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Indian statement on Pahalgam attackers replete withfabrications, says Pakistan

Instead of misleading their compatriots, the Indian leaders would be well-advised to acknowledge the losses incurred by their armed forces and accept the active role played by the third parties in realising the ceasefire, the statement said

30 Jul 2025 6:24 pm
Air New Zealand names Nikhil Ravishankar as new CEO

Nikhil Ravishankar appointed as Air New Zealand CEO amid challenges, bringing fresh perspective and deep industry knowledge

30 Jul 2025 5:12 pm
Mumbai-based comedian Shamik Chakrabarti on debuting with his special Despite Appearances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The performer, known for his peculiar presentation style, rose to fame with the third edition of Comicstaan in 2022

30 Jul 2025 5:00 pm
Indian national sentenced in Singapore for using fake documents in job fraud

Charanjeet Singh was sentenced to 13 weeks in jail by a Singapore court on Tuesday (July 29, 2025) on account of cheating and using forged documents, while three other charges were taken into consideration during sentencing.

30 Jul 2025 3:06 pm
From Chile to Russias Far East: A timeline of most powerful quakes in history

The magnitude-8.8 quake struck at a depth of 21 kilometers off the Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning.

30 Jul 2025 2:36 pm
At least seven killed in Guatemala funeral attack

Guatemala is plagued by the violent rivalry between the Barrio 18 and Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gangs, which Interior Minister Francisco Jimenez blamed as the likely cause of the incident.

30 Jul 2025 2:29 pm
Earthquake off Russia set off tsunami warnings. Here's what to know

A tsunami warning coordinator with the National Tsunami Warning Center in Alaska, called the earthquake absolutely notable and a significant earth event

30 Jul 2025 11:44 am
The Maldives: A brief history of the nation and its ties with India

As India and Maldives reset ties, we take a look at the island nations history and its Independence 60 years ago, and the evolution of its relationship with India.

30 Jul 2025 11:33 am
India reiterates support at UN for two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict

India said it has been clear on the measures that must be undertaken in the short term for a ceasefire and also stressed that the plight of the hostages should not be forgotten

30 Jul 2025 11:13 am
From 1948 to 2025: Tracing Palestines struggle for recognition

The Palestinians seek statehood in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem territories captured by Israel in the 1967 Mideast war.

30 Jul 2025 10:59 am
Tsunami LIVE updates: 8.8 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami in Russia, Japan; prompts alerts in Alaska, Hawaii

The quake was the strongest to hit this area in the Kamchatka Peninsula since 1952, according to the local branch of the Geophysical Survey of the Russian Academy of Sciences

30 Jul 2025 10:04 am
UN holds emergency talks over sky-high costs for COP30 climate summit

Brazil is preparing to host this year's UN climate summit in November in the rainforest city of Belem, where nearly every government in the world will gather to negotiate their joint efforts to curb climate change

30 Jul 2025 8:53 am
Houthis say they hold 10 crew from Greek-operated ship they sank off Yemen

The Philippine government confirmed on Tuesday nine of the rescued seafarers were Filipinos

30 Jul 2025 7:42 am
Harvard to comply with Trump administration demand to turn over employment forms

Harvard said that earlier this month it received a notice of inspection and a related subpoena from the Department of Homeland Security, seeking to inspect the I-9, or Employment Eligibility Verification, forms and supporting documentation for university employees

30 Jul 2025 6:59 am
U.S. House panel rejects immunity request by Epstein associate Maxwell

Maxwell is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn her conviction

30 Jul 2025 5:50 am
Russian strike on Ukrainian training unit kills three servicemen, injures 18, military says

The report gave no indication where the attack had taken place. But military bloggers suggested it had occurred near the country's northern border in Chernihiv region

30 Jul 2025 5:15 am
Trump remarks on India-U.S. trade deal and hints at 20-25% tariff, again claims credit for ceasefire between India and Pak.

Trump hasnt sent any letters to India announcing the tariff imposed on New Delhi, as he did for many other nations

30 Jul 2025 5:00 am
Trump says Epstein 'stole' young women from Mar-a-Lago spa, including Virginia Giuffre

Trumps comments expanded on remarks he had made a day earlier, when he said he had banned Epstein from his private club in Florida two decades ago

30 Jul 2025 4:35 am
Venezuela opposition calls to resist, Maduro celebrates on election anniversary

Electoral authorities declared Maduro winner of the July 2024 election despite allegations of fraud and without releasing a detailed breakdown of voting results

30 Jul 2025 2:29 am
U.N. conference backs two-state solution, calls on Israel to commit to a Palestinian state

The New York Declaration sets out a phased plan to end the nearly eight-decade conflict and the ongoing war in Gaza

30 Jul 2025 1:27 am
Famine chokes Gaza as death toll from strikes tops 60,000

IPC report states that failure to act now on starvation would result in widespread deaths in Gaza; UN Secretary-General Guterres says that a trickle of aid into the enclave must become an ocean

29 Jul 2025 11:30 pm
France brands Israeli settler violence 'terrorism'

France condemns this murder with the utmost firmness as well as all deliberate acts of violence committed by extremist settlers against the Palestinian population, which are multiplying across the West Bank, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said.

29 Jul 2025 11:25 pm
Netherlands bars two hardline Israeli ministers

In a place where terrorism is tolerated and terrorists are welcomed, a Jewish minister from Israel is unwanted, terrorists are free, and Jews are boycotted, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wrote on X

29 Jul 2025 10:54 pm
Watch: Modi targets Congress in Lok Sabha | Pahalgam terrorists killed | UPI rules changing | News Wrap

Prime Minister Modi targets Congress in a fiery Lok Sabha speech while addressing Operation Sindoor and Trumps ceasefire claims. Major UPI rule changes take effect from August 1, impacting daily usage. Meanwhile, security forces eliminate three terrorists linked to the Pahalgam massacre in a high-stakes encounter near Mahadev Peak.

