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Rubio, Lavrov discussed Ukraine war in Manila, Moscow says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told U.S. Secretary of State that Moscow remained committed to proposals put forward by Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin at their August 2025 meeting in Alaska

23 Jul 2026 1:44 pm
India slams Pakistan at UN over cross-border terrorism; says Kashmir integral, inalienable part

At the High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on July 22, India was compelled to reply after Islamabad misused the discussion to push a false narrative said India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish

23 Jul 2026 1:32 pm
Indian-American Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary from Arizona

Amish Shah, a three-term member of the Arizona House of Representatives, defeated Marlene Galan-Woods, a candidate backed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

23 Jul 2026 12:20 pm
India's Ambassador Kwatra meets U.S. Senator Sheehy, discusses defence ties

Indias envoy to the U.S. Vinay Mohan Kwatra discussed the vital defence partnership between the two nations and appreciated U.S. Senator Tim Sheehys support for the India-U.S. partnership

23 Jul 2026 11:35 am
West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, said his country would adopt an eye for an eye defence doctrine

23 Jul 2026 9:58 am
France draws the line at 15: inside Europes first social media ban for children | Explained

Concerns over young users exposure to pornography, cyberbullying, and other forms of online exploitation, have been mounting in the country

23 Jul 2026 9:23 am
Will Trumps bunker buster bombs punch through Irans Pickaxe Mountain?

The U.S. faces a complex challenge at Irans Pickaxe Mountain, where powerful bunker buster bombs face hardy geological formations. Success is also limited by a critical minerals crunch, and could force Trump to shift from total destruction to disabling surface infrastructure and subterranean access tunnels

23 Jul 2026 7:44 am
Iran says stopped three oil tankers transiting Hormuz

In recent weeks, Iran has hit tankers using a route hugging the Omani coast to traverse the strait, in a bid to strongarm vessels into using its own waters and pay for safe passage

23 Jul 2026 7:32 am
Trumps 200% generic tariff threat would imperil Americans: Indian pharma

Effective August 1, 2026, all generic drugs being brought into the United States will continue to have a tariff of zero per cent for a two-year period of time, after which the tariff will be raised to 100% for a one-year period of time, and 200% thereafter, said Donald Trump

23 Jul 2026 6:34 am
U.S. House passes record $1.15 trillion defence bill

Though it traditionally sees significant bipartisan support, the 2027 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) passed the lower chamber in a 216-212 vote, a sign of the growing polarization under President Donald Trump

23 Jul 2026 5:12 am
U.S. announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

Together, these two agreements lay the legal foundation for a decades-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership that advances several priority economic and strategic objectives, including nuclear nonproliferation, says U.S. Energy Department

23 Jul 2026 3:21 am
Trump says U.S. will destroy bridge or power plant for each Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. carried out another wave of strikes on Iran overnight into Wednesday, and air defences opened fire over the capital, Tehran.

22 Jul 2026 10:34 pm
Make in U.S. by August 2028 or pay up to 200% duty, Trump tells generic drugmakers

Effective August 1, 2026, all generic drugs being brought into the United States will continue to have a tariff of zero per cent for a two-year period of time, after which the tariff will be raised to 100% for a one-year period of time, and 200% thereafter, said Donald Trump

22 Jul 2026 10:13 pm
Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio tells Asian leaders

Top diplomats from the U.S., China, Russia and several other countries are in Manila this week to take part in the gathering of Southeast Asian Foreign Ministers

22 Jul 2026 5:26 pm
Pakistan seeks $10 billion U.S. economic support facility

Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb had sought U.S. support for road-to-market strategy, higher foreign exchange reserves, and enhanced sovereign credit ratings

22 Jul 2026 4:57 pm
Why is Trump targeting Irans Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site? Heres what we know

U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Iran by threatening to bomb the under-construction Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, located south of Tehran. Why is he targeting it?

22 Jul 2026 3:07 pm
2,000 volunteers join a painstaking effort to restore massive skeleton of prehistoric predator

Mastodonsaurus lived about 240 million years ago during the Middle Triassic period. It was an underwater ambush hunter, preying mainly on fish and smaller amphibians

22 Jul 2026 2:39 pm
U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth estimates cost of Iran war at $37.5 billion

Pete Hegseth testified during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing at which he defended a request for $67 billion in supplemental funding for the Pentagon

22 Jul 2026 1:06 pm
Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with U.S. after President Trump announces tariffs

Joint opening ceremony for bridge named after Canadian hockey great Gordie Howe between U.S.-Canada scheduled for July 24, cancelled as Mr. Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods

22 Jul 2026 12:41 pm
Mamdani says NYC cant arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should

Mamdnai called Netanyahu a war criminal and said he is not welcome in New York city

22 Jul 2026 12:10 pm
U.S. tariffs on Brazil take effect as President Donald Trump readies fresh flurry

Various products such as beef, coffee and aircraft parts will be exempted from the tariff, and roughly half of Brazil's exports to the U.S. would remain excluded from the duty

