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CENTCOM briefs Trump on new plan of strikes on Iran: Axios report
Washington DC | May 1, 2026 9:23:39 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Thursday received a briefing on new plans of strikes on Iran by the CENTCOM, Axios reported. ... read..


Arab nations complicit in "aggression" by hosting US-Israeli bases: Iran envoy to UN
New York | May 1, 2026 9:23:24 AM IST
Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has formally responded to a joint letter sent by six Arab states to the UN and the UN Security Council regarding the ongoing regional tensions. ... read..


UN chief Guterres warns Hormuz Strait disruption could lead to "global recession"
New York | May 1, 2026 8:53:41 AM IST
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, saying that the longer it is choked, "the higher the cost to humanity." ... read..


Iran embassy slams "fabricated" UK terror claims, warns of potential "false flag" operations
London | May 1, 2026 8:53:40 AM IST
The Iranian Embassy in London has hit back at what it describes as a "fabricated negative media environment" within the United Kingdom, dismissing claims that suggest Tehran is connected to recent violent occurrences across the country. ... read..


"Why shouldn't I?": Trump weighs troop cuts in Italy, Spain amid Iran conflict
Washington, DC | May 1, 2026 8:53:28 AM IST
US President Donald Trump has hinted at a potential withdrawal of American military personnel from Italy and Spain, launching a scathing critique of both nations regarding their positions on the persisting conflict with Iran. The move has further exacerba ... read..


KP's deepening CNG crisis paralyzes economy as 600 stations shut, province denied gas share
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | May 1, 2026 8:53:26 AM IST
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's worsening CNG crisis has brought economic activity close to a halt, with hundreds of filling stations closed and millions of people struggling to access affordable fuel, prompting the KP Zone of the All Pakistan CNG Association to see ... read..


Taiwan probes retired naval officer over pro-Beijing remarks at Chinese military event amid security concerns
Taipei | May 1, 2026 8:53:23 AM IST
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said it will look into pro-Beijing comments made by a retired Taiwanese naval officer during a Chinese military event, stating that such actions could be considered "cooperative activity" with Chinese authorities, w ... read..


Taiwan detects 4 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels, 2 ships around itself
Taipei | May 1, 2026 7:52:59 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of four sorties of Chinese military aircraft, five vessels and two official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Friday. ... read..


Iran Prez says US naval blockade of ports an "extension of military ops"; US CENTCOM directs 44 commercial vessels to turn around
Tehran | May 1, 2026 7:22:53 AM IST
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has criticised "continued" military and economic pressure against Iran, saying actions being carried out under the guise of a US naval blockade of its ports amount to an extension of hostilities against his country. ... read..


'Fix your country first': Trump says German Chancellor doing "terrible job" amid differences over Iran
Washington | May 1, 2026 7:22:52 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is doing a "terrible job" back at home, asking the latter to focus on the domestic problems as the rift between the two intensifies over the handling of the conf ... read..


Trump nominates Dr Nicole Saphier for US Surgeon General
Washington DC | May 1, 2026 7:22:48 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) announced that he is nominating Dr. Nicole B. Saphier to serve as the next Surgeon General of the United States, while simultaneously withdrawing his earlier nominee, Casey Means. ... read..


Jury of 61st International Art exhibition La Biennale di Venezia quits amid row over Russia participation
Venice | May 1, 2026 7:22:47 AM IST
The International Jury for the 61st Venice Biennale, one of the world's most prominent art exhibitions scheduled to open on May 9 and in which India is participating after a gap of seven years, has resigned over the decision to allow Russia to attend, Ita ... read..


US President Trump, First Lady bid farewell to King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Washington DC | May 1, 2026 6:53:06 AM IST
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday (local time) bid farewell to King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the end of their state visit. ... read..


US Attorney releases new footage of suspect in White House correspondents' dinner attack
Washington DC | May 1, 2026 6:53:05 AM IST
US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Ferris Pirro on Thursday (local time) released a footage connected to the alleged assassination attempt against President Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. ... read..


No need for Congressional approval as ceasefire pauses Iran war 60-day clock: US War Secy
Washington DC | May 1, 2026 6:53:03 AM IST
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Thursday (local time) told lawmakers that the Trump administration does not currently need congressional authorisation to continue military actions related to Iran, arguing that a ceasefire effectively pauses legal war ... read..


