety of all the affected residents and pilgrims from the State

27 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
Kharge seeks Centres help for Indian victims of Nepal floods

The veteran Congress leader says he will write to PM Modi seeking comprehensive compensation, assistance for the affected families

27 Aug 2026 8:33 pm
A.P. BJPseeks urgent steps to ensure safety of Telugus stranded in Nepal

The party calls for coordinated efforts to facilitate the safe and early return of the affected people, including those from Visakhapatnam

27 Aug 2026 8:10 pm
Nepal flash floods: 8 from Bengaluru stranded, rescue efforts on, says Deputy CM G. Parameshwara

Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar speaks to survivor from State, assures support

27 Aug 2026 5:37 pm
Nepal-China flash floods: People from more than 30 countries missing

A glacier collapse in Tibet caused catastrophic flash flooding in a border area of China and Nepal

27 Aug 2026 4:45 pm
Nepal flash floods: At least 288 Indians still missing; MEA says focus is on providing humanitarian aid as per Kathmandus request

The MEA Spokesperson said that India is working on mobilising Bailey bridges, but has no information NDRF and Armys Corps of Engineers being mobilised so far

27 Aug 2026 4:12 pm
Nepal floods: Mallikarjun Kharge seeks Centres intervention for victims, dismisses State cabinet reshuffle talk

The veteran leader said he would write a formal letter to PM Modi seeking his intervention for comprehensive compensation and assistance measures for affected families.

27 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
Bihar, Uttar Pradesh on alert after deadly Nepal flash floods

Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are on alert as floodwaters from neighbouring Nepal move towards the border, after devastating flash floods killed at least 100 and 65 people.

27 Aug 2026 3:45 pm
Watch: India sends more relief supplies to flood-ravaged Nepal

India on Thursday sent a second tranche of relief supplies to flood-ravaged Nepal in a military transport aircraft. On Wednesday, 10 tonnes of HADR, or Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, material were dispatched to the neighbouring country.

27 Aug 2026 3:41 pm
Nepal floods: 20 Tamils brought to safety; rescue of 83 others delayed, says Tamil Nadu Minister

A 57-member group from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry had travelled to Nepal as part of a tour; 20 of them have been rescued, while 34 from T.N. are yet to be brought to safety. Besides this group, another 49 people had travelled to Nepal from Chennai

27 Aug 2026 3:25 pm