22 Jul 2026 11:51 am
West Asia war LIVE: Trump says 'not finished' attacking Iran

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran war has cost the United States $37.5 billion so far

22 Jul 2026 8:52 am
Plas Johnson, Pink Panther saxophonist, Grammy winner, dies at 94

Johnson specialised in jump-blues and R&B before becoming a well-respected live and studio session player who backed many greats

22 Jul 2026 6:48 am
Political minefields: On the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Andy Burnham cannot deliver for the U.K. if he remains in survival mode

22 Jul 2026 1:29 am
Africa surpasses Asia with highest population facing hunger: UN

The UN's annual report on food security and nutrition found that there has been gradual improvement towards reducing hunger overall in recent years, but that progress has been uneven

21 Jul 2026 10:55 pm
Iranian official meets mediators in Pakistan as Iran and US keep up 10th day of attacks

The visit by Irans Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni comes as Pakistan has intensified diplomatic efforts in recent days to resuscitate the deal

21 Jul 2026 10:45 pm
Strike on Ukraine-bound gas tanker in Black Sea wounds three

The Black Sea has been a regular theatre of confrontation between Ukraine and Russia since the Kremlin's full-scale invasion began in 2022

21 Jul 2026 3:21 pm
France advances bill to ban social media for under-15s

In addition to restricting childrens use of social media, the bill also bans smartphone use in high schools

21 Jul 2026 2:46 pm
China summons Philippine Ambassador over South China Sea encounter

China and the Philippines traded accusations after an encounter between their vessels in contested South China Sea waters

21 Jul 2026 1:25 pm
NSA Ajit Doval meets Saudi Foreign Minister, discusses energy security and regional situation

NSA Ajit Dovals visit comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with concerns over disruptions to key shipping routes and energy supplies following the continuing conflict between the U.S. and Iran

21 Jul 2026 1:13 pm
ASEAN's top diplomats meet in shadow of U.S.-Iran conflict

Likely to be discussed also are tensions in the South China Sea, for which ASEAN and China are, after nearly 10 years, still trying to conclude a code of conduct to prevent disputes from escalating

21 Jul 2026 1:06 pm
Five people dead in apparent mass drowning in Ohio river

Authorities were alerted after one of the two children ran to a nearby road and flagged down a motorist, telling the driver his family was in the river, the Sheriff said

21 Jul 2026 11:12 am
21 Jul 2026 9:36 am
Bus fire kills seven passengers in Vietnam

The bus was traveling from Lam Dong province to the nearby business hub Ho Chi Minh City when it caught fire, with flames quickly engulfing the 24-seat vehicle and passengers inside trapped

21 Jul 2026 9:36 am
West Asia war LIVE: Iran Guards say they hit U.S. military targets in Bahrain, Kuwait

Irans Revolutionary Guards said Tuesday they stopped two non-compliant oil tankers attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz

21 Jul 2026 9:04 am
U.K. PM Burnham names Reynolds as Business Minister, Rayner for housing

Jonathan Reynolds was named Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade in an expanded role after losing his position as business Minister to Peter Kyle in a reshuffle under former Prime Minister Keir Starmer

21 Jul 2026 8:11 am
President Murmu arrives in North Macedonia; first visit by any Indian head of state

She will hold bilateral talks with her counterpart Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova

21 Jul 2026 7:33 am
Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods

The tariffs take effect in 30 days and cover various items including wine, hockey sticks and cement, said the White House

21 Jul 2026 7:31 am
Flash floods kill at least 20 in Afghanistan and leave more than 100 missing

Unfortunately, severe floods today in Parun city and several other areas of Nuristan Province have caused heavy loss of life and property among our fellow citizens, says Afghan authorities

21 Jul 2026 5:23 am
Canada-India defence collaboration for a secure future

Shared interests drive Canada and India toward a stronger strategic defence partnership

21 Jul 2026 1:01 am
Hungarys ruling party backs chess legend Judit Polgar for President

Prime Minister Peter Magyar said that he would ask Ms. Polgar, widely regarded as the greatest ever female chess player, to take up the largely ceremonial role of President until a new constitution is passed

20 Jul 2026 11:41 pm
Palestinians say Israeli forces kill two during settler attack

Violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has surged since the outbreak of the Gaza war, with rights groups and the UN reporting near-daily attacks by Israeli settlers

20 Jul 2026 11:07 pm
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of injuring Filipino sailor in disputed shoal

Chinese and Philippines 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

20 Jul 2026 10:59 pm
Ukrainian and Russian strikes kill over a dozen civilians

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that over 400 Ukrainian drones were sent toward the Russian capital from late on July 19, until early on July 20

20 Jul 2026 10:42 pm
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway

Bab el-Mandeb, at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is the gateway to the Red Sea through which around 12% of the worlds trade usually passes

20 Jul 2026 10:38 pm
Andy Burnham: UKs latest PM | Infographics

Andy Burnham, former Greater Manchester mayor and newly elected Labour MP, is the seventh Prime Minister in a decade.

20 Jul 2026 6:01 pm