Netanyahu says Israel intercepted Gaza-bound "Hamas-supporting" flotilla, Spanish PM condemns action
Tel Aviv | May 1, 2026 5:53:34 AM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had successfully intercepted and turned back a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying activists. ... read..


Trump says only "couple of other people" know real status of Iran talks
Washington DC | May 1, 2026 5:53:32 AM IST
US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are progressing behind closed doors and insisted that only a small circle inside his administration knows the true status of the talks. ... read..


"Iran is dying to make a deal, I don't call it a war": Trump
Washington DC | May 1, 2026 4:53:37 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) made a series of claims about Iran, its internal situation, and ongoing Washington's actions there, asserting that American intervention has prevented mass executions and significantly degraded Iran's mil ... read..


Trump announces removal of scotch whiskey tariffs in 'honour' of UK royals visit
Washington DC | May 1, 2026 4:23:10 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) announced that his administration will remove tariffs and trade restrictions on whiskey from the United Kingdom, in "honour" of the state visit of the British monarchs, King Charles III and Queen Camilla. ... read..


Settled India-Pakistan war through threat of tariffs: Trump reiterates claim
Washington DC | May 1, 2026 4:23:08 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) reiterated his claim that he used tariffs as a means to resolve the conflict between India and Pakistan, which occured in 2025. ... read..


US resumes direct flights to Venezuela after 7-year suspension
Washington DC | May 1, 2026 3:23:29 AM IST
Direct commercial air travel between the United States and Venezuela has resumed after a seven-year gap, marking a significant reopening of aviation links between the two countries. ... read..


Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2026 to take place from June-August, online registration open: MEA
New Delhi | May 1, 2026 2:53:12 AM IST
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra this year will be conducted between June and August, and will be organised via two routes, Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and Nathu La in Sikkim, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. ... read..


US Treasury Secy holds talks with Chinese Vice Premier, voices concern over "extraterritorial" trade regulations
Washington DC | May 1, 2026 2:22:59 AM IST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Thursday ahead of US President Donald Trump's planned visit to China on May 14 and 15. ... read..


US House ends 76-day DHS shutdown, approves funding bill
Washington DC | May 1, 2026 2:22:57 AM IST
United States Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin on Thursday (local time) informed that the government shutdown has ended after 76 days, calling it the "longest government shutdown in history". ... read..


France targets fossil fuel phaseout by 2050, unveils roadmap
Paris | May 1, 2026 1:53:09 AM IST
France has released a detailed national strategy titled "France's Roadmap for Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels," outlining how the country plans to eliminate dependence on coal, oil and fossil gas by 2050 as part of its carbon neutrality goals. ... read..


Iran's Supreme Leader vows security in Strait of Hormuz, says will "eliminate hostile enemy's abuses of this waterway"
Tehran | April 30, 2026 5:53:28 PM IST
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday asserted that Tehran will ensure security in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and counter what he described as hostile activities in the region amid geopolitical tensions due to the Isla ... read..


Trump projects himself as peacemaker, but acts are opposite, says expert
New Delhi | April 30, 2026 4:23:26 PM IST
Foreign Affairs expert Waiel Awwad said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump's claims of being a peacemaker sharply contrast with his actions on the ground. ... read..


Zelenskyy demands details of proposed Russia-Ukraine ceasefire following Trump-Putin talks
Kyiv | April 30, 2026 3:23:32 PM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday demanded the details of Russia's proposal for a short-term ceasefire. ... read..


India deploys 'Aarogya Maitri' health cube in Jamaica, strengthening CARICOM partnership
New Delhi | April 30, 2026 3:23:08 PM IST
In a significant step towards strengthening India-Caribbean relations, India has deployed its flagship Aarogya Maitri portable healthcare infrastructure in Jamaica, marking a new chapter in humanitarian diplomacy and South-South cooperation under the broa ... read..


Persian Gulf not theater to impose foreign will: Iranian President
Tehran | April 30, 2026 2:53:55 PM IST
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday highlighted that the Persian Gulf is not an arena for imposing foreign wills, taking a jibe at the United States amid the stand-off regarding the Strait of Hormuz. ... read..