29 Jul 2025 10:36 pm
Starmer says U.K. will recognize Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire

Britain has long supported the idea of an independent Palestinian state existing alongside Israel, but has said recognition should come as part of a negotiated two-state solution to the conflict.

29 Jul 2025 9:55 pm
Daily Quiz | On Vincent Van Gogh

Renowned Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh died on this day in 1890. Here is a quiz on the troubled artist.

29 Jul 2025 5:15 pm
Top Chinese, U.S. trade officials huddle in Sweden for second day of thorny talks over tariffs

The United States has struck deals over tariffs with some of its key trading partners including Britain, Japan and the European Union since President Donald Trump announced Liberation Day tariffs against dozens of countries in April.

29 Jul 2025 2:48 pm
Cyberattack on Russian airline Aeroflot causes the cancellation of more than 100 flights

A cyberattack on Russian airline Aeroflot has caused a major outage, leading to over 100 flight cancellations and delays

29 Jul 2025 2:47 pm
Atleast 17 killed as Russian strike hits Ukrainian prison

At least 42 inmates were hospitalised with serious injuries, while another 40 people, including one staff member, sustained various injuries

29 Jul 2025 11:54 am
London stabbings leave 2 dead, as many hospitalised, including suspect

A man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the incident but was in life-threatening condition

29 Jul 2025 11:06 am
What to know about the shooting at a New York City office tower

Officials say a man with a rifle killed an off-duty New York City police officer and three other people before taking his own life at a Manhattan office tower

29 Jul 2025 10:57 am
U.S. President Donald Trump says he is not seeking summit with Xi, but may visit China

Aides to Mr. Trump and Mr. Xi have discussed a potential meeting between the leaders during a trip by the U.S. president to Asia later this year

29 Jul 2025 10:41 am
New York officer killed in Manhattan shooting was Bangladeshi immigrant whose wife was pregnant

A gunman opened fire on Monday (July 28, 2025) inside a midtown office tower, killing five people, including Officer Didarul Islam, 36, before fatally shooting himself, officials said

29 Jul 2025 9:56 am
Would now give Putin 10 to 12 days, wants peace efforts to make progress by Aug. 7-9, says Donald Trump

Russia fired an overnight barrage of more than 300 drones, four cruise missiles and three ballistic missiles, the Ukrainian air force said

29 Jul 2025 7:56 am
Thailand army accuses Cambodia of breaking truce

In Cambodias Samraong city, an AFP journalist said the sound of blasts stopped in the 30 minutes leading up to midnight, with the lull continuing until dawn.

29 Jul 2025 6:56 am
North Korea dismisses U.S. intent to resume diplomacy on denuclearisation

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has dismissed the U.S.s intent to resume diplomacy on North Koreas denuclearization

29 Jul 2025 6:25 am
France calls on EU to pressure Israel to come to table on Palestinian two-state solution

Jean-Nol Barrot, the French Foreign Minister, told reporters at the United Nations that while there is international consensus that the time for a political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is now

29 Jul 2025 4:20 am
Thailand and Cambodia truce agreement comes into effect

Both sides agreed an unconditional ceasefire would start at midnight on Monday to end battling over a smattering of ancient temples in disputed zones

29 Jul 2025 1:18 am
United Nations alarmed by worrying surge in Iran executions

According to information gathered by the U.N. Human Rights Office, at least 612 people were reportedly executed in the first half of 2025

28 Jul 2025 11:30 pm
Maduro's party sweeps Venezuela mayoral vote as opposition boycotts

The ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) won 285 of 335 mayoralties, according to Maduro's own projections, which he celebrated with supporters early Monday in Caracas's Bolivar Square.

28 Jul 2025 11:16 pm
Israeli settlers attack West Bank Christian village

Germany's ambassador to Israel, Steffen Seibert, also condemned the action, writing on X: These extremist settlers may claim that God gave them the land. But they are nothing but criminals abhorrent to any faith.

28 Jul 2025 11:12 pm
Nuns to stay, serve in Gaza despite attacks, says Missionaries of Charity

The Missionaries of Charity has served in multiple conflict zones in the world, including in Gaza; the organisation said that the nuns have been there from the beginning of the conflict

28 Jul 2025 11:03 pm
Two Israeli rights groups say their country is committing genocide in Gaza

The rights groups, while prominent and respected internationally, are considered in Israel to be on the political fringe, and their views are not representative of the vast majority of Israelis.

28 Jul 2025 8:02 pm
Trump says signs of real starvation in Gaza

U.S. President acknowledges signs of real starvation in Gaza amid conflict between Israel and Hamas

28 Jul 2025 7:20 pm
India, Pakistan would still be at war if not for his intervention, Trump repeats ceasefire claim

During his remarks, Mr. Trump also referred to the wars between Serbia and Kosovo, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo

28 Jul 2025 7:06 pm
Israeli strikes kill at least 34 people in Gaza, officials say, as some aid restrictions eased

Aid agencies have welcomed the new aid measures, which also included allowing airdrops into Gaza, but said they were not enough to counter the rising hunger in the Palestinian territory.

28 Jul 2025 5:12 pm
Pakistani security forces kill three militants linked to 2024 attack on Chinese in Karachi

Azad Khan, a senior official with the Counter-Terrorism Department, said the dead insurgents included the alleged mastermind of the November 2024 attack

28 Jul 2025 5:09 pm