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto hold wide ranging talks, discuss West Asia situation
New Delhi | April 30, 2026 2:23:20 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday met with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto and held extensive talks on defence cooperation and the current situation in West Asia. ... read..


"Chic!" Macron replies to King Charles' 'Americans speaking French' jibe
Paris | April 30, 2026 2:23:15 PM IST
French President Emmanuel Macron has responded to King Charles III's jibe at US President Donald Trump where the King 'mocked' his belittling of European Allies. ... read..


Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto lays wreath at National War Memorial
New Delhi | April 30, 2026 1:23:51 PM IST
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto on Thursday laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and inspected the Guard of Honour. He also met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Manekshaw Centre and the two ministers will hold bilateral talks. ... read..


US aircraft carrier likely to exit Middle East as Iran talks stagnate: Report
Washington DC | April 30, 2026 12:22:56 PM IST
A US aircraft carrier, alongwith its strike group is likely to vacate the West Asia region in a few days, CBS reported, citing confirmation by a top US official on Wednesday (local time). ... read..


Vikram Doraiswami receives credentials as new envoy to China from President Murmu
New Delhi | April 30, 2026 11:53:25 AM IST
Vikram Doraiswami on Thursday received credentials from President Droupadi Murmu for his assignment as the Ambassador of India to China. ... read..


US shifted from 'managing world's energy' to 'disruption': IRGC
Tehran | April 30, 2026 11:23:53 AM IST
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that the Trump administration shifted from the strategy of "managing the world's energy" to "disruption", and Iran has now become the center of the "coalition against disruption." ... read..


Taiwan detects 2 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels, 2 ships around territorial waters
Taipei | April 30, 2026 11:23:51 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of two sorties of Chinese military aircraft, five vessels and two official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Thursday. ... read..


Nepal Airlines issues apology for 'cartographic inaccuracies' in distorted projection of India's map
Kathmandu | April 30, 2026 10:22:46 AM IST
Nepal Airlines on Thursday issued an apology for wrongly displaying Indian territories in its map, saying that the map did not reflect the official stance of Nepal or the airline. ... read..


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to hold bilateral talks with Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto today
New Delhi | April 30, 2026 9:53:38 AM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday will hold bilateral talks with the Minister of Defence of Italy Guido Crosetto, in New Delhi. ... read..


CENTCOM to brief President Trump on new military options in Iran as Tehran holds firm on its position: Axios Report
Washington DC | April 30, 2026 9:53:36 AM IST
CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper is set to debrief US President Donald Trump as the US Military mulls on a new wave of military operations in Iran, reported News outlet Axios. ... read..


Vietnam President to visit India on PM Modi's invite
New Delhi | April 30, 2026 9:23:07 AM IST
At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the President of Vietnam, To Lam, will pay a state visit to India from May 5-7, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. ... read..


Tehran unlikely to concede ground on Strait of Hormuz as Trump indicates continued blockade: Analysis
Tehran | April 30, 2026 8:53:44 AM IST
A study by Think Tank- Institute for the Study of War has pointed out that Tehran is unlikely to bend any further in its fresh proposals to the US on the Strait of Hormuz. According to ISW, the hardline position advocated by IRGC boss Major General Ahmad ... read..


US Supreme Court to hear Cisco case over alleged role in CCP surveillance, UHRP demands corporate accountability
Washington DC | April 30, 2026 8:53:42 AM IST
The United States Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on April 28, 2026, in the case of Cisco Systems, Inc. v. Doe I, a major legal battle that could determine whether a leading American technology company can be held accountable for allegedly assistin ... read..


India's Ambassador-designate to China meets Army chief; discusses geostrategic ties
New Delhi | April 30, 2026 8:53:40 AM IST
India's Ambassador-designate to China Vikram Doraiswami called on the Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday and discussed geostrategic issues, bilateral engagement and measures to strengthen existing mechanisms amid ongoing sensitivi ... read..


King Charles, Queen Camilla pay tribute to 9/11 victims at New York Memorial
New York | April 30, 2026 7:22:55 AM IST
UK's King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks, visiting the 9/11 Memorial in New York during their ongoing state visit to the United States. ... read..


Trump welcomes UAE's OPEC exit, says move could bring down global fuel prices
Washington DC | April 30, 2026 6:53:01 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday welcomed the United Arab Emirates' decision to exit the OPEC and OPEC+ alliance, saying the move could help bring down global oil and gas prices. ... read..


Trump expresses 'disappointment' with NATO on Ukraine, Iran; calls King Charles III 'fantastic' after Congress speech
Washington DC | April 30, 2026 6:23:25 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed disappointment over NATO allies' response to US requests on Ukraine and Iran, while praising the UK's King Charles II following the monarch's address to the US Congress. ... read..


"A day of loss": US Supreme Court dilutes VRA in Callais ruling, sparking outcry from Obama and Harris
Washington DC | April 30, 2026 6:23:24 AM IST
The US Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a landmark 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that significantly altered the legal landscape of American elections. ... read..


No deal unless no nukes: Trump calls US naval blockade against Iran 'genius'; CENTCOM says 42 ships turned back
Washington DC | April 30, 2026 6:23:17 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described the ongoing US naval blockade against Iran as "genius," asserting that Tehran would have to concede defeat while ruling out any agreement unless it abandons its nuclear ambitions. ... read..


"Dirty cop": Trump slams ex-FBI chief James Comey following indictment over cryptic "8647" post
Washington DC | April 30, 2026 5:52:59 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday lashed out at former FBI Director James Comey, calling him a "dirty cop" after he was charged over a social media post featuring the numbers "8647," which authorities allege amounted to a threat against the President ... read..


Indian carriers plan to resume operations at Hamad International Airport as fragile ceasefire holds in West Asia
Doha | April 30, 2026 4:52:59 AM IST
In a significant move, India's leading airlines are set to restore full-scale operations at Hamad International Airport (DOH) starting today, May 1. ... read..


Will ask King Charles to return Kohinoor diamond to India: NYC Mayor Mamdani
New York City | April 30, 2026 4:23:09 AM IST
In a bold challenge to centuries of British colonial history, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday signalled that any potential audience with King Charles III would be far from a mere formality. ... read..


"Before you help me, I want to end your war": Trump hints at Ukraine ceasefire after call with Putin; maintains hard line on Iran's nuclear ambitions
Washington DC | April 30, 2026 3:52:54 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hinted at a possible ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict following a telephonic conversation with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, while maintaining a hard line on Iran's nuclear ambitions. ... read..


"They captivated world": President Trump welcomes record-breaking Artemis II crew to Oval Office
Washington DC | April 30, 2026 1:52:46 AM IST
US President Donald Trump hosted the four-member Artemis II crew at the White House on Wednesday, celebrating their historic return from the farthest reaches of space ever travelled by humankind. ... read..


"Things you wouldn't believe": Trump pledges declassification of secret UFO files
Washington DC | April 30, 2026 1:52:37 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signalled a massive shift in government transparency regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). ... read..


'Trump seeks Iran's surrender through naval blockade, internal discord': Ghalibaf
Tehran | April 29, 2026 11:23:04 PM IST
Iran's Parliament Speaker, MB Ghalibaf, in an audio message, affirmed that Iran would defeat the "deceitful plan" of its adversaries and that US President Donald Trump is seeking the country's surrender through "internal discord and naval blockade", as re ... read..


Trump rejects Iran's offer, says blockade to remain until US concerns about nuclear program addressed: Axios
Washington DC | April 29, 2026 11:22:57 PM IST
US President Donald Trump in an exclusive interview to Axios on Wednesday, said that he would continue to keep the naval blockade until Iran agrees to deal with the United States by addressing America's concerns about the nuclear program. ... read..


West Asia: Iran's FM Araghchi dials EAM Jaishankar, discusses current scenario
New Delhi | April 29, 2026 10:23:41 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday evening received a call from his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi. The leaders discussed the present situation and agreed to remain in close touch. ... read..


Union Minister JP Nadda meets Ecuador FM Rosero, discusses enhancing bilateral health cooperation
New Delhi | April 29, 2026 9:55:02 PM IST
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday met Ecuador's Foreign Minister Maria Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero in the national capital and held discussions on advancing the bilateral health cooperation between the two countries. ... read..


Sergey Lavrov to attend BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meet in India, says Russian Foreign Ministry
Moscow | April 29, 2026 8:52:59 PM IST
Russia on Wednesday said that its Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit India to participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meet. ... read..


"Game changer" for energy, geopolitics: Former envoy Ashok Sajjanhar on UAE's OPEC exit
New Delhi | April 29, 2026 8:23:11 PM IST
Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on Wednesday has termed as a "game changer", the recent announcement by the United Arab Emirates that effective May 1, it will leave Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and PEC+ - an alliance of oil-pro ... read..


China's gray zone pressure forces Taiwan to reinvent coast guard strategy
Taipei | April 29, 2026 7:52:59 PM IST
In response to mounting "gray zone" tactics from China, William Lai has unveiled plans for a sweeping overhaul of Taiwan Coast Guard Administration operations, as reported by The Taipei Times. ... read..


China accused of erasing Tibetan religious heritage amid fresh constructions in Drago county
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | April 29, 2026 6:52:53 PM IST
Authorities in Tibet's Drago County have come under criticism after reports revealed that a site once home to a towering Buddha statue has been converted into a horse racing track by the Chinese Communist government, while new structures have been erected ... read..


Pakistan: Lockdown to conserve energy strangles trade in twin cities as traders demand immediate relief
Rawalpindi | April 29, 2026 5:23:40 PM IST
The Central Traders Association Rawalpindi Cantonment has called for the immediate removal of the ongoing "smart" lockdown, urging authorities to restore normal business operations and create a supportive environment for commercial activity, as reported b ... read..


India, Sri Lanka reaffirm maritime partnership through bilateral diving exercise
Colombo | April 29, 2026 4:53:33 PM IST
India and Sri Lanka reaffirmed their growing maritime partnership through the fourth edition of the bilateral diving exercise, IN-SLN DIVEX 2026, conducted at Colombo from April 21-28. ... read..


'Indian diplomacy stands ready to advance national interest, secure national goals': Jaishankar
New Delhi | April 29, 2026 4:53:19 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday spoke about the expansion of India's engagement with the world in the last decade and highlighted how Indian diplomacy stands ready to advance national interests and goals. ... read..


"UAE exited OPEC for autonomy with oil production," says Ex Indian envoy to UAE Navdeep Suri
Amritsar (Punjab) | April 29, 2026 3:53:25 PM IST
Navdeep Singh Suri, Former Indian Ambassador to United Arab Emirates said that the UAE's exit from the OPEC is hardly surprising. ... read..


US Under Secy of War's idea on defence spending uptick, NATO 3.0 finds many takers
Washington DC | April 29, 2026 3:53:22 PM IST
US Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby on Tuesday (local time) held talks with NATO officials and stressed on the need to ramp up defence spending. ... read..


Sacred relics of Lord Buddha arrive in Ladakh for public exposition
Ladakh | April 29, 2026 3:53:09 PM IST
The sacred relics of Lord Buddha reached Ladakh on Wednesday for a public exposition scheduled to take place from 1 May to 15 May. ... read..


Trump's claims of "collapse" stem from "propaganda": Iranian Consul General in Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | April 29, 2026 3:23:33 PM IST
Iran's Consul General in Mumbai, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, has dismissed claims regarding Tehran's economic and political stability, describing assertions made by US President Donald Trump as often stemming "either from misperceptions or from propaganda ... read..


Trump recalls his 'jealousy' over mom's 'crush' on King Charles
Washington DC | April 29, 2026 3:23:26 PM IST
Even as US President Donald Trump spoke of his mother's 'crush' on King Charles III, and spoke of the UK-like weather, the simmering tension was quite visible between the leaders, comparable to that between the nations. ... read..


Trump recalls mom's 'crush' on King Charles
Washington DC | April 29, 2026 3:23:16 PM IST
Even as US President Donald Trump spoke of his mother's 'crush' on King Charles III, and spoke of the UK-like weather, the simmering tension was quite visible between the leaders, comparable to that between the nations. ... read..


Trump warns Iran, "Better get smart soon"; posts picture with gun and slogan 'No more Mr. Nice Guy'
Washington, DC | April 29, 2026 2:53:22 PM IST
President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Tehran, stating that the United States will take a tougher stance if a diplomatic resolution regarding its nuclear programme is not reached soon. ... read..


"We need India": Cambodia seeks infra financing, tech transfer to drive clean energy transition
By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | April 29, 2026 2:23:17 PM IST
Pitching for deeper strategic engagement, Cambodia's Energy Minister Keo Rottanak on Wednesday said his country is looking to India for infrastructure financing, technology transfer, and investment to accelerate its clean energy transition and strengthen ... read..


Two killed as plane crashes into hangar at Australia airport; several hospitalised
Others | April 29, 2026 2:23:04 PM IST
Two people were killed after a plane crashed into a hangar as it was trying to land in Parafield Airport in Adelaide in South Australia, causing a massive fire, local media reported. ... read..


Israeli military kills three Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon
Tel Aviv | April 29, 2026 1:53:09 PM IST
The Israeli military has released an updated assessment regarding its recent offensive in southern Lebanon, reporting that its forces killed three Hezbollah fighters. ... read..


MEA Secy (West) holds talks on global climate agenda with China's Special Envoy
New Delhi | April 29, 2026 1:53:06 PM IST
MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George on Wednesday held talks on global climate agenda with China's Special Envoy for Climate Change, Liu Zhenmin. ... read..


Strait of Hormuz disruption underscores urgency of energy diversification: Cambodia Energy Minister
By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | April 29, 2026 1:52:58 PM IST
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered widespread disruption in global energy markets, with countries across regions witnessing rising fuel prices and supply stress, Cambodia's Energy Minister Keo Rottanak said on Wednesday, underlining the nee ... read..


US lauds Indian cooperation for arrest of 'drug peddlers' smuggling, distributing precursor chemicals to cartels
New Delhi | April 29, 2026 1:23:55 PM IST
The US Embassy in India has lauded India's cooperation in disrupting key elements of a network that were allegedly helping transport illegal drugs to the US. ... read..


Balochistan crackdown: Fresh operation in Noshki triggers widespread civilian concerns
Balochistan | April 29, 2026 1:23:39 PM IST
Pakistani authorities have initiated a new military operation in the Mal-Maki area of Noshki district, Balochistan, intensifying an already tense security environment. According to local accounts, a significant deployment of security forces has led to wid ... read..


EAM affirms close cooperation in multilateral forums with Ecuador FM
New Delhi | April 29, 2026 1:23:30 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday discussed with Ecuador Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero, ways to deepen India's cooperation with the South American country ... read..


India can be a massive architect in AI: Economist Danny Quah
By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | April 29, 2026 12:53:14 PM IST
Noting that India's strength has been in services and technology, world-renowned Economist Danny Quah on Wednesday said the country can emerge as a "massive architect" in Artificial Intelligence, as opportunities in the sector are "essentially unbounded." ... read..


"You'd be speaking French": King Charles III playfully roasts Trump with historical jab at White House state dinner
Washington, DC | April 29, 2026 12:52:59 PM IST
In a display of diplomatic wit and historic levity, King Charles III playfully roasted US President Donald Trump during a White House state dinner on Tuesday. The British monarch suggested that, had it not been for British intervention in North America, A ... read..


IRGC Navy warns US of "surprise tactics" amid rising maritime tensions
Tehran | April 29, 2026 12:22:54 PM IST
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has issued a sharp warning to Washington, claiming that the elite force is prepared to employ unconventional methods should tensions escalate further. ... read..


Strait of Hormuz must not be used as a "bargaining chip": Qatar amid stalled US-Iran talks
Doha | April 29, 2026 11:53:12 AM IST
Amid a diplomatic deadlock between Washington and Tehran, Qatar has issued a firm call for the preservation of maritime stability in the Persian Gulf. According to Al Jazeera, the Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman, Majed al-Ansari, emphasised during a wee ... read..


India calls attacks on commercial ships in St of Hormuz as "deplorable"
New Delhi | April 29, 2026 11:53:05 AM IST
Ambassador Yojna Patel, Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the UN, said that attempts to target commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is deplorable. ... read..


"Once-in-a-generation opportunity": PM Christopher Luxon hails economic prospects of India-New Zealand FTA
Wellington | April 29, 2026 11:22:53 AM IST
In a landmark development for Indo-Pacific economic relations, New Zealand and India have finalised a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), hailed by leadership in both nations as a transformative milestone. While Wellington views the pact as a critical ga ... read..


"US-Iran issues can't be negotiated without ending hostilities," says Expert
New Delhi | April 29, 2026 10:53:23 AM IST
Waiel Awwad, Foreign Affairs Expert, said that without an end to hostilities, there cannot be any negotiations between the US and Iran. ... read..


Tehran labels US ship seizures "piracy" in formal protest to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
New York | April 29, 2026 10:22:51 AM IST
Amidst intensifying maritime friction, Iran has lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations, accusing the US of engaging in "piracy" following the seizure of Iranian vessels. According to the Iranian state media Tasnim News Agency, the protest was d ... read..


Trump claims King Charles III aligns with US stance against Iranian nuclear ambitions during White House state dinner
Washington, DC | April 29, 2026 9:53:15 AM IST
US President Donald Trump sparked a diplomatic conversation on Tuesday by asserting that Britain's King Charles III is firmly aligned with Washington's stance against Tehran's nuclear ambitions. The President integrated the volatile subject of the Middle ... read..


US Treasury Secretary says Iran oil industry "creaking" under blockade; projects USD 170 million daily loss
Washington, DC | April 29, 2026 9:23:22 AM IST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that Kharg Island, the primary oil export terminal for Iran, is reaching its maximum storage limits. In a social media post, Bessent suggested that this saturation could compel Tehran to scale back its petrol ... read..


King Charles III stresses NATO's vital role in defending global freedom during White House toast
Washington DC | April 29, 2026 8:53:16 AM IST
Stressing the historical foundations of the transatlantic alliance, Britain's King Charles III underscored the enduring importance of the US-UK relationship, tracing its shared heritage back to the battlefields of World War II. ... read..


Iran proposes three-stage plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz in exchange for end to US blockade: Report
Washington, DC | April 29, 2026 8:53:07 AM IST
In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre aimed at de-escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iran has submitted a fresh proposal to regional intermediaries offering to cease its military operations in the Strait of Hormuz. According to a report by The Wall S ... read..


Taiwan detects 10 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 11 PLAN vessels, 1 ship around its territory
Taipei | April 29, 2026 8:23:17 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of 10 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 11 vessels, and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Wednesday. ... read..


King Charles III reaffirms US-UK military ties and swaps jests with Trump at state dinner
Washington, DC | April 29, 2026 8:23:15 AM IST
Highlighting the enduring strength of the transatlantic bond, Britain's King Charles III emphasised the vital nature of the US and UK trade and defence partnership during a formal address following remarks by President Donald Trump. ... read..


Britain's King Charles III gifts Trump WW2 submarine bell to signal US-UK unity
Washington DC | April 29, 2026 8:23:10 AM IST
In a poignant display of transatlantic camaraderie, Britain's King Charles III presented US President Donald Trump with the original bell from the World War II British submarine, HMS Trump, during a prestigious state dinner at the White House. ... read..


'Do not consider the war over': Iran Army spokesman Amir Akraminia
Tehran | April 29, 2026 7:53:02 AM IST
Iran's Army has asserted that the conflict in West Asia is "still considered a war" despite a ceasefire agreement with the United States, claiming full operational control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz through coordinated deployment of its ... read..


Ecuador Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero arrives in New Delhi for three-day India visit
New Delhi | April 29, 2026 7:23:10 AM IST
Ecuador's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero arrived in New Delhi early on Wednesday morning for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between India and Ecuador. ... read..


King Charles, Queen Camilla arrive at White House for state dinner hosted by President Trump
Washington DC | April 29, 2026 6:53:03 AM IST
UK's King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Tuesday evening (local time) for a state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, as part of his ongoing state visit to the United States marking the 250 ... read..


'Freedom of our region non-negotiable': US, allies show support for Panama amid China trade tensions
Washington DC | April 29, 2026 6:23:00 AM IST
The United States and its allies have raised concerns over what they described as China's "targeted economic pressure" on Panama following a key court decision affecting port operations linked to the Chinese firm CK Hutchison. ... read